History:
In 2019, with the founding of TÜBİTAK MAM KARE, our country established a central scientific organisation to serve as the primary umbrella for all aspects of polar sciences. Annually, the 'National Polar Sciences Symposium' serves as a platform where Turkish scientists present and evaluate their polar research projects, discuss the outcomes of scientific expeditions, and deliberate on advancements. Concurrently, the 'Polar Festival' aims to bridge the gap between polar science studies and the younger generation, emphasizing educational and awareness-building aspects.
Content:
The 7th National Polar Science Symposium and the 3rd Polar Festival are planned to be held on 30 November - 1 December 2023 at Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus under the coordination of our Institute, which has undertaken many duties from the execution of the National Polar Science Expeditions to the realization of many research and studies.
- 12 - 13 April 2017; 1st National Polar Sciences Workshop - hosted by Istanbul Technical University,
- 12 - 13 September 2018; 2nd National Polar Sciences Workshop- hosted by Istanbul Technical University,
- 5 - 6 September 2019; 3rd National Polar Sciences Workshop - hosted by Middle East Technical University,
- 22 - 23 October 2020; 4th National Polar Sciences Workshop - Held on an online platform under the coordination of TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute.
- 30 November 2021; 5th National Polar Sciences Workshop - hosted by Gebze Technical University,
- 30 November 2022; 6th National Polar Sciences Workshop - hosted by Karadeniz Technical University.
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Important Dates:
- Participant Registration: 18 September - 26 November 2023
- Abstract Submissions: 18 September - 15 October 2023
- Evaluation of Abstracts: 15 October - 01 November 2023
- Announcement of Accepted Abstracts: 02 November 2023
- Symposium: 30 November 2023
- Festival: 01 December 2023
Details on the 7th National Polar Sciences Symposium:
The National Polar Sciences Symposium is an annual gathering of researchers from our country who have conducted or are interested in undertaking scientific studies in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This event is organised for researchers, academicians, and teachers, focusing on scientific processes. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend.
Participating the symposium is free of charge.
Details on the 3rd Polar Festival:
The Polar Festival, now in its third year, aims to connect young individuals with the polar science research conducted by our country in both the Arctic and Antarctic. The festival will feature: engaging science talks by researchers, screenings of Turkish documentaries filmed in polar regions, an exhibition of stunning nature photographs taken by polar researchers, interactive polar science workshops, presentations on polar projects by high school students, university polar research clubs, and mascots representing polar creatures. The festival welcomes students from primary to university levels, including teachers. It is also open to the general public, inviting participants from all ages.
Participating the festival is free of charge.
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