{"id":429,"date":"2026-07-07T16:40:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physicsschool.um6p.ma\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:43:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/physicsschool.um6p.ma\/?page_id=429","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"429\" class=\"elementor elementor-429\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb1097 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-2ab6167 \" data-id=\"ddb1097\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ddb1097\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05cad5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"05cad5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\n  CPSE ABOUT PAGE \u2014 ELEMENTOR HTML WIDGETS\n\n  Paste each numbered block 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knowledge, engineering practice and an inclusive\n        academic community together to prepare people who can address\n        real challenges in Africa and beyond.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     WIDGET 3 \u2014 WORD FROM THE DEAN\n     ========================================================= -->\n<div class=\"cpse-about-simple\">\n  <section class=\"cpse-about-simple__section\" aria-labelledby=\"cpse-dean-title\">\n    <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__shell cpse-about-simple__dean-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__dean-intro\">\n        <span class=\"cpse-about-simple__kicker\">\n          Word from the Dean\n        <\/span>\n\n        <h2 id=\"cpse-dean-title\">\n          Welcome to CPSE\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__quote\">\n          We believe in the power of knowledge to transform lives,\n          strengthen communities and shape a more innovative future.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__dean-copy\">\n        <p>\n          Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment\n          that supports the intellectual growth and professional\n          development of our students and faculty.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          CPSE combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on\n          experience. Through courses, laboratories and projects, students\n          develop the scientific understanding and practical skills needed\n          to respond to real-world challenges.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Our faculty advance research in physical sciences and engineering\n          while contributing to technologies that serve society. This work\n          is strengthened by collaboration with academic institutions and\n          industry partners in Morocco and internationally.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and critical thinking\n          are central to our academic culture. We also value diversity and\n          equal opportunity, ensuring that students, staff and faculty are\n          respected, supported and able to contribute fully to our\n          community.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Through education, research and community engagement, CPSE is\n          committed to creating a positive impact across the African\n          continent and the wider world. We invite you to discover the\n          opportunities offered by the College and to become part of this\n          journey.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__signature\">\n          <strong>Abdelouahad El Fatimy<\/strong>\n          <span>\n            Dean<br>\n            College of Physical Sciences &amp; Engineering\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     WIDGET 4 \u2014 WHAT GUIDES US\n     ========================================================= -->\n<div class=\"cpse-about-simple\">\n  <section\n    class=\"cpse-about-simple__section cpse-about-simple__themes\"\n    aria-labelledby=\"cpse-guides-title\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__shell\">\n\n      <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__themes-header\">\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"cpse-about-simple__kicker\">\n            Our academic culture\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h2 id=\"cpse-guides-title\" class=\"cpse-about-simple__title\">\n            What guides us\n          <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Four commitments shape the learning, research and community\n          experience at CPSE.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cpse-about-simple__themes-grid\">\n        <article class=\"cpse-about-simple__theme\">\n          <span class=\"cpse-about-simple__theme-label\">\n            Education\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Knowledge through practice<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Theoretical foundations are connected to laboratories,\n            projects and hands-on experiences that prepare graduates for\n            complex scientific and engineering challenges.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"cpse-about-simple__theme\">\n          <span class=\"cpse-about-simple__theme-label\">\n            Research\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Science 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