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August 7, 2011 – Nature Middle East. Extreme Red Sea bacteria pack protein potential.
Red Sea Research Center Scientists discuss the protein potential of bacteria in the Red Sea.
August 6, 2011 – University of Oxford. Why cloned plants aren't identical.
A collaborative study between KAUST and Oxford of plants reproduced by 'cloning' has shown why cloned plants are not identical.
August 3, 2011 – Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). David E. Keyes receives SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession
Professor David E. Keyes, Dean of Mathematical and Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded the SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession.
August 2, 2011 – Against the Grain. I Hear the Train A Comin' — An Interview with Rick Johnson.
An interview with the University's Manager of Reference and Research Services, Rick Johnson, in which he discusses the start-up of the KAUST Library.
February 25, 2010 – Nature.
Simultaneous phase and size control of upconversion nanocrystals through lanthanide doping. (Co-authored by Dr. Yu Han: Registration is required)
“Nature.com" paper co-authored by Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Dr. Yu Han. Registration is required.
February 18, 2010 - Al-Eqtisadia Newspaper. Translation of transcript of an interview with KAUST Trustee Elias Zerhouni
January 29, 2010 - Science. Atmospheric Science: A Test for Geoengineering (co-authored by Dr. Georgiy Stenchikov: Registration is required)
Science" paper co-authored by Professor, Environmental Science at KAUST, Dr. Georgiy Stenchikov,
If you are not registered with ‘Science’, then there is an article published on the ‘Energy Collective’ website, which provides commentary on the paper.
August 27, 2009 - BusinessWeek. How Big Blue is forging cutting-edge partnerships around the world
BusinessWeek” article detailing IBM’s plans to set up “collaboratories” which match researchers with experts from universities. On page 3 of this article, Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Vice President of Economic Development discusses KAUST’s goal to kick start an innovation based economy. Also, Interim Chief Information Officer, Majid F. Al-Ghaslan discusses how Shaheen will be an essential tool for research projects.
July 22, 2009 - Cornell Chronicle Online. David S. Yeh named Assistant Provost for Academic Programs and Projects at KAUST
David S. Yeh, Cornell's assistant vice president for student and academic services since 1987, has been named assistant provost for academic programs and projects at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a new university in Saudi Arabia, effective July 31.
May 20, 2009 - Saudi Gazette. Boeing Becomes a Founding Member of KAUST Program
Saudi Gazette staff cover KAUST's announcement of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with Boeing to join the KAUST Industrial Collaboration Program. In the article, Interim Vice President of Economic Development Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter discusses benefits the partnership will provide, including recruiting and outreach support, industrial collaboration, and the translation of knowledge into economic growth and job creation.
May 20, 2009 - Middle East Company News. 3M Commissioned to Protect the Middle East's Most Sophisticated Computer
Middle East Company News staff review 3M's recent commission by KAUST to provide advanced fire safety protection for the University's Shaheen Supercomputer.
April 21, 2009 - compoundsemiconductor.net. III-V fabrication heads to the Middle East
Compound semiconductor research looks set to receive a boost in the unlikely Middle Eastern locations of Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
April 21, 2009 - Saudi Gazette. KAUST to lay base for knowledge economy
The objective of establishing King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) is to institutionalize a base for a knowledge economy that will serve to diversify the Kingdom's economic resources, the Cabinet said Monday, recalling last week's remarks by King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, who is also Honorary Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KAUST.
April 19, 2009 - Arab News. KAUST's strategic vision approved
The board of trustees of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) met here yesterday and approved the university's strategic vision for up to the year 2020.
April 19, 2009 - Saudi Gazette. My KAUST dream has come true - King
Addressing the gathering the King said: "For the past 25 years, I have been looking forward to realizing my dream of establishing this university. Today, this dream has come true, reflected in its goals which encompass all different thoughts and cultures with a vision compatible with the spirit of the time and a message emanating from our religion.
February 27, 2009 - TMCnet.com. Anevia, Selevision Jointly Deploy High-Definition Video over IP Solution at KAUST
Aramco has selected Selevision and Anevia, providers of video service infrastructure to deploy advanced standard definition/high (SD/HD) video over IP solution for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
December 11, 2008 - India eNews. Conergy Asia-Pacific to develop Saudi Arabia's first large-scale solar power plant
Conergy Asia-Pacific (a regional subsidiary of Hamburg-based Conergy AG) has been awarded a contract for a 2-megawatt solar power plant for Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
October 1, 2008 - HPCWire. Saudi Arabia Buys Some Big Iron *
HPCWire Editor, Michael Feldman interviews KAUST's interim chief information officer, Majid Al-Ghaslan about the upcoming supercomputer system, Shaheen. Al-Ghaslan offers insight as to how Shaheen will help KAUST travel the path to become a global leader in science and technology.
* Used with permission of HPCwire.com Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
September 22, 2008 - Computerworld. Saudi Arabia Unveils Grand Supercomputer Ambitions
Computerworld's Patrick Thibodeau discusses KAUST's partnership with IBM to create Shaheen, the world's 6th most powerful supercomputer. Thibodeau explores the impact this technology will have on research capabilities on campus and also explores the significance Shaheen will upon the region, as well.
May 28, 2008 - Arab News. Flow of Ideas a Priority
The Arab News' Roger Harrison covers the opening ceremonies of the KAUST Global Research Partnership (GRP) Technical Symposium, a two-day event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which convened 19 world-renowned researchers and scholars recently awarded grants through the GRP.
April 15, 2008 - Roll Call. Library Teams up with Saudis
Roll Call's Emily Yehle covers KAUST's partnership with the Library of Congress (LOC) to feature the history of science in the Arab and Islamic worlds as part of the World Digital Library, scheduled to launch in 2009.
October 26, 2007 - The New York Times. Saudi King Tries to Grow Modern Ideas in Desert
The Times' Middle East correspondent, Thanassis Cambanis, covers the groundbreaking of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and its implications for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ability to catch up with the West in science and technology.
October 24, 2007 - Financial Times. Saudis Raise Higher Learning
FT's Simeon Kerr, covers the groundbreaking of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which is part of the Kingdom's plan to better equip Saudi students for employment in the private sector.
July 27, 2007 - Arab News. KAUST, IIT Sign Deal to Conduct Joint Scientific Research
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to foster world-class programs that will advance scientific research, graduate education and technological development in fundamental and applied chemical sciences.
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