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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We will be celebrating the Mole Day for the first time at AUB. After decades of inspiring students globally, “The Mole Has Finally Arrived in Lebanon!”. It will go from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm on Oct 23rd with a major activity at 2 minutes past the hour as of 6:02 am. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I am very thrilled to host Prof. Omar K. Farha from Northwestern University to deliver the Inaugural 2026 TrEd Plenary Lecture at AUB on Sep 23rd. This lecture is organized to celebrate the 160th anniversary of #AUB & the 150th anniversary of #ACS. #TransformativeEducation #AUB160 #ACS150

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We will be celebrating the Mole Day for the first time at AUB. After decades of inspiring students globally, “The Mole Has Finally Arrived in Lebanon!”. The Mole Day at AUB is organized to celebrate the 160th anniversary of AUB & the 150th anniversary of ACS. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #MoleDay

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

A former member of our #TrEd_Team_AUB uploaded our mentoring paper published in Angewandte Chemie about our Mentoring Talks initiative at AUB to NotebookLM, a Google AI platform, & it generated this beautiful Podcast recording. #Mentoring #TrEd #TransformativeEducation youtu.be/gU-9KvRdcPk

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Why Nobel Laureates Share Their rejection Letters: AI Podcast

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The video of our #TrEd_Anthem is now uploaded on YouTube. Many thanks to the outstading new members of our #TrEd_Team_AUB Maram Choeib & Christina Haddad: youtu.be/7QsrTOodgEk #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #EngravingImpact

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TrEd Anthem

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Fifteen distinguished students from my #TrEd_Team_AUB are graduating today at AUB (one of them couldn’t make it to the group picture because of traffic!). Hooding my team members is always the highlight of my year…! #AUBGrad26 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #Hooding #LiftThemUp

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Artist Dayana El Homsy performed special song titled “This Time for ChemCarnival” during our 2026 AUB #ChemCarnival. The lyrics were written by Farah Alawar, Jana El-Houri, Nour Abou Fares, & Lea Slim from our #TrEd_Team_AUB. youtu.be/pv2jped6Gt4 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #AUB160 #ACS150

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2026 AUB ChemCarnival Song: “This Time for ChemCarnival”

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Our 2026 AUB #ChemCarnival will be broadcasted live starting 5 pm (Beirut time) today on my YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCr2... #AUB160 #AUB150 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We just concluded a key meeting for our #TrEd_Team_AUB. We went over every single detail for our upcoming #ChemCarnival at AUB this Saturday, May 23rd. We promise you an unforgettable event. #STEM #TransformativeEducation #EmpoweringStudents #AUB160 #ACS150

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Tinol canisters were just delivered for our grandiose #Tinol experiment for our upcoming 2026 #ChemCarnival at #AUB on May 23rd. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The 2026 #AUB #ChemCarnival on May 23rd. Event is open to the public & is free of charge. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

I am very thrilled to host 2022 Chemistry Nobel Laureate Morten Medal for the 36th mentoring talk at AUB on Feb 12th. Prof. Medal is the 8th Nobel Laureate to deliver a mentoring talk in our series. You can join live at: bit.ly/MentoringNobelLaureateMeldal. #TrEd #Mentoring #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Live from Nicely 500 at AUB on Saturday afternoon on TrEd’s 15th anniversary for the second day MRVP AI workshop delivered by Dr. Lina Shehadeh. #MRVP #TrEd #TrEd15 #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Today February 7th, 2026, marks 15 years since the birth of our #TrEd at AUB. TrEd has sprouted into 10 vibrant initiatives with its guiding principle: education is transformative when it is driven by curiosity, excellence, & purpose. #TransformativeEducation #EmpoweringStudents #TrEd15

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I am very thrilled to host Dr. Lina A Shehadeh, Founder of Empower AI Leaders & Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, for the in-person #MRVP AI Workshop. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #ExperientialLearning

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

During my March 2026 academic tour, in addition to attending the ACS meeting in Atlanta, I will be giving public talks about our #TrEd at Ecole Polytechnique, Georgia Tech, & Georgia State University. Waiting for confirmations from other Universities as well…! #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I am very thrilled to host Chemistry Nobel Laureate Martin Chalfie for the 35th #Mentoring Talk at AUB on Tuesday, Jan 27th via WebEx. Nobel Laureate Chalfie is the 7th Nobel Laureate to deliver a mentoring talk in our series. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Lea Slim, environmental health junior student & a member of our #TrEd team, performed a special song she wrote titled, “TrEd's Periodic Table Song" during "The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" event in celebration of AUB’s 160th & ACS’s 150th anniversary. youtu.be/soQXrzBCmmY #AUB160 #ACS150

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TrEd's Periodic Table Song

YouTube video by Bilal R. Kaafarani

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Gaelle Hankash, biology junior student & a member of our TrEd team, conducted interviews with some of the attendees during "The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" event in celebration of AUB’s 160th & ACS’s 150th anniversary. youtu.be/srmXO_I5Z8w #AUB160 #ACS150 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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"The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" Event: Interviews

YouTube video by Bilal R. Kaafarani

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Farah Al-Awar, chemistry senior student & President of the ACS Student Chapter at AUB, delivered the opening remarks during "The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" event in celebration of AUB’ 160th and ACS’s 150th anniversary. youtu.be/1k7ZhU1Us8w #AUB160 #ACS150 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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"The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" Event: Opening Remarks

