Science Fair at Dubai to Encourage Science Students

As an effort to encourage science students, Dubai is all set to host a 'Think Science' fair, where UAE's top science students will display their ideas and meet potential employers.

Hundreds of high school and university students from across the UAE will display 160 innovative project proposals, designed and implemented by the youth under the supervision of university teachers and business experts at the fair to be held at the World Trade Centre in Dubai between April 21-23.

Students Building Autonomous Wheelchair
A group of Mount Holyoke College computer science undergraduate students creating an autonomous wheelchair under the guidance of robotics engineer Dan Barry.

The fair is being organised under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE foreign minister Emirates Foundation's chairman. The event will be inaugurated by Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the foundation's managing director.

Japanese Students Invent a Coat That Gives a Hug
Japanese students develop a coat, which simulates the hug of a girlfriend from behind along with recorded female voice.