Experience

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  Science and society [american university in cairo]

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2015

  Science communicator

  • Design and run new activities and experiments.• Deliver hands-on science activities as part of the Cairo Science Festival, Family Science Festival andEgypt Science Month.

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  National research institute of astronomy and geophysics “nriag”

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Intern
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  Cosmos radio

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Media & radio trainee

  The first scientific radio at AUC ( American University In Cairo )

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  Desert research center

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Intern
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  Egyptian society for astronomy | esa | الجمعية المصرية لعلوم الفلك

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2016

  Science communicator

  • Deliver astronomy workshops and shows.• Lead and deliver overnight astronomy activities in the desert.

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  Chefchaoun

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  Astronomical trips planner

  Chefchaoun is a multi-activity company that is operating based on a strong social mission.My responsibilities:• Develop marketing, dissemination, and communication strategy for the project.• Lead and deliver overnight astronomy activities in the desert.• Design and support educational programs for schools.

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  Think magazine

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Science writer

  • THINK is the research magazine of the University of Malta. It tells the stories of students, alumni, and researchers.

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  University of malta

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Communications officer

  Science in the City festival is part of the EU-wide event: ‘European Researchers’ Night’, which takes place in over 30 countries and 300 cities simultaneously, and is funded by the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Framework Programme H2020.My responsibilities:• Undertake tasks on the management of partners from overseeing logistical requirements in the run-up and on the day of the festival to helping recruit and train volunteers.• Venue manager, stage manager and presenter during the 2-day festival.• Aid in developing and executing the evaluation plan.• Social media content generation and management.• Write/edit (e.g. press releases, blogs, newspaper articles, etc.)• Coordinate workshops and training.• Design tasks (e.g. online posters, photography, videography)• Website development on EU projects and activities.• Event management and administration. Show less

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  Cambridge science centre

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  Science communicator

  • Explain the science behind the exhibits, present stage shows and workshops in a lively, fun and engaging manner.• Support family and school visits at the Science Centre.• Visit schools and community centres with mobile, pop-up science centres.• Lead events hosted at the Science Centre or in off-site locations as a second role.• Assist with gathering feedback for our unique research programme.

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  Royal academy of engineering

  Dec 2023 - now

  Communications and public engagement officer