Farouk El-Baz

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Farouk El-Baz

Earth Sciences

#820

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#1298

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Farouk El-Baz

Philosophy

#4537

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#7095

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#6225

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#7722

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• Philosophy

Farouk El-Baz's Degrees

• PhD Geology Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Masters Geology Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Bachelors Geology Ain Shams University

Why Is Farouk El-Baz Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Farouk El-Baz is an Egyptian American space scientist and geologist, who worked with NASA in the scientific exploration of the Moon and the planning of the Apollo program. He was a leading geologist on the program, responsible for studying the geology of the Moon, the selection of landing sites for the Apollo missions, and the training of astronauts in lunar observations and photography. He played a key role in the Apollo 11 Moon landing mission, and later Apollo missions. He also came up with the idea of touchable Moon rocks at a museum, inspired by his childhood pilgrimage to Mecca where he touched the Black Stone .

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Farouk El-Baz?

Farouk El-Baz is affiliated with the following schools:

• Boston University
• Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Ain Shams University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Assiut University
• Heidelberg University