Enrichment in the Spring 2017 – Welcome Pioneer
From April 14 to 19, the third Enrichment in the Spring program will explore the theme of “Pioneers” through a large array of events. Lectures, exhibitions and workshops will take us over our collective and personal boundaries to discover new territories. International and in-Kingdom speakers will share their own experiences of pioneering and will give us insightful perspectives into their areas of knowledge.
Enrichment in the Spring offers many opportunities to get inspired and entertained—there is something for every age and interest.
Must-see keynotes
Monday 17 – Pioneering in Science:
- Alan Lightman, physicist and writer: The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th Century Science.
- Laurent Lantieri, who performed the first full-face transplantation: Restoring Bodies to Restore Humanity.
Tuesday 18 – Pioneering in Exploration of Arabia:
- Alastair Humphreys, adventurer and author who walked across the Empty Quarter on Wilfred Thesiger’s route.
- Mike Bruton: Quest for Perfection: the Contributions of Muslim Scientists to the Golden Age of Islam.
Wednesday 19 – Pioneering in Technology with:
- Professor Eric R. Fossum, inventor of the CMOS image sensor “camera-on-a-chip” used in billions of cameras.
Interactive and cultural events
- Film festival
- Art exhibitions:
- – “Plastic Fantastic” by Mbongeni Buthelezi, who paints with recycled plastic
- – Celebrate Saudi Arabia art competition—an exhibition of the community’s artwork
- – Old maps of Saudi Arabia
- Astronomy workshop
- Art workshop: Pioneering Plastic Painting: the artist Mbongeni Buthelezi will lead workshops over five days involving the community to build a project related to Earth Day
- Women in Science and Engineering mentoring
Special event
- Sunday 16 – Opening night: musical performance, museum tours, exhibitions and more.
Enrichment in the Spring is an educational program open to all members of the KAUST community and invited guests.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
