History:
In 2019, with the establishment of the Institute of Polar Research at the Marmara Research Center of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK MAM KARE), a scientific organizational structure was put in place to serve as an institutional umbrella for polar sciences in our country. Every year, the “National Polar Sciences Symposium” is held to evaluate the results of scientific projects and studies conducted by Turkish scientists in the polar field, as well as the outcomes of scientific expeditions, and to discuss recent developments; additionally, the “Polar Festival,” which engages young people with the educational and awareness aspects of polar science research, are held annually.
Contents:
Under the coordination of our Institute, which has taken on responsibilities ranging from the organization of National Polar Science Expeditions to the conduct of numerous research projects and studies, the Seventh National Polar Science Symposium and the Third Polar Festival are scheduled to take place on December 4–5, 2023, at the Davutpaşa Campus of Yıldız Technical University.
- April 12–13, 2017: First National Polar Sciences Workshop – Hosted by Istanbul Technical University,
- September 12–13, 2018: Second National Polar Sciences Workshop – Hosted by Istanbul Technical University,
- September 5–6, 2019: Third National Polar Sciences Workshop – Hosted by Middle East Technical University,
- October 22–23, 2020: The Fourth National Polar Sciences Workshop—coordinated by the TÜBİTAK MAM Institute of Polar Research—was held online.
- November 30, 2021: Fifth National Polar Sciences Workshop – Hosted by Gebze Technical University,
- November 30, 2022: The Sixth National Polar Sciences Workshop was hosted by Karadeniz Technical University.
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Important Dates:
- Participant Registration: September 18 – November 26, 2023
- Abstract Submissions: September 18 – November 1, 2023
- Abstract Review: November 1–15, 2023
- Announcement of Accepted Abstracts: November 16, 2023
- Symposium: December 4, 2023
- Festival: December 5, 2023
Detailed Information on the 7th National Polar Sciences Symposium:
The National Polar Sciences Symposium, where researchers who have conducted or wish to conduct various scientific studies at both the North Pole and the South Pole in our country gather regularly each year, is organized for researchers, academics, and teachers. Participation by graduate and undergraduate students is also encouraged.
Attendance at the symposium is free.
3. Polar Festival: Detailed Information:
This year marks the third edition of the Polar Festivals, which bring the educational and awareness aspects of our country’s polar science research—conducted in both the Arctic and Antarctica—to young people. The festival features popular science seminars led by scientists who have conducted research in the polar regions, screenings of Turkish documentaries filmed in the polar regions, an exhibition of striking nature photographs taken by researchers in the polar regions, a variety of fun polar science workshops, high school students’ presentations on polar projects, activities organized by university polar research clubs, and colorful events—including polar animal mascots—that will give participants a full taste of the polar regions. The festival is open to elementary, middle, and high school students, university students, teachers, and participants of all ages, and admission is free.
For the program of the 7th National Polar Sciences Symposium and the 3rd Polar Festival, please Click here…
Communication:
Regarding your questions and comments
For the symposium: kutup.calistay@tubitak.gov.tr
For the festival: kutup.senlik@tubitak.gov.tr
