2017 News
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Research by Professor Fatih Guvenen on Income InequalityResearch by Professor Fatih Guvenen (University of Minnesota Department of Economics) on income inequality contributes to the heightening scientific and public debate on the topic. Guvenen and his co-authors use the US Social Security Administration database which contains information about the incomes of Americans in the workforce between 1957-2013. full story |
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European Research Day 2017The European Research Day (ERD) is an event where European researchers outside of Europe meet, discuss and exchange concepts about their research projects, professional and personal experience in their respective diasporas and overall career path. full story |
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Euraxes North America Plans Research DayEURAXESS North America is planning a European Research day in 2017 (ERD2017). The organization is calling on its members for ideas and topics to be addressed. full story |
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Thesis Scholarships from the YTBThe Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) has announced a funding opportunity for thesis scholarships that will be awarded to Turkish graduate students living abroad. full story |
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TASSA Statement on Wikipedia Ban in TurkeyTASSA (Turkish American Scientists and Scholars Association) Board is deeply concerned by the blockage of access to Wikipedia across Turkey since April 29, 2017. Wikipedia has provided free access to knowledge using open source means and with no monetary motivation. It is imperative that access to information and freedom of expression are upheld in Turkey to ensure continued and healthy development of our democracy and achieve advances in areas, such as education, science, and technology. full story |
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TASSA Marches for ScienceTASSA President Prof. Haluk Unal and other representatives joined the March for Science rally in Washington DC, on April 22, 2017. TASSA representatives joined the March to celebrate the many contributions Turkish Science Diaspora has made to the advancement of knowledge in the United States and also to show solidarity with all scientists and scholars in the United States who are against the deep cuts in sciences, humanities, and art in Federal budget. full story |
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Euraxess North America Issues a Mentoring ReportIn December 2016, TASSA participated in EURAXESS North America’s 2nd Annual Meeting of European Scientific Diasporas in Washington, D.C. The meeting’s focus was on mentoring, where leaders discussed best practices, and opportunities and challenges of current mentoring programs run by various diaspora groups in North America. full story |
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TASSA Publishes 2016 Activity ReportDear Friends of TASSA, TASSA has completed a busy and a successful year in connecting the scientific communities in the US and Turkey. The highlight of the year was TASSA 2016 Conference held at the University of Chicago. The Co-Chairs Ercan Alp from Argonne National Lab and Burhaneddin Sandıkçı from University of Chicago delivered a memorable conference on April 2-3, 2016 to the 467 Turkish-American scientists and scholars who attended the sessions and many hundreds more that joined online through the live web broadcast. full story |
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The Turkish Physicists Network (TPN) Meets in New OrleansThe Turkish Physicists Network (TPN) met in New Orleans on March 14, 2017. The meeting took place immediately following the Forum on International Physics (FIP) Annual Reception. TPN was warmly welcome by Dr. Cherrill Spencer, the Chair of FIP, and by Dr. Amy Flatten, the Head of the International Office of the APS. full story |
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Dr. Ümit Özkan first woman to win American Chemical Society Energy and Fuels Division Storch AwardProfessor Ozkan and students from her laboratory.Professor Ozkan and students from her laboratory.Professor Umit Ozkan is a pioneer who has often been the first woman in her field to achieve and be recognized for her accomplishments. full story |
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Dr. Veysel Tahan is selected as American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)- MentorVeysel Tahan, MD, FACG is selected as American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)- Mentor on Research Career, Academics, Clinical Career and Education Career topics for Nationwide GI fellows. full story |
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Dr. Atilla Soran Received Honorary FellowshipDr.Atilla Soran received Honorary fellowship for his significant contributions to breast health related activities. He is one of the 10 National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) members who received this Honorary fellowship so far and the only Turk among them. full story |