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Meet Our Faculty: Husam El Gendy

 

Husam El Gendy


Adjunct Faculty

Mathematics


What he teaches:

Intermediate Algebra (Math 1010), Trigonometry (Math 1060) and Introduction to Statistics (Math 1040)


Years teaching at SLCC:

3.5 years teaching Math courses, in addition to 1.5 years teaching Physics courses (Phys 1010, 2010, 2020, 2210, 2220)


Undergraduate:

Physics from Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt


Master’s:

Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt


Doctorate:

Physics in the field of Thermoacoustics, University of Utah



Why working at SLCC matters: 

Since I started working at Salt Lake Community College, I was amazed by the support that I received in terms of the resources and the professional development opportunities that are available to new adjuncts. Through all these opportunities, I was able to extend my teaching experience and exploring ways to engage my students, regardless of the teaching modality, being in-person lectures, online or broadcast. It is an excellent environment to work in and engage with other faculty and students with respect and dignity.


Greatest professional challenge: 

Of course, teaching during Covid 19 pandemic has been a challenging experience for me, as it has been for other faculty and students. However, exploring other methods to engage students and help them concentrating on their studies and appreciating and understanding their fears and concerns, will help them overcome this hard time and it will pay off later.


Greatest professional accomplishment: 

Awarding my PhD in Physics and working with different research groups, as a postdoctoral research associate, at the U and at the University of Alabama. As well as publishing my research and presenting in professional conferences.


Advice for students or others: 

Try using all available resources provided by the college, such as tutoring and academic advising, to succeed in your classes and explore your strengths. This will help you in your next steps, transferring to a university of your choice or seeking a fulfilling job. As faculty, we are here for you, helping, supporting, advising and listening to you. 



Future Plans: 

I would like to extend my teaching in both math and physics and helping students in the STEM program.


Family: 

I’m married and we have five children, boys, ages 20, 19, 19 and 11 years old and a girl, 16 years old. Three of my sons are at the University of Utah and my daughter is a junior in high school, and my youngest is in sixth grade. 


We are originally from Egypt, and I came to the U.S. in 2001 with my wife and my older son, who was just 18 months old, to pursue my PhD in physics at the U. Before the pandemic, we used to travel to other states and spend a few days in national parks. My kids were able to visit Egypt and family for the first time two years ago. They enjoyed visiting the Giza pyramids, Cairo tower, Dahab Island in Sinai Peninsula and other historical destinations. We also enjoy eating out together at middle eastern cuisines.


Hobbies: 

I love reading about all topics, especially scientific fields, both in Arabic and English. I also like to spend time with my family and friends, as well as exercising daily.

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