Physicists From Morocco

"I was fascinated with Quantum Physics, which is a fundamental theory in physics that explains how everything works, noting that it is the best description we have of the nature of the particles that make up matter and the forces with which they interact."

"Physics reveal the mathematical beauty of the universe at scales ranging from subatomic to cosmological."

"It is essential to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities, regardless of gender, ethnicity or culture. This is the true meaning of equality, and having an open and welcoming environment is critical to support diversity"

"Math is hard, Physics is beautiful. is the best process to build scientific knowledge."

"I have a true passion for science and a real need to understand the building blocks of the universe, from its early stages to its current state and future evolution."

"We have to mitigate the shortage of women in science via promoting and encouraging careers in science. The benefits of gender balance are not just for women and girls, but to ensure the coherence of the human beings as a cornerstone of society."

"I have learned how to appreciate science that provides us a way of thinking and knowing the world better. I have always been fascinated by knowledge, because it can give power to human beings to know how to explore nature and harness energy, understand our environment and use them for our benefits."

"You are smart enough and capable enough to join any field in STEM, and you are equally as deserving to be in these fields as anybody else. Follow your curiosities and believe in yourself."

"The promise approach to achieve gender balance in sciences is to show young people the full range of scientific professions while they’re still at school. Fostering and supporting girls to consider scientific careers may help them to choose to study science disciplines."

"Having women in positions of responsibility in scientific institutions is useful to show the younger generation that a brilliant career in science is possible for women."

"It was a very big challenge, because there absolutely could not be any mistakes."

"It shows that perseverance pays off in the end. That it's not over. And that's why I tell all my younger colleagues: Never hesitate! Don't say that we're in a less developed country or that we don't have the resources. We can achieve anything and we can do anything."

"There need to be role models, and girls also need to seek mentors to help and advise them."

"It was designed to detect particles that can be created only through proton-proton collisions at extremely high speed. Through these experiments, the international community hopes to recreate the conditions existing in the universe less than one billionth second after the Big Bang, about 13.7 billion years ago."

"I think we are relatively well placed in Morocco; women make up 30-40% of attendance at the top science schools in the country."

"It is worth noting that Moroccan universities carry out extensive research in close collaboration with the National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science, and Technology (CNESTEN), which operates an exceptional research reactor used for the production of radioisotopes."

"Morocco has established cooperation agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Furthermore, it has a national agency, the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR), which reports directly to the head of government. This agency is responsible for overseeing the use of radiation, whether in hospitals, universities, or other areas."

"It is also worth noting that Morocco has a highly skilled workforce in the nuclear sector, with many well-trained young professionals. In terms of electro-nuclear reactors, the country is well prepared, and discussions are already underway about the potential use of small modular reactors (SMRs) for future applications such as seawater desalination."

"Moroccan universities, with my involvement, are currently organizing a major international conference dedicated to high-energy research. This initiative is the first of its kind in Africa, with a particular emphasis on the continent’s countries. As part of my contribution, I am engaging through research carried out in collaboration with various international partners. Our main goal is to guide and prepare the next generation of scientists and researchers. I view this mission as a lifelong commitment, as it holds great significance for the future of our nation."

"Increasing the impact of science and building confidence in science can only be achieved through science education, scientific mediation and the development of scientific and technical skills."

"I'm really honoured to be selected as a recipient of one of the 2022 TWAS Medals. This is also a recognition of the high level of Moroccan science, which is now part of the most important international collaborations."

"the strong force, which holds together atomic nuclei; the weak force, which is behind radioactivity; the electromagnetic force, including both visible and non-visible light; and gravity. The ATLAS collaboration is searching for a new physics, transcending our current vision of the universe,"

"Being involved in such a collaboration has helped us, as Moroccan researchers, to position ourselves internationally, and that is what has helped us to be ranked among the top now."

"Right in the heart of the Antarctic continent, in one of the coldest, most deserted and inaccessible places in the world."

"In this case, regardless of the mirror’s size—whether 39, 100, or even 200 meters—a ground-based telescope cannot solve the fundamental problem in asteroseismology: the detection of certain pulsation modes that remain unobserved. The limitation arises from the alternation of day and night. For instance, even with the largest ground-based telescopes, such as the VLT, observations can only be made at night. This daily interruption creates gaps in the data, meaning that when we record a star’s brightness over time—its light curve—we obtain an incomplete sequence, marked by interruptions caused by the Earth’s rotation."

"Astronomy was used to measure time, mark seasons and navigate oceans based on predictions about the positions of the sun, the Moon and the planets, while stars have helped people to navigate the Earth by lighting up the night."

"Astronomy also investigates and explains the origin and evolution of the phenomena associated with such objects, like supernova explosions, gamma rays, quasars, blazars, pulsars and cosmic microwave background radiation."

"Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences in the world. It is the study of all extraterrestrial objects, that is, those existing outside the Earth or its atmosphere, such as the solar system that consists of our star, the sun, and the objects that orbit it, the Moon, galaxies, planets and comets."

"There is no soul that lives less than 1,000 miles away. The place is located at 3200 meters, but the weather is as if we were at 4000 meters. Installing an observatory in such an environment resembles a space mission in that we must check all the atmospheric parameters (turbulence, transparency, scintillation (twinkling), aurora, etc.)."

"This is a unique place where prevailing conditions are of extreme cold, isolation, and where it is night several months of the year. It then becomes possible to observe the stars on a continuous basis."