As a result of the preliminary evaluation made by 626 jury members among 39 projects applied from these provinces, 10 students qualified for the regional competition for a total of 101 projects in 187 fields: biology, geography, values education, physics, chemistry, mathematics, history, technology design, Turkish and software. and 77 consultant teachers were present in the hall.
As someone who knows the sensitivity of our TÜBİTAK president on this issue, I think it is very important for such programs to become widespread and for us to host these programs as universities. You are growing up as a generation that I absolutely believe that you will all be successful in these projects you put forward. Never keep in mind the concept of a project that was eliminated or lost in this competition. By coming here, you have actually proven yourself and gained serious self-confidence by passing a very important stage.
We want you to have this self-confidence in your future life and continue your research without ever doubting yourself. Because you have the spirit of research and the fact that you have these habits before you even reach university or high school is a signal that Turkey will take much stronger steps in the coming period.” Stating that he was a jury member in the first TÜBİTAK program held in Kayseri, Rector Prof. Dr. Altun emphasized that he still could not forget the enthusiasm and excitement of the young people and added that they were very happy to see that both the interest of the students and the TÜBİTAK projects continued to increase. Later, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal's opening message was read. TÜBİTAK Project Competitions Kayseri Regional Coordinator Prof. advised the students to enjoy the 3-day competition and to get ideas by examining other projects. Dr. Oğuz Demiryürek invited all children to the exhibition to examine the projects on April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. After the speeches, the opening ceremony started with applause. Erciyes University Rector Prof. Dr. Altun opened the exhibition together with the project owner students. Within the scope of the competition, projects will be exhibited on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All students will appear before the jury members; The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the competition in each field will be determined as a result of the interview. The program; It will end after the award ceremony to be held on Thursday, April 25 at 10.00:XNUMX at Sabancı Cultural Site.