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 Année Lumière 2015 Year of Light Algeria



The "Ihya el-Ouloum Scientific Society" Grand Opening
ENS-Constantine-3 Univ.

08 December 2015, Ali Mendjeli City
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The Grand Opening of the Ihya al-Ouloum Scientific Society took place under the sign of the International Year of Light 2015. A very diverse program was put forward, centered around the keynote address of Prof.J.Mimouni, president of the Sirius Astronomy Association. The attendance was there to mark the event: some 500 students and Faculty members showed up for the kick off of this promising scientific association.


With the Participation of
the "Constantine Cosmos Caravan" (CCC) Exhibit

The Opening and the Keynote Lecture
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A fully packed lecture hall.
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Chatting with the speaker

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The Astronomy Exhibit (CCC) and the Ihya Association's Registration Booth
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The ENS Directeur at left along with at right Saleh Benhizia, president of the Ihya el-Ouloum Scientific Association
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Melikechi's Lecture
Mentouri Univ. and ATRST
December 15, 2015

Dr. Noureddine Melikechi is a prestigious Algerian scientist working at Delaware State University (DSU). He is the former dean of the College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and vice president of Research, Innovation & Economic Development. He is the initiator of the Optical Science Center for Applied Research (OSCAR) within DSU. He is also as a member of the Curiosity ChemCam Team, strongly involved with the exploration of Mars.
He was the special guess lecturer of Mentouri University at a program organized to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2015
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The attendance was there, eager to hear this Algerian Prof from "America".
international year light 2015 Africa Maghreb AlgérieSetting the stage... At right is Mme Zaatri, Director of the ATRST along with Prof.Melikechi and the University's Rector.
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Melikechi lecturing on the applications of light from Medecine to Mars Exploration...


The IYL-2015 Algeria: The Yearly Agenda
(Not all the events have been reported below. See the official listing for more links)



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