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5th Edition of the Annual Winter Enrichment Program will be held from 11th to 29th January, 2013
This year saw a total of more than 170 different events take place over a three week period, including keynote lectures, academic lectures and courses, cultural events, recreation events, workshops, exhibitions, skills training and field trips. Over 2000 participants took part and benefitted from the exciting and diverse program of events, enriching, inspiring and broadening their horizons.
WEP's mission is to enrich and to inspire and broaden students' and the community's experience at KAUST with events and projects beyond the traditional academic curriculum.
As a direct result of KAUST community's proposals, distinguished speakers and experts from around the world, the region, and our own University are invited to contribute to this program to have our intellectual horizons enlarged and our collective imaginations stretched.
I would like to thank you all the WEP supporters for your participation and contribution towards making it a huge success in this fourth year of the program.
WEP 2013 Supporters
We would also like to thank our sponsors who have made a significant impact on the success of WEP 2013.
WEP 2013 sponsors
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Water Sustainability Symposium
Location: Spine Auditorium - between Buildings 4 & 5
Jarir Story Going Public – A Family Perspective - Business Leadership Series
Location: Building 9/ Lecture Hall I # 2322
How to Build a Simple Radar (From Theory to Practical Design)
Location: Building 9 Lab # 4128
WEP 2013 Guitar Classes - Beginners
Location: Building 20 Level 2 Rehearsal Room
WEP Opening Night: Art Installation Inauguration – “The Expanding Club”
Location: Rotunda, Building 16 and plaza
Keynote - Taking Imagination Seriously
Location: Building 20 Auditorium
Mathematical Modeling Camp
Location: Computer Lab Building 9 Room 2221, 2222 & 2223
Introduction to Physical Problem-Solving
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3223
Science and Collaboration in the 3D Virtual Environment-Workshop
Location: Building 9 Classroom 4222
The Postdoctoral Experience - What you should know
Location: Spine Auditorium between Buildings 4 & 5
Observational Astronomy Course - Stargazing in the Arabian Desert
Location: Building 9 Room 2322
10 Mathematical Problems - Launch of the Online Competition
Location: Building 9 Lecture Hall # 2325
Seed Fund Fall Round 2012 Gala and Award Ceremony
Location: Conference Center, Bldg. 19
How to Build a Simple Radar (From Theory to Practical Design)
Location: Building 9 Lab # 4128
Use of Algae and Plants for Detection and Removal of Heavy Metal Pollution in Saudi Arabia- CANCELLED
Location: Spine Auditorium between Buildings 4 & 5
Fuel and the Future
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
Keynote - Light and Energy, the Advent of Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Location: Building 20 Auditorium
Mathematical Modeling Camp
Location: Computer Lab Building 9 Room 2221, 2222 & 2223
Finite Element Modeling with COMSOL
Location: Computer Lab - Campus Library
Introduction to Physical Problem-Solving
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3223
Nanostructured Photosystems for the Generation of Electricity and Fuels from Sunlight - Course
Location: Lecture Hall 2 (Room 2325), Bldg 9
Painting workshop on water theme
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Painting workshop on water theme
Location: Multi-purpose room, Discovery Square
Science and Collaboration in the 3D Virtual Environment-Workshop
Location: Building 9 Classroom 4222
Observational Astronomy Course - Stargazing in the Arabian Desert
Location: Building 9 Room 2322
Getting the Most out of Research Conferences and Networking for Scientists
Location: Spine Auditorium between Bldg 4 & 5
How to Build a Simple Radar (From Theory to Practical Design)
Location: Building 9 Lab # 4128
Limestone and Lava Caves in Saudi Arabia
Location: Building 9 Room 2325 (Lecture Hall II)
The Development of Graduate Education in the Middle East
Location: Building 9 Room 3125
Women of Arabia: The Leaders Behind the Scenes
Location: Building 9, Room 2322: Lecture Hall 1
Use of Algae and Plants for Detection and Removal of Heavy Metal Pollution in Saudi Arabia- CANCELLED
Location: Spine Auditorium between Buildings 4 & 5
The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 Lecture Hall I
Keynote - The Human Journey: A Genetic Odyssey
Location: Building 20 Auditorium
Mathematical Modeling Camp
Location: Computer Lab Building 9 Room 2221, 2222 & 2223
Finite Element Modeling with COMSOL
Location: Computer Lab - Campus Library
Introduction to Physical Problem-Solving
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3223
Painting workshop on water theme
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Painting workshop on water theme
Location: Multi-purpose room, Discovery Square
Science and Collaboration in the 3D Virtual Environment-Workshop
Location: Building 9 Classroom 4222
Observational Astronomy Course - Stargazing in the Arabian Desert
Location: Building 9 Room 2322
SABIC Workshop on Molecular Modelling and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
Location: Different venues (check resources)
SABIC Workshop on Molecular Modelling and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
Location: Different venues (check resources)
How to Build a Simple Radar (From Theory to Practical Design)
Location: Building 9 Lab # 4128
Lab to Film: Story-telling in Science
Location: Building 9 Room 3128
WEP 2013 Guitar Classes - Beginners
Location: Building 20 Level 2 Rehearsal Room
Mathematical Modeling Camp
Location: Computer Lab Building 9 Room 2221, 2222 & 2223
Finite Element Modeling with COMSOL
Location: Computer Lab - Campus Library
Observational Astronomy Course - Stargazing in the Arabian Desert
Location: Building 9 Room 2322
SABIC Workshop on Molecular Modelling and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
Location: Different venues (check resources)
SABIC Workshop on Molecular Modelling and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
Location: Different venues (check resources)
How to Build a Simple Radar (From Theory to Practical Design)
Location: Building 9 Lab # 4128
Lab to Film: Story-telling in Science
Location: Building 9 Room 3128
WEP 2013 Guitar Classes - Beginners
Location: Building 20 Level 2 Rehearsal Room
Africa Trek: In the Footsteps of Mankind (Movie and Discussion)
Location: Discovery theatre (cinema)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3224
Monte Carlo Methods and High-Performance Computing
Location: Spine Auditorium between Bldg 4 & 5
Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR)
Location: Ledture Hall 1, Bldg 9.
