akhbarأخبار A publication of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
A member of Qatar Foundation P.O. Box 24866 | Doha, Qatar www.qatar.cmu.edu
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Since
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Dean
İlker Baybars, Ph.D.
our community, reviewing our
Marketing & Public Relations Department Director D. Murry Evans
programs, and familiarizing myself with our research and outreach activities.
Assistant Director (Special Events) Kara Nesimiuk
I’ve learned that Carnegie Mellon Qatar is
Departmental Coordinator Marissa Edulan
a unique and dynamic place.
Manager of External Relations Feras Villanueva
Our admissions team did a wonderful job
Graphic Designer Sam Abraham
in recruiting this year’s class, which comprises more than 100 students and 41
Web Manager Stephen MacNeil
Qatari Nationals. This brings the number of full-time undergraduates to 335,
Publications Manager Sarah Nightingale
including six in our new biological sciences program. Carnegie Mellon Qatar students are hardworking, ambitious, and the best
Editorial Board Chairperson Dudley Reynolds, Ph.D.
ambassadors for our university. They’ve represented us on the Pittsburgh
Members Jill Duffy; Tom Emerson, Ph.D.; Khaled Harras, Ph.D.; Selma Limam Mansar, Ph.D.; Robert Mendelson
campus; through overseas service learning trips; and as mentors in local outreach programs. Two of our students’ research projects earned them recognition and funding at Qatar Foundation’s Annual Research Forum.
Writer Sarah Nightingale
Our students are also building traditions. As a former soccer player, I was
Editor Sarah Nightingale
especially proud of our football team when they took first place in the Education City Football Tournament. As someone who spent many years on
Photographs Khalid Ismail, Adrian Haddad, Stephen MacNeil
the Pittsburgh campus, I was also pleased to see Carnival - a main campus tradition - come to Qatar. Our students have committed to growing this event
Layout and Design Sam Abraham
and creating a homecoming for our alumni. I have no doubt they’ll succeed.
Mission
Our faculty and staff are excellent. With the support of her Highness Sheikha
Akhbar is the official publication of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The mission of the magazine is to share the interesting and innovative stories that highlight the university and its role in the Gulf Region and the world.
Moza Bint Nasser and Qatar Foundation, they are constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to contribute to education, research and community development in Qatar.
For editorial inquires or reprints, contact the Marketing & Public Relations Department at +974 4454 8503.
I am proud to be part of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and excited about our future.
Articles and photographs contained in this publication are subject to copyright protection. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the university.
My best wishes to you all,
Ilker Baybars Dean
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