Barrier-Free Science from Sky to Earth" Project Successfully Completed

Author: Kenan KALMIŞ | Date: September 16, 2026

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"Barrier-Free Science from Sky to Earth" Project Successfully Completed

Supported under the TÜBİTAK 4008 Inclusive Society Applications Support Program for Individuals with Special Needs and realized with the contributions of Vezirköprü Municipality, the "Barrier-Free Science from Sky to Earth" project was successfully completed with a rich variety of activities.

Led by Dr. Seda Acar from Vezirköprü Science Center, faculty members from our department, Lecturer Dr. Cemile Çakır and Lecturer Dr. İlkay Göktaş, served as experts in the project.

Aiming to improve the scientific process skills of students with special needs and raise awareness of nature and the sky, participants engaged in hands-on workshops on astronomy, the environment, soil ecosystems, and natural phenomena throughout the project. Interactive experiments, observational studies, and thematic group activities were conducted to support learning by doing and experiencing.

Visiting the activity site during the project, the Mayor of Vezirköprü, Att. Murat Gül, inspected the workshops on-site, met with the students, and emphasized the importance of the project's contribution to inclusive education.

Implemented under the guidance of expert educators from various disciplines, the project reinforced students' sense of scientific curiosity while making a significant contribution to strengthening inclusive educational environments.