TG_Person: Ahmed Zewail

Age Group(s): Owlets (12-14)

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PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What do you think happens during a chemical reaction at the molecular level?
2. How fast do you think chemical reactions occur? Can we observe them as they happen ?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. The life and scientific contributions of Ahmed Zewail
2. The concept of femtochemistry and its significance in chemistry
3. The importance of analytical thinking in scientific breakthroughs
4. How perseverance and curiosity can lead to groundbreaking discoveries
5. The impact of scientific innovations on various fields
6. The role of education and mentorship in scientific advancement
7. The importance of international collaboration in science
8. How to navigate complex scientific concepts and apply them to real-world problems

KEYWORDS

Ahmed Zewail, femtochemistry, Nobel Prize, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, chemical reactions, molecular dynamics, analytical thinking, scientific breakthroughs, education, mentorship, international collaboration, innovation

A QUICK SUMMARY

Ahmed Zewail was an Egyptian-American scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of chemistry. Born in 1946 in Damanhur, Egypt, Zewail showed early promise in science and mathematics. He pursued higher education in the United States, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974. At the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Zewail developed femtochemistry, a technique using ultrafast laser flashes to observe chemical reactions at the molecular level. This work earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 and revolutionized our understanding of chemical processes. Zewail was also a dedicated educator and advocate for science education, particularly in the Arab world.

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