1. Empowering scientists and society to support the SDGs: a MENA perspective
international outreach platforms being developed by the GYA
Isil AKSAN KURNAZ
Gebze Technical University, TR

2. 1- GYA – Who are we ?

3. A network, creative engine, peer-mentoring resource, and convenor
Introduction
A network, creative engine, peer-mentoring resource, and convenor
Established 2009
200 members and 134 alumni from 70 countries.
Selection criteria
Research excellence
Commitment to service/outreach
Median age ~37y
5y membership term
Your best bet on the global scientific leadership in the next years
Worldwide network of 200 members and 134 alumni.
Officially founded in 2010.
There can only be 200 members at any given time, membership lasts 5 years.
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4. Who we are
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5. Who we are
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6. What we do
Support young scientists in career development and independence
Engage in interdisciplinary, international and intergenerational dialogue on scientific issues
Build science capacity in
the developing world
Promote science education and science-policy integration
Activities – Themes
Support – Engage – Build – Promote
If you have a look at our website, you will find our projects clustered in 3 major themes: Science & Society, Research Environment, and Science Education and Outreach
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7. 2- What are the main themes of GYA ?

8. 3- Working Groups under Science Education and Outreach Theme

9. 4- What’s the ultimate goal of Science Education for Youth WG?
We want to engage young people through science cafes and festivals, as well as educate citizens so as to enable them to make well-informed decisions and act responsibly (particularly at a time of DIY science and open access).
We also want to be role models to future scientists, and engage girls in STEM activities through providing female scientist role models:
empowering scientists and society to support the SDGs

10. Science in Action – Primary School Science Fair Day in Nakawa District – Dr Connie Nshemereirwe

11. Brain Awareness Week in Istanbul – Prof Isil Kurnaz

12. Community Ourteach – Youth for Environment and Education, Cambodia – Dr Rothsophal Nguon

13. How do we synergize individiual efforts worldwide?
How do we lure young scientists to share this endeavour in line with all the SGDs?

14. 5- The tool that our WG aims to develop :
The Learning Space is an online platform to coordinate such efforts by uploading/downloading activity materials, share documents and experiences, get feedback and even compile data towards “measuring excellence in science engagement activities”...

15. Get / Stay in touch! Website www.globalyoungacademy.net Email
Twitter @GlobalYAcademy
Facebook
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16. Thank You!
GYA Members at the 2017 GYA AGM in Aviemore, Scotland. May 2017
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