Friday, January 14, 2011
The opening reception of the 2011 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) will bring an evening of traditional Saudi Arabian entertainment down to the Harbor Walk. Offering an enveloping display of culture an ... more
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The (Acting) Provost and Chairman of the WEP Programme Committee will welcome the KAUST Community to the official opening of the WEP 2011. Refreshments will be served.
Welcome Lecture: Where is Chemistry heading?
Location: Auditorium Bldg. 20
Chemistry is known as the science of making molecules - that is putting atoms together with strong bonds. However, in the world of molecules also the much weaker interactions between different molecul ... more
The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
The writing and publishing of scientific papers lies at the core of the scientific process. It is crucial to individual researchers, as well as the scientific institutes and organizations that employ ... more
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Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Piano from the Starting Line
Location: Harbor Secondary School
This class will introduce beginners to the basics of playing the piano. Students will enjoy the camaraderie of a classroom environment. No previous musical experience required.
In last year's WEP course, we explored some of the scientific "fact vs. fiction" to be found in the ever-popular movie "Finding Nemo". Set on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia we follow the adventur ... more
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all two classes for this course is required.;;The biological revolution of the last 40 years has now p ... more
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
Improv Theatre (A)
Location: Conference Center Bldg 19 Room 1
Professional Training through Improvisation This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. To ... more
This course is an opportunity for participants to develop their physical problem-solving sensibilities. Directed towards graduate students involved in research, the course topics are designed to provi ... more
This course provides a very general introduction to the exciting world of life in the oceans and will operate on the assumption that attendees have little to no biology or marine science background. W ... more
What is LATEX? LATEX (pronounced lay-tech) is a document markup language and document preparation system for the TEX typesetter (a special-purpose programming language and the centerpiece of a typeset ... more
Visualization Laboratory Open House
Location: Building #1 Level 2 East Entrance Showcase Area
Demonstrations will be provided of KVL visualization systems, including the NexCAVE immersive visualization system, Autostereoscopy Tile Display, Ulta-Narrow bezel display wall, and power-walls. Demon ... more
Life in Extreme Environments 1/2
Location: Building 9
Halophilic microbes are salt-loving organisms that inhabit saline and hypersaline environments (1). They are found distributed all over the world, in natural brines in arid, coastal and deep-sea locat ... more
Professional Training Through Music Improvisation This class will teach non-musicians and musicians alike, through the power of improvisation (working without the written music), to cultivate valuable ... more
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
This workshop will focus particularly in the elements of effective public speaking (e.g., at Town Hall meetings, in Graduate Student Council, and in Graduate Seminars). It covers elements such as audi ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
The word MATLAB is the abbreviation of “Matrix Laboratory”. It is a powerful programming language designed for technical and scientific computations. This course will introduce the tool and then be ta ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 15 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This work shop is intended for any one (e.g., PhD cand ... more
Professional Training through Improvisation – for staff only This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercis ... more
Reprise of 2010 Favorite Faculty Offerings
Location: Auditorium
Dragons and Demons: Writing a Novel: 7:30pm - 8:15pm;The view is taken that writing is less a cerebral, planned exercise than one might anticipate. It is more about feelings, fears and facing the emot ... more
Monday, January 17, 2011
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all two classes for this course is required.;;The biological revolution of the last 40 years has now p ... more
The course provides basic understanding of human biosignals which are commonplace in clinical practice. The registered biomedical signals reflect mostly vital physiological phenomena and are relevant ... more
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
Improv Class (Section A)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This course is an opportunity for participants to deve ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This course provides a very general introduction to th ... more
Solar Energy Convion via Water Splitting with Photocatalysts
Location: Building 9
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The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
International Year of Chemistry Celebration: Lectures Series
Location: Auditorium Building 20
The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. The Year of Chemistry is intended ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
Professional Training Through Music Improvisation This class will teach non-musicians and musicians alike, through the power of improvisation (working without the written music), to cultivate valuable ... more
Improv Theatre (Section B)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 2 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This work shop is intended for any one (e.g., PhD cand ... more
Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
International Year of Chemistry : Chemistry Fun Fair
Location: Auditorium Building 20
The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. The Year of Chemistry is intended ... more
Professional Training through Improvisation – for staff only This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercis ... more
Piano from the Starting Line
Location: Harbor Secondary School
This class will introduce beginners to the basics of playing the piano. Students will enjoy the camaraderie of a classroom environment. No previous musical experience required.
