KACST, Caltech Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Earth and Space Sciences
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have signed a new addendum to their existing Joint Center of Excellence in Earth and Space Science agreement, originally established in May 2022.
The addendum aims to enhance joint research programs and broaden scientific collaboration between the two institutions.
The new addendum includes activating a project utilizing hyperspectral satellite imagery to monitor methane emissions and mineral resources. It also opens the door for future joint projects in astronomy and expands Caltech's program to host visiting researchers from KACST across various ongoing collaborations.
Additionally, the addendum facilitates the organization of specialized training courses offered by the Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education (CTME), helping to strengthen Saudi researchers' skills and capabilities.
This collaboration is part of KACST's ongoing efforts to foster international partnerships and support advanced research projects that contribute to building national talent and achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in research, development, and innovation.
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