(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar University's Young Scientists Center (QU-YSC) started a new initiative for this summer, which is a research internship program that started on June 14 via distance learning platforms, preserving the principle of social divergence and in line with the country's efforts to continue the educational process in innovative ways in light of the current health conditions.
The establishment of QU-YSC is a positive step for Qatar University towards achieving one of its most important goals in attracting Qatari students to study scientific, health and engineering disciplines consistent with the Qatar Vision 2030 in building a knowledge-based economy.
The internship program provides an interactive educational opportunity that is distinguished by merging undergraduate students with high school students to achieve the desired benefits.
The program aims to develop leadership skills on distance learning and the skill of critical thinking and problem solving, in addition to developing the ability to research and analyze information.
The internship held over a period of three weeks also aims to develop one of the most important skills that university students must acquire, which is scientific research, where the student will learn the basics of doing scientific research starting with formulate goals and defining a research plan that includes design, implementation and evaluation.
The joint program between high school and university students also offers many activities, weekly assignments and followup workshops, which aim to develop key competencies among students such as research skills, engineering design and innovation.
During the training, students will apply the knowledge gained in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at work to designing and developing products and innovations that serve various sectors such as health, production and education.
The internship offered by the QU-YSC is distinguished from other training programs by providing a great opportunity for students at Qatar University to enhance their interaction with younger students from the secondary stage to develop their skills in counseling and community service, increase the sense of cooperation between then and develop their capabilities in innovation and innovation.
This opportunity was announced among university and high school students, and it was very popular in terms of the number of registrants and those wishing to join.
Dr. Noora Al Thani, Director of QU-YSC, addressed the trainees, saying, 'One of the most important tasks in any society is education and training for young people. It is the key to progress and the development of society and a strong knowledge-based economy. she also stated, 'Such training opportunities help its affiliates to plan for their future, expand their awareness, and make the right decisions that will make them active members of society.
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