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Al Bawaba
24-04-2025
- Science
- Al Bawaba
CMU-Q announces winners of Pi Day Math Competition 2025
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, is pleased to announce the results of the annual Pi Day Mathematics Competition. For the third consecutive year, DPS Modern Indian School secured first place. Birla Public School placed second, Education City High School came in third, and Park House English School rounded out the top Trick, dean of CMU-Q, is a strong proponent of challenging students to explore math: 'Mathematics is the foundation of computing, science, engineering, and artificial intelligence. I am so pleased to see students stretch their wings and solve really challenging problems. Congratulations to all of the participants.'The Pi Day Mathematics Competition begins with a preliminary round in February, and students can compete in English or Arabic. The top four teams move on to the final round, held in March. This year, more than 300 students on 81 teams competed in the preliminary round. A representative from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education attended the award ceremony to congratulate the teams. Alfardan Group generously sponsored prizes for the winning teams through Tariqi, a scholarship program that has been supporting students in Qatar since 2006. Two representatives attended the ceremony to present the awards. 'The Pi Day Math Competition is a fantastic initiative that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills among the youth of Qatar, and we are proud to support this important endeavor', said Sara Fahad Alfardan, Chief Communications and PR Officer at Alfardan Group. Zelealem Yilma is an associate teaching professor of mathematics at CMU-Q, and the lead organizer of the event."Each year we are pleased to see the students of Qatar rise to the Pi Day Math Competition challenge. The final four teams were made up of very talented and really well-prepared students; they should all be very proud of their performances."The Pi Day Math Competition is an annual event in Qatar, and all past question and answer sets are available in both English and Arabic as a teaching resource. Math enthusiasts worldwide celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14). Pi is the symbol π, which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers undergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems. All four CMU-Q programs include courses in mathematics.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- General
- Zawya
Carnegie Mellon Qatar honors 186 students for academic excellence
Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recently honored 186 students for remarkable grades achieved in the fall 2024 semester. Within this cohort were 38 first-years, 39 sophomores, 51 juniors, and 58 seniors. The CMU-Q Dean's List ceremony takes place twice a year to celebrate academic achievements by students in the previous semester. The dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, reflected on these accomplishments and the significance of this commemoration. 'Gathering together the CMU-Q community to celebrate these academic milestones is always a highlight of the semester,' he said. 'This ceremony honors the hard work of our students, and encourages continued excellence for the remainder of their studies and beyond.' First-year students honored on the fall 2024 Dean's List include: Aljori Abdulla, Adam Abu Ghaida, Rashid Al-Adbah, Mohammed Al-Ali, Muhammad Albukhari, Yaser Aljamal, Habiba Almosallam, Haya Al Qatami, Maya Al-Taji, Mirabbos Anorqulov, Rasha Arabi, Mohammad Arif, Mikiyas Assefa, Sherkhan Bakdaulet, David Andrei Bratu, Sun Choi, Aya Elgosrani, Mohamed Elosta, Nour Hamdan, Iroda Ibrohimova, Salma Kashlan, Cas Leadbetter, Anish Lohani, Reem Mahmoud, Madina Mirzatayeva, Juwaher Naqadan, Uwais Peerbhai, Chenyu Qiu, Ze Ru, Belard Rutayisire, Ragad Sadaqa, Tala Sadaqa, Furqan Saeed, Azhardika Syahputra, Xiao Tan, Asilbek Toshpulatov, Hangyi Wen, and Kinley Yangzom. Sophomore honorees on the fall 2024 Dean's List are: Yousef Abu Dayeh, Kehinde Adeogun, Ameera Ahmedullah, Moza Al Fahad, Fatima Al-Kharaz, Haneen Al-khuzaei, Asmaa Al-Kuwari, Souad Al Mana, Mohamed Al-Mannai, Muneera Al Mansoor, Leen Almeadadi, Lujain Almulaifi, Ghada Al-Naimi, Sidra Al Sabbagh, Abdulrahman Al-Taweel, Fatima Al-Thani, Mohammed Al-Thani, Ariunbolor Amgalanbaatar, Anurag Aryal, Dion Baldsing, Maya Barghouti, Alina Barmagambetova, Rawan El Ghali, Nada El-Mestkawy, Firdavs Fayzillaev, Bel Ami Gisage Warakoze, Salman Hajizada, Lajeen Hasna, Diyorbek Ibragimov, Ebil Jacob, Mironshokh Kalandarov, Ravin Kumar, Zahera Mahmud, Eman Masood, Salma Qubbaj, Abdulrahman Shaar, Mohamed Waiel Shikfa, Mekal Tbaa, and Maryia Zhukava. Junior honorees on the fall 2024 Dean's list include: Abdallah Abdaljalil, Aya Abdel Hamid, Jana Abdelmaguid, Muhammed Rayyan Ahmed, Khalid Al-Abdulla, Nasser Alansari, Aisha Al Attiyah, Saja Al Balushi, Fatima Al-Haddad, Maeda H.S. Al -Haidar, Salma Al Hardan, Abdulla Al Hemaidi, Latifa Al Hitmi, Al Anoud Al Khulaifi, Haya Al Kubaisi, Noora Al Kuwari, Salwa Al-Kuwari, Ruba Al Mahmoud, Abdulaziz Al Mannai, Deema Al-Mohanadi, Ahmad Al-Obaidan, Jawaher Khaled Alsayed, Nour Alseaf, Moza Al Thani, Safa Amin, Seckhen Ariel Andrade Cuellar, Sheentaro Borras, Julia Nicole Castillo, Enoch Luis Catuncan, Nikoloz Devidze, Gana Elnajjar, Mohamed Elsayed, Jingxiang Gao, Fatou Gueye, Aditya Gupta, Zeina Halawa, Hiba Hamad, Mohamed Hassaneen, Ulpan Kaiyrbayeva, Reem Kensouh, Omar Khalaf, Sarra Khelifi, Rediet Lemma, Jade Mathias, Zhansaya Matkenova, Azizjon Samandarov, Akniyet Serikbay, Mahnoor Sethi, Retaj Sharaf, Ashwaq Taib, Sunaya Upadhyay and Jemal