IBK 10-Year Celebration at KACST, Oct 19, 2022

KACST, the sponsor of the IBK Fellowship, hosted a 10-year Celebration of the program on October 19th, 2022. A variety of distinguished guests came together to celebrate the achievements of the almost 50 fellowship recipients who have done research in labs across MIT since 2012. Events included

  • Presentation: The Impact of the Fellowship
  • Panel: The future of Research in the Kingdom
  • Presentation: How to Apply for the IBK Fellowship
  • Research Exhibition: Featuring digital displays
H. E. Dr. Munir Eldesouki opened the evening.
Distinguished guests attended the event.
Dr. Mariam Nouh, KACST Director of the Ibn Khaldun program.
Prof Kamal Youcef-Toumi, MIT Director of the Ibn Khaldun program.
Dr. Hebah Elgibreen, a professor of AI and robotics at KSU.
Dr. Shadah Alsalmah specializing in digital approach to health care.
Dr. Amany Alshawi moderated a panel discussion featuring Dr. Haleema Alamri, Dr. Nourah Mansouri, Dr. Seba Nadeef & Dr. Sufana Almashhadi
Dr. Batool Baz gave a tour of the health research center.
Dr. Mariam Aleissa and Theresa Werth tour KACST labs.
KACST clean room tour.
KACST avion research lab tour.
KACST materials lab tour.
Dr. Alshawy and attendee enjoy the reception.
Live music at the reception.
Lavish treats to celebrate 10 years of the program.
Digital posters give insights on the fellows' recent research.
Dr. Omaimah Bamasag and Dr. Ghada Aldabbagh enjoy the reception with Prof Kamal Youcef-Toumi