Bilkent University National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM) is pleased to host a special panel discussion titled “Diversity in Science. Excellence in Research.” in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Bringing together four members of the UNAM community, including two faculty members, a team leader engineer, and a doctoral researcher, the panel will highlight the voices of women advancing science at UNAM. The speakers will share their professional motivations, reflect on structural barriers encountered throughout their research journeys, speak about milestones they take pride in, and discuss their vision for fostering a more inclusive and forward-looking research ecosystem.
The program will open with a brief overview of the latest data on women’s representation in R&D, academia, and patent applications in Türkiye to provide context for the broader conversation.
We would be delighted to welcome you as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day and the contributions of women in science.
Speakers: Dr. Ayça Arslan, Dr. Sezin Galioğlu Özaltuğ, Esra Arman, Dilşad Taydaş
Date: March 6, 2026 (Friday) | 12:00–13:00
Venue: UNAM Conference Hall
Language: Turkish