I realized after a few posts that I never explained what exactly KAUST was. In this post, I will explain what KAUST is and how I stumbled upon the awesome institution. What is KAUST? King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a university located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Unlike many universities in the … Continue reading What is KAUST?
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Fakieh Aquarium
After seeing loads of dead fish laid out in the Jeddah Fish Market, it was nice to see fish swimming again. Fakieh Aquarium is the FIRST in Saudi Arabia along the coast of the Red Sea. The first area we encountered was the shallow area. This shows some of the critters that can live in … Continue reading Fakieh Aquarium
Plant Research
While filling out the application form for KAUST, there were several options to choose from; environmental science, oceanography, ecology, genetics, and microbiology. From all the options, environmental science intrigued me the most. In the environmental/plant science group, we had several workshops where we worked with four different PhD students/ postdocs from the same lab. During … Continue reading Plant Research
Fishy Business in Jeddah
Before I step off the bus, my abaya is buttoned up and knotted at the bottom. As I step off, the smell of fish smashes into my nose. Although quite far, the smell of fish lingers in my nose with the aid of the warmth and humidity of the weather. As I walked through the … Continue reading Fishy Business in Jeddah
Greenhouse at KAUST
One of my favorite tours at KAUST was to the greenhouse. The greenhouse has several experiments going on to conduct research on plants. The greenhouse was separated into several rooms that included barley, tomatoes, wheat, and rice. Tomatoes growing in the greenhouse with intricate vines. There is one experiment that is trying to see if … Continue reading Greenhouse at KAUST
Touring the heart of Jeddah
After a day of learning about plant genomics and geography of the Red Sea, we toured Al-Balad in Jeddah. This place was described to be the heart of Jeddah, where everything started. There are renovations going on right now to fix some of the buildings. The building pictured above in the sea foam green color … Continue reading Touring the heart of Jeddah
Snorkeling in the Red Sea
I stepped off the bus in my abaya and walked along a walkway with sweat dripping down my back for a walk that did not even last 15 minutes. I went snorkeling for the first time in the Red Sea. It was a colorful and beautiful place that blew my mind. Within such a small … Continue reading Snorkeling in the Red Sea
Beacon of KAUST
The Beacon, whether it is of hope or inspiration, at KAUST is one of the most prominent landmarks on campus. The landmark can be seen almost at every point on campus. However, there are professors that have said that since their office cannot view the beacon, it has lead to a decrease in inspiration (or … Continue reading Beacon of KAUST
Views in KAUST
KAUST campus is nothing short of extraordinary. Here are a few snapshots of the campus to show you: Canal running through the campus separating the mosque and living area. Name: Beacon ~ Landmark of KAUST Solar Tower
Accommodations at KAUST Red Sea Summer Program
KAUST was very generous and provided an individual bedroom and bathroom for each student participating in the program. Here is a little look into the accommodations provided by the university. The outside of the apartment buildings that students live in. The view once I walked through the doors. Large windows that allow for a lot … Continue reading Accommodations at KAUST Red Sea Summer Program
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