2017 Commencement Newspaper is published. 

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Graduate students will be accepted for the 2017-2018 Fall Semester leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in the following programs. 
Detailed information on research areas including basic sciences can be obtained at http://fens.sabanciuniv.edu.

Academic inquiries should only be posted to contact names for each program given below; for administrative or procedure related questions please contact to Student Resources Office.
Phone: +90 (216) 483 9093, E-mail: studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu 

Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering 
The program emphasizes the latest developments and technological innovations in this globally emerging field. Areas of specialization include molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics, and plant biotechnology.

Academic Contact: Batu Erman, 
Phone: +90 (216) 483 9530,  
E-mail: batu@sabanciuniv.edu  

Computer Science and Engineering 
Research areas; natural language processing, pattern recognition, formal methods, software engineering, cryptography and information security, network security, computer architectures, distributed systems, database systems, data mining, computer graphics and virtual reality, embedded systems, knowledge representation and reasoning.

Academic Contact: Esra Erdem, 
Phone: +90 (216) 483 9574, 
E-mail: esraerdem@sabanciuniv.edu

Electronics Engineering  
Research areas; wireless communication, wireless networks, sensor networks, signal, speech and image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, data networks, RF, microwaves, antennas and propagation, RF MEMS and RF Circuit design, photonics and fiber optic telecommunication, high-speed electronic devices, microsensors and microelectromechanical systems, medical and industrial ultrasonic imaging, medical instrumentation, analog and digital VLSI design, ASIC and FPGA design, computer-aided design and testing.

Academic Contact Özgür Erçetin, 
Phone: (216) 483 9608,
E-mail: oercetin@sabanciuniv.edu 

Industrial Engineering  
The program focuses on production and service systems, integrated manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, joint inventory-pricing decisions, product development process, modeling and analysis of manufacturing processes and equipment, manufacturing and technology strategies, fuzzy systems, combinatorial optimization and operations research approaches to telecommunication and energy systems. Emphasis is given to close collaboration with the industry.

Academic Contact: Ş.İlker Birbil
Phone: (216) 483 9548, 
E-mail:sibirbil@sabanciuniv.edu

Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering program focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies. The research areas include manufacturing processes and equipment, computer-aided design and manufacturing, integrated manufacturing systems, additive manufacturing (3D printing), biomanufacturing, nano-micro manufacturing, composite and polymer manufacturing, andmanufacturing and technology strategies with special emphasis on industrial applications. 

Academic Contact: Erhan Budak
Phone: (216) 483 9519, 
E-mail: ebudak@sabanciuniv.edu

Materials Science and Engineering   
The program focuses on the interrelationships between structure, properties, and processing of materials for advanced technological applications.  Areas of ongoing research include semiconductors, synthetic and biological polymers, ceramics and composites at the nanometer scale, with particular emphasis on applications in nano-technology.

Academic Contact: Özge Akbulut, 
Phone: +90 (216) 483 9968 , 
E-mail: ozgeakbulut@sabanciuniv.edu

Mechatronics Engineering  
Research areas;  smart product design, multi-disciplinary design optimization, topology design optimization, metamaterials, microsystems, intelligent control systems, robotics, machine vision, haptics, computer aided engineering, renewable energy systems, embedded systems, process control, hydro-turbines, advanced seals, turbine blade reverse engineering. Two-phase flow, Boiling heat transfer, MEMS, Boiling instabilities in microsystems, Convective heat transfer, Critical Heat Flux, Microchannels, Cavitation, Micro- and Nanofluidics, Micro pin-fins, Cross flow, Electronics cooling, Miniaturization of heat sinks. Vibration analysis and control of engineering systems, vibration modeling of continuous systems, experimental modal analysis methods, dynamics of micromachining, design and fabrication of miniature medical devices.

Academic Contact: Ali Koşar, 
Telefon: +90 (216) 483 9621, 
E-posta: kosara@sabanciuniv.edu 

Mathematics   
The program emphasizes the interaction between pure mathematics and its applications, including those leading to interdisciplinary work. The main areas of concentration are number theory and algebra with applications in coding theory and cryptography, analysis and applications.

Academic Contact: Kağan Kurşungöz, 
Phone: (216) 483 9964,
E-mail: kursungoz@sabanciuniv.edu 

Physics 
In condensed matter physics the main research areas are experimental and theoretical semiconductor physics, mesoscopic and nanoscopic physics, and superconductivity. In high energy astrophysics, X-, gamma ray and optical obervations of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) and their environments are the main areas of interest. Other research fields are quantum information and high energy physics.

