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AUBH, in Collaboration with MIT and BBK, concludes innovative training workshops

TDT | Manama

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The American University of Bahrain (AUBH), in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI) and powered by Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), hosted the closing ceremony for two cutting-edge training workshops.

Held from January 6 to 30, the workshops marked the third consecutive year of this groundbreaking initiative, dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity among students. The program was meticulously designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of modern technology.

The first workshop, titled “MISTI Accelerator – Business Startup: Transforming the Future,” centered on fostering entrepreneurial growth and driving innovation. The second workshop, “Actuated Experiences - Design & Fabrication for Interactivity: Unlock the Door to Innovation,” focused on providing hands-on learning opportunities in design and technical development.

These workshops brought together a diverse cohort of students from engineering, computer science, and ICT disciplines, representing various universities across Bahrain, such as, AUBH, Ahlia, BIBF, Polytechnic, Strathclyde, RUW, UOB and others.

During the ceremony, participating students presented their achievements in design and manufacturing before a jury. The winning projects were announced as follows: Bazaar received the Best Business Pitch award, Navcket was honored with the Best Project Advanced award, and PearlQuest secured the Best Project Beginners award. In the People’s Choice category, ICE Wall emerged as the winner in the Advanced division, while EmotiBear claimed the title in the Beginners division.

Yaser Alsharifi, BBK Group Chief Executive, commented: “We are extremely proud to support this pioneering educational program for the second year in a row, which represents the embodiment of our strategic vision to invest in the future of Bahraini youth.”

Dr. Bradley J. Cook, President of the American University of Bahrain, expressed his great appreciation for BBK’s support for the pioneering MISTI program.

“These initiatives exemplify the essence of global academic collaboration, aligning with our vision to deliver an exceptional educational experience that equips students to become future leaders and pioneers in addressing contemporary challenges,” Dr. Cook stated. For her part, Marwa Al Alawi, Lead Instructor and Course Developer expressed her happiness with the success of this year’s fabrication workshop.

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