Pakistan Science Award 28 January 2020 at Serena Hotel Islamabad

Computing students from across the Islamabad region competed to win a prestigious scholarship to study at Ulster University, UK at the Pakistan Science Fair Award. Computing students from four universities in Pakistan showcased a range of innovative technology ideas at the Pakistan Science Fair on Tuesday 28 January in Islamabad with Noor Binte Amir, from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) the winner with her poster entitled “FLOWLINES Tackling Body Image Issues Using Al-Based AutoDraw Art in Air”.

The Award was organised by Ulster University, in collaboration with four of Ulster’s partner universities in Pakistan: Air University, Bahria University, the National University of Computing and Emerging Sciences (NUCCES, FAST) and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).

The event was graced by the presence of following representatives from the four universities in Pakistan: – Air Marshall Javaid Ahmed, HI(M), Vice Chancellor of Air University – Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat HI (M), Rector of Bahria University Dr Syed Dr Ayub Alvi Rector, the National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (NUCCES, FAST) – Muhammad Hassan Zaidi, Principal and Dean, SEECS (NUST) The Delegation from Ulster University consisted of the following – Professor Paul Hanna, Associate Dean for Global Engagement, Ulster University Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. – Mr Humair Ahmad, Ulster University Country Manager, Pakistan & Bangladesh – Dr Sarah Hunter, Global Engagement, Ulster University – Ms Natasha Walsh, Global Engagement, Ulster University Students submitted a poster suggesting an innovative use of technology that will support and enhance society.

The winning student, Noor Binte Amir from NUST, (NUST) examined ethics in technological advancements, and proposed using creativity within technology to overcome modern mental health issues.

Noor received an 80% scholarship to study a Masters in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Internet of Things at Ulster University. Ali Zahid Raja, from (NUCCES, FAST) and Muhammad Kamran Janjua, from NUST were awarded second and third place respectively, securing a 50% tuition fee scholarship each. Professor Paul Hanna, Associate Dean (Global Engagement) at Ulster University, chaired the judging panel:“We are delighted to collaborate with our partner universities in Pakistan to bring together the brightest computing students to showcase and profile their innovative solutions to real world problems. We will be proud to welcome Noor, Ali and Muhammad and others from across Pakistan to Ulster University in 2020 and the years to come.”.” The Pakistan Science Fair aims to strengthen the relationship between Ulster University and the four partner universities in Pakistan.