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A research paper based on collaborative research project between Qatar Shell Research and Technology Center (QSTRC) and Texas A&M at Qatar won the best poster award at the Gas Processing Center's symposium held at Qatar University last week. The paper is co-authored by Dr. Marwa Al-Ansary of QSTRC, Dr. Eyad Masad, Texas A&M at Qatar's assistant dean for research and graduate studies, and…

Dr. Nesrin Ozalp, senior assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been appointed associate editor for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journal of Energy Resources Technology. Ozalp was selected for this position because of her expertise and her record of accomplishment in the field of energy research. For information contact Dr. Nesrin Ozalp: nesrin.ozalp@qatar.tamu.edu.

The Aggie men's basketball team will face-off against the Tartans of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on 25 Jan. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Qatar Academy gym. For information contact Michael Collins: michael.collins@qatar.tamu.edu.

The Aggie women's basketball team will face-off against the junior varsity team of the American School of Doha on Wednesday at American School of Doha gym beginning at 6 p.m. On Sunday, the team will play Qatar Academy. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Qatar Academy gym. For information contact Melissa Minus: melissa.minus@qatar.tamu.edu.

The Office of Student and Community Relations and Office of Admissions and Records this week are hosting the top 10 senior Qatari students from several area high schools.Participants have the opportunity to complete an online admissions application, tour the Texas A&M Engineering Building, view robot demonstrations and learn about the services offered by the Office of Academic…

Dr. Sriram Vishwanath, associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas, on Wednesday will present "Lattice Coding for Interference Networks."The lecture will focus on the benefits of lattice coding on a selected class of interference networks. The lecture is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. in lecture hall 144. A light lunch will be served. For information…

Texas A&M University at Qatar will be closed on 17 Dec. for the Qatar national holiday. University offices will be open 20-23 Dec. and will close for the semester break from 24 Dec.to 2 Jan. inclusive. University offices will resume regular working hours on 3 Jan. and classes will resume 10 Jan.

Texas A&M University at Qatar on Thursday recognized three August 2009 graduates and seven engineering students who are degree candidates for the December term at a ceremony in the Texas A&M Engineering Building.The August 2009 graduates are: Reem Hussain A. M. Al-Abdulla, Petroleum Engineering Abdulaziz Rashid A. A. Al-Naimi, Petroleum Engineering

Texas A&M at Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Public Works Authority, offered a short course this week for 40 engineers to improve traffic safety in Qatar.Dr. Nadeem Chaudhary, senior research engineer, and Dr. Geza Pesti, associate research engineer, both of Texas Transportation Institute, lectured on the importance of road designs, traffic lights and signs guiding…

Winners have been announced for the English 210 technical writing trade show held on 6 Dec. Students showcased the packaging and specifications of new products and student software video casts.Winners were Hebatullah Elboursaly, Fatima Elmubarak, Shaymaa Khalifa and Maya Hamed. Second place winners were Barry Botes, Anam Waheed, Karim Ibrik, Shameel Abdulla and Kuffat Khan.…