Academic Contact: Emrah Kalemci, 
Phone: (216) 483 9614, 
E-posta: ekalemci@sabanciuniv.edu 

For Admisson : 
Admission Requirements and the Necessary Documents for Graduate School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Applicants must have completed their previous degree programs by September 05th, 2017

Financial Support: 
Financial support is available in the form of a monthly stipend and/or tuition waiver. Decisions on scholarship will be made by the Admissions Committee .

Deadline: 
Applications must be submitted by May 12th, 2017. After initial screening, interviews will be scheduled for potential candidates during May 22th – June 09th,  2017. Applicants will be informed by e-mail. It is highly recommended to check e-mails for candidates.


 

The Graduate Admissions Calendar

Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering (MSc. / PhD.)
Interview**: will be announced soon


Computer Science and Engineering (MSc. / PhD.)
Written Exam*: will be announced soon

 Interview**    : will be announced soon

(GRE Subject Test: Starting from 2013-2014 Spring applications, the CS program will request a GRE Subject test score from all international applicants. For 2017-2018 Fall semester applicants, please be aware that a GRE Subject Test score would strengthen your application; so submit your score document, if you have already taken the test.)

Electronics Engineering (MSc. / PhD.)
Interview*: will be announced soon

Industrial Engineering  (MSc. / PhD.)
Interview**: will be announced soon

Manufacturing Engineering (MSc. / PhD.)

Interview**: will be announced soon

Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. / PhD.)
Interview**: May 29, 2017

Mechatronics Engineering (MSc. / PhD.)
Interview**: will be announced soon

Mathematics (MSc. / PhD.)
Written Exam*: will be announced soon
Interview**     : will be announced soon

Physics (MSc. /PhD)
Written Exam* : will be announced soon
 Interview**     : will be announced soon

 ( The written exam covers the topics of the first & second year introductory physics, the third & fourth year classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Applicants who provide GRE Physics subject test scores may be exempt from the written exam.)


*All candidates are required to attend the admission exam at the given date.

**Eligible candidates are going to be invited via e-mail for the interview.
 

Applications:
For the Applications to Mathematics and Physics Graduate Programs, please click here. 
For the Applications to other Graduate Programs of Engineering and Natural Sciences, please click here.

Please contact studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu if you have any questions regarding your graduate application.

Application documents (official exam results, transcript, etc..) should be uploaded on the online system and application packages be submitted either in person or post by mail to the address below. Please note that print-out of the completed application form should also be added to the application package. The packages sent via mail must arrive at the department by the application deadline. Applications sent via e-mail are not accepted.

Warning! All the application documents become property of Sabancı University. It is suggested to keep the original reports of TOEFL, GRE and ALES scores, and apply with the copies of those test scores. But please note that the originals must be produced at the time of registration to Sabancı University.

Sabancı University Gender and Women's Studies Center of Excellence (SU Gender) held the Gender and Peace Conference at the Karaköy Minerva Palas on May 6 and 7, 2017. Discussions in the conference focused on women's activism, gender and struggle for peace around the world. The keynote speaker of the event was feminist activist and academic Cynthia Cockburn.

The Sabancı University Gender and Women's Studies Center of Excellence held a two-day conference on Gender and Peace at the Karaköy Minerva Palas.  The conference had a rich agenda spanning experiences, thoughts and ideas on women's worldwide struggle for peace, and participants included keynote speaker Cynthia Cockburn, professor of international relations, comparative politics, gender, militarism and nationalism Cynthia Enloe from Clark University, US, and professor of gender and politics, women's movements and oral history Andrea Petö from the Central European University, Budapest.

On the first day of the conference, women activists spoke on how their paths crossed with Cockburn, a worldwide activist for feminist peace, and shared stories of how Cockburn strengthened the movement. Introducing keynote speaker Cockburn, Sabancı University Gender and Women's Studies Center of Excellence Director Ayşe Gül Altınay said that Cockburn’s thoughts were an inspiration to her since her student years.

“Masculinity is not genetic; it is rather a social construct”

Cynthia Cockburn, a leading figure in the "Women in Black" movement that formed in Israel in the late 1980s and spread across the world as a "network of action for peace", joined the conference with an exclusive video message. Cockburn said that she insisted on pronouncing the word "patriarchy" despite it being perceived as meaningless and risky, and argued that masculinity as the building block of the patriarchal system was not genetic in nature, but a social construct built by macro-politics. Cockburn based the ground covered and challenges faced by the gender movement on three pillars: the increase in examples that clash with the stereotypical; a greater number of male gender activists, and the effect of rendering sexual crimes invisible.

