Science and Society Met at Alanya University: "Let's Understand Autism Together"
Alanya University held a seminar special for the World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 as part of the “Science Cafe” activities carried out within the YÖK Science Communication Office.
Alanya University has added a new one to the “Science Cafe” events supported by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and supported by the Science Communication Office, which aims to bring scientific knowledge to all segments of society. Disability Unit Coordinatorship and Community Advisor, Ar. See. The seminar entitled “Let's Understand Autism Together”, organized in cooperation with the Path Community and the Department of Nursing, directed by Aslı Firdevs Hakan, was held on the Central Campus of the university. See. It was held at the Şebnem Köseoğlu Conference Hall.
Autism spectrum disorder was discussed in the light of scientific data and social realities at the Science Cafe event, which was held in line with the COHE's vision of incorporating science into everyday life. Faculty Member of the Department of Nursing at Alanya University, Dr. Teach Member Pelin Uymaz shared a wide range of information in her presentation, from the neurobiological foundations of autism to social adaptation processes.
"We Continue to Bring Science Together with Society"
Speaking at the event, Dr. Drawing attention to the importance of the Science Cafe format, Uymaz said; "This meeting, which we held with the support of the Higher Education Council Science Communication Office, allowed us to discuss a sensitive issue such as autism not only in an academic dimension, but also on the basis of social awareness. "Our goal is to create a level of awareness where individuals with autism are accepted for their 'differences' in all aspects of life," he said.
An Example of Social Responsibility from Students
In the program organized by the Path Community and Nursing Department students, the participants were told about the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in social life and the roles that society can assume in overcoming these difficulties. During the question-and-answer session held in the interactive environment of Bilim Kafe, students and participants had the opportunity to ask the expert directly about topics they were curious about.
Alanya University emphasized that the Council of Higher Education will continue to contribute to science communication projects and to bring scientific events that increase social sensitivity to the public.
Alanya University has added a new one to the “Science Cafe” events supported by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and supported by the Science Communication Office, which aims to bring scientific knowledge to all segments of society. Disability Unit Coordinatorship and Community Advisor, Ar. See. The seminar entitled “Let's Understand Autism Together”, organized in cooperation with the Path Community and the Department of Nursing, directed by Aslı Firdevs Hakan, was held on the Central Campus of the university. See. It was held at the Şebnem Köseoğlu Conference Hall.
Autism spectrum disorder was discussed in the light of scientific data and social realities at the Science Cafe event, which was held in line with the COHE's vision of incorporating science into everyday life. Faculty Member of the Department of Nursing at Alanya University, Dr. Teach Member Pelin Uymaz shared a wide range of information in her presentation, from the neurobiological foundations of autism to social adaptation processes.
"We Continue to Bring Science Together with Society"
Speaking at the event, Dr. Drawing attention to the importance of the Science Cafe format, Uymaz said; "This meeting, which we held with the support of the Higher Education Council Science Communication Office, allowed us to discuss a sensitive issue such as autism not only in an academic dimension, but also on the basis of social awareness. "Our goal is to create a level of awareness where individuals with autism are accepted for their 'differences' in all aspects of life," he said.
An Example of Social Responsibility from Students
In the program organized by the Path Community and Nursing Department students, the participants were told about the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in social life and the roles that society can assume in overcoming these difficulties. During the question-and-answer session held in the interactive environment of Bilim Kafe, students and participants had the opportunity to ask the expert directly about topics they were curious about.
Alanya University emphasized that the Council of Higher Education will continue to contribute to science communication projects and to bring scientific events that increase social sensitivity to the public.
