Bilkent to Host "Science Culture" Event 
European Researcher's Night (ERN) is an international organization that aims to create a "science culture" in the wider society by increasing the interest of European society in science. ERN hopes to accomplish this by establishing a communication bridge between scientists and the non-scientific community. As part of this effort, ERN holds day-long events to generate interest in science, using a combination of science and entertainment to stimulate especially young minds and interest them in careers in science.
This year, TÜBİTAK will lead the activities for the ERN with the support of Bilkent University, among other institutions and governmental bodies. Faculty from Bilkent will be giving talks on different areas including robotics, telecommunication, and nanotechnology.
The activities will take place in Bilkent ODEON, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Main Sports Hall, and festival areas. The activities will start at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24 and last until 1 a.m. September 25. A minimum of 5000 visitors is expected.
Activities will include:
- Science cafes
- “Science in the streets” activities demonstrating the concrete applications of research findings
- Opportunity to meet with the leading scientists of the areas
- Public experiments and workshops
- Model airplane demonstrations and powered paragliding by Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK)
- Nighttime sky observations in Planetaryium - Gezegenevi
- Photography and cartoon exhibitions
- Concerts, dance performances, and competitions
- European Union education programs promotion seminar
- "AR-GE'de Kariyer Günü" activity for the research and development
- Career fair with local and international employers
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