“It is not possible to fathom the source of militarism in Turkey without regard for women's rights"

Making a speech titled “Why Does Feminist Thought Matter at Times Like These?", Cynthia Enloe said that protecting and advancing women's rights was closely associated with opposing all kinds of militarism. Enloe expressed her conviction that women were not merely "soldier moms", "the avenged" or "homefront warriors", a point being repeatedly made by feminists, and were complete citizens instead. Saying that patriarchy only needed or honored women as long as they fulfilled their "loyal wife", "good mother" and "obedient citizen" roles, Enloe said: “Not enough.”

Women in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution: "Invisible, victimized, guilty"

Speakers on the second day of the conference included Andrea Petö from the Central European University, Budapest. In her speech titled “Remembering Women in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution as Illiberal Memory Politics”, Petö discussed the experiences of women in large-scale social change movements that are militaristic in nature based on the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

Petö analyzed the Hungarian Revolution in three stages pertinent to women, saying that in the beginning of the conflict, women were made "invisible" and their role in a great social transformation was ignored early in the movement. She said that women were only involved in the legitimization of nationhood, where women were portrayed as "useful" to a national project.  According to Petö, as patriotic femininity was brought to the limelight, the movement was not women's struggle, but a struggle against communism. Andrea Petö said that alternative histories emerged during the implosion of memory, and the frame of truth changed rapidly. Invisible or "victimized" women then began to appear more actively in their "warrior" roles. Petö said that the Hungarian Revolution was another instance of the patriarchy defining women as "passive" and "culpable".

At the end of the two-day conference that was followed closely by civil society, academia and activists, the matters discussed previously were revisited in the closing lecture, where it was emphasized that women's struggle for peace was critical to introducing different experiences to the society and nurturing dialog.

“The United Nations perceives the peoples of its member states as 'men'"

In her lecture "Women Redefining UN as a Peace-Building Organization: The Transformation of the Women-Peace-Security Agenda into an Activist Agenda" moderated by Andrea Petö, Vanessa Farr criticized the UN's modus operandi for not including the feminist perspective, and argued that the organization consisted of principles for freedom yet regarded the peoples of its member states as men. Saying that feminists kept the glimmer of hope alive by refusing to be outcast for years, Vanessa Farr continued "We are on the UN agenda if we commit ourselves to the protection of the patriarchy, but if there is any sort of political agenda, UN ignores us." Discussing Resolution 1325 of the UN Security Council, Farr underscored the importance of women's leadership and their involvement in the peace-building process for resilient peace. Vanessa Farr is a professor in the University of York School for Women's Studies, an advisor to various gender and women's departments in the UN Development Program, and an activist in the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

More than 500 international students from more than 60 different countries in our university have had the opportunity to promote their own cultures and to familiarize themselves with other cultures with the "International Day - 2017" event, led by our international students. In the event, all our students on campus had the opportunity to watch the dances of different countries, taste their meals and listen to their songs.

The event started with the introduction and tasting of different cuisines such as Kazakhstan, Russia, Pakistan, Korea, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Morocco, Iran and continued with "Open Mic" concept. At Open Mic, students represented their countries in the way they desired. Students exhibited, participated and listened to different music genres and dance moves such as Kazakhstan local instrument Dombıra, African and Azerbaijani traditional dances and Turkish halay. The event was concluded with a concert performed by Muzikus at night.

The show 5N1K on CNN Türk covered the Sabancı University Alumni Meetings that took place in the US on April 22 and 23, 2017.

CNN Türk's 5N1K show aired on Saturday, April 29, 2017 featured the most successful Turks in the US: Sabancı University FENS Materials Science and Engineering 2009 master's graduate Canan Dağdeviren, FASS Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design 2010 bachelor's graduate Sinan Tuncay, FENS Computer Science and Engineering 2008 bachelor's graduate Selim Önal, and FENS Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering 2009 bachelor's graduate Alper Küçükural.

A recording of the show can be viewed here. 

Sabancı University alumni residing in the United States met in two different locations this year on April 22-23.

The Boston Alumni Meeting took place on Saturday, April 22 over dinner at the Harvard University Faculty Club. 

