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Final Event IDM

AL-Bairaq (Arabic: البيرق[1]) is a non-profit educational project carried out by Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) at Qatar University and located in Doha, Qatar.[2] AL-Bairaq serves secondary schools students with a curriculum that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM fields), along with a strong soft skills components.[3] AL-Bairaq students work in teams with university-level scientists on practical scientific problems in authentic contexts. Any student at Qatari secondary school (independent & international), regardless of gender, nationality, socio-economic status, or special needs is eligible to participate.

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The final event
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The final event of Science in Sport
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The final Event ceremony

AL-Bairaq project is considered a free service for all the secondary schools in Qatar.[4][5][6] Faculty members train and mentor the students and help develop and enhance their critical-thinking, problem-solving,and team-working skills. Students, in teams, formulate their own research questions related to materials science; build a research plan; investigate, using state-of-the-art technology and scientific instrumentation; and report findings in a public forum, evaluated by representatives from business and industry.[7][8][9] AL-Bairaq connects high schools' students with university experiences in science and research.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Al-Bairaq sponsors are UNESCO, RasGas, Maersk Oil, Shell and Qatar Petroleum

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I am a Researcher track
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I'm Discovering Materials Track
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Problem solving track
Science in sport

Name

Is a large flag carried by soldier in the war; the flag-bearer called Al-bairaq. AL-Bairaq is a symbol of courage, defiance and victory. Therefore it is always holds by the brave soldiers when they defending one's homeland. Students are considered the soldiers of the project who carry the flag of science.[16]

AL-Bairaq Tracks

I'm a Researcher

I am a Researcher is one of AL-Bairaq tracks which targets grade 12 students. It offers high school students opportunities to conduct research under the guidance of Qatar University faculty members, and in areas related to their research interest. It focuses on engaging students in actual research projects conducted by Qatar University research teams, in different areas such as: Polymers, Corrosion, Concrete, Health Science related research, Recycle ,….etc. Students who participate in this program learn how to formulate their own research questions, build a research plan and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. [17][18][19][20][21]

I'm Discovering Materials

I'm Discovering Materials is one of AL-Bairaq tracks that targets grade 10 & 11 students. IDM is a program specifically designed for the purpose of developing high school student‘s scientific, experimental and research skills (hands-on activity ). A workshop is presented to the students, from which students learn new techniques, and problem–solving strategies (STEM), and finally students have to submit an innovative product, or an invention. This track covers 14 different topics, on cutting-edge technologies, and is delivered, in a way igniting students' passion for science. AL-Bairaq also provides poster training through which, students are taught how to design a poster to be both eye-catching and informative, and to be introduced in scientific conferences.[22][23] One example of students' projects is carbon dioxide into methanol conversion.

Competitions

There are many competitions and prizes in “I am discovering materials track, these are clarified below:

Presentation competition: Three wining groups (1st, 2nd and 3rd position).

Ras Gas Competition: One wining group.

Product competition: One wining group.

Poster competition: One wining group.

Photographic competition (Flickr): One wining group.

Self-evaluation: One winning group

Best short story on Facebook: One wining group.

Social network competition (Facebook/Twitter):

Most active group: One wining group

Most popular group: One winning group

Science in Sport

Science in Sport is one of AL-Bairaq tracks which deals with science applications in sport. It targets students in grade 11. Science in Sport is mainly, about combining science, math, technology, and engineering in one project related to sport. The educational experience gained by students in this track differs completely, from the usual school education, as it makes the students feel more responsible and self-dependent .[24][25]

Solving Problems

Solving Problems is one of AL-Bairaq tracks for Grade 10 students. This track helps students to learn how to solve a problem, through creating a simulation of the problem, and allowing them the freedom to solve it, under the supervision of AL-Bairaq team.

References

  1. ^ http://www.almaany.com/home.php?language=arabic&lang_name=%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A&word=%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%82
  2. ^ "Campus Life Newsletter | QQatar University". Qu.edu.qa. 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  3. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/alj_nursery_to_researchers_at_qatar_university.pdf
  4. ^ "Welcome to Al-Bairaq World". Qu.edu.qa. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  5. ^ "About us". Qu.edu.qa. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  6. ^ "Supreme Education Council - News Details". Sec.gov.qa. 2013-12-01. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  7. ^ Source: UNESCO Office in Doha (2012-02-20). "UNESCO Doha office collaborates with Materials Technology Unit (MTU) at Qatar University on AL-Bairaq World | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". Unesco.org. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  8. ^ "Noora Al-Thani". WGSI.org. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  9. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/shn_aims_to_simplify_the_concepts_of_scientific_research_for_school_students_qu_launches_project_al_bairaq_for_the_discovery_of_materials_science.pdf
  10. ^ "Our Vision:". Qu.edu.qa. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  11. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/alj_al_biraq_program_video_on_al_jazeera.pdf
  12. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/ufuq_qatar_university_launches_project_al_bairaq_to_discover_the_materials_science.pdf
  13. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/ufuq_100_students_of_the_secondary_level_participate_in_the_discovery_of_materials_science.pdf
  14. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/alanba_qatari_program_for_young_researchers.pdf
  15. ^ "QU official takes part in Equinox Summit". Moneyhub.net. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  16. ^ http://www.almaany.com/home.php?language=arabic&lang_name=%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A&word=%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%82
  17. ^ "I am a Researcher". Qu.edu.qa. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  18. ^ "Al Bairaq holds workshop for high school students". The Peninsula Qatar. 2014-05-11. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  19. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/alj_honoring_al_biraq_students.pdf
  20. ^ "الشرق - انطلاق برنامج "أنا باحث" في جامعة قطر". Al-sharq.com. 2014-02-24. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  21. ^ "جريدة الراية - جامعة قطر تكرم الفائزين بالدورة السابعة من "أنا باحث"". Raya.com. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
  22. ^ "I am discovering Materials". Qu.edu.qa. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  23. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/albiraq_news/alj_qatari_program_for_young_researchers.pdf
  24. ^ "Science in Sport Media". Qu.edu.qa. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  25. ^ http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/documents/Alarab.pdf

External links

http://www.rasgas.com/media/press_albairaq.html

http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/index.php

http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/research/CAM/dmsprogram/contact_us.php

http://www.raya.com/news/pages/07f48e8b-40e3-4444-89a8-f0c8ad42fa4f

http://www.al-sharq.com/news/details/186144

http://www.al-watan.com/viewnews.aspx?n=583A4BC4-6AF8-4C4A-A9CC-F0F739B8CDC5&d=20131104

http://www.raya.com/home/print/f6451603-4dff-4ca1-9c10-122741d17432/286feca7-eb4e-41e6-be24-f6f133d8929a

http://www.raya.com/news/pages/286feca7-eb4e-41e6-be24-f6f133d8929a

http://www.raya.com/news/pages/60874c5e-ace7-4cc2-ace9-51e17f6fb550

http://news.arabyonline.com/article/119259.html

http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsletters/campustoday/article.php?id=3442

http://xn--mgbeh7c1c.xn--wgbl6a/ar/offices/er/media/view_release.php?id=1082

http://www.qu.edu.qa/newsletters/campustoday/article.php?id=3787 [Category:Educational institutions established in 1973]]

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