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KAUST held its 2016 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) Science Fair, featuring science shows and exhibits for children from The KAUST School (TKS) and local schools. Demonstrations included hydroponics, aquaponics, and experiments on plant salt stress. TKS students presented research on handwashing and CO2 levels. Why it matters: Such events promote STEM education and engagement within the KAUST community and surrounding areas.
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KAUST held its third annual Plant Science Family Night on February 19, 2025, hosting over 1,000 attendees from the KAUST community. The event featured 25 interactive stations covering topics like composting, genetics, recycling, and irrigation. Participants included representatives from the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security, the KAUST School, and other organizations. Why it matters: This event promotes STEM education and engagement with sustainability issues among families in the KAUST community.
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KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2016 featured a poster competition highlighting research by graduate students, postdocs, and international undergraduates. A science fair included shows by science podcast host Dr. Chris Smith, art exhibits, and a visualization lab. Exhibits included "On the Trail of the Glaciers: An Interactive Experience" and short films produced by KAUST students. Why it matters: Such programs foster scientific engagement and communication within the KAUST community and beyond.
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KAUST research photographer Anastasia Khrenova designed a scientific art display for the 2018 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP). The "Visualizing the Human Machine Future" exhibition showcased photographs and scientific illustrations from KAUST laboratories. The exhibit aimed to communicate science nonverbally and provide viewers with a glimpse into the university's research activities. Why it matters: Such initiatives help promote scientific research to the public and attract potential researchers to KAUST, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of scientific endeavors in the region.
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The 2017 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) at KAUST kicked off with an opening night at the University Library on January 7. The event showcased the new WEP Hub, featuring activities like giant board games and previews of the two-week program. The program included lectures, workshops, a science fair, and a poster competition, focusing on creation, engineering, and science. Why it matters: Such programs at KAUST help to foster a vibrant research community and engage students with interdisciplinary topics in science and engineering.
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KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) hosted an international undergraduate poster competition attracting 191 students from around the world. 32 shortlisted finalists presented their research at KAUST, representing top universities like MIT, Stanford, and the National University of Singapore. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on January 21, with Qin Xiang Ng from the National University of Singapore taking first place. Why it matters: The WEP poster competition provides a platform for international students to showcase their research and engage with KAUST's research community, fostering collaboration and attracting talent to the university.