The TÜBİTAK 4005 project titled "Digital Transformation in Classrooms through Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education" took place at the Bilecik Teachers' House between June 23–27, 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, an academic staff member from our department, participated in the project as an expert and instructor. Hands-on artificial intelligence training was provided to teachers specialized in various fields from 24 provinces. During the opening and closing speeches, Mr. Serdal Şimşek, the Bilecik Provincial Director of National Education, was present and expressed his support and appreciation. We thank our academic staff member for her contributions and wish her continued success.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, a faculty member of our department, participated in the “Virtual Reality and Innovation in Education Conference” organized by the Ministry of National Education’s Directorate General for Innovation and Educational Technologies (YEĞİTEK) on February 25–26, 2025.

Torun served as a speaker in the first panel titled "Global and Local VR Trends," where she shared her insights and evaluations regarding current developments in virtual reality both globally and locally. At the end of the session, she was presented with a certificate of appreciation by YEĞİTEK Director General Mr. Mustafa Canlı.

The second day of the conference continued with focus group studies and presentations. Torun acted as the moderator for the focus group titled "Data Security and Ethical Issues in the Use of VR in Education," and presented the group’s outcomes during the afternoon session.

We congratulate our esteemed faculty member and wish her continued success.

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On December 26, 2024, a significant disaster awareness program was organized for Management Information Systems (MIS) students with the participation of Ercüment DİYAR, Director of Provincial Disaster and Emergency Management in Bilecik. The program focused on raising awareness about disaster preparedness, covering in detail what should be done before, during, and after a disaster.

Mr. Ercüment provided valuable insights into the three key phases of disaster management: preparedness, response, and recovery. He also shared detailed information about the work of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), one of Türkiye’s leading institutions in the field of disaster management, and discussed how its performance can be improved. Additionally, the AFAD volunteer program was introduced to students.

A short simulation drill was conducted to help students act more consciously during emergencies. It demonstrated the necessary steps to take in the event of a disaster. The session concluded with a token of appreciation and a plaque presented to Mr. Ercüment.

As part of the TÜBİTAK 4007 Support Programs, we participated in the "Bilecik Science Festival in the Light of Türkiye’s Century," organized by the Bilecik Provincial Directorate of National Education. One of our faculty members from the Department of Management Information Systems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, contributed to the event as a speaker with a presentation titled "Artificial Intelligence and the Future."

Additionally, several of our Management Information Systems students took active roles as workshop guides during the event: Merve Önalan in the “Cybersecurity” workshop, Kader Aktaş in the “Augmented Reality” workshop, Çağla Yurtseven in the “Virtual Reality” workshop, and Oğuzhan Tatlı in the “3D Printing” workshop. Aleyna Şahan, a student from the Department of Statistics and Computer Sciences, also participated as a guide in the “Virtual Reality” workshop.