55th TÜBİTAK High School Students Research Projects Regional Competition was Hosted by ITU

The project exhibitions and evaluations of the Istanbul European Side Regional Competition as part of the 2204-A High School Students Research Projects Competition, organized by TÜBİTAK for the 55th time this year, took place at ITU Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center on March 4-7.

Istanbul Technical University (ITU) hosted an important event that contributes to the acceptance of science in society. TÜBİTAK 2204-A High School Students Research Projects Istanbul European Side Regional Competition brought together young researchers at Ayazağa Campus Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center (SDCC). 

Nearly 90 original projects, each more interesting than the other, were exhibited and competed in the fields of Biology, Geography, Values Education, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, History, Technological Design, Turkish, and Software. The projects were evaluated by a jury according to criteria such as presentation, posters, and stand layout. 

The award-winning projects were announced on March 7 at a ceremony attended by all project teams and their advisor teachers. The ceremony was held simultaneously in all regions. Participating students and their advisor teachers followed the announcement of the results with excitement.

The award ceremony was attended by our Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfiye Durak Ata, 2204 High School Students Research Projects Europe Regional Coordinator and Department of Aeronautical Engineering faculty member Prof. Dr. Hülya Cebeci, Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür and district national education directors of the region. 

17 projects won first place in 12 fields 

Before the announcement of the winners, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal’s message to the students was read. In his message, Prof. Dr. Mandal pointed out that the awards given in this competition are not an end, but a means to motivate students to do scientific studies, and emphasized that each project is very valuable. 

Our Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfiye Durak Ata greeted the students by saying “I see you as prospective students of ITU, which pioneers science and technology in our country.” She advised them not to give up working hard throughout their lives and while pursuing their studies, to consider the impact of their results not only in our country but also in the world. 

At the competition, 17 projects in 12 fields were deemed worthy of first place. The first-place students were given their awards by the Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür. The high school students who conducted the second-place projects received their awards from our Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Lütfiye Durak Ata. The third-place project teams were given their awards by our faculty member Prof. Dr. Hülya Cebeci. The ceremony ended with a group photo. 

The successful projects will compete in the final in Ankara. We congratulate all competing students and wish them continued success.