KAUST Ph.D. student Anna Fruehstueck won a 2020 Facebook Fellowship award, a two-year fellowship from Facebook Research, focusing on computer graphics. She was selected as one of 36 recipients from over 1,800 applicants and is the University's first recipient of the scholarship. Her research explores the intersection of computer graphics, geometry processing, and visual arts using machine learning. Why it matters: This award highlights the growing prominence of KAUST in computer science research and its ability to attract and foster top talent in the field.
Ehsan Hoque from the University of Rochester gave a talk at MBZUAI discussing how to integrate AI into healthcare to improve access and equity. He emphasized that technology should align with values and infrastructure, advocating for AI solutions developed through collaboration between computer scientists and healthcare professionals. Hoque presented examples like using AI to quantify movement disorders and improve empathy skills. Why it matters: This highlights the importance of human-centered AI development in the GCC region, particularly in sensitive sectors like healthcare, and MBZUAI's role in fostering such discussions.
Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation and knowledge sharing. The agreement focuses on developing human capital, promoting skills, and advancing scientific research and innovation. It includes research opportunities, sponsoring EHS employees for master’s and doctorate degrees at MBZUAI, and providing specialized AI training programs in healthcare. Why it matters: This partnership aims to enhance healthcare efficiency and digital skills in the UAE through AI, contributing to the overall well-being of the population.