Texas A&M at Qatar to host Doha Energy Forum
Published Feb 17, 2011Texas A&M University at Qatar welcomes the annual Doha Energy Forum back to the Texas A&M Engineering Building on 8 March.The 2011 edition of this influential industry event, Energy Outlook 2030, will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the energy industry over the next two decades, especially in the aftermath of the recent financial…
Texas A&M at Qatar welcomes students for Capstone International Design Projects
Published Feb 16, 2011Texas A&M at Qatar welcomes 10 students from College Station for the Capstone International Design Projects this week.Five design teams consisting of 20 students from both Texas A&M University and Texas A&M at Qatar will be asked to design an aromatics processing facility. The Capstone…
Srivastava presents 2nd PETE seminar
Published Feb 15, 2011Mr. Ashok Srivastava, principal petrophysicist with Schulmberger, presented "Formulation Evaluation in Carbonates Using Well Logs" on Tuesday.His lecture focused on basic formulation evaluation measurements, followed by a discussion on the drawbacks of the these basic measurements…
Aggie engineers pursue careers
Published Feb 15, 2011SEC hosts 4th annual Careers for EngineersThe Student Engineers' Council, in partnership with the Career Services Office, hosted Texas A&M at Qatar's fourth annual career fair, Careers for Engineers 2011 on 15 Feb. Sponsored by Qatar Shell and ExxonMobil Qatar, Careers for Engineers presented…
Proceeds from Cupcake Initiative to benefit Shafallah Centre
Published Feb 14, 2011The events committee of the Texas A&M at Qatar Student Body Government hosted the Cupcake Initiative on 13. Feb.The committee sold cupcakes across Education City, raising 4,554 QAR to benefit the Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs. For information contact Rachel White:…
Shell Eco-Marathon team receives donation from Salam International
Published Feb 14, 2011Salam International donated $50,000 to Texas A&M at Qatar mechanical and electrical engineering students participating in the Shell Eco-Marathon. The donation was received by Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of Texas A&M at Qatar, in a check-signing ceremony on 13. Feb. The…
Rice University volleyball coach to lecture on time management
Published Feb 13, 2011Coach Russell Brock, assistant coach of the Rice University volleyball program, on 17 Feb. will present "Time Management and Commitments of a Student Athlete."Brock joined the Rice University Owls volleyball program as an assistant coach in 2008 after spending three seasons on the…
Griffin participates in materials panel discussion
Published Feb 10, 2011Dr. Richard Griffin, program chair of the mechanical engineering program, last week took part in "You made it, you take it back."The lecture focused on the dwindling of critical resources that manufacturers and builders will need to take into account as they design, manufacture and…
Run for the Ring set for 19 Feb
Published Feb 10, 2011Run for the Ring, sponsored by the Department of Student Affairs, will take place 19 Feb. at 9 a.m. Online registration will be available until 3 p.m. 17 Feb. Race day registration and payment will also be available from 7:30 a.m to…
Texas A&M at Qatar to co-sponsor first turbomachinery symposium
Published Feb 08, 2011Qatar Petroleum and SPE International are hosting and Texas A&M at Qatar is supporting the first MIddle East Turbomachinery Symposium (METS) and SPE…