SABANCI UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL POLICY CENTER REVEALS REPORTS OF THE "OPPORTUNITIES ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND DEMOCRACY AFTER JULY 15" PROJECT

Reports published as part of the "Opportunities on Conflict Resolution and Democracy after July 15" Project conducted by the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program of the Sabancı University Istanbul Policy Center were revealed to the public at press conferences in Ankara and Istanbul. Sabancı University Faculty Member and IPC Director Fuat Keyman, Project Manager Pınar Akpınar and Program Coordinator Bülent Aras presented the outcomes of the research and policy recommendations by IPC. 

The results of the IPC Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program's 7-month project on "Opportunities on Conflict Resolution and Democracy after July 15" spanning a number of one-on-one interviews and workshops with members of bureaucracy, politics, academia, press and civil society in Istanbul, Ankara and Diyarbakır were presented. 

Reports issued by IPC Director Fuat Keyman, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program Coordinator Bülent Aras, Project Manager Pınar Akpınar, Research and Academic Relations Coordinator Senem Aydın Düzgit, IPC Researchers Metin Gürcan, Altay Atlı, Derya Berk, Yıldız Technical University Faculty Member Evren Balta, Sciences Po  Center for International Research (CERI) and CNRS Researcher Cuma Çiçek and Human Development Foundation Researcher Aysen Ataseven on the significant conflicts that challenge the strengthening of Turkish democracy after July 15, and the study of their implications on the cultural, political and social spheres in Turkey were presented together with solution recommendations. The project aims to recommend solutions to increase awareness and improve dialog through conflict identification, analysis and resolution methods. 

Two fault lines of conflict in Turkey: Kurdish issue and polarization

Speakers in the press conference stated that the Kurdish issue and polarization, the two pillars of the project, were among the key causes of conflict and instability in Turkey. 

Project Manager Pınar Akpınar said that the project studied the ethnic and economic aspects of the Kurdish issue to develeop appropriate policy recommendations, explaining that ethnic Kurds felt excluded and under-represented. Akpınar said, "Kurdish citizens of Turkey are adamant that the government must discern and differentiate between the Kurdish populace and Kurdish political movements" and explained the key demands of the Kurdish population as bringing violence to an end, inclusive economic development, and normalization. 

Akpınar said that all government institutions were facing severe capacity challenges as a result of the post-coup attempt investigation process, which required extensive efforts into capacity improvement and coordination between institutions. According to Akpınar, IPC's policy recommendations included merit-based appointment to government institutions and the military. 

Akpınar discussed the ramifications of the attempted coup across the international community, emphasizing the need to avoid polarization which was detrimental to foreign policy. Saying that a solution process could improve Turkey's tarnished international image and repair its relations with international actors, Akpınar concluded: "The government must see the regional presence of Kurds not as an obstruction but as an opportunity." 

“The polarization between the state and society damages confidence”

Sabancı University Faculty Member and IPC Director Fuat Keyman revisited the key issues brought up during project interviews. Keyman said that the creation of dialog platforms that will bring together diverse segments of the society is important to the social future of Turkey. 

Keyman continued that the powerful state remained in rhetoric only and the actual entity was fragile, while the hostility between the state and the society damaged the environment of trust. He noted that all individuals from the military to civil society interviewed during the project considered secularism and meritocracy the building blocks of an inclusive and compassionate state: “The state's preferential treatment of a certain group of people deprives it of inclusiveness, while deviation from secularism and the merit system increases its fragility.” 

Keyman discussed the Kurdish issue as a key component of the project, saying that relations had switched from dialog to hostility in the aftermath of the June 7 elections, and that it was critical to reverse this situation. Keyman continued his words: “Kurdish citizens want normalization in daily life as well as ending the hostilities. They supported the peace process. As everyday life went back to normal, an inclusive process brought economic relief to the region. The people there did not support trenches or urban warfare.

Kurdish citizens were also strongly against the coup attempt. While the overwhelming percentage of negative votes from the region signals a need for parliamentary negotiation, the presence of affirmative votes shows a desire for this issue to be resolved."

Discussing the Yenikapı rally held after the attempted coup, Keyman summarized the thoughts of ethnic Kurds: “Kurds felt excluded because they were kept away from the Yenikapı rally. It did not have to be the HDP, but some representatives of the Kurdish civil society should have been invited to Yenikapı. This was perceived as an act of hostility by the state against its Kurdish citizens. Meanwhile, Kurdish citizens expect the state to be capable of the same differentiation as they are." 

