Research and Public Engagement

The Untold Science: Women in STEM

This podcast celebrates the voices of women shaping the future of science. Funded by the NYUAD Fund for Inclusion and Innovation, this limited series of five episodes highlights the stories, challenges, and triumphs of women breaking barriers in STEM.

UAE Plant and Environment Society

The UAE Plant and Environment Society (UPES) unites leading scientists, researchers, environmental advocates, and community members to explore critical issues in plant biology, ecology, and climate change.

Fikret Science Café

An ongoing series of informal public gatherings aiming to promote an understanding of the scientific world to the Abu Dhabi community. 

School Visits

There’s a tremendous value in having scientists connect with students. The CGSB school visits are organized to encourage children to connect with science and consider science careers.

Brain Awareness Week

The Center was a partner in the Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week, A global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science and research.

Virtual Outreach Activities

To adapt to the new reality of E-learning, the CGSB organized interactive virtual school visits. These visits aim to educate students on the different research paths and projects and discover the sciences' multiple avenues.

Public Lectures

A series of lectures that brings distinguished international scientist to the NYUAD campus for a public talk and a seminar.

Exhibitions

The Center’s team organizes scientific exhibitions and participates in national exhibitions to introduce their research and activities to the public.

Science Festivals

The Center participates in various science festivals to encourage young people to embrace careers in research and innovation, and help them explore with fun scientific activities.

Workshops

A series of scientific and career development workshops that identify the skills and knowledge our researchers need to succeed in their jobs. 

Research Seminar Screenings

A weekly seminar series from the Department of Biology in NYU New York to allow NYUAD researchers to keep up to date with their colleagues.

Previous Activties

Citizen Science

The Center led a group high school students and helped stimulate their curiosity about different tools and experiments used in the field of drug discovery

iGem

The Center supports and mentors students participating in iGem, a synthetic biology program, and competition.