WEP 2017: Highlights Week Two
The second week of WEP 2017 is packed with must-see events around the engaging theme of “Pushing the Limits: Challenging Engineering and Science.” Here is a selection of the many highlights of week two:
Sunday, January 15: Young Scientists
Keynote lecture: Choosing to Fly: Examining Fear, Risk and Resilience by Steph Davis
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Steph Davis is a top climber and base jumper. She will share her deep understanding of the need to adapt to one’s environment and the skills crucial for survival and success in any walk of life.
How Radiant is our Reef? – Lunchtime lecture by Anika Mauritz and Jenny Krutschinna
Engineering Science Hall (bldg. 9), lecture hall 2322
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
KAUST Research Poster Competition
University Library
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, January 16: Deep Sea
Keynote lecture: From Exploration to Exploitation? Opportunities and Imperatives in the Deep Sea by Cindy Lee Van Dover
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cindy Lee Van Dover is an ecologist and explorer and a professor at Duke University. She will explain what can be found in the depths of the ocean and explore the growing interest in mining the seabed.
Prospecting for Biomimetic Models in the Sea- Lunchtime lecture by Adam Summers
Engineering Science Hall (bldg. 9), lecture hall 2325
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Deep Sea Exploration in the 21st Century with Carlos Duarte, Anders Rostad, Eric Warrant, Ronnie Glud and Silvia Acinas
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 17: Science Fair
Keynote lecture: Preparing for the America’s Cup: A technological and a human challenge by Martin Fischer
Building 20, Auditorium
5:30-7:00 pm
Head of the design team of the French Challenger for the 35th America’s Cup Groupama Team France, Martin Fischer will describe the technological and human endeavors to develop and prepare the boat and the crew.
Science Fair
DIscovery Walk
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The Science Fair is a great opportunity to learn about the science at KAUST, and will feature many different booths manned by The KAUST School (TKS) students, graduate students and scientists.
Undergraduate Poster Competition
Auditorium (bldg. 20), lobby
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18: Materials in Science
Keynote lecture: Your future in Science and Technology: breathtaking opportunities and significant choices by Estelle Metayer
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
As an entrepreneur and trend-spotter, Estelle will look at the responsibilities that come from the scientific choices we make and the dilemmas the science and technology community will have to resolve.
Blue Biotechnology: The last frontier – Lunchtime lecture by Vasileios Roussis
Engineering Science Hall (bldg. 9), lecture hall 2322
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Lecture Series with Ahmad Showail, Dinorath Olvera Ramos, Jenna Lloyd-Randolfi, Muna Khushaim
Engineering Science Hall (bldg. 9), lecture hall 2325
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 19: Climate Change
Final Gala: Exceptional Art Show and Award Ceremony
Auditorium (bldg. 20)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
COP22: KAUST researchers and climate change
Boon Ooi, Ibrahim Hoteit and Youssef Belmabkhout report on conference COP22 recently held in Morocco.
Engineering Science Hall (bldg. 9), lecture hall 2325
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
First Dhow Boat Race
University Library fountain
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Farmers Market: Farm to Fork
January 18-20
Discovery Square
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Buy from the market and enjoy fresh fare for dinner later that night! The KAUST Farmers Market will feature locally sourced produce, nuts, seeds, honey and fresh fish for purchase.
This selection only skims the surface of WEP’s second week. You can learn more about all our events and register by visiting our website.
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The Enrichment Team