Faculty of Navigation Sciences and Space Technology, Beni Suef National University, organizes the first scientific day.

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Mansour Hassan, President of Beni Suef National University, the "Applied Space and Navigation Sciences" Program organized the first scientific day for the program's students. This comes within the framework of the university's support for academic excellence and encouraging students to innovate in modern scientific fields. This was held under the supervision of Dr. Abu Al-Hassan Abdel Mawgoud, Academic Vice President, Dr. Mamtaz Hegab, Dean of the Engineering, Basic and Applied Sciences Sector, Dr. Doaa Hamdy, Head of the Student Affairs Sector, Dr. Mohamed Murad Abdel Rahman, Program Director, Dr. Heba Allah Abdel Halim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Navigation Sciences and Space Technology, and in the presence of the sector's program directors.
Dr. Mansour Hassan emphasized that the university places special emphasis on interdisciplinary programs and rare specializations, including space sciences and its applications, due to their strategic role in supporting sustainable development and scientific advancement. He praised the students' performance and projects, emphasizing that Beni Suef National University seeks to prepare distinguished graduates capable of competing in future fields.
Dr. Mohamed Murad presented the vision for the program, the first of its kind and its specialization in Egypt, and its role in preparing qualified personnel in the field of space and its applications to serve various scientific and practical sectors. This was followed by a scientific lecture titled "Space Biology and Its Applications," presented by Dr. Heba Allah Abdel Halim, which addressed the impact of the space environment on living organisms and linked these studies to biological applications on Earth.
Dr. Mamtaz Hijab highlighted the importance of space science and its applications in various fields. He urged students to continue their hard work and equip themselves with modern science, emphasizing that the program represents a model for integrating science and providing modern education that aligns with the state's strategy for human development.
The science day concluded with a presentation of outstanding student projects, ranging from designing and assembling models of small satellites for weather and sustainable environment purposes, to designing an optical telescope for observing celestial bodies, and analyzing satellite images using remote sensing techniques to classify agricultural crops, minerals, and groundwater. The presentation also included a project to monitor and correct errors in satellite navigation system calculations, and an electronic application that serves as a smart portal for the program's students.