"As Egypt's leading university, AUC plays a critically important role in preparing the next generation of leaders and problem solvers. “My family and I are proud to have had a long association with AUC,” said Eltoukhy. The students will also benefit from interaction with representatives from industry and other sectors that may bring partnerships or industry-sponsored challenges. It will combine classroom teaching, hands-on learning and teamwork, and real-life applications.
We are excited to see the entrepreneurship and creative projects that will result.”Īs part of their “capstone projects” at the culmination of their studies, students will be empowered to develop their ideas, and bring them to fruition, by accessing the resources of the Eltoukhy Learning Factory and the expertise of AUC faculty. Eltoukhy for this transformational gift, which will create a unique collaborative and multi-disciplinary learning environment at AUC.
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“This region presents complex challenges not limited to one professional sector or industry,” said AUC President Ahmad Dallal.
Made possible through the generous support of AUC Trustee Atef Helmy Eltoukhy '74 and Fofa Eltoukhy, the Eltoukhy Learning Factory is a new innovative teaching and workshop environment to allow students to take ideas from the classroom and develop creative solutions to real-world problems. Modelled on learning factories at other universities worldwide, the Eltoukhy Learning Factory will be located in AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering on the New Cairo campus. The Learning Factory will help students strengthen their multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills, preparing them for careers in diverse professional sectors. Cairo –The American University in Cairo (AUC) has launched the first of its kind in Egypt, Eltoukhy Learning Factory for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which will bring together AUC students, faculty, entrepreneurs and industry.
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