Kuwait University welcomes approximately 100 students in the summer "Generation of Science" program
Kuwait City, July 26 (KUNA) – Kuwait University, represented by its College of Science and College of Engineering and Petroleum, hosted approximately 100 high school students at the Sabah Al-Salem University City as part of the 2026 summer “Generation of Science” program, organized by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).
In a press statement on Sunday, the university explained that the summer program aims to introduce high school students to scientific and research fields, providing them with the opportunity to meet a select group of researchers and academics. This initiative seeks to broaden their scientific horizons, help them explore various specializations, and assist them in planning their academic and professional futures.
The program included tours of several scientific departments in both the College of Science and the College of Engineering and Petroleum. Students visited the Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry group within the Chemistry Department at the College of Science, under the supervision of Dr. Intesar Al-Hutlani. They also learned about the Molecular Biology program in the Biological Sciences Department, guided by Dr. Nesma Bastaki.
Additionally, students at the College of Engineering and Petroleum participated in scientific workshops in the Electrical Engineering Department, presented by Dr. Muhammad Baidas, and in the Mechanical Engineering Department, presented by Dr. Abdulaziz Shamsah. These sessions enabled them to gain close-up insights into various scientific and engineering fields and applications.
The visit is part of the joint cooperation between Kuwait University and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, strengthening the partnership between the two entities and supporting the country’s scientific progress by preparing student cadres and enriching their academic knowledge across various fields of science and innovation. (End) A.S.A. / A.M.H.
