The KAUST booth at the 2017 American Chemical Society conference in San Francisco attracted potential students and staff. Justin Mynar, Director of the KAUST Core Labs, engaged with attendees. KAUST staff also interacted with visitors to provide information about the university's offerings. Why it matters: This type of outreach helps KAUST attract international talent and build its reputation within the global scientific community.
KAUST held its 7th annual Career Fair, featuring preparation workshops and an alumni panel. The panel included engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Taibah University, and Dow Chemical. Panelists emphasized pursuing passions, professional conduct, and demonstrating value to prospective employers. Why it matters: Such events help connect KAUST graduates with leading companies in Saudi Arabia, fostering local talent development and contributing to the Kingdom's knowledge economy.
This article describes KAUST's participation in the American Chemical Society (ACS) event in Washington, D.C. in August. KAUST's team engaged with conference attendees at their booth. The article includes photos from the event. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's efforts to engage with the international scientific community and promote its research and programs.
KAUST welcomed a new cohort of 639 students from 58 countries for its 16th Convocation, selected from 13,589 applications. The incoming class is 54% international and 46% Saudi, with 40% of Saudi students in on-campus degree programs being female. Alumna Dr. Maram Abadi encouraged students to embrace challenges and contribute to Saudi Arabia and the world. Why it matters: KAUST continues to attract diverse talent and contribute to the Kingdom's innovation ecosystem, playing a crucial role in developing future leaders in science and technology.
KAUST hosted the KAUST-NSF Research Conference on Interactive Electronics from January 30 to February 1. The conference featured speakers from Purdue University, Cornell University, and Saudi Aramco's EXPEC Advanced Research Center. Attendees from around the world gathered at KAUST for the event. Why it matters: The conference highlights KAUST's role as a hub for international collaboration and knowledge sharing in advanced electronics research within Saudi Arabia.