Bringing “Avatar” Faces to Life
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
The course provides basic understanding of human biosignals which are commonplace in clinical practice. The registered biomedical signals reflect mostly vital physiological phenomena and are relevant ... more
Concept and Application of Modern Multi-Pulse Multi-Dimensional NMR
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
Improv Class (Section A)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This course is an opportunity for participants to deve ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 2 of the course on 17 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This course provides a very general introduction to th ... more
What is LATEX? LATEX (pronounced lay-tech) is a document markup language and document preparation system for the TEX typesetter (a special-purpose programming language and the centerpiece of a typeset ... more
Sustainable Chemistry: Principles, Methods and Technologies
Monitoring The Diversity And Role Of Marine Microorganisms
Monitoring The Diversity And Role Of Marine Microorganisms
Size Matters
Professional Training Through Music Improvisation This class will teach non-musicians and musicians alike, through the power of improvisation (working without the written music), to cultivate valuable ... more
Improv Theatre (Section B)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 16 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This workshop will focus particularly in the elements ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
Birds of the Middle East
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 29 January, 2011. Taking all 2 classes for this course is required.;;The word MATLAB is the abbreviation of “Matrix Laboratory” ... more
Harnessing the Power of the Whole Brain to Enhance Learning
Professional Training through Improvisation – for staff only This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercis ... more
What makes music tick? How is music made and how does it work? Have you ever wondered why you do or don’t like a piece of music? These are some of the underlying questions that this lecture will exami ... more
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
A Fact Based World View
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
Advanced Improv Theatre: This class is designed for those who participated in an improv class during 2010 WEP. Exercises will dig deeper into scene work and character study.
The course provides basic understanding of human biosignals which are commonplace in clinical practice. The registered biomedical signals reflect mostly vital physiological phenomena and are relevant ... more
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
Improv Class (Section A)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
What is LATEX? LATEX (pronounced lay-tech) is a document markup language and document preparation system for the TEX typesetter (a special-purpose programming language and the centerpiece of a typeset ... more
Concept and Application of Modern Multi-Pulse Multi-Dimensional NMR
Monitoring The Diversity And Role Of Marine Microorganisms
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Professional Training Through Music Improvisation This class will teach non-musicians and musicians alike, through the power of improvisation (working without the written music), to cultivate valuable ... more
Improv Theatre (Section B)
Location: Conference Center Bldg.19
Professional Training through Improvisation: This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercise in teamwork. T ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 2 of the course on 18 January, 2011. Taking all three classes for this course is required.;;This workshop will focus particularly in the elements ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
Birds of the Middle East
Numbers, Codes and Logic
Since the communicative revolution in language education, grammar tasks have become an integral part of the learning process. Participants will have multiple opportunities to interact in creative ways ... more
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Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Professional Training through Improvisation – for staff only This course teaches personal skills through the power of improvisation. Improvised acting (acting without a script) is the ultimate exercis ... more
Piano from the Starting Line
Location: Harbor Secondary School
This class will introduce beginners to the basics of playing the piano. Students will enjoy the camaraderie of a classroom environment. No previous musical experience required.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Master Class of Cuisine
Location: Harbor Sports Club Cafe
Our Dinner show is a three-hour hands-on event that lets you prepare and relish a memorable meal. When the guest arrives at the cooking show space they will be greeted with canapés & drinks reception. ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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Piano from the Starting Line
Location: Harbor Secondary School
This class will introduce beginners to the basics of playing the piano. Students will enjoy the camaraderie of a classroom environment. No previous musical experience required.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
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NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
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The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
How to Write About Science for a General Audience: Five Practical Tips
Location: Building 9
This short session introduces clear guidelines for writing for popular science journals. During the workshop participants discover how writing for peer-reviewed journals differs from writing for popul ... more
How to Write About Science for a General Audience: Five Practical Tips
Location: Building 9
This short session introduces clear guidelines for writing for popular science journals. During the workshop participants discover how writing for peer-reviewed journals differs from writing for popul ... more
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Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
The purpose of this seminar is to introduce KAUST students - and as this is WEP any other curious minded person wishing to learn about super-computing is most welcome to join - to High Performance Com ... more
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The purpose of this lecture series is to introduce the most recent progress in mathematical modeling of metamaterials and its potential applications. The electromagnetic metamaterials are artificially ... more
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Steps to Successful Roommate Relationships
Location: Building 18. Fellowship Room on the 4th floor.
