First Turkey Science Communication Summit Held at METU
At the first summit, organized under the auspices of TÜBİTAK and hosted by METU, successful names and projects in science communication were awarded in various categories.
The 1st Turkey Science Communication Summit, held in Ankara under the coordination of TÜBİTAK and hosted by Middle East Technical University, brought together scientists and young people.
Venue of the Summit
METU Culture and Congress Center in Ankara hosted an important gathering carried out under the coordination of TÜBİTAK and hosted by Middle East Technical University.
Opening of the 60th Anniversary Exhibition
Within the scope of the summit, the '60 Years, 60 Covers' exhibition, reflecting the 60-year publishing accumulation of Bilim ve Teknik magazine and consisting of its past covers, was visited.
Bringing Scientific Knowledge to Society
It was stated that acknowledging the efforts of individuals who bring scientific knowledge together with society and make science understandable for citizens of all ages is an important debt of loyalty.
Project Incentive Awards
At the summit, Science and Society Support Programs Project Incentive Awards were presented for the first time, and projects with high social impact were rewarded in 5 different categories.
Contributions to Science Communication Awards
Successful works connecting science with society were crowned in 6 different categories ranging from popular science writing to science centers.
Decision to Traditionalize
It was noted that this first summit will be continued traditionally in the coming years, hosted by a different university each time.
Special Gift Presentation
At the end of the program, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın presented a miniature magazine set specially prepared for the 60th anniversary of Bilim ve Teknik magazine.