International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Release Date 2024-02-08 12:00
Highlighted NewsOn this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually by the United Nations on February 11th to promote the full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, Koç University honors the journey of women in this field. Here are insightful conversations between our women students and professors, discussing gender equality and the pivotal role of women in shaping science. In this series, scholarly partnerships having cultivated profound connections, offer in-depth insights into their shared academic journeys. Some of our students have not only embarked on their academic paths but have also achieved professional independence, drawing inspiration from their esteemed women professors who stand as invaluable role models…
Professor Metin Sitti – Nature Materials
Our president, Prof. Metin Sitti's research article 'Artificial-goosebump-driven microactuation' was published in the prestigious Nature Materials magazine. This article proposes and demonstrates a new microactuation method that achieves precise manipulation in micro/nanoelectromechanical systems, particularly related to miniature robots, biomedical devices, and microfluidic devices.
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