“Reorganization causes insecurity in the bureaucracy”

Speaking after Keyman, IPC Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program Coordinator Bülent Aras gave insight about the perception of the July 15 attempted coup in politics and bureaucracy. "According to politics, July 15 was an assault against the popular will by the bureaucracy. The investigation launched in the aftermath is seen as the final, decisive blow to the threat of a bureaucratic oligarchy.

The bureaucracy's view of July 15, on the other hand, is that of a political crisis." 

Discussing the reorganization in government institutions following July 15, Aras said that the shortage of capacity and institutionalization was evolving into a crisis. Aras said that the new presidential system would lead to the restructuring of many institutions, which would take time. Aras described key points in the process: "There are many relevant questions, such as how bureaucrats will be appointed in the transition to the new system, their collaboration and working relations with politics, and to which institution or person they will report to. These will become clear in time."  Stating that continuity was critical to the state, Aras quoted one of the recommendations that emerged from the project: "Low- and mid-tier bureaucracy must maintain their autonomy and their function to support the continuity of the state. The transition process must be shaped accordingly." 

Aras concluded: “The high ratio of negative votes in the referendum point at the lack of a wide foundation for legitimacy, and the government's path to establishing this runs through touching and involving different segments of the society.” 

About Istanbul Policy Center

Istanbul Policy Center is an independent policy research institute with global outreach. Our mission is to foster academic research in social sciences and its application to policy making. We are firmly committed to providing decision makers, opinion leaders, academics, and the general public with innovative and objective analyses in key domestic and foreign policy issues. IPC has expertise in a wide range of areas, including—but not exhaustive to—Turkey-EU-U.S. relations, education, climate change, current trends of political and social transformation in Turkey, as well as the impact of civil society and local governance on this metamorphosis.

For details about the project: http://ipc.sabanciuniv.edu/project/darbe-girisimi-sonrasi-catisma-cozumu-ve-demokrasi-firsatlari-projesi/

For the project final report (English):http://ipc.sabanciuniv.edu/publication/english-opportunities-on-conflict-resolution-and-democracy-after-july-15/  

Muzikus's polyphonic pop and rock choir KoroSU will be on stage on May 4 at SGM! 

KoroSU is the polyphonic pop and rock choir of Muzikus which was established in 2004. KoroSU which comprises sopranos, altos, bass, tenors and has been increasing its energy, colors and musicality since the day it was established. This year it continues its work with the conductor Nihan Demirkapı. You can listen to KoroSU on May 4 at SGM! 

Chorists:

Sopranos:

Aizat Bigali

Neslihan Şişman

İlayda Begüm İzci

Altos:

Sevde Nur Karataş

Ceren Kasapgil

Cansın Toprak

Güneş Kocaman

Begüm Göktepe

Tenor:

İnanç Dorukel

Bass:

Derin Karadeniz

Başar Börekçi

Orchestra: 

Electric Guitar: Melih Utku Ekşi, Bora Dirilgen

Drums: Emir Odabaşı

Bass Guitar: Mustafa Emre Karaçar

We present you SuDance Night!

SuDance Night is the most important event of SuDance and it is on May 3rd at SGM!

We worked hard, practiced all nights.

Now it is show time!

Cha cha, jive, salsa, hiphop, Tango, Bellydance...

More than 200 dancers and famous dans teachers and 20 different  university dance cubs are coming !

The concept is "Dancing Through the Decades".

Ready for a nostalgic night 

18.45 Coctail 

19 45 Show time

Detailed information :

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The 8^th “April 23 Painting Competition” groups for employees’ children is starting.

The 8^th “April 23 Painting Competition” groups for employees’ children is starting.

The topics according to age categories are:

• 3-4 Year olds:  My Family and Me
• 5-6 Year olds:  My Beautiful Day
• 7-8 Year olds:  23 April’s Children and Atatürk
• 9-11 Year olds:  “Science” Through the eyes of children

Guideline:

Paper Size:    A4

Deadline:      May 3^th 2017, Wednesday

Application:  Please fill in the form via http://survey.sabanciuniv.edu/index.php/survey/index/sid/632277/newtest/Y/lang/en  and send your child’s painting to Serpil Gürbüz from Human Resources (President’s Office Room - 1045)  

Evaluation and Awards:

The drawings will be evaluated by a jury. The winners of each age group will be awarded with;

1st prize  : Bicycle
2nd prize : Scooter ( 3-6 ages); Educational Toy Set (7-11 ages)
3rd prize  : Book & Painting Set

Also, a certificate and a small gift will be presented to each participant. 

All drawings will be exhibited at the University Center, before the ceremony.