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Ektashif Summer Program

The Ektashif Summer Program is a dynamic engagement program that offers exposure to STEM-related majors along with a real-world laboratory experience and research at Khalifa University.

Program Overview

A total of 61 high school students from grades 10, 11, and 12 successfully concluded their two-week in-person Ektashif Summer 2025 program. The program was led by faculty experts who covered three distinct tracks:

• Coding in Arduino
• Telecom and artificial intelligence including networks
• Earth science

Program Tracks

The program tracks were delivered by the following faculty experts:

• The 'Earth Science' track was covered by:
  • Dr. Aisha Alsuwaidi
  • Dr. Mohammed Ramy
  • Dr. Diana Francis
  • Dr. Ricardo Morais Fonseca
  • Dr. Sonia Alexandra Santos Assuncao
  • Dr. Mohammed Ali
  • Dr. Moamen Mohammed
  • Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidi
• The 'Coding' track was delivered by:
  • Dr. Baker Mohammad, Chair, Computer & Communication Engineering
  • Engineer Suma Rao
  • Engineer Ahmed Ali
• The 'AI and Telcom' track was offered by:
  • Dr. Merouane Debbah, Director, 6G Research Center
  • Dr. Brahim Mefgouda
  • Engineer Anis Bara
  • Engineer Salma Cheour

Program Objectives

The Ektashif Camp is an immersive youth engagement program designed to inspire high school students through hands-on experiences in science, technology, and innovation. The program aims to:

• Ignite curiosity
• Foster critical thinking
• Develop future leaders in STEM fields

Program Structure

The program combines:

• Technical workshops
• Real-world projects
• University-style learning environments
• Personal development sessions

Program Benefits

The Ektashif program provides participants with an early glimpse of campus life and the options available for exploring in science and technology. The program reflects Khalifa University's commitment to empowering youth with future-forward skills, inspiring innovation, and fostering academic excellence.