This workshop presents steps to developing and maintaining a successful relationship with your roommate(s).
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Visualization Laboratory Open House
Location: Building #1 Level 2 East Entrance Showcase Area
Demonstrations will be provided of KVL visualization systems, including the NexCAVE immersive visualization system, Autostereoscopy Tile Display, Ulta-Narrow bezel display wall, and power-walls. Demon ... more
The word MATLAB is the abbreviation of “Matrix Laboratory”. It is a powerful programming language designed for technical and scientific computations. This course will introduce the tool and then be ta ... more
Samite's workshop will provide an opportunity for students to experience his music through instruments, rhythms and melodies of East Africa.
Harnessing the Power of the Whole Brain to Enhance Learning
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
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What makes music tick? How is music made and how does it work? Have you ever wondered why you do or don’t like a piece of music? These are some of the underlying questions that this lecture will exami ... more
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Monday, January 24, 2011
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Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
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The purpose of this seminar is to introduce KAUST students - and as this is WEP any other curious minded person wishing to learn about super-computing is most welcome to join - to High Performance Com ... more
The purpose of this seminar is to introduce KAUST students - and as this is WEP any other curious minded person wishing to learn about super-computing is most welcome to join - to High Performance Com ... more
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The purpose of this lecture series is to introduce the most recent progress in mathematical modeling of metamaterials and its potential applications. The electromagnetic metamaterials are artificially ... more
Multiscale Hybrid High Performance Application w/Visualization 2/3
Location: Campus Library Lab
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Don't miss the coming robolution!! After the tools which are extensions of human dexterity and the machines which have increased man's strengths, welcome to a new step for mankind : the era of robots. ... more
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KAUST Architecture vision to reality KAUST was the single largest project in HOK history. It was designed and constructed at a pace that was not thought possible at the onset. HOK (Hellmuth, Obata + K ... more
The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
Samite's workshop will provide an opportunity for students to experience his music through instruments, rhythms and melodies of East Africa.
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NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
What makes music tick? How is music made and how does it work? Have you ever wondered why you do or don’t like a piece of music? These are some of the underlying questions that this lecture will exami ... more
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Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Journey to the Soul of Africa with Samite of Uganda The world-renowned musician, Samite, takes you on a uniques journey to his Africa through stories and music played on such African instruments as th ... more
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Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
The design of advanced material and structures requires capturing with high robustness level multiscale features both at the material and at the structural scales. Recent advances are discussed here f ... more
The purpose of this seminar is to introduce KAUST students - and as this is WEP any other curious minded person wishing to learn about super-computing is most welcome to join - to High Performance Com ... more
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The purpose of this lecture series is to introduce the most recent progress in mathematical modeling of metamaterials and its potential applications. The electromagnetic metamaterials are artificially ... more
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This lecture will discuss the status of the revolutionary UNCD film technology developed and patented at Argonne National Laboratory. UNCD thin films are grown by microwave plasma or hot filament chem ... more
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NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
What makes music tick? How is music made and how does it work? Have you ever wondered why you do or don’t like a piece of music? These are some of the underlying questions that this lecture will exami ... more
Entrepreneurship Certificate Roundtable
Location: Conference Center Bldg. 19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & WEP 2011 PRESENT “ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A CAREER IN KSA” PERSPECTIVE FROM YOUNG SAUDI ENTREPRENEURS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION Please join us and six young entrepreneurs of Jeddah for ... more
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Many scientific datasets can no longer be readily visualized on a single discreet system. The KAUST Visualization Laboratory systems all provide students with powerful capabilities to enhance and acce ... more
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Samuel C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Location: Conference Room 0215 (between Building 2 & 3)
