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Is this a classroom or a lab? At MSFEA, civil engineering blurs the lines with hands-on experiences that bring concepts to life, truly revolutionizing education!

Can learning be a competition? At MSFEA, MECH 310, Thermodynamics course, isn’t just a class; it’s an interactive challenge that enhances student engagement.

Who says a classroom needs desks and chairs? Our ENMG 664, Human-Centered Design course, flips the script, embodying our vision as the next-generation school with experiential learning at its core.

This isn’t just any class presentation,it’s a high-stakes competition in MECH 421, the Manufacturing Processes course. Students build speed boats using composite materials, putting theory into practice and competing to see whose boat can sail.

Did you think studying flowers was something outside the engineering field? Think again! The "Saving Lebanon’s Biodiversity" project leverages AI to identify threatened species.

Lecture or lab? At MSFEA, who can tell the difference? In MECH 530, Mechatronics course, we blend the two for a learning experience that’s as immersive as it is effective.

Who knew learning could look like this? High school students at the Civil Engineering Summer Camp are fully engaged and focused, actively learning and experimenting with various materials.

Is this really a recitation session? At MSFEA, MECH 310, Thermodynamics I course, means teamwork and competition, creating a vibrant, collaborative learning environment.

Is this what you picture when you think of a lecture? At MSFEA, MECH 421, Manufacturing Processes course takes students away from the screen and into the real world.

Students take learning into their own hands by organizing competitions that bring together different majors. Through collaborative projects like building the steadier bridge, they apply their knowledge in practical scenarios

Do students just attend classes at MSFEA? No, a large part of their time is spent in labs and makerspaces, where they are challenged to experiment and innovate.

At MSFEA, students actively participate, discuss, and present their ideas to their peers and professors. Communication practice is central to our programs.

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CURRENT AIR POLLUTION LEVELS AT AUB – Particulate Matter (PM)

PM2.5 (ug/m3)
PM10 (ug/m3)
Temperature (C)
Humidity (%)

PM2.5/10 – concentration of particles smaller than 2.5/10 micrometers

MSFEA Air Pollution Observatory

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