5th Summer Research Internship Program commences at Qatar University
Research is the cornerstone of progress, driving advancements in every field and discipline. It is the unwavering commitment to exploration and the insatiable thirst for knowledge that fuel the fires of discovery, leading us to breakthroughs that have the potential to revolutionize our society. The 5th Summer Research Internship Program was officially inaugurated on 11th June 2023, Sunday in the esteemed presence of Prof. Mariam Ali Al – Maadeed, the Vice President of Research and graduate studies (VPRGS). The event was also presided over by dignitaries and industry leaders from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), this year witnessed a large participation with 256 students in 37 projects.
Prof. Mariam Ali Al – Maadeed officiated the event’s opening, inspiring the participating students with the importance of internships in nation-building and meeting the labor requirements.
The inaugural ceremony also organized an orientation session by Dr. Zubair Ahmad, Head of the Module Development and Publications department, at the Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC). The session also enlightened the attendees on the facts and figures of the program and details on different tracks and participating projects. Like last year’s successful tracks, this year’s program comprises track 1: an outcomes-directed intensive research program, track 2: research & training focused, and track 3: external projects by HMC and QAPCO. The inaugural day also facilitated a very informative talk by Mr. Abdel Hakim Bishawi, Acting Head of the Research and Instructions Section, on the topic “Qatar University Library: Learning Spaces, Services, and Resources” for the students.
Prof. Noora J. Al-Thani, Director of Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC), conveyed best wishes to the students and stated that “the program is vital in strengthening the young talent pool from multi-diverse backgrounds by developing competencies necessary to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world, hence successfully contributing to QU Strategic Goals 2018-2023 and Qatar National Vision 2030 through capacity-building”.