Executive Director's Message Executive Director's Message Welcoming our new and old readers alike! QNRF PR / Sunday, January 12, 2020 0 2073 Over a journey of 13 years, QNRF has successfully built a thriving research culture in Qatar and supported researchers at all levels, from K-12 to well-established scientists, to tackle the country’s pressing challenges by helping them conduct cutting-edge research and push the boundaries of their potential. Read more
Drones Making our Roads Safer Drones Making our Roads Safer Using Drones for Safer and Smarter Cities QNRF PR / Sunday, January 12, 2020 0 2881 Drones (aka Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly being used in various fields due to their free-space mobility and low cost. UAVs offer many advantages, for instance, they can be equipped with mounted devices, including cameras, sensors, and/or communication interfaces, allowing them to efficiently execute missions in an automated manner without being obstructed by ground restrictions. Moreover, they can also perform on-demand tasks without the need to be always activated, which permits the reduction of energy and maintenance costs. Read more
Using Mathematical Models to Improve Prenatal Care Using Mathematical Models to Improve Prenatal Care Exploring response of human tissue to the physical stresses of pregnancy QNRF PR / Saturday, January 11, 2020 0 1975 A research team from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), funded under the 8th cycle of QNRF’s flagship National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), has created a digital 3D mathematical model to predict how human tissue responds to the physical stresses of pregnancy that may lead to the development of a new tool for doctors to measure the risk of miscarriage or pre-term delivery. Read more
Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Leaders Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Leaders STEM Hub at Darb Al Saai 2019 QNRF PR / Friday, January 10, 2020 0 2409 Darb Al Saai, the main center for Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations, comes alive every year with thousands of visitors attending and participating in various activities in an environment full of patriotism and national pride. Historically, Darb Al Saai translates as “the route of the messenger” and was used by delegates known for their loyalty, courage, knowledge, and skills, who were entrusted with directives and messages from the founder of Qatar, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani. Read more