The MEDNIGHT project, in which different organizations from seven countries (Spain, Italy, Greece, Greek Cyprus, Turkey, France and Belgium) including Turkey came together to develop a strategy for the dissemination of Mediterranean Science, is hosting simultaneous events in all participating countries on September 29, 2023. Areas are being set up in each city where visitors can both learn about the latest scientific studies in different countries and participate in workshops. The Istanbul leg of the events will be held at the Museum Gazhane on Friday, September 29, 2023, between 11:00-20:00, hosted by Kadir Has University.
Visitors who will enjoy scientific monologues, theatrical performances, experiments and other formats specially designed to show the benefits of Mediterranean Science to society in an entertaining, pedagogical and meticulous way will be able to listen to the speeches of valuable researchers who continue their work in thematic areas such as “Sea and Pollution”, “Climate Change and Clean Energy Sources”, “Diet and Nutrition”, “Life and Health” and visit the successful women researchers exhibition. The event, which also includes special workshops and story recitals for children, will inspire future scientists.
The MEDNIGHT Mediterranean Researchers’ Night European Union project in Turkey is coordinated by Kadir Has University Computer Engineering Department Head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taner Arsan, and its administrative coordinators are Mervenur Gürbüz and Hazal Mengi.
Please click here for the participation form.
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Registration and Welcome: 10:30
Events: 11:00-20:00
Venue: Museum Gasworks
Address: Hasanpaşa, Kurbağalıdere St. No: 125 Kadıköy / İstanbul
OPENING CEREMONY and EXPERT VOICES-1 / Q Deck
11.00-11.30 Opening Ceremony / Prof. Dr. Gülsün Sağlamer (EWORA), Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz (KHAS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taner Arsan (KHAS – Project Manager)
11.30-12.00 Decreasing Interest in Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics: Problems-Risks-Possibilities / Prof. Dr. Gülsün Sağlamer (European Women Rectors Association – EWORA)
12.00-12.30 Neuroscience / Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz (KHAS)
12:30-13:00 MEDITERRANEAN WAVE
EXPERT VOICES-2 / T Workshop
13.30-14.00 From Global Warming to Boiling: Economic Change to Turn Off the Fire / Dr. Uygar Özesmi (Founder of Good4Trust.org and Change.org Türkiye)
14.00-14.30 Critical Transitions in the Climate System and the Domino Effect / Assist. Prof. Deniz Eroğlu & Çelik Özdeş (KHAS)
14.30-15.00 Deep Tremor / Dr. Lecturer Salih Tileylioğlu (KHAS)
15.00-16.00 AKUT Search and Rescue Association Introduction / Tolga Babacan & Giray Bircan (AKUT Search and Rescue Association)
16.00-16.30 Use of UAVs in Disasters Caused by Climate Change / Türker Kuş (AKUT Search and Rescue Association)
WORKSHOPS and WORKSHOPS / B1, B2 Workshop – P Annex Building
13.30-14.30 Attention to the Laboratory! / Assoc. Dr. Taner Arsan & KHAS Assistants (KHAS)
14.00-14.30 Attention to the Laboratory! / Assoc. Dr. Taner Arsan & KHAS Assistants (KHAS)
14.30-15.30 Understanding Proteins with Origami and the Golden Ratio / Assist. Prof. Dr. Ebru Bilget Güven (KHAS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bengu Özuğur Uysal (KHAS)
15.30-16.30 Low Carbon Economy / Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Kirkil (KHAS)
MEDNIGHT TV & “MEDITERRANEAN WOMEN FOR HEALTH” EXHIBITION / T Atölye
11.00-20:00
CLIMATE TALKS and DOCUMENTARY SCREENING / Q Deck
16.30-17.00 Voice of Young Climate Activists / Seren Anaçoğlu
17:00-17:30 Interview with KADİM Documentary Team
17.30-18.30 Documentary Screening – Women and Climate (KADİM)
TALES FROM MEDNIGHT / P Annex
19.00-20.00 Tales from MEDNIGHT / Selver Sezen Kutup (KHAS)