Podcast appearances and mentions of ismail serageldin

The unbelievable story of Dr. Ismail Serageldin - without a doubt the most intelligent guest of the TeachPitch Podcast (no offense to previous and/or future interviewees). Aldo speaks to Ismail about his profound challenges in making the Ancient Library of Alexandria the renowned institute of knowledge it is today.   Visit Dr. Serageldin's personal site here: http://www.serageldin.com/ More on the Library of Alexandria can be found here: https://www.bibalex.org Guest Introduction:  I know this is only our very first season and that it is still very early days as this episode will drop as number 8 in our series but I am quite confident that my next guest is one of the smartest people that I will ever have the privilege of interviewing for the TeachPitch Podcast.  Dr. Ismail Serageldin has written over 100 books and monographs and well over 500 papers on any notable topic varying from literature, to biotechnology to the value of science in our world.  Next to his own PhD from Harvard University he holds over 40 honorary doctorate degrees.  And on top of that he has been awarded many national medals and titles that will make your head spin. Awards from Chile, Azerbaijan, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro and most particularly; a Gold and Silver Star from the Order of the Rising Sun from the Emperor of Japan, a Commander of the Order of Arts & Letters by the government of France and The Public Welfare Medal from the US National Academy of Sciences.  Dr. Serageldin was the first Vice-President of Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development at the World Bank and after leaving this position became Founding Director of the Library of Alexandria where he served until 2017. Currently Ismail is Emeritus Librarian of the same renowned institution.  Our guest has also hosted a cultural program on Egyptian Television and developed a TV Science series in Arabic and English.  His message to the world is one that advocates hope & peace or as he says himself:  “The world is my home. Humanity is my family. Non-violence is my creed. Peace, justice, equality and dignity for all - is my purpose. Engagement, rationality, tolerance, dialogue, learning and understanding are my means. With outstretched hands we welcome all those who share these beliefs …”  Ismail - a very warm welcome to you! 

Ismail Serageldin is often described as Egypt's most intelligent man. He has 40 honorary doctorates and has published more than 100 books. Tune in as we speak with him about the role science can play in healing global divisions.

The inaugural lecture of the new three year lecture series 'Out of the Ashes' will be presented by Ismail Serageldin, Founding Director Emeritus, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In the first lecture of the series, Ismail Serageldin, Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), the new Library of Alexandria inaugurated in 2002, will consider the rebirth of the ancient Library and threats to its survival in the face of ongoing turmoil in the region. The Out of the Ashes lecture series is generously supported by Sean and Sarah Reynolds.

Renowned thinker, writer and speaker Ismail Serageldin discusses the restoration of the Library of Alexandria. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5909

Ismail Serageldin speaks on the transformation of knowledge and how it will impact the future of libraries. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5910

The Library of Congress hosted the first International Summit of the Book and began what library leaders envision as an annual global meeting of minds to discuss and promote the book as a crucial format for conveying societies' scholarship and culture. Leaders in academia, libraries, culture and technology debated and discussed the powerful and crucial form of information transmittal: the book. Day One included remarks and presentations by Hon. John Larson, Hon. Jack Reed, James H. Billington, David M. Rubenstein, Robert Forrester, Ismail Serageldin, Elizabeth Eisenstein, Daniel DeSimone, Sarah Thomas, John Van Oudenaren, Caroline Brazier, Glòria Pérez-Salmerón, Ramón Mujica Pinilla, Anton Likhomanov, John Kgwale Tsebe, Emily E. Kadens and Mark Dimunation. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5666.

In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of water. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of water. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers