The Arab-American Frontiers program brings together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and the 22 countries of the Arab League for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields.
Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the new COVID-19 variant, the Eighth Symposium will now take place online, November 1-4, 2021.
The goal of these meetings is to enhance the scientific exchange and dialogue among young researchers in Arab countries and the United States, including the Arab science diaspora, and through this interaction, facilitate research collaboration within and beyond the region.
The eighth symposium will discuss advances across a broad range of multi-disciplinary topics through five plenary sessions. These sessions are:
Highlighted topics include:
This symposium is made possible by the generous support of USAID, Hamad bin Khalifa University, and the National Science Foundation.