TEDxCMUQatar is a conference featuring four speakers, art workshops and fruitful discussions.
The event is from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on March 20th, 2021. The event is live on Instagram!
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.
Faten El Ayache
Faten is a Life Coach and a Senior Employer Relations Consultant at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. In her talk, she will be discussing the power of self-love.Gordon Rule
Professor & Area Head of Biology at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar
Born in Ontario, Canada, Gordon Rule earned his undergraduate degree from University of Waterloo, his master's degree from Penn State, his Ph.D. from CMU, and a post-doc in chemistry from Stanford. Rule previously served on the faculty of University of Virginia School of Medicine. He has been on the faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at CMU since 1996.Joud Ghalayini
Joud Ghalayini is a student at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. She is passionate about advocacy and is a firm believer in taking action. Joud brings important questions to mind in her talk about conforming to society and fitting in. She urges us to think about the why behind our social actions and how our insecurities can drive us.Muhammad Hamza Sohail
Muhammad is a first-year student at CMUQ, who is very passionate about his NGO, FireFly. He and his team have worked hard to build awareness of mental health issues in Pakistan. His speech is on mental health and its impact on our pursuits.Tamara Albaja
Clinical Pyschologist
Tamara Albaja is working in the field of clinical and behavioural psychology. At work, she is focused on helping and empowering children and adults with mental disorders. Her talk is focused on the power of mind and perspective on human behaviour.Organizing team
