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Astronomy Development in Morocco: a Challenge to Stimulate Science and Education

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

Khalil Chamcham
Khalil Chamcham*
Affiliation:
King Hassan II University – Ain Chock, Faulty of Science, B.P.5366, Maarif, Casablanca, Morocco. e-mail: chamcham@star.cpes.susx.ac.uk

Abstract

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From my experience in Morocco, I discuss the difficulties one can face while trying to set up projects in a country where astronomy is a forgotten science: everything has to be built from scratch and, at the same time, one is required to keep up the pace at the international level. But, on the other side, it is quite a relief to see the strong demand from students and the public. In these circumstances even professional astronomy cannot survive without feedback from the public and long-term investment in education at all levels.

Type
Section 2: The Current Situation in Astronomy Education
Information
Transactions of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 24 , Issue 3: Special session: Astronomy for Developing Countries , 2001 , pp. 59 - 64
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2001