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Qatar Foundation Concludes Summer Science Camp in the U.S.

Doha, October 06 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R and D) has successfully completed a summer camp for high school students in Qatar and the University of California Irvine (UCI), who are keen on pursuing a career in science and engineering. The three-week fully sponsored QF R and D High School Science Camp was designed for Grade 10 and 11 students with the aim of introducing them to careers in science and engineering, in addition to providing them with hands-on experience of working in research labs. More than 20 Qatari high school students interested in studying in the United States participated in the program. The camp is part of QF R and D's Office of Education Training and Development (OETD) new educational initiative to promote science-led careers. The students spent the first week of training in Doha where they were able to familiarize themselves with the American academic research experience. During this period, the students learned about the processes involved in applying to American universities and the entrance requirement exams, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The students also had the opportunity to discuss the differences and similarities between Qatari and American culture. The students then spent the last two weeks of the camp at UCI where they were able to hone their specific interests in science and engineering. It included daily seminars focused on topics ranging from fuel cell research, global climate change, neuroscience, robotics, social sciences and ocean engineering. They also had a chance to visit different laboratories, including Reeve Nerve Regeneration Lab, Reinkensmeyer Robotics Lab, as well as a special visit to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In addition to their academic experiences, the students engaged in several cultural activities, including a tour of the Southern California region and a visit to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. (QNA)

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