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We are incredibly proud of Saber Feki, our senior computational and data scientist lead, for being invited to speak at UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, home to the fastest supercomputer in Africa! Saber's expertise in the field of supercomputing is invaluable, and we are thrilled that he had the opportunity to share our experiences from KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) with the esteemed faculty and students at UM6P. His dedication and passion for pushing the boundaries of computational research make him an exceptional leader for our Supercomputing Core Lab. Thank you to UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University for extending the invitation to Saber and providing him with the platform to engage with your passionate audience. This exchange of knowledge and insights between institutions is crucial for advancing the field of supercomputing and fostering collaborative innovation.

As we concluded the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Employee Service Awards Ceremony today, we'd like to again warmly congratulate our dedicated Core Labs staff for their 5, 10 and 15 years of service! We are lucky to have you all! The #CORE of Commitment

We're proud to have partnered with Attieh Medico and ZEISS Microscopy to bring you this fantastic event! Thank you to everyone who attended and made it a success. Stay tuned for more collaborations and scientific excellence!

That time of year has come again! Next week we gather to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable milestones achieved by the dedicated individuals at KAUST. With great joy and admiration, we applaud nearly 300 outstanding employees who have reached 5, 10, and 15 years of service. Among these individuals, we want to give a special acknowledgment to 30 Core Lab employees, who have played a crucial role in KAUST's growth and success. As we reflect on their achievements, we eagerly anticipate the future accomplishments that lie ahead. Together, let's honor … The #CORE of Commitment Daniel Acevedo Feliz Badria Bashawri Heiko Langner Xianrong Guo Abdul-Hamid Emwas shuroug albihani Greg Wickham Dalila Bensaddek yong chen Sumera Syed Ronell Sicat Ralph Timmermeester Pawel Dziekonski Paulo Cesar Aurelio Nagarajan KATHIRESAN José N. Primera-Pedrozo John Rahmer Patrick Driguez Hatim Abdulbaqi Camelia-Florina FLORICA Bambar Davaasuren Alexander Putra Zhiyong Zhu Mohammed Khan Bilel Hadri Ahad Syed Ramzi Aljahdali Rachid Sougrat Long Chen Carlito Filgueira

We're happy to highlight Trevor Waldmeyer and Nikolaos Papagiannis, our exceptional Core Labs staff members, for their insightful presentations on "Prototyping in a Research Environment" at Space Camp 2102! Space Camp 2102, hosted by KAUST’s Strategic National Advancement, is a highly-acclaimed program in collaboration with Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) , وكالة الفضاء السعودية | Saudi Space Agency & Starlight Education Group. Over 150 gifted students aged 13-15 from across Saudi Arabia came together for a transformative educational adventure in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students got the chance to meet with Saudi Space Agency (SSA) astronaut Mariam H. Fardous, NASA astronauts Kathryn Thornton and Charles Gemar, and European analog astronaut Charlotte Pouwels. The camp ended with the Space 2102 Challenge where students designed and tested their own CubeSat missions. The Core Labs presentation was closely linked to designing CubeSats. This connection helped the students understand the practical application of prototyping in space-related projects. Our experts shared insights into design thinking principles, emphasizing the importance of identifying genuine needs and ensuring the viability and feasibility of ideas. They also provided a concrete example project that exemplified these principles and discussed the challenges encountered and the design process followed to develop a proposed solution. We're proud to have such talented and dedicated individuals on our team, constantly striving to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists and engineers. The #CORE of Education

The KAUST Imaging & Characterization Core Lab presents: Explore Zeiss Imaging Technologies Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM              Bldg. 3 – Level 5 – 5209 The KAUST Imaging and Characterization Core Lab, Optical Microscopy (OM) Unit, in collaboration with Attieh Medico and Carl Zeiss AG, is delighted to invite you to a day of enlightening lectures introducing two cutting-edge imaging modalities recently installed in our Core Labs. We are proud to present application scientists from Zeiss who will discuss the remarkable capabilities of super-resolution microscopy and whole slide scanning microscopy.   Super-resolution microscopy, powered by the Zeiss Elyra 7, employs structured illumination and single-molecule localization techniques to achieve an astounding resolution of 60 nm. Through this technology, biologists gain unprecedented access to the intricate molecular details of cells, enabling the observation of live cell dynamics at remarkable speeds.   The Axioscan 7, our whole slide scanning microscope, revolutionizes image acquisition by automating the process for a diverse range of samples within the life sciences sector. Whether it's tissue sections prepared with traditional histological stains or fluorescent probes, the Axioscan 7 effortlessly captures and digitizes entire slides, offering researchers a comprehensive view of their samples. Moreover, this powerful instrument extends its utility to material science research, as it enables imaging of thin rock sections using plane-polarized, cross-polarized, or circularly polarized light.   This event is open to anyone interested in gaining valuable insights into the latest advancements in imaging technologies and their applications in various scientific disciplines.   To view the full agenda, click here: https://lnkd.in/dgGg72i2 Register here by Monday, May 13, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dNyX9Mj7 The #CORE of Technology

