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For our final episode of the first season, our guest is Omran Sharaf, project manager of the Emirates Mars Mission at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center. We discuss the projects he has been involved in at MBRSC, including DubaiSat-1, DubaiSat-2, KhalifaSat and the Emirates Mars Mission. This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Laura Manenti, a postdoctoral researcher in particle physics at New York University Abu Dhabi. We discuss dark matter. This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Hind Al Ameri, an Assistant Scientist for Marine Species at the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and a Biological Sciences PhD candidate at the University of Exeter. We discuss turtles, conservation techniques, endangerment and wildlife trading. References: Red List: https://www.iucnredlist.org/  This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Photo by Jakob Owens Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is AlMaha AlMuhairi. She is interested in combining technology with agriculture. We discuss some core ideas that lie at the intersection of these two fields, including indoor virtical farming, blockchain technology, and rapid prototyping. References: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari: https://www.amazon.ae/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/1846558247/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sapiens&qid=1582541236&s=books&sr=1-1 Fab Lab: http://fablabuae.ae/ Banana Crisis: https://www.wired.com/story/fungus-could-wipe-out-banana-forever/ This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Photo by no one cares on Unsplash Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali, cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Provost of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and founding Dean of MBRU’s College of Medicine. We discussed cardiology and electrophysiology, his research on risk factors for heart disease, and preventive measure in and outside of medicine. This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Noora Al Saeed, astrophysics and planetary sciences PhD candidate at University of Colorado Boulder. We discuss the Martian atmosphere, the surface of Mars, the relationship between Mars and Earth, and quantum computing, amongst other things. References: Space and Time by Tim Maudlin: https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Physics-Princeton-Foundations-Contemporary/dp/0691165718 Zero G Flights: https://www.gozerog.com/ Bertrand Russel quote:  “To begin at the end: there is no reason why what cannot have any practical importance for us should not be real. It is true that, if theoretical importance is included, everything real is of some importance to us, since, as persons desirous of knowing the truth about the universe, we have some interest in everything that the universe contains.” (Problems of Philosophy, Chapter IV) This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center and the Director of Information Services at Dubai Electronic Security Center. We discuss what blockchain is, how we can use it, and how this technology will change life as we know it. This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Aaron Bartholomew, Professor of Biology at the American University of Sharjah. We discuss coral reefs, polychaetes, dugongs, and other intriguing creatures of the Arabian Gulf and how human activity has impacted marine life. References: Dr. John Burt: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/divisions/science/faculty/john-burt.html Dubai Natural History Group: http://www.dnhg.org/ Abu Dhabi Mangroves Kayaking Tours: https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/see.and.do/experiences/watersports/kayaking.aspx Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary: https://www.rasalkhorwildlife.ae/en/pages/Home.aspx Sharjah Aquarium: https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/Our-Museums/Sharjah-Aquarium.aspx?lang=en-US Flamingo Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain Lagoon: https://www.flamingobeachresort.ae/ Sandy Beach Hotel: http://sandybeachhotel.ae/ Khasab, Musandam: https://goo.gl/maps/brTPcSxbqorAWokCA Dibba Rock, UAE: https://goo.gl/maps/w3C6Dw2g8WaE96jWA East Coast of Oman: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/oman/sharqiya-region This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr Fatima Al Dhaheri, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. We discuss vaccination, organ donation, and pediatric infectious diseases. References: To register for organ donation in the UAE: https://amaluae.mohap.gov.ae/sign-in  Untitled Chapters website: https://untitledchapters.com/ Untitled Chapters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untitledchapter/?hl=en  Dr Fatima’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothsandfireflies/  This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Ghanim Kashwani, a material scientist and post-doctoral researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi. We discuss his research on sustainable materials, how to bridge the gap between academia and the industry, and what materials we need to develop in order to build on mars. References: NYUAD Kawader Research Assistantship Program: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html Biomimicry: https://biomimicry.org/what-is-biomimicry/ Space Elevator: https://science.howstuffworks.com/space-elevator.htm (or find alternative/authoritative source) You can reach Dr. Ghanim Kashwani at gak289@nyu.edu and through his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghanim-kashwani-90739389/?originalSubdomain=ae This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr Rashed Alghafri, a forensic scientist at Dubai Police and chairman of the Dubai Police Scientists Council. We discuss the process of investigation, the history of genetic profiling and what it is, and misconceptions about the field of forensic science. References: Dubai Police Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/DubaiPoliceHQ Instagram:; https://www.instagram.com/dubaipolicehq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubaipolicehq.en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMebk44F_zVLj-7aD_mSUhQ This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Dr Alaa Galadari, a psychiatry resident at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. We discuss the challenges of psychiatry, the science behind mental health, and how we can address the stigma that surrounds mental health in our communities.    References:   Awakenings (1990) Film   The book the film is based on, Awakenings by Oliver Sacks: https://www.amazon.com/Awakenings-Oliver-Sacks/dp/0375704051    Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature by Richard Bentall: https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Explained-Psychosis-Human-Nature/dp/0140275401     Richard Bentall's twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardBentall     This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license.   Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences of the United Arab Emirates.

Our guest for this episode is Matthew Karau, a lecturer at NYU Abu Dhabi who runs the engineering design Studio. We discuss a wide range of subjects, including the role of ethics in engineering and how he sees the field of engineering developing in the future. The large library of books Matthew refers to can be found here: https://nyuadio.libib.com/ Follow the NYUAD Engineering Design Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyuadio/  This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Aisha Al-Suwaidi, assistant professor of Earth sciences at Khalifa University. We discuss a variety of subjects including what geology is, the role carbon plays in the Earth and in the atmosphere, and how each individual can play their part and help mitigate the affects of climate change. References: Dr. Aisha Al-Suwaidi's webpage: https://www.ku.ac.ae/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/department/department-of-earth-sciences/people/aisha-al-suwaidi/  UNDP Global Outlook Report: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/reports.shtml The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: https://www.ipcc.ch/ Past Global Changes: http://pastglobalchanges.org/ This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences.

Our guest for this episode is Thabet Al Qaissieh, Emirati entrepreneur, astronomy enthusiast, and owner of Al Sadeem Observatory. We discuss the short history of his observatory, the research conducted in the observatory, his passion for astrophotography, what nebulae are, and more.   References:  Thabet’s instagram https://www.instagram.com/thabet_uae/ Al Sadeem Observatory http://alsadeemastronomy.ae/ Al Sadeem's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsadeem.observatory Pale blue dot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5FwsblpT8 This episode features the song “Let Yourself Be Huge” by Cloudkicker, available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial license. Good Question is an initiative by the Youth Science Council and the Office of Advanced Sciences.

Good Question is an initiative launched by the Youth Science Council and the office of advanced sciences to provide the community with insights from experts in various fields of science, engineering, and technology in the UAE.