The Economic Development Entrepreneurship Center and the WEP 2011 committee are pleased to announce a new partnership with Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management to offer a Certificate Prog ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 25 January, 2011. Taking all two classes for this course is required.;;The design of advanced material and structures requires ... more
Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC IV) WE225
Location: Building 9
The purpose of this seminar is to introduce KAUST students - and as this is WEP any other curious minded person wishing to learn about super-computing is most welcome to join - to High Performance Com ... more
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Since the communicative revolution in language education, grammar tasks have become an integral part of the learning process. Participants will have multiple opportunities to interact in creative ways ... more
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The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
This lecture will discuss the status of the revolutionary UNCD film technology developed and patented at Argonne National Laboratory. UNCD thin films are grown by microwave plasma or hot filament chem ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 25 January, 2011. Taking all two classes for this course is required.;;Most biological processes are mediated through molecules ... more
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Violin Class
Location: Student Center Bldg.18 cConference room 4223
This 1-hour daily class given for two weeks will introduce the beginning student to the art of violin playing. Hands-on experience with the instrument will allow the student to appreciate the complexi ... more
What makes music tick? How is music made and how does it work? Have you ever wondered why you do or don’t like a piece of music? These are some of the underlying questions that this lecture will exami ... more
The volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajökull (Iceland) revealed how vulnerable our modern society can be to natural hazards. More than 100,000 flights were cancelled during the most active week in April ... more
Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Preconceived Ideas regarding Saudi Workforce
Location: Auditorium Bldg.20
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WEP Ultimate Frisbee: Ultimate Clinic
Location: Thuwal Park On the fields outside the mansions.
Ultimate Clinic – Open to all KAUST community members aged 10 years and above. Skills include throwing, catching and offensive and defensive strategies, etc. Experienced coaches will introduce the gam ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
WEP Ultimate Frisbee: Disk Golf
Location: Thuwal Park On the field next to the Island ECC and the event will take place throughout the park.
Disk Golf – Nine hole course set on the Thuwal Park. Coaches will teach the basics of disc golf to beginners, and everyone will play. To register contact Scott Herrington - scott.herrington@kaust.edu. ... more
WEP Football/Soccer Tournament
Location: Thuwal Park Soccer fields
This tournament is an outdoor 7v7 men's football tournament. The tournament is open to all KAUST community members ages 16 and up. In order to participate, all players are required to have registered ... more
Friday, January 28, 2011
The Harbor Sports Club is hosting the WEP Bowling Tournament which is open to all members of the community. To enter the bowling competition, contact the Recreation Help desk on (02) 808 6616 or email ... more
WEP Ultimate Frisbee: Ultimate Tournament
Location: Thuwal Park On the fields outside the mansions.
WEP Ultimate Tournament – Open to everyone ages 10 and up. Individuals will be placed on balanced teams and play a series of games for the championship. To register contact Scott Herrington - scott.he ... more
Safaa Golf Club will be hosting the 2011 WEP Golf Tournament open to all community members. The 2011 W.E.P. Cup will be run in a Texas Scramble format where teams of 4 players will play 18 holes all t ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 2:15pm BLUE PLANET (Documentary);;2:45pm - 3:30pm INTO THE DEEP (Documentary);;4:00 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:30pm - 3:30pm What the Bleep Do We Know (Documentary);;4:00pm - 6:00pm Cracking the Code o ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm Destiny in Space (Documentary);;2:15pm - 4:30pm Star Trek [1979] (pg 13);;5: ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:00pm - 1:45pm JOURNEY TO MECCA [Arabic];;2:15pm - 3:45pm FRANKENSTEIN [1931] (PG 13);;4:15 ... more
NO registration is needed. Please go to the venue as seats will be taken based on first come first served.;;1:15pm - 2:00pm DESTINY IN SPACE(Documentary);;2:30pm - 4:00pm AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH(Documen ... more
The Harbor Sports Club is hosting 2 separate WEP badminton tournaments that are active, competitive and most importantly fun. Separate tournaments are being held for men’s singles and women’s singles ... more
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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The Harbor Sports Club is hosting 2 WEP badminton tournaments that are active, competitive and most importantly fun. Separate tournaments are being held for men’s singles and women’s singles and both ... more
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To register for this course, please register for part 1 of the course on 29 January, 2011. Taking all 2 classes for this course is required.;;The word MATLAB is the abbreviation of “Matrix Laboratory” ... more
Surviving the Ph.D. Dissertation
Location: Building 18. Fellowship Room on the 4th floor.
