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Liberal Arts Program presents film Seven Samurai

Published Jan 16, 2012

The Liberal Arts Program will show the film "Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa in the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Center Cinema on 21 Jan. The film, part of the Program's Great Film Series, is set in 16th century Japan. Dr. David Work, visiting assistant professor of liberal arts, said, "Kurosawa's masterpiece weaves together rich characters,…

PETE hosts annual Student Paper Contest 2012

Published Jan 12, 2012

The Petroleum Engineering Program (PETE) will host the Annual Texas A&M at Qatar Student Paper Contest 2012 on 21 Jan. The competition challenges juniors, seniors and graduate students to write and present technical papers. Industry professionals will judge the papers and presentations with top presenters awarded in each session.For…

Former student completes petroleum engineering study

Published Jan 11, 2012

Alrabab Buhelaiqa, petroleum engineering former student, has completed a study titled "Attracting and Sustaining a New Generation to the Oil and Gas Industry - A Local Perspective."Buhelaiqa examines four areas in the study including the future of the petroleum industry, teaching and training young engineers, knowledge sharing and contributions…

Petroleum exploration, production course concludes

Published Jan 11, 2012

The University conducted a specialized course for engineering industry professionals titled “Petroleum Exploration and Production” on 8-11 Jan.Course content exposed attendees to the full life cycle of the oil and gas industry. This included an overview of technologies, workflows and processes that enable the oil and gas industry to explore, appraise,…

SOC begins pediatric outreach at Hamad Hospital

Published Jan 10, 2012

The Social Outreach Club (SOC) began outreach to pediatric patients at Hamad Hospital on 10 Dec.Rinchu Mathew, president of the SOC, said, "We had a fundraiser at Texas A&M at Qatar to raise money to buy toys and books for the children we planned to visit at the hospital. During the visit, 12 students went room to room at the hospital, playing with…

ASO and academic programs present Career Exploration Days

Published Jan 09, 2012

The Academic Services Office (ASO) and four academic programs will present the second annual Career Exploration Days.Faculty, former students and industry representatives will discuss with students career opportunities connected to each respective major. Shannon McNulty, program coordinator for academic services and event organizer, said, "Career…

Texas A&M at Qatar hosts prestigious chemistry conference

Published Jan 08, 2012

Texas A&M University at Qatar welcomed attendees to the 14th International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Conference on Polymers and Organic Chemistry (POC 2012) at the Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel on 6 Jan. The conference is being held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, minister of energy and industry, and Qatar is the first country…

Texas A&M at Qatar celebrates graduation of 13 engineers

Published Dec 21, 2011

Texas A&M University at Qatar held its annual Fall Graduate Recognition on 20 Dec. The event recognized the 13 graduates and degree candidates from the University since its official commencement ceremony in May. Five graduated in August and eight are degree candidates in December.Dr. Hamid R. Parsaei, associate dean for academic affairs, opened the event, saying, "At the end…

Fall issue of the Aggie Platform published

Published Dec 19, 2011

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University hosts Petroleum Exploration and Production course

Published Dec 14, 2011

Dr. Mahmoud Amani will offer a short course in conjunction with NExT titled “Petroleum Exploration & Production” on 8-11 Jan.The course follows the reservoir and oilfield life cycle from exploration stages through reservoir management and production operation phases. Course content includes exercises, class discussions, team presentations and interactive challenges. Relevant…