On the occasion of National Science Day in Egypt, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi acknowledged the role of scientists and their scientific contributions to the country. “Allow me in my name and in the name of the great Egyptian nation to salute Egyptian scientists who deserve all the appreciation for their relentless work,” he stated in a speech according to Al Ahram. Each year, the presidential cabinet focuses on one particular theme for the year, as such, 2019 was declared the “Year of Education”. While Egypt is not particularly known for its scientific legacy, there are numerous scientists and scholars who have made important discoveries, with the least known of them are the female scientists. Here is a quick glance at five female Egyptian scientists whose work is memorable and impactful to this day. 1. HILANA SEDAROUS Hailed as the first modern Egyptian doctor, Sedarous is a largely enigmatic figure whose history is not well-known. What is known about her, nonetheless, is that the Tanta-born aspiring doctor went against the conventions of her time by travelling to London in 1922 where she took on mathematics and medicine. After 1919,…
A Scientific Legacy: Celebrating Five Female Egyptian Scientists
August 19, 2019
