KGSP Cast

KGSP Alumni Office

The past, present, and future of the KAUST Gifted Student Program Alumni Community.

  1. 09/15/2025

    Episode 5 - The Consultants

    Join Episode 5 host Dona Alburi for an exciting conversation with KGSP Alumna Duaa Albalawi. This episode features a discussion about STEM fields, working in them and outside of them, and the culture and use of consultants in Saudi Arabia. Join Dona and Duaa for an engrossing discussion in the newest episode of the KGSP Cast Enjoy! CreditsHost: Dona Alburi, KGSP Alumna Guest :Duaa Albalawi, KGSP Alumna Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    41 min

  2. 06/12/2025

    Episode 4 - Starting Up

    Join Episode 4 host Maria Alkurdi for a look at what it takes to start up a company as a young entrepreneur. The discussion features two successful startup founders and KGSP Alumni, who have taken their pursuit of excellence from academics to the burgeoning business world in Saudi Arabia. Enjoy! CreditsHost: Maria Alkurdi, KGSP Alumna Guests: Ghanimah Abuhaimed, KGSP Alumna and CEO & Founder of GHIRASS Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    50 min

  3. 04/17/2025

    Episode 3: Under the Sea

    Join Episode 3 host Ahmed Alsaggaf for an fascinating conversation with KGSP Alumna Wajd Alaidrous. This episode covers all things Marine Science, from field research in the open ocean, to discovering the love diving, learning from fishermen, and citizen science. Enjoy! CreditsHost: Ahmed Alsaggaf, KGSP Alumna=us Guests: Wajd Alaidrous, KGSP Alumna Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    1h 14m

  4. 03/19/2025

    Behind the Curtain: A KGSP Advisor's Perspective

    Season 2 of the KGSP Cast is Back! Join Episode 2 hosts Abdullah Alhamoud and Mahdi Almosa for an in-depth conversation with their former KGSP Advisor, Garifallia Kasamias. From her upbringing in Ohio to her undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and her joining the KGSP Advising Team, Garifallia peels back the curtain for a look into the the life of a KGSP Advisor. Enjoy! Credits Hosts : Abdullah Alhamoud & Mahdi Almosa, KGSP Alumni Guests: Garifallia Kasamias, KGSP Advisor Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    58 min

  5. 02/10/2025

    Episode 1: Women in STEM

    Welcome to Season 2 of the KGSP Cast! The first full episode of this season features a discussion about Women in STEM fields with two KGSP Alumnae Sarah Almutawa and Youmna Alnasrallah. From entering undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and the professional world, Sarah and Youmna discuss their experiences and hopes for the future of women in their fields. Enjoy! Credits Host:Sarah Almutawa, KGSP Alumna Guests: Youmna Alnasrallah, KGSP Alumna Producer:Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song:Aaron Sherraden

    1h 10m

  6. 01/22/2025 ·  BONUS

    Season 2 - Coming Soon!

    Welcome to the KGSP Cast! Season 2 of the KGSP Cast premieres in February 2025. While we prepare for the launch of season 2, please enjoy a special bonus episode, recorded live in Philadelphia, PA during the 2024 KGSP Convocation event. Credits: Host: Matthew Guckenberg, KGSP Alumni Manager Guests: KGSP Alumni - Ahmed Alsaggaf, Ali Alrashoudi, Kumail Al Hamoud, and Renad Bougis Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    32 min

  7. 11/10/2023

    KGSP Cast Episode 7: The KGSP Journey - Extended Cut

    Welcome to the final episode of the first season of the KGSP Cast. This episode features an extended discussion with KGSP Alumni about their journeys from applying to join the KGSP through their study at KAUST.     Credits: Host: Abdullah Alyamani, KGSP Alumnus Guests: Fahad Alduayji, KGSP Alumnus   Soumaya Fayie, KGSP Alumna   Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    1h 28m

  8. 10/11/2023

    KGSP Cast Episode 6: Alumni in the Arts Part 3

    Welcome to Episode 6 of the KGSP Cast, the final part of our series about KGSP Alumni in the arts. This episode, brought to you by KGSP Alumna Maryam Almaskin, features a discussion with KGSP Alumnus, Bader Abdulmajeed about his passion for photography. Please join us for this compelling episode.     Credits: Host: Maryam Almaskin, KGSP Alumna Guests: Bader Abdulmajeed, KGSP Alumnus     Producer: Matthew Guckenberg Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden

    39 min
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The past, present, and future of the KAUST Gifted Student Program Alumni Community.

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  • Creator
    KGSP Alumni Office
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KGSP Alumni Office
  • Show Website
    KGSP Cast