The Art of Chinese Painting - An Invitation to Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
Location: Building 9 Room 2325 (Lecture Hall II)
Marketing Tools for a Job Search - Career Action Series
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
Entrepreneur's Guide to Open Innovation and Intellectual Property - Cancelled
Location: Spine Auditorium between Buildings 2 & 3
Andean Music in Peru and Other Countries
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class A
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
From the Land to the Sea: Terrestrial and Marine Plants of the Red Sea Region
Location: Building 9, lecture hall 2 (session 1 and 3), Front of Bldg 16 (session 2)
Interviewing Dynamics - Career Action Series
Location: Building 9. Lecture Hall 1 # 2322
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3224
Monte Carlo Methods and High-Performance Computing
Location: Spine Auditorium between Bldg 4 & 5
Seismology Course
Location: Building 9 (Check Resources for list of venues)
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class B
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Securing an Internship Through Web Applications and Social Networking - Career Action Series
Location: Building 9. Lecture Hall 2 # 2325
Effective Oral Presentations
Location: Building 19 Conference Center, Hall 1
Science Fun Fair
Location: Campus spine, Auditorium Bldg 20, Campus library, museum auditorium
The Mathematical Soul of Culture: the Ancients
Location: Building 9/ Lecture Hall I # 2322
10 Mathematical Problems - Results of the Competition
Location: Spine Auditorium - between Buildings 4 & 5
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Advanced Class
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class A
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Discover Reef Check - Course & Diving field trip
Location: Building 9 Room 4222
Discover Reef Check - Course & Snorkeling field trip
Location: Building 9 Room 4222
From the Land to the Sea: Terrestrial and Marine Plants of the Red Sea Region
Location: Building 9, lecture hall 2 (session 1 and 3), Front of Bldg 16 (session 2)
Hybrid Computing at KAUST
Location: Spine Auditorium between Buildings 2 & 3
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3224
Managing a Successful Job Search - Career Action Series
Location: Building 9, Lecture Hall 2 # 2325
Monte Carlo Methods and High-Performance Computing
Location: Spine Auditorium between Bldg 4 & 5
Problems and Algorithms in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
Seismology Course
Location: Building 9 (Check Resources for list of venues)
Presentation of the World Cuisine Competition, by Gastronomic Journalist Guido Barendson
Location: Building 9/ Lecture Hall II # 2325
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class B
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Experiences to Remember from Saudi Arabia - OSN TV Network
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
The Secrets of the Royal Mummies, from Tutankhamun to Cleopatra - CANCELLED
Location: Building 9 Room 2325 (Lecture Hall II)
Keynote - The Mystery of the Pyramids - CANCELLED
Location: Building 20 Auditorium
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Advanced Class
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class A
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
From the Land to the Sea: Terrestrial and Marine Plants of the Red Sea Region
Location: Building 9, lecture hall 2 (session 1 and 3), Front of Bldg 16 (session 2)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3224
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Beginner's Class B
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
Keynote - Origins of Our Universe
Location: Building 20, Auditorium
Thesis and Dissertation Support Workshop
Location: Building 19 Conference Center, Hall 1
Sculpture Another Way to Confront Nature
Location: Building 9 Classroom 2325 (Lecture Hall II)
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Workshop: Advanced Class
Location: Multi-purpose room , Discovery Square
CANCELLED - Informal Pre-Lecture Concert
Location: Building 20, Lobby of Auditorium
The Right Brain
Location: Building 20 Auditorium
Discover Reef Check - Course & Diving field trip
Location: Building 9 Room 4222
Discover Reef Check - Course & Snorkeling field trip
Location: Building 9 Room 4222
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course
Location: Building 9, classroom # 3224
The Mathematical Soul of Culture - The Moderns
Location: Building 9/Lecture Hall II # 2325
The Academic Job Application and Interview process - Insights from our Search Committee
Location: Building 9 Room 2322 (Lecture Hall I)
Closing Ceremony & Closing Concert
Location: Building 20 Auditorium