The Executive Education S&T and MSN delivered metallurgy training program for SONASID teams
<p>On the 20<sup>th</sup> of December, the Executive Education Science & Technology, in collaboration with MSN and AAIT, concluded the executive metallurgy training program conducted at SONASID’s plant in Jorf Lasfar for 50 participants.</p>
High school students explored personal growth through FGSES support Program
<p>From the 21<sup>st</sup> to the 24<sup>th</sup> of December, the Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES) welcomed 85 high school students from the Oulmès and Guelmim Oued-Noun regions to UM6P Campus in Rabat as part of its Support Program.</p>
Research collaborations and assessments highlighted in EEFIT return mission
<p>From the 12th to the 19th of December, the Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT) conducted its return mission in collaboration with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic’s ReBuild Initiative.</p>
<p>This mission, in which representatives and researchers from GSMI, SCI, and Ibn Zohr University participated, included tours of MSN, GEP, and GSMI laboratories to explore potential research collaborations with the University’s departments. The team also conducted site visits to assess rebuilding progress and study landslide evolution.</p>
Strategy Consulting Hackathon engaged students in strategic problem-solving
<p>From the 13th to the 15th of December, EMINES Junior Enterprise hosted the fourth edition of the Strategy Consulting Hackathon (SCH) at the University’s campus in Benguerir, in collaboration with EMINES, Student Organization, Leadership, and Engagement (SOLE), and McKinsey & Company.</p>
Moroccan and American students engaged in linguistic and cultural activities
<p>This week, the Language Center welcomed students from the USA participating in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program and the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y Rabat) programs, facilitated by Amideast Morocco.</p>
Scientific committee reviewed projects under Sustainable Agriculture R&D program
<p>On the 19th of December, UGF hosted the second edition of the scientific committee meetings for the Sustainable Agriculture R&D program, in partnership with the OCP Foundation and the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA).</p>
<p>The meeting brought together 26 researchers who presented the progress of their funded projects to a scientific committee of five independent experts. Discussions with the committee provided valuable feedback and recommendations to guide the next steps, fostering an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.</p>
CEEC delegation visited UM6P to discuss mining and sustainability projects
<p>On the 17th of December, GSMI hosted a delegation from the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification (CEEC) at UM6P’s campus in Benguerir.</p>
Film screening and discussion focused on African humanities themes
<p>On the 16th of December, the Learning Center, in collaboration with the Center for African Studies, organized the screening of A Thousand and One Berber Nights, a film by Mr. Hisham Aidi.</p>
<p>The event was part of The African Humanities Project Workshop, a joint initiative by Columbia University, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, and Panthéon-Sorbonne University.</p>
<p>The screening was followed by a 20-minute discussion. Attendees explored the film’s key themes and its connection to broader African humanities.</p>
Bayesian modeling workshop highlighted key techniques and applications
<p>On the 19<sup>th</sup> of December, the Africa Institute for Research in Economics and Social Sciences (AIRESS) hosted a workshop on Practical Issues in Bayesian Modelling at the UM6P Campus in Rabat.</p>
The Globe Digest #47: Making classical music and math more accessible
<p>Senior Holden Mui appreciates the details in mathematics and music. A well-written orchestral piece and a well-designed competitive math problem both require a certain flair and a well-tuned sense of how to keep an audience’s interest.</p>