Themed ‘Education in the next fiftieth’, SMAC 2022 Will Help Expand Students’ Intellectual Curiosity ��

Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced the Smart Mobile Application Contest (SMAC) 2022 for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 to help them explore basic app technologies, offering them an opportunity to create their own mobile apps using drag and drop programming blocks.

Currently running from 9-16 August with the theme ‘Education in the next fiftieth’, applicants to the competition should address any challenge related to the current UAE 2022 theme of the year – ‘The Year of Distinction and Precedence’. The application should be in line with, and looking forward to, the UAE’s next 50 years with ‘determination, creativity, and skills’, with emphasis on education, trade, production, and culture. Participants needed to describe how the application is related to the theme covering STEM education, such as media learning, education tools, or education services.

Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi,�� Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Services, Khalifa University, said: “Fostering innovation and nurturing digital skills are the key areas of focus during Khalifa University’s Smart Mobile Application Contest 2022. This competition trains, equips and leads young minds towards creating apps themed around future education. We believe more students will have an opportunity to participate in this contest and tune themselves towards the research and innovation of the future.”

In order to participate, a student must attend all sessions of the four-day short courses. A team of two students will submit only one project, while the theme and related details was announced on 12 August. Online live project demonstrations will be held on 16 August. The panel of judges will assess the entries based on originality and value of the idea (30%), implementation and functionality (40%), app quality (20%), and cultural focus (10%).

The SMAC 2022 aims to help expand students’ intellectual curiosity, while assisting them in developing technical and soft skills through presentations, problem solving, teamwork, communication, social skills, coordination, and time management. It also seeks to raise awareness of computer science, coding, and engineering in today’s world.

Clarence Michael
English Editor Specialist
15 August 2022

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Participants to Gain Insights into Job Opportunities in Space, Robotics, Life and Health Sciences, Computer Science, Energy, and Telecom and Cybersecurity ��

Mubadala Investment Company and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have announced they will jointly host a five-day Career Boot Camp targeting UAE National high school students in grades 10 to 12 to help them learn more about STEM careers and jobs of the future in emerging technology areas.��

To be held from 15-19 August at Khalifa University’s Main and Sas Al Nakhl (SAN) Campuses, the Khalifa University-Mubadala Career Boot Camp is part of Mubadala’s Emiratization program to grow the opportunities for UAE Nationals and create the global STEM leaders of tomorrow. Students will be divided into three groups, where they will be provided with more clarity on career scopes in areas including space, robotics, life and health sciences, computer science, energy, telecom and cybersecurity.��

Participating students will be asked to present a capstone poster project on the last day of the boot camp. The project will cover the description of the student’s chosen career path, the reason for the choice, its importance to the community, potential challenges, ultimate target, related courses at school, examples of the jobs offered at present with top employers, and the skills required.��

Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Affairs, Khalifa University, said: “We are delighted to partner with Mubadala to host the Khalifa University-Mubadala Career Boot Camp and highlight the important role of STEM-preparedness among the UAE National high school students. The subjects that will be covered in this boot camp will significantly assist students to chart their future career path, while acclimatizing themselves with the latest technology developments in these fields. We believe the capstone project will more specifically inspire participants, offering them a roadmap to demonstrate their future plans creatively which will resemble the culminating learning outcome of this boot camp experience.”��

Fatima Al Marzouqi, Director – Portfolio Emiratization, Mubadala, said: “As a responsible investor, Mubadala’s Emiratization program is committed to delivering knowledge, expertise and change for Abu Dhabi, building our community, talent pool and creating sustainable careers for UAE Nationals. Our partnership with Khalifa University will support delivering curated programs that will educate the UAE youth on job prospects and pave the way for a more sustainable and rewarding future.”��

The camp will have dedicated sessions on space covering earth sciences, astronomy and aerospace, an introduction to CubeSats and the YahSat Space Lab projects at the Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Center (KUSTIC) and the Space and Planetary Sciences Center. In Computer Science and Robotics, students will be offered an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), as well as its fundamental concepts and applications. The sessions on energy will cover contemporary issues related to sustainable energy, energy production technologies, basic principles of nuclear reactor and nuclear energy, and integration of nuclear energy into the UAE energy mix.��

The Life and Health Sciences sessions will focus on biology, biomedical and medicine, while�� Telecom and Cybersecurity sessions will focus on analog and digital communication systems.