YouTube video by Bilal R. Kaafarani

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In the name of #TrEd, we thank everybody who contributed to the great success of our event, "The Largest Periodic Table at AUB" in celebration of AUB’s 160th anniversary & ACS’s 150th anniversary. #AUB160 #ACS150 #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Join us at 4 pm on Jan 20th at AUB Green Field to reveal the “The Largest Periodic Table at AUB” in celebration of AUB’s 160th anniversary & ACS’s 150th anniversary. Be many! #AUB160 #ACS150 #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

31 members of the #TrEd_Team_AUB made it to our first meeting in 2026 on the first day of the Spring semester at AUB. We are planning a very impactful series of #TrEd activities… We start next week! #TransformativeEducation #EmpoweringStudents

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The posters for our upcoming 4 major #TrEd activities are displayed all over AUB campus & on all screens as well. Much more to come… #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The 2026 #MRVP Undergraduate Research Workshops will take place at AUB on Jan 31st. 202 students have already registered. Deadline for registration is on Jan 26th. Students can register at: bit.ly/2026MRVPWork... #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

In celebration of the 160th anniversary of AUB & the 150th anniversary of ACS, #TrEd & the ACS Student Chapter at AUB will reveal “The Largest Periodic Table at AUB” at 4 pm on January 20, 2026 on the AUB Green Field. #PeriodicTable #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Our #TrEd was launched on Feb 7, 2011. Our students are always the center of attention. Our TrEd activities are documented with 100s of videos & photos as well as on websites, & in publications. 10 yrs ago today, more than 150 students participated in the animation of #OC4: youtu.be/leLT2ef7ZE0?...

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OC4 TV Report 5: OC4 Animation- The Sky Is Not The Limit

YouTube video by Bilal R. Kaafarani

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Trial after trial, we keep raising the bar for our 2026 AUB #ChemCarnival. From Lava Crush 1’s spark to Lava Crush 2’s volcano eruption. We’ve reached the grand finale: Lava Crush 3, "The Fountain of Flowers!" We found our ultimate barrel prototype for Lava Crush 3. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

197 AUB undergrad students have applied for the current MRVP/MRVP-Int'l call @ AUB. Up to date, 58 students have been matched to work with 10 PIs from AUB & 13 PIs from 11 int'l institutions. Matching will continue on a rolling-basis as soon as new projects open. #MRVP #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

A short video prepared by members from our #TrEd_Team_AUB describing our #TrEd at AUB was just published on YouTube: youtu.be/D4fTF4YESZY #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #ElevatingCommunity

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What is TrEd?

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our #TrEd website (www.aub.edu.lb/TrEd) was updated this morning. The refined Mission & Vision of TrEd are posted as well as defining the TrEd name. #TransformativeEducation #ElevatingCommunity

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

… and this is what the late Prof. Makhlouf Haddadin had said about his lectureship… #MakhloufHaddadin #MakhloufHaddadinLectureship #Legacy #ThirdMemorial

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The video of the inspiring 34th Mentoring Talk at AUB by Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts is now posted on YouTube: youtu.be/on5sxmJ3nLs This mentoring talk was organized in partnership with Angewandte Chemie. #Mentoring #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #ElevatingCommunity

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The 34th Mentoring Talk By Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Four clinics for 4 chemistry courses are arranged by 3 distinguished members of our #TrEd_Team_AUB to prepare students for their 1st exams in these courses at AUB. #TrEd #TransformativeEducation

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

From witty humor to genuine modesty, the 34th Mentoring Talk at AUB by Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts was a rare blend of laughter & wisdom, with every detail shared with striking openness. Each story echoed perseverance & determination, leaving behind lasting inspiration… #Mentoring #TrEd

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I am truly thrilled to host Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts for the 34th #mentoring talk at 6 pm TODAY. Sir Roberts is the sixth Nobel Laureate to deliver a mentoring talk in our series. You can join live at: bit.ly/MentoringNob... #TrEd #TransformativeEducation #ElevatingCommunity

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The retreat for our #TrEd_Team_AUB has been ongoing for the last 4 hrs planning our #TrEd activities for 2025-2026 (2 more hours to go!). So many ideas in the cooking! Stay tuned! #TransformativeEducation #EmpoweringStudents #ElevatingCommunity

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

What a beautiful afternoon! I got a surprise visit by two former members of our #TrEd_Team_AUB Dr. Perla Ibrahim & Dr. Clara Salame! Perla is starting her ophthalmology practice in Baltimore. Clara received her PhD in Nutrition from UIUC & after Postdoc in France, she works in consultancy in France.

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

About the “TrEd” name: Most elements in the Periodic Table have symbols formed of 2 letters: the 1st is capitalized & the 2nd is not. In our TrEd, Tr stands for “Transformative” & Ed stands for “Education”. Our “molecule” TrEd has a strong covalent bond between the two “elements” Tr & Ed.

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

2026 is a very special year! 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the American University of Beirut & the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society. Our #TrEd will organize many special events to commemorate both special occasions. Live from Washington, DC! #AUB160 #ACS150

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I am leaving today on an academic tour. I will be visiting 4 universities in USA & will attend the ACS meeting in Washington. I will get back to Beirut in the evening of Aug 24th & will give my first Chem 225 lecture for the Fall semester at AUB on Aug 25th. What is vacation? What is rest?

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Bilal R. Kaafarani @bilalrkaafarani.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Three new #TrEd Career Chats are confirmed by three AUB Chemistry Alumni: 1. Dr. Tarek Zeidan, VP of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Lifetime Therapeutics. 2. Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, Professor of Surgery at Harvard Univ. 3. Dr. Joe El-Khoury, Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale Univ. #CareerChat

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