MathAlive!, the interactive math and science exhibition created by Raytheon, has completed its two-stop tour in Doha, drawing more than 9,000 visitors, the organisers have said.
The exhibition’s time in the Qatari capital began with an eight-day showcase at Qatar University (QU), followed by a five-week stint at Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF).
The Doha tour of MathAlive! also included VIP visits, including HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary-General of the Supreme Education Council Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi, HE the Minister of Youth and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali and Abdu-Latif Mohamed al-Numaimi, HR consultant – Minister of Education and Higher Education.
MathAlive!’s most recent stay was at QSC, where it was hosted in partnership with QF and Raytheon from November 5 until December 10.
After the opening event, which was attended by al-Numaimi and more than 100 guests, the exhibit experienced a constant flow of students, families and public visitors, totalling more than 4,200 visitors, according to a statement.
Yezen Munir, president of Raytheon International in Qatar, said: “I would like to personally extend my thanks to our partners for the excellent work they’ve done in helping Raytheon bring MathAlive! to the children of Qatar.”
Prior to its five-week stay at QSC, MathAlive! made its Doha debut with an eight-day showcase at Qatar University.
The launch event at QU on October 1 was attended by HE Dr al-Hammadi along with more than 300 students, parents, QU officials, Raytheon executives and other dignitaries.
The Doha exhibitions of MathAlive! featured the introduction of a new interactive football simulator, designed specifically for Qatari youth and in the spirit of Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, called “Penalty Block,”which was on display at both the QU and QSC venues.
Covering more than 350sqm, the MathAlive! interactive modules spanned building design, football, space travel, video games and more, bringing math and science to life for late primary and early secondary school students.