Clarence Michael
English Editor Specialist
8 August 2022

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The two-year Ro’ya program is organized by Khalifa University and ADNOC for high school students in the UAE. It aims to raise students’ awareness of petroleum engineering-related degrees and potential careers in the energy sector.

During the Winter session, which was held from 12-16 December 2021, participating students prepared for the math section of EmSAT test (a national system of standardized computer-based tests) using an innovative learning program called ALEKS; they were trained on how to make a responsive website in Dreamweaver using both HTML and CSS languages; and they took a leadership course where they learned how to create a lasting change in themselves and others.

They also received detailed information on how to apply to Khalifa University, and attended a workshop on robotics in the oil and gas industry.

Following are several testimonials from Ro’ya Program participants, who expressed great satisfaction and enjoyment from the program.

Noof Yousef

My experience with the Ro’ya Winter program was great Everyone was supportive and helpful throughout the whole program. They taught us how to be strict with ourselves to achieve our goals, how to stay consistent and stick to good habits by replacing the bad ones, how to study effectively, and pretty much everything that you need to know before you go to a university and how to choose the major that’s right for us.

Haya Hussain Falaknaz

From the enrichment sessions to the interactions with the speaker, the program was really interesting. Not only was it beneficial, it was really engaging as well. I loved that they added the ALEKS platform for us.

Eiman Ali Husain Ali Alhosani

Overall, my experience with Ro’ya program was wonderful. Every session was informative, useful and meaningful. Classes were interactive, engaging and dynamic with energized professors and doctors. I learned many skills, getting to know myself more and the fields of my interest. Moreover, it was awesome hearing from my colleagues about their experiences in different aspects. The program’s team and managers always listened to our queries and concerns, and were fair and consistent when dealing with any student discipline issue. It facilitated our learning experience and made it comfortable. I also liked how the sessions were scheduled so it fit every student. This program helps prepare the Emirati youth to attain prominent leadership skills in the future strategic sectors. I was also happy to try new math problems that will benefit me when I take the EmSATs. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for giving us this amazing opportunity!

Mariam Ali Daiban

I enjoyed the Ro’ya Winter Program, where I learned a lot about coding, algebra, robotics, and many other interesting things. Overall, the program was well-prepared and arranged, and the information was quite valuable, with the intention of assisting us in our daily lives. I strongly encourage individuals to participate in this program since it will aid them in making future decisions as well as provide them with a valuable experience.

Wejdan AlMarri

It was a very nice experience overall and I am lucky to be one of the Ro’ya program participants and a part of the family.

Dhabia Nasser Darwish Alfalasi

Overall it was such an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend this program to my friends. I learned a lot from this program and gained many skills. The professors were very helpful as well and they helped us to complete the Ro’ya project that we were asked to do.

AlMaha Jamal AlBaqmi

The Ro’ya winter program was excellent. The best part was the preparation for the EmSAT math test.

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The program was great. I learned a lot of things in many aspects, including coding, which we applied to our project assignment; EmSAT preparation using ALEKS, which I really liked because it focuses on our weaknesses; leadership skills; choosing a major; interview skills and essay writing tips; how to apply to Khalifa University and admission requirements in general; and lastly, we were updated about the usage of robotics in the oil and gas industry.

Maitha Mohammed Alhosani

The Ro’ya program improved our skills and abilities, and I gained a lot of knowledge through this program. We were able to discover the petroleum engineering sector and how it works in the field and what kind of courses we need to take in order to become a petroleum engineer. During the summer Ro’ya program, we got a chance to see ADNOC offices, which were really beautiful and I was thrilled to see how it is organized and uses modern technologies. During the winter program, I had the chance to practice for my EmSAT using ALEKS with having Mr. Ameur mentoring us. In addition to that, Dr. Jebbouri taught us a lot of html coding techniques that will definitely help us with our final project. We installed the software “Dreamweaver” and were able to try and work with our mentor. We were also able to gain leadership skills which Mrs. Khluood. It was really beneficial to all of us as we were truly engaged and excited for the activities that were provided to us. Finally, I would like to thank Mrs. Hafsa Al Mansouri for organizing our program. She helped and taught us new thing in this wonderful program.

