Journey
Al-Bairaq was established in 2010 under the leadership of Dr. Noora Al-Thani with the vision of developing scientific, experimental and research skills of high school students. The idea was to immerse K-12 students in scientific practice in order to enhance their scientific learning interests through hands-on activities. The program is successful in building appreciation and understanding of the role of scientists and researchers in real world, as they are driven to brainstorm solutions for real world technological problems. Moreover, the students are also motivated to look forward to empower themselves in line with the sustainability goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The impact of Al-Bairaq on the school students are envisioned through the results of different research projects carried out in Qatar that emphasized the advanced learning environment resulted in the improvement of the students’ ability to acquire and retain scientific knowledge. Furthermore, the innovative learning environment had an influential impact on students’ attitude towards research, and students enhanced positive attitudes towards career aspirations as well.
