King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology Admits 60 Gifted Students in Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program
A four-week initiative aims to develop scientific skills and research experience among Saudi youth.
The King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, established by King Saud University, will welcome 60 'gifted students' on Sunday as part of the Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program.
This four-week initiative is aimed at developing scientific skills and research experience among Saudi youth, according to the Saudi Press Agency.The program runs in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).
It aims to harness the potential of gifted students by providing them with hands-on experience in laboratories and production facilities.
The initiative also introduces participants to the fundamentals and ethics of scientific research under the supervision of specialized researchers.Hamad Abdulaziz Albrithen, general supervisor of KAIN, stated that the institute's primary goal is to serve the community by transferring knowledge to younger generations.
This will be achieved through the use of advanced laboratory equipment and the expertise of distinguished researchers from various scientific disciplines.Ahmed bin Abdulkarim Al-Saleh, head of the Mawhiba program at KSU for 2025, emphasized the importance of such programs in providing exceptional students with the opportunity to conduct scientific research at KSU's top-tier research chairs and centers.
The program also offers a wide range of skill-building activities, including Python programming, AI, and its scientific applications, as well as enrichment trips to research centers beyond the university campus.