As part of the 4th Turkey Science and Technology Centers Summit, organized in collaboration with TUBITAK and Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, Konya Science Center was honored with the Best Innovative Practices award.
At the 4th Turkey Science and Technology Centers Summit, held at the Kocaeli International Congress Center, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır presented the award to Ahmet Murat Koru, Deputy Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality.
Minister Kacır stated that a major technological revolution has taken place worldwide, especially in recent years. Emphasizing that they embarked on this journey in 2008 with the Konya Science Center Project, he noted that 35 science centers have been established so far to spread a passion for science and technology. "We have brought science to more than 15 million visitors through our science centers," he said.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay thanked Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır for the award. He emphasized that Konya Science Center, which plays a crucial role in guiding children and young people toward science and technology, will continue to be a pioneer in this field.
Turkish Astronauts Also Attended the Summit
The summit hosted notable guests, including Turkey’s first astronauts, Alper Gezeravcı and Tuva Cihangir Atasever, as well as astrophysicist Dr. Umut Yıldız, who has worked at NASA. During the opening session, the scientists shared their space experiences and the latest developments in Turkey’s space programs with the participants.