يعلن مختبر التصوير العلمي في جامعة الملك عبد الله للعلوم والتقنية (كاوست) عن تنظيمه: سلسلة ورشة عمل أدوات وتقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي التطبيقية باللغة العربية   الخميس 18 إبريل 2:00 ظهرًا إلى 4:00 مساءً المكان: قناة مختبر التصوير العلمي على منصة يوتيوب (بث مباشر)   نعيش اليوم في ظل تطور تقنية الذكاء الاصطناعي التي أصبحت الدافع وراء الثورة الصناعية الجديدة، وبات تأثيرها ملموسًا على جميع جوانب حياتنا اليومية. ومع زيادة هذا التأثير بشكل واضح مؤخرًا، زاد الطلب على تنظيم ورش عمل شاملة حول الذكاء الاصطناعي. واستجابة لذلك، يعلن مختبر التصوير العلمي في كاوست عن تنظيمه لسلسلة ورش العمل حول أدوات وتقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي المختلفة. ستساعد هذه الورش طلبة الدراسات العليا والعلماء وأعضاء هيئة التدريس وممارسي الصناعة من كاوست ومختلف أنحاء المملكة العربية السعودية على تطوير معرفتهم وقدراتهم في استخدام  أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي الأساسية ومفاهيمه وخوارزمياته وتقنياته وتطبيقاته المختلفة. وتعد هذه السلسلة مثالية لأولئك الذين يتطلعون ��لى استكشاف ما يمكن أن تقدمه تقنية الذكاء الاصطناعي، وللمهنيين الذين يسعون إلى تحسين معرفتهم في هذا المجال سريع التطور.   ستكون سلسلة ورش العمل هذه الأولى من نوعها على الإطلاق والتي تُقَدَّم باللغة العربية. وسيكون الدكتور عبد الغفور حليمي Abdelghafour HALIMI, Ph.D، الذي يتمتع بخبرة ميدانية طويلة في مجالات الذكاء الاصطناعي، المتحدث الرئيسي فيها.    الجمهور المستهدف ·      الطلبة أو الممارسون الذين يرغبون في تعلم الذكاء الاصطناعي، وليس لديهم خبرة كافية، أو لا يزالون مبتدئين في هذا المجال. ·      أي مبرمج يرغب في تطوير مهاراته في علوم البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي. ·      أي شخص يرغب في تعلم هذه الموضوعات مباشرة من خبراء في هذا المجال لا يكتفون بالتدريس فقط، بل عملوا بالفعل في هذا المجال. مقدمة في التعلّم العميق الخميس 18 أبريل 2024 2:00 مساءً - 4:00 مساءً رابط البث المباشر:  https://lnkd.in/dscnmQUU سجل هنا: https://lnkd.in/dkD2ABMT (يرجى التسجيل بشكل منفصل لكل ورشة عمل. بادر إلى التسجيل مبكرًا حيث إن المقاعد محدودة). يمكنك الاشتراك في قناة مختبر التصوير العلمي في كاوست على اليوتيوب للحصول على إشعارات بجميع الدورات التدريبية والفعاليات الخاصة بنا. لأي استفسارات، يرجى التواصل على البريد الإلكتروني: help@vis.kaust.edu.sa

#KAUST wishes you a joyous #EidAlFitr to spend cherished moments with loved ones. #EidMubarak #Eid

The KAUST Visualization Core Lab presents: AI Tools & Techniques Workshop Series in Arabic   This workshop series, led by Dr. Abdelghafour HALIMI, Ph.D, will be the first of its kind to be delivered in the Arabic language. Dr. Halimi brings with him multiple years of field experience working in the areas of AI, making him a very knowledgeable and experienced speaker for this event. In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous and revolutionizing industries and daily life, the thirst for comprehensive AI workshops is rising. Addressing this growing demand, the KAUST Visualization Core Lab (KVL) is thrilled to unveil a workshop series on different AI tools and techniques. This workshop series will help graduate students, scientists, faculty members, and industry practitioners from KAUST and across Saudi Arabia to build their capacity in core AI tools, concepts, algorithms, techniques, and applications. The workshop series is ideal for those looking to embark on a journey into AI and for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in this rapidly evolving domain. Who can attend?  - Any student or practitioner who wants to learn AI and has zero/minimal experience of it.  - Any programmer who wants to extend their skills into Data Science and AI to make themselves more valuable.  - Anyone who wants to learn these topics from industry experts with multiple years of field experience.    The workshops in the series are:   Introduction to Machine Learning (in Arabic) Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00 PM.- 4:00 PM (KSA time) Workshop Link: https://lnkd.in/dwhFAdVU Live Streaming Link: https://lnkd.in/d5gA6n-N Register here: https://lnkd.in/dg99nSDA   Introduction to Deep Learning (in Arabic) Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:00 PM.- 4:00 PM (KSA time) Workshop Link: https://lnkd.in/dHxkQvDn Live Streaming Link: https://lnkd.in/dscnmQUU Register here: https://lnkd.in/dkD2ABMT   (Please register separately for each workshop you are interested in. Slots are limited, so we advise you to register early to book your spot.) For any questions, please contact help@vis.kaust.edu.sa The #CORE of Training

To end the week on a fun and uplifting note, we’d like to share the incredible success of our Grade 5 students at the TKS Soapbox Derby earlier this week. This exciting event was hosted by The KAUST School in collaboration with multiple departments at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). Our Prototyping and Product Development Core Lab had the honor of sponsoring one of the teams, providing the tools, mentorship and guidance they needed to get on track! As part of the #STEM program at the school, these talented young minds put their creativity and engineering skills to the test, designing and building their own soapbox cars. The TKS Soapbox Derby not only showcased their talents but also fostered their love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.   Congratulations to all the teams!   - Team Aquila: sponsored by the Prototyping & Product Development KAUST Core Labs - Team Pegasus: sponsored by the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST - Team Orion: sponsored by KAUST Security - Team Hydra: sponsored by KAUST Reefscape Restoration Initiative   Special thanks to the KAUST Enrichment for Youth (KEY) Office for making this possible and to the TKS faculty and staff, and all the university sponsors and volunteers.   The #CORE of Collaboration