Mission Team 4

Bahrain

Mission Team 4: Bahrain

We are incredibly proud and excited to introduce Mission Team 4: Bahrain! This dynamic group of students, accompanied by their brilliant teacher, Miss Amal AlBinali, bring a level of professionalism and academic rigor to the Endeavour Scholarship Team. Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency is dedicated to the advancement of science and the education of Bahrain’s youth. NSSA’s involvement in the sponsorship Mission Team 4 further speaks to their sincere investment in STEM and the future. Welcome Team Bahrain!

Scholarship Recipients

Amna Albusmait

My name is Amna Albusmait, a student from the Kingdom of Bahrain. I am planning to study Biochemistry. As a curious person, the spirit of space exploration makes me look beyond myself and feeds my curiosity. I am looking forward to meeting new people who share the same insights and representing my beloved country Bahrain for the first time at Space Camp is a source of great pride for me.

MONWA ALMUQAHWI

My name is Monwa Almuqahwi, a 17-year-old student from the Kingdom of Bahrain. I am a holder of Microsoft basics certificate and a certificate for the safe use of technology. My passions are math, science, technology with a particular interest in solar system planets and their composition. I have dreams of becoming an Electronics Engineer so am excited to have a new and special experience in my life. I strongly believe that the Endeavor Scholarship presents a unique and beneficial experience for me and it is a source of proudness to represent my beloved country and to be part of this amazing program.

REEM ALHAMAR

My name is Reem Alhamar and I come from the Kingdom of Bahrain. I have always enjoyed learning and discovering new things which is why I welcome any opportunity to learn with excitement. My passion for science and space is a big part of my identity, deep rooted inside of me since I was young. When I heard about the nomination to participate in the International Space Camp, I immediately knew that I had to do my best to be chosen to represent my beloved country in this program. I believe that this is an opportunity not to be missed, to gain unique experiences and to learn new things. I am beyond thrilled and honored to be able to participate in this program and I am looking forward to it.

NAWAF ABDULRAHMAN

My name is Nawaf Abdulrahman, I am from the Kingdom of Bahrain. I have been selected to participate in the International Space Camp and am greatly honored to join this camp, which inspires the future of space exploration. It will be a great opportunity to share my culture and at the same time to learn about other cultures. Al Worden taught me that going to the moon is a learning skill; it’s not just a mental activity. He inspired me to consider enrolling for a STEM major in the future and I am proud to be a part of his legacy program because I will be an ambassador for my country and will start the journey to gain the knowledge to satisfy my passion in the field of space science.

"I'm looking forward to learning inspirational teaching methods to promote STEM and space to the future generations."

- Miss Amal AlBinali

Educator

From childhood, Amal AlBinali has dreamt of becoming an astronaut and has questioned how things work. This passion grew as she followed a path of scientific studies through high school and was offered the opportunity to become a member of the schools’ astronomy committee, studying astronomy at the Youth Innovation Centre (Formerly known as Children and Youth Science Centre). She continued to pursue her studies majoring in chemistry with a minor in computer science and a bachelor’s degree with excellence from the University of Bahrain and achieving Jaber Bin Hayan’s prize for being the best graduate within the Chemistry Graduates batch. Amal went on to study at Strathclyde University, attaining a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

In parallel to studying for her master’s degree, Amal worked as an astronomy teacher and then as the Scientific Exhibition Hall Supervisor in the same Center for a further 5 years, where she taught astronomy and explained various scientific experimentations and applications to school students during their Centre visit. She also trained as a chemist in the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife, and subsequently worked as a chemistry lab technician in the chemistry department at the University of Bahrain giving her the opportunity to teach and supervise students’ experimentation.

Amal has made many contributions in the scientific fields and represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at several international events. In 2003 she submitted an invention at the “Ninth International EXPO – Science” in Russia and achieved the award for one of the best four innovations within the whole exhibition, proudly securing the Bahraini delegation the first prize, drawn from some 89 countries. She also contributed to shaping the “Strategy for youth in the Gulf region and how they can benefit from the spare time” by representing Kingdom of Bahrain females in science fields from 2005-2007. Additionally, she Chaired a jury panel at one of the contests held during the ‘Youthful Festival’ in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2018.

Amal is currently working as the Chief of Strategic Planning and Projects Management Department in the National Space Science Agency (NSSA). She has undertaken many training courses in the space science and technology field and believes that her opportunity to attend International Space Camp will further develop her skills and help her to inspire students during her school visits, encouraging the pursuit of STEM studies. These activities are in line with one of the main strategic goals of NSSA, which is to promote space science through awareness, developing advanced research programs and enhancing innovation.