Reem Bader Almaskari

I enjoyed my time with the Ro’ya Winter Program, where I learned how to work on Dreamweaver using HTML and CSS codes. We were also given a great opportunity to prepare for the EmSAT, revise some math, and do the mock maths exam. In addition, we conducted an online class on leading and creating a lasting change in ourselves and others. What I enjoyed the most in this program was on the last day they gave a lecture referring to university preparations which I found very helpful.

Erica Solomon
Senior Publication Specialist
23 February 2022

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Two-year programme run by Khalifa University will teach pupils about potential careers in oil and gas sector

A group of high school pupils in the UAE have started a new course designed to educate them on the country’s oil and gas sector.

The two-year Ro’ya programme is organised by Khalifa University and ADNOC, and aims to raise awareness among the pupils about petroleum engineering-related degrees and potential careers in the energy sector.

Dr Ahmed Al Shoaibi, senior vice president of academic and student services at Khalifa University, said he was delighted to partner with ADNOC.

“The Ro’ya summer programme is designed to provide students with the right perspectives as they look forward to planning and choosing their future academic course,” he said.

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Ro’ya Program will Raise Awareness among Students about Taking Up Petroleum Engineering-Related Majors and Potential Careers in Oil and Gas ��

Khalifa University and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have announced the launch of a two-year Ro’ya program for high school students to educate them on the UAE’s oil and gas sector. The program that aims to raise awareness among the students about undertaking Petroleum Engineering-related academic majors and potential careers in the oil and gas sector, kicked off this summer.��

The Ro’ya initiative underpins ADNOC’s corporate social responsibility efforts to invest in the education and development of the UAE’s students and enable them to contribute to the nation’s long-term economic growth. It also reflects the status of Khalifa University’s Petroleum Engineering Department, which is ranked 21st globally in the 2021 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject.

Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Services, Khalifa University, said: “We are glad to partner with ADNOC for the Ro’ya summer program that is designed to provide students with the right perspectives as they look forward to planning and choosing their future academic course. Khalifa University’s Petroleum Engineering program is ranked 24th globally, demonstrating the world-class quality of our faculty, cutting-edge laboratories, research centers, and state-of-the-art campus facilities that create the most advanced learning environment. We believe through the Ro’ya summer program, high school students will be able to dream their future and adopt the right approach that will help them materialize their vision.”��

Ghannam AlMazrouei, ADNOC Director, Group Human Capital Directorate, said: “ADNOC is committed to supporting the development of the next generation of skilled workforce across the UAE’s oil and gas value chain and so we are pleased to partner with Khalifa University on the Ro’ya program. The program will provide our students with unique insights into the latest technologies, processes, and expertise used in the industry and highlight the exciting opportunities that our dynamic sector offers to young talent. We will continue to invest in STEM-related educational programs and initiatives to empower and foster our youth and help them build successful careers, in line with the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.”��

The program will have two parts. The initial segment ran virtually from 11 July – 5 August 2021 and combined practical hands-on training, laboratory work, interactions with professional organizations, and project assignments related to the oil and gas industry, all virtually. In the second segment, Grade 11 students will have a one-week internship at Khalifa University that will include workshops and project presentations from December to January 2022, which will lead to another three-week program the following summer. Khalifa University faculty who are leading the program will remain in touch with the students over the entire period and support their projects.

The Outreach Department’s program for high school students from ADNOC Technical Institutes will involve Khalifa University’s Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering departments.

The first week of the initial segment of the program included virtual tours of ADNOC’s Panorama Digital Command Center and Thamama Center of Excellence, and presentations on geology from relative to absolute dating, as well as palaeontology, stratigraphy, correlation techniques, and isotopes. The week also covered scales in geology from small to large, microscopy, fieldwork, seismic reflection geophysics, and reservoir characterization. Participants learnt about the geology of the Middle East and worked together to build a geologic model of a field.��

The second week introduced students to oilfield services company Schlumberger, with tours of its Al Shamkhah Technical Learning Center in Abu Dhabi. The week also included visits to Khalifa University’s Reservoir Rock Properties Lab, Reservoir Fluids Properties Lab, Well Drilling and Drilling Fluids Lab, and the Petroleum Reservoir Simulation Lab.��

In the final week, participants received presentations from professional organizations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG). Interactions with the alumni and current Khalifa University students were also part of the agenda during the week. Other events included sessions on ‘Lead with Ro’ya’ and a workshop on webpage development, as well as a visual interactive platform for exploration and production in the oil and gas industry.

Clarence Michael
English Editor Specialist
9 August 2021

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