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A Journey of Science With Dr. Farouk El-Baz

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Free
Duration: 0 h 52 m / 10 lessons

Level: General

Course Language: Arabic

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Discover Dr. Farouk El-Baz’s scientific journey from his early life through his studies in the United States and his postdoctoral work, while gaining insight into the pivotal shifts in his academic choices and how a dream can change without losing its value.

  • Understand the meaning of seizing opportunities and taking responsibility through the experience of working at NASA and on the Apollo project, and how Dr. Farouk El-Baz overcame obstacles along the way.

  • Learn about the role of luck and effort across generations, as presented by Dr. Farouk El-Baz, and how he distinguishes between chance and preparedness, and between individual success and collective responsibility toward society.

  • Adopt a mindset of continuous learning and hard work, and define your goals with clarity.

Course details

  • 0 h 52 m/10 lessons
  • Last updated: 28/1/2026
  • Course completion certificate

Course Content

Free lessons

1.

Early Life and Educational Journey

3 Minutes
2.

Studying in the USA and Life After the PhD

7 Minutes
1.

Early Life and Educational Journey

3 Minutes
2.

The Academic Journey: From a Dream of Medicine to the Faculty of Science

4 Minutes
3.

Studying in the USA and Life After the PhD

7 Minutes
4.

The Language Barrier

6 Minutes
5.

The Value of Hard Work and Responsibility in All Circumstances

2 Minutes
6.

Working at NASA

4 Minutes
7.

Apollo Mission

7 Minutes
8.

The Role of Luck Across Generations

2 Minutes
9.

A Message to Arab Youth

6 Minutes
10.

Online or Offline: There's No Difference

6 Minutes

About this course

The podcourse “A Journey of Science With Dr. Farouk El-Baz” offers inspiring content grounded in the unique scientific and human experience of Dr. Farouk El-Baz, one of the most prominent Arab scientists to leave a global mark in space science and research. The podcourse takes you on a journey that begins with his early life and formative years, moves through his educational path and the shift from a dream of studying medicine to specializing in science, and then explores his experience studying in the United States and his postdoctoral years, with all the challenges and opportunities they entailed. The podcourse delves deeply into his work at NASA and his participation in the Apollo project—not only from the perspective of scientific achievement, but also through the lens of responsibility and working under pressure. It also discusses key concepts such as seizing opportunities, the role of luck across generations, and overcoming language barriers and circumstances. At its core, the podcourse delivers a practical message to the Arab youth: Learning and hard work are not bound to a place or a particular means, but to willpower and commitment.

Course requirements and prerequisites

There are no requirements or prerequisites for this course; your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are the only things you need to gain the most benefit from it.

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