In this report we provide some demographic characteristics of the Turkish scholars and scientists in the United States. The analysis uses TASSA’s contact database. We provide summary information regarding geographical distribution, institution type, and technical groups. more
Here's a recent list of programs and funding opportunities to bring U.S. Student and Faculty Researchers to Turkey, and also to bring Turkish Student and Faculty Researchers to the United States. more
Innovation is at the core of technological advancement, product development, and services. Translation of innovation to economic value brings prosperity for the society and humanity in general. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, innovation is ever more crucial for the stability of global markets. In this article, we are presenting... more
On July 4-5, 2013, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) held the “2nd Congress for Turkish Scientists Living Abroad” meeting in İstanbul, Turkey. Around 130 scientists, who have marked their fields with notable works and patents, discussed four main issues: “Technology Transfer”, “Education”, “Health” and “Energy”, to determine concrete steps to take in these areas. They shared their experiences with some 70 representatives from Turkey’s public and private sectors and universities to make the country an international center of attraction in the field of science and technology. more
On April 3-4, the United States and Turkey will hold their first high-level meeting in Ankara, Turkey to develop a roadmap to enhance bilateral science, technology, and innovation cooperation under the 2010 U.S.-Turkey Science and Technology Agreement. more
TASSA completed a summary report on the Turkish Council of Higher Education legislation draft to provide feedback. Both the legislation and TASSA report can be downloaded here. more
With the partnership of Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology and TÜBİTAK, about 100 Turkish Scientists who live outside of Turkey, were brought together on July 12 and 13 in Istanbul. The aim of the congress was to discuss Turkey's initiatives in science. more
I came to US as an undergraduate student and got my BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, AnnArbor. My studies were supported by the Turkish Ministry of Education under a special scholarship given to students who have high rankings in the University Entrance Exams. I lead a productive research group of 30 researchers focusing on micro- and nano-scale technologies.
Brain aging is associated with many biological, physiological and pathological changes. Aging affects the structure and function of our brains. These age-related changes lead to a decline in learning and memory together with psychological changes. Most importantly, aging is the major risk factor for almost all of the neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Diseases. 1 in 3 people over age 80 have Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately, there is still no cure or effective treatment for these diseases.
I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. I went to Uskudar American Academy, then a 6 through 12 grade school, where I learned English and was exposed to opportunities for studying abroad. With that guidance, I applied for college in the United States and received a degree in physics and applied mathematics from Columbia University. At that time, I was interested in particle physics and decided to do a one year master's program at Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, carrying out my research at CERN. I had deferred the PhD program at Harvard University, so at the end of that year, I came back to the US to continue graduate school in astrophysics.
I came to the US when I was 17 to study at MIT. I didn't make a deliberate plan to come to the US at an early age -it was to some extent a chance event. I went to high school in Izmir Fen Lisesi (IFL). I enjoyed my time at IFL, not the least because it introduced me to math olympiads. I won a medal in a national competition organized by TUBITAK. I knew one past olympiad winner, also from IFL, who had continued his education at MIT. Although my main plan was to study in Turkey, I also decided to apply to MIT and got admitted through the waiting list. It was then an easy decision to come to the US since MIT is an excellent university.
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