Dr. Mohammad Mardini, Director of the Center for Research in Astronomy and Space Sciences at Zarqa University, received research support from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation/Jordan Seed Fund for 2024.

This fund aims to support innovative and impactful collaborative research between Jordanian universities and MIT.

Dr. Mardini submitted a research project entitled "Stellar Archaeology - Searching for 13 Billion-Year-Old Stars in Archives" Public Data.

This project, along with other winning projects, aims to receive funding of up to $30,000 to support research visits and scientific collaboration with MIT facilities.

Prof. Dr. Nidal Al-Ramahi, President of Zarqa University, expressed his pride in the achievements of the university's researchers and praised their contributions, which enhance the university's international standing through their pioneering research participation.

He emphasized that Dr. Mohammad Mardini's receipt of this prestigious support from MIT and the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is evidence of the quality of scientific research at Zarqa University and motivates us to continue supporting excellence and innovation in all academic fields.

Al-Ramahi added that this scientific achievement is not only an honor for Dr. Mardini, but also a testament to the qualitative progress Zarqa University is making in the fields of research and international collaboration. He noted that the university strives to provide a stimulating academic environment that supports researchers in achieving further successes.