Aamena Bakarmom recently presented a paper entitled "Automated Building Geometry Correction for Energy Equity": "This paper addresses a critical gap in how energy use is estimated in low-income communities. Many large-scale energy models rely on simplified building shapes and outdated assumptions, which can underestimate or misrepresent real energy needs in vulnerable neighborhoods. Using updated parcel and spatial data, this study corrects building size and geometry in dig
HADHRAMOUT FOUNDATION LAUNCHES RAMADAN EDUCATION DRIVE Target: CAD $20,000 & USD $50,000 by March 19, 2026 During Ramadan—a month traditionally marked by reflection, generosity, and community—the Hadhramout Foundation is amplifying its mission: fund university tuition for Yemeni students studying across the United States and Canada. Each contribution does more than cover a semester’s worth of fees; it can help a future teacher, a health‑care professional, an entrepreneur, or
Over the weekend, Abdullah Al-Aidaros participated in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) North Central Conference at Iowa State University: "It was an incredible opportunity to connect with students and professionals from across the region, learn from industry leaders, and exchange ideas on operations, optimization, and the evolving future of our field. Thanks to the Hadhramout Foundation and the incredible support you provide, we are given the opportuni