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7th International STEM Education Conference, September 19-20, 2026, Istanbul
The STEM PD (Professional Development) Conference is an international conference series focused on professional development in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
We are pleased to present the call for proposals for the upcoming “7th International STEM Education Conference” in Istanbul, to be held on September 19-20, 2026. The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss issues related to STEM Education.
We want to hear what you have to say! We are looking forward to seeing you in Istanbul: https://stempd.net
Please help us spread the word about the conference by circulating the call for proposals in your own STEM networks. We look forward to your contributions and will be happy to welcome you to the beautiful city of Istanbul.
Kind regards,
STEM PD Community of Practice (STEM CoP)
CoVE STEM Europe project meeting and EU STEM Coalition General Assembly, Istanbul
The forthcoming CoVE STEM EUROPE Transnational Project Meeting will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 21–22 April 2026.
The next EU STEM Coalition General Assembly will also take place in Istanbul on 22–23 April 2026.
The General Assembly will bring together our network across Europe to exchange insights, reflect on progress, and collaborate to shape the future of STEM education, skills, and cross-sector partnerships.
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The European Researchers’ Night took place in Van
STEM & Makers Fest/Expo aims to promote public engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). So far, more than 250,000 participants from different age groups have engaged in STEM & Makers activities. The festivals have been held in 13 different provinces, and the number of these provinces and people is increasing day by day with your contributions. STEM & Makers Fest/Expo has been organised in collaboration among universities, schools, local authorities, and industry. We do believe that formal, informal, and non-formal education should shape the future of society by empowering imagination, creativity, and innovation.
The European Researchers’ Night took place as part of the STEM & Makers Fest/Expo at Van Yuzuncu Yıl University on September 26-27, 2025. The theme was “Imagine, Innovate, Impact (i3).” https://stemandmakers.org/
Topics and disciplines are structured within STEM, with an emphasis on researchers’ contributions and impact in the humanities, showcasing technological advancements, and promoting cutting-edge technological products. That is why our motto is i3: imagine, innovate, impact. In a way, the project might light a spark in the participants’ minds and actions.
Kind regards,
Turkish STEM Alliance
The 14th International Conference of the Public Communication of Science and Technology network took place in Istanbul, Türkiye
The theme of the conference was “Science Communication in the Digital Age.”
The conference attracted more than 400 science communication experts and scholars from 52 countries and regions. It featured a wide range of topics and rich content, including 6 keynote reports, 52 sub-forums, 133 oral presentations, and 52 poster presentations, focusing on changes in science communication, scientists’ participation, public engagement, ethics and art, as well as trends and policies in the digital age.
➔ Full programme and abstracts
➔ PCST 2016 review: The new trend in science communication research ecology