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In the spirit of Hipparchus—the father of trigonometry and a native of ancient İznik—Women Science Teachers (WST) is proud to launch an international STEAM hackathon.
Hipparchus, who once mapped the stars, now inspires us as a bridge between schools, universities, museums, and cities—connecting people through science, art, and innovation.This hackathon brings together students aged 8–18 to explore the legacy of Hipparchus through İznik tiles and Italian ceramics, blending cultural heritage with digital creativity and technology.From storytelling to design, from algorithms to exhibitions, young minds will create projects that celebrate both scientific inquiry and artistic expression, proving once again that knowledge connects us all. 🌍✨ For more information:
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SCIENCE SUMMIT 2025 (UNGA 80)
WST was one of the partners of "Science Summit 2025".
✨ We explored the role of AI in our session " AI in Education, Technology, Astronomy, and Science: The Role of Gender Equality and Sustainable Development Goals " at 'Sciencesummit2025 .
From 5 different countries and 5 unique disciplines, our distinguished speakers shared inspiring perspectives on how AI is shaping education and reimagining the future of learning:
Dr. Deger Ayata, PhD (Türkiye) – "The Age of Agentic AI: Intelligence That Senses, Decides, and Amplifies Human Potential".
Asst. Prof. Dr. Igor Pesek (Slovenia) – "Beyond the Hype : Rethinking Knowledge, Teaching, and in the Age of AI",
Bianca Bisiach ( Italy) " How AI can Reshape Education, Science, Society?",
Dr. Rosa Doran ( Portugal) – " Earth Belongs to Everyone!" ,
Dr. Iro Koliakou (Greece) – " Breaking the Barriers in The AI Era: Advancing Gender Equality in STEAM Education " .
💡 With participants joining from across the globe, the session turned into a rich exchange of knowledge, ideas, and visions for the future.
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for their valuable contributions and to our international audience for their active participation.
🚀 Together, we are paving the way for an education system empowered by AI — more inclusive, innovative, and future-oriented.
Date : 9-26.09.2025 Online- New York City
Date : 28-30.05. 2025
Location : Burgos University - SPAIN
"Women Science Teacher" was at TETZ
Date : 20-22.06.2025 Istanbul- Türkiye
TETZ 2025, Turkey Education Technologies Summit, hosted by the Ministry of National Education, was held in Istanbul on 20-22 June 2025.
The ‘Women Science Teachers’ portal was introduced by Arzu Çalık Seydim at TETZWORLSTALKS.
Organised under the leadership of the Ministry of National Education, with contributions from the Private Schools Association, TÜBİTAK, technology parks and universities, #TETZ2025 aimed to reflect Turkey's commitment to education technologies and its global vision.
"WST" was at Preserve, Protect, Reuse 2025 in Poland
Date : 12-13.06.2025 Warsaw - Poland
WST participated in the "Preserve Protect Reuse Conference 2025" organized by Europeana Organisation as one of the guests of Europeana Organisation.
Participation of the "Women Science Teacher" in the International Congress on STEAM Educational Experiences
Date : 30.05.2025
Hybrid (Burgos-Spain)
The "Women Science Teacher" was represented at The International Congress on STEAM Educational Experiences, hosted by the University of Burgos. Within the scope of the congress, the project team coordinated a thematic session entitled "Gender Equality in Science Education", which addressed the structural and pedagogical dimensions of gender equity in science teaching.The session featured the presentation of four projects from three different countries, each illustrating diverse approaches to integrating gender-sensitive practices into science education. Discussions focused on the critical role of science teachers in fostering inclusive learning environments and in challenging gender stereotypes within STEM disciplines.This academic exchange not only facilitated international collaboration but also contributed to the broader discourse on equity and inclusion in STEAM education. The session underscored the importance of teacher engagement in advancing gender-responsive educational strategies and policies.
WST was "Digital Creativity Lab"
Date : 30.05.2025
Location- Online
The project ‘Digital Traces of Anatolia’, carried out under the mentorship of WST, was selected as a finalist in The Digital Creativity Lab competition organised by Europeana , EGInA – European Grants International Academy and CRHACK LAB FOLIGNO 4D was invited to be exhibited at Spello Digital Fest (Italy).
WST is one of the partners of the "2025 STEM Discovery Campaign" organised by European Schoolnet
As one of the partner organisations of STEM Discovery Campaign (Organised by Scientix & European Schoolnet), Women Science Teachers has organised events for this great journey.
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Date : 01.02.2025- 30.04.2025
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WST was at the " Social Hackathon Umbria 2025"
Date : 3-6. 07. 2025 Spello - ITALY
Organized by the Europeana Organization, “Digital Traces of Anatolia” is one of the finalists of the “Digital Creativity Lab” competition. Coordinated by WST, it is a project that aims to transfer Anatolia's cultural heritage to the digital environment. We introduced this project to participants at the “Social Hackathon Umbria2025” in the city of Spello. Over the course of three days, participants not only received training from highly valued mentors but also witnessed young people from 25 countries coming together to form strong friendships.
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WST has been a partner of the STEM Discovery Campaign since 2020. This year, 800,000 people from all over the world participated in this campaign.
In the project(Esra Tuğçe Bal, Duygu güney carried out it), image processing techniques were used to detect unnecessary and excessive lighting in urban areas. The system enabled automatic dimming or shutdown of these lights, contributing to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Their students won 2nd place in the “Stars of AI: Cities of Tomorrow” hackathon, organized in partnership with Vodafone and the Habitat Association.
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WST was in the "STEM in the Service of Entrepreneurship – Creating Natural and Environmentally Friendly Products"
Date : 05 .06. 2025
Location : Ivanec- CROTIA
As part of a professional gathering, a presentation was held on the topic “STEM in the Service of Entrepreneurship – Creating Natural and Eco-Friendly Products,” based on a school project implemented at Ivana Kukuljevića Sakcinskog Primary School, Ivanec, Croatia.
The presentation was delivered by Melita Brodar, chemistry teacher, with the goal of showcasing how project-based activities can connect chemistry curriculum content, develop entrepreneurial competencies among students, and actively involve the school cooperative as a real and practical context for school entrepreneurship.
As part of the project, students created natural and environmentally friendly products – soaps, lip balms, scented candles, and bath bombs. Working in teams, they explored product composition, packaging, promotion, and pricing. Through this process, they went through all the essential entrepreneurial steps, and the final products were presented and sold within the framework of the school cooperative.
ZERO WASTE at schools
Date : 03 .06. 2025
Location : Merlara- ITALY
Women Science Teachers also helps students develop environmental awareness, protect the environment, and gain a better future. To this end, it fully embraces the ‘Zero Waste’ philosophy and carries out related activities.
The most recent of these initiatives was the ‘Collect, Imagine, Create’ event organised by WST ambassador Mariapia Borghesan. Students transformed the items they had collected into amazing creations within two hours.