Loay Elbasyouni

On this episode of the Sumud podcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Palestinian American space engineer Loay Elbasyouni. Loay helped design Ingenuity, a lightweight robotic helicopter for NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover mission. Raised in Gaza, Palestine, and educated in UNRWA schools. He overcame countless obstacles to follow his passion for engineering and space exploration. Loay shares personal anecdotes about his pioneering spirit, aspirations for future generations, and more.  Connect with Dr. Ed Hasan on Instagram @DrEdHasan or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Connect with Loay Elbasyouni on Instagram @loay.elbasyouni or LinkedIn to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices