The College of Science and Engineering (CSE), under a Qatar Foundation–supported initiative, has partnered with the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for K–12 students across Qatar. The collaboration introduces the research guide Innovation: How can we create new solutions for the changing climate?, which encourages learners to apply STEM concepts to real-world environmental and societal challenges.
Developed by the SSEC in collaboration with the InterAcademy Partnership, the guide promotes innovation-driven learning by guiding students to investigate climate-related issues, experiment with ideas, and design solutions that can benefit their communities. It emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and applied scientific inquiry as core learning outcomes.
The initiative aligns with the mission of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) to strengthen STEM education and expand K–12 outreach programs, contributing to the development of a future pipeline of young researchers in Qatar. The program was first piloted at Qatar Academy in September 2025, where students and educators actively engaged with climate-focused classroom activities.
Following the pilot, CSE organized a webinar for schools across Qatar Foundation and the broader education ecosystem. The session introduced the guide, explained participation pathways, and highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary STEM learning in early education.
Through curriculum integration, the program provides students with enriched learning experiences and early exposure to STEM pathways, reinforcing HBKU’s role as a hub for knowledge exchange and global–local educational collaboration.