Velihanova. Seniors honored on the fall 2024 Dean's List are: Aziza Abugaliyeva, Mariam Afifi, Mohammed Al-Ali, Hadeel Alansari, Aldana Al Disi, Amna Alhetmi, Talal Ali, Haya Al-Kaabi, Aisha Al-Khaldi, Noor Al-Majid, Lujain Al Mansoori, Mohammed Al Mansouri, Maimoonah Al-Mashhadani, Al Dana Al-Naemi, Majed Alnama, Almaha Alnassr, Aya Al Sabahi, Salman Al-Saigh, Sara Al-Saloos, Saif Al Suwaidi, Najoud Al-Talib, Alanoud Al Thani, Mohammad Annan, Eman Ansar, Shahad Astaneh, Omar Salah A.H. Bahzad, Boushra Bendou, Thang Bui-Nguyen, Davit Charkviani, Phat Diep, Job Dufitumukiza, Piadora El-Chanti, Mohamad El Ghali, Sarim Faraz, Mukhammadjon Gafurov, Lolwa Ibrahim, Adithya Jaganathan, Ha Le, Ranim Mohomad, Jullia Andrei Montejo, Sara Mubarak, Reem Muhammed Hashir, Nour Nasrallah, Iman Ouzzani, Md Azmain Adib Pahlowan, Nizar Radi, Maryam Rahmatullah, Aziza Rustamova, Raman Saparkhan, Anushka Satpute, Afomia Seyoum, Abeeha Shoaib, Abdulbosit Shukhratbekov, Sejal Sanil Tangoor, Muaz Topal, Fatima Yousaf, and Mohamed Zahir. About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Carnegie Mellon University set its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon looks beyond the traditional borders of the university campus to have a transformative impact locally, nationally, and globally. In 2004, CMU began a partnership with Qatar Foundation to bring this unique educational experience to the Middle East. For 20 years, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar has provided a world-class education in the heart of Education City. More than 1300 graduates have completed their education at CMU-Q, and more than 450 students are currently pursuing studies in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems. As the CMU-Q alumni network grows, so does the impact that we have on Qatar and the world. Our graduates work at top organizations and innovative startups. They influence government policy, analyze big data, bring culture and the arts to the community, and inspire young people to learn and innovate. They are researchers, creators, entrepreneurs, analysts and educators, and they are working to improve the world around them.
Al Bawaba
17-02-2025
- General
- Al Bawaba
CMU-Q Welcomes First Students in the Class of 2029 at Early Decision Dinner
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the first students admitted into the Class of 2029. The Early Decision dinner was an opportunity for 29 students and their parents to meet some of their professors and mark the beginning of their journey at year saw a record number of applications for Early Decision, which is a category of admission for students whose first choice of colleges is CMU-Q. Early Decision applications are due November 1, and decisions are sent to students in December. 'Early Decision is a category for students who have already chosen their top pick of university,' said Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, who personally welcomed the students and their families at the dinner. 'We are delighted to welcome this notable group of students. This is the most competitive year ever for admission, and I am very excited to welcome the Class of 2029 this fall.'The admitted students include 11 Qatari citizens. A total of 12 nationalities are represented among the new students. Decisions for the Regular Decision round will be sent to applicants on April 1. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
CMU-Q welcomes first students in the class of 2029 at Early Decision Dinner
Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the first students admitted into the Class of 2029. The Early Decision dinner was an opportunity for 29 students and their parents to meet some of their professors and mark the beginning of their journey at CMU-Q. This year saw a record number of applications for Early Decision, which is a category of admission for students whose first choice of colleges is CMU-Q. Early Decision applications are due November 1, and decisions are sent to students in December. 'Early Decision is a category for students who have already chosen their top pick of university,' said Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, who personally welcomed the students and their families at the dinner. 'We are delighted to welcome this notable group of students. This is the most competitive year ever for admission, and I am very excited to welcome the Class of 2029 this fall.' The admitted students include 11 Qatari citizens. A total of 12 nationalities are represented among the new students. Decisions for the Regular Decision round will be sent to applicants on April 1. About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Carnegie Mellon University set its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon looks beyond the traditional borders of the university campus to have a transformative impact locally, nationally, and globally. In 2004, CMU began a partnership with Qatar Foundation to bring this unique educational experience to the Middle East. For 20 years, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar has provided a world-class education in the heart of Education City. More than 1300 graduates have completed their education at CMU-Q, and more than 450 students are currently pursuing studies in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems. As the CMU-Q alumni network grows, so does the impact that we have on Qatar and the world. Our graduates work at top organizations and innovative startups. They influence government policy, analyze big data, bring culture and the arts to the community, and inspire young people to learn and innovate. They are researchers, creators, entrepreneurs, analysts and educators, and they are working to improve the world around them.
