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Doha: Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has launched its 2019 Student Outreach Program with a visit from students of Arab International Academy.
The program is in line with QEERI's mission to inspire an interest in science and research among the nation's younger generation, and to educate them about energy, technology, water security, environment and sustainability in Qatar.
The 42 students visited four activity stations that represent the research work done at QEERI which tackles challenges related to Qatar's grand challenges. They also visited its Core Lab facilities.
The outreach program aims to educate school students on the uses and benefits of green innovations, and emphasises the growing need to use renewable sources of energy, while underlining the children's role in protecting the environment. The activities also helped students gain a better understanding of the air quality in Qatar and the process of desalination.
Dr Marc Vermeersch, executive director, QEERI said: 'At QEERI, we truly believe in the power of education. The best way to bring about a change in mindset is to educate children. They will carry these lessons home to their families, and into the future.
He said that Student Outreach Program will demonstrate to our youth that there are endless possibilities if they wish to pursue a career in science and research, and that they can play an important role in building a sustainable future for the country.
Dilraz Kunnummal, research communications specialist, QEERI, added: 'Receiving the students from Arab International Academy has been a very motivating and exciting experience for us at QEERI. They paid close attention to what our researchers had to say, and asked excellent questions too. We hope that they have learned some key lessons, and this visit has inspired at least one of them to work in this field someday.
At the various stations across QEERI, students and teachers could witness how research is done in energy, water, environment and sustainability, and how it impacts their everyday life.
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