Completing research for and writing a dissertation or master’s thesis can be very challenging. Some people become so anxious about the process that they can’t find a way to proceed with their work. Th ... more
Introduction to the Art of Islamic Calligraphy
Location: Building 9 Lecture hall 2
In this introductory workshop, you will be given an overview of the art of Islamic Calligraphy as one of the most prominent forms of visual arts in the Islamic Culture. Topics will include the history ... more
Open Access: Accelerating Scientific Progress
Location: Building 9 Lecture hall 1
Does the traditional subscription-based publishing model serve science and medicine? Medical and scientific research results — the world’s vast compendium of scientific knowledge — are privately owned ... more
Communicating Effectively in the Classroom
Location: Bldg 19 Level 3 Room 1 & 2
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Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The 2011 WEP Committee proudly presents the first “Research Poster Session”. During this session, graduate students and postdocs will present their research work to the KAUST academic and general comm ... more
The programme for this One-day Symposium is as follows:;;Morning;09:00 – 09:15 Introduction, Jean Philippe Croue;09:15 – 10:00 Disinfection Byproducts(DBPs) in Drinking Water and Human Health, David R ... more
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This tutorial will provide an introduction to cloud computing with emphasis on hands-on experience and understanding of underlying concepts and technologies. Starting with a commercially available Inf ... more
The Musical Marathon is an informal "talent show" to be presented during the lunchtime hours on the Level 0 courtyard between the Campus Diner and the Library. We encourage a variety of talents to be ... more
Steps to Successful Roommate Relationships
Location: Building 18. Fellowship Room on the 4th floor.
This workshop presents steps to developing and maintaining a successful relationship with your roommate(s).
Surviving the Ph.D. Dissertation
Location: Building 18. Fellowship Room on the 4th floor.
Completing research for and writing a dissertation or master’s thesis can be very challenging. Some people become so anxious about the process that they can’t find a way to proceed with their work. Th ... more
How to Write About Science for a General Audience: Five Practical Tips
Location: Building 9
This short session introduces clear guidelines for writing for popular science journals. During the workshop participants discover how writing for peer-reviewed journals differs from writing for popul ... more
How to Write About Science for a General Audience: Five Practical Tips
Location: Building 9
This short session introduces clear guidelines for writing for popular science journals. During the workshop participants discover how writing for peer-reviewed journals differs from writing for popul ... more
Since the communicative revolution in language education, grammar tasks have become an integral part of the learning process. Participants will have multiple opportunities to interact in creative ways ... more
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Poetry Reading
Location: Auditorium Bldg. 20
This evening of poetry reading will feature our two guests from the KAUST Schools who this week are working with the children on their own poetry workshop. Ms. Nye and Ms. Ruurs will each share excerp ... more
All organisms on earth occur in some sort of symbiotic relationship with other organisms, and symbiosis was probably critical for the colonization of land by multicellular organisms. Today, symbiosis ... more
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The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the year 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the grea ... more
World wide, food security is increasingly endangered by the combination of rapidly increasing numbers of people to feed and biotic and abiotic stresses which limit or reduce capacities for food produc ... more
Surviving the Ph.D. Dissertation
Location: Building 18. Fellowship Room on the 4th floor.
Completing research for and writing a dissertation or master’s thesis can be very challenging. Some people become so anxious about the process that they can’t find a way to proceed with their work. Th ... more
Learn how to write a dynamic, eye-catching resume in preparation for post-graduate job hunting.
Saudi Culture & It's Implications on Business
Location: Building 9 Lecture hall 1
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Please note that registration for the boat cruises are to be done ONLY through the Coastline. Registration through WEP website will not be counted. In addition, please note there is a fee of 100SR for ... more
Traditional dress is encouraged.;;PROGRAM;7:30 PM Both Choirs parade down to the Harbor Walk dressed in national costumes;7:35 PM performance begins;7:50 PM opening remarks by Prof. Alyn Rockwood, WEP ... more
