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This article discusses KAUST's presence at the 252nd American Chemical Society Meeting & Exposition in Philadelphia, PA. A KAUST team consisting of staff, students, and faculty attended the event. The article includes a photo from the event and standard KAUST copyright information. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's efforts to engage with the international scientific community and showcase its research and educational programs.
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Michael Hickner, an Associate Professor from Penn State University, visited KAUST as part of the CRDF-KAUST-OSR Visiting Scholar Fellowship Program. Hickner specializes in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. The visit was documented with photos by Meres J. Weche. Why it matters: Such programs foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange in science and engineering between KAUST and other leading institutions.
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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.
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KAUST representatives from various research centers will attend the American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in Denver. The aim is to showcase KAUST's research capabilities and international connections to potential staff, faculty, and students. KAUST seeks to emphasize that it is a globally connected research institution with state-of-the-art equipment and world-class faculty. Why it matters: This participation helps KAUST attract talent and build collaborations by dispelling perceptions of isolation from cutting-edge research in the Middle East.
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KAUST highlights postdoctoral fellows Yi Jin Liew, Isabelle Schulz, Maren Ziegler and Neus Garcias Bonet outside the University Library. The article mentions King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924 – 2015). It encourages applications to KAUST's Discovery Postdoctoral program. Why it matters: This brief announcement signals KAUST's ongoing investment in attracting international research talent to Saudi Arabia.
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Michael Holland from NYU's Center for Urban Science & Progress (CUSP) presented a keynote lecture at KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2015 on the importance of urban science. CUSP, launched in 2012, aims to make New York City a world capital of science and technology through multi-sector research and education. Holland emphasized how analyzing urban data can improve city government, planning, policy, and citizen engagement. Why it matters: As urbanization increases, the development of urban science and the effective use of urban data become crucial for sustainable and efficient city management in the GCC region and globally.
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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.
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The 2018 Innovation to Impact Forum was held at MIT to foster collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Organized by a joint committee including KACST, KAUST, SMEA, and MIT, the forum featured roundtables aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated collaborations between U.S. and Saudi organizations at the event. Why it matters: The forum signifies Saudi Arabia's commitment to building international partnerships in research and innovation, particularly with leading U.S. institutions, to achieve Vision 2030 goals.