Qatar University’s Young Scientists Center (QU-YSC) has launched a research internship programme through distance learning platforms.
The establishment of QU-YSC is described as a positive step for QU to achieve one of its most important objectives in attracting Qatari students to study science, health and engineering disciplines.
Dr Noora al-Thani, director of QU-YSC, said, “One of the most important tasks in any society is education and training for young people. It is the key to progress and the development of society and a strong knowledge-based economy. Such training opportunities help its affiliates to plan for their future, expand their awareness and make the right decisions that will make them active members of society.”
She also expressed her gratitude to the funding organisation, the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme and the partners, namely the Unesco-Doha Office and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
The internship programme provides an interactive educational opportunity, distinguished by a combination of undergraduate students and high school students, to achieve the desired benefits. The objective of the programme is to develop leadership skills in distance learning and critical thinking and problem-solving skills, in addition to developing the ability to research and analyse information.
The three-week internship also aims to develop one of the most important skills that university students must acquire, scientific research, through which students will learn the basics of scientific research starting with the formulation of objectives and the definition of a research plan that includes design, implementation and evaluation, in addition to collecting and analysing data, learn how to quote, write references and respect intellectual property rights.
The joint programme between high school and university students also offers a number of activities, weekly assignments and follow-up workshops aimed at developing key competencies among students, such as research skills, engineering design and innovation. During training, students will apply the knowledge they have acquired in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at work to design and develop products and innovations that serve different sectors, such as health, production and education.
The internship offered by QU-YSC is distinguished from other training programmes by providing a great opportunity for students at QU to enhance their interactions with younger secondary school students in order to develop their skills in counselling and community service, increase the sense of cooperation among them and develop their capacity for innovation and innovation.
The trainees will be evaluated on the basis of several criteria and will have to complete the weekly tasks and submit an innovative final report using multimedia to obtain a certificate of participation in the training programme.
Dr Noora al-Thani, director of QU-YSC, said, “One of the most important tasks in any society is education and training for young people. It is the key to progress and the development of society and a strong knowledge-based economy. Such training opportunities help its affiliates to plan for their future, expand their awareness and make the right decisions that will make them active members of society.”
She also expressed her gratitude to the funding organisation, the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme and the partners, namely the Unesco-Doha Office and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
The internship programme provides an interactive educational opportunity, distinguished by a combination of undergraduate students and high school students, to achieve the desired benefits. The objective of the programme is to develop leadership skills in distance learning and critical thinking and problem-solving skills, in addition to developing the ability to research and analyse information.
The three-week internship also aims to develop one of the most important skills that university students must acquire, scientific research, through which students will learn the basics of scientific research starting with the formulation of objectives and the definition of a research plan that includes design, implementation and evaluation, in addition to collecting and analysing data, learn how to quote, write references and respect intellectual property rights.
The joint programme between high school and university students also offers a number of activities, weekly assignments and follow-up workshops aimed at developing key competencies among students, such as research skills, engineering design and innovation. During training, students will apply the knowledge they have acquired in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at work to design and develop products and innovations that serve different sectors, such as health, production and education.
The internship offered by QU-YSC is distinguished from other training programmes by providing a great opportunity for students at QU to enhance their interactions with younger secondary school students in order to develop their skills in counselling and community service, increase the sense of cooperation among them and develop their capacity for innovation and innovation.
The trainees will be evaluated on the basis of several criteria and will have to complete the weekly tasks and submit an innovative final report using multimedia to obtain a certificate of participation in the training programme.
