The presentation, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arıkan Sarıoğlu from the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Hatice Ulusoy from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Gonca from the Faculty of Health Sciences, extensively covered STEM programs.
They elaborated on how young individuals interested in STEM fields could make significant contributions to their future careers and highlighted the importance of these fields within the context of sustainable development goals.
The Near East University academics shared their experiences and expertise from their respective fields, guiding students in drawing a roadmap for aligning their future career choices with sustainable development goals. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arıkan Sarıoğlu shed light on how one can contribute to sustainable development goals in the healthcare sector, drawing examples from her career in medicine and microbiology.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Hatice Ulusoy emphasized the significance of studies in food hygiene and technology in terms of sustainability, explaining to students how their work in this field could benefit society. Asst. Prof. Dr. Gonca underscored the impact of research and practices in the healthcare sector on public health, emphasizing the role of health professionals in sustainability.
