After an extraordinary journey, it is with great excitement and pride that I can announce the publication of our book, “Science, Technology and Society for a Post-Truth Age: Comparative Dialogues on Reflexivity.” Co-edited with Emine Onculer Yayalar and published by Vernon Press, this collaborative effort signifies not just the conclusion of an intense undertaking but […]
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Call for EASST-4S Session Papers: Transformed Social Differentiation Through Digital Transformation
📢 Exciting News! 🎉 My colleague Prof. Dr. Diego Compagna (Hochschule München) and I are thrilled to announce that our Open Panel Proposal for the EASST-4S 2024 Conference in Amsterdam has been accepted! Our panel is themed “Transformed Social Differentiation Through Digital Transformation,” and we’re now inviting abstract submissions to make this discussion as diverse […]
Worlds by Design. Mapping the Field of Interdisciplinary Design Studies
Online Lecture Series Organized by Prof. Dr. Claudia Mareis (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) I’m delighted to extend a cordial invitation to an intellectually enriching experience — the online lecture series titled “Worlds by Design: Mapping the Field of Interdisciplinary Design Studies,” thoughtfully organized by Prof. Dr. Claudia Mareis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institut für Kulturwissenschaft. Join me […]
Exploring the Landscape of Sociology of Science, Technology, and Medicine in the Middle East: Your Insights Needed!
Dear Colleagues, We hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out on behalf of the Turkish Scholarly Network for Science and Technology Studies (ststurkey.net) with an exciting initiative. As part of our ongoing efforts to map the vibrant landscape of the Sociology of Science, Technology, and Medicine in the Middle East, we invite […]
Launching Türkiye’s First Academic STS Journal and Seeking Your Input for the Perfect Name!
I’m thrilled to share that the STS Ethics Meeting conference last week was a remarkable success. We had the pleasure of attending approximately 60 high-caliber presentations covering a diverse range of topics, including STS, ethics, sociology, philosophy, communication, science policies, anthropology, and more. A heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to the success […]
“STS Meets Ethics” Conference 2023: Reflecting on Three Remarkable Days of Exploration
Today marks the end of three extraordinary and enlightening days at the “STS Meets Ethics” conference. In a world marked by climate change, environmental challenges, and the rapid advancement of technology, it has become essential to address these multifaceted issues through an interdisciplinary lens. The “STS Meets Ethics” conference, jointly organized by METU Applied Ethics […]
Workshop: Beyond Boundaries: Persons, (Bio)Technologies, & the Law
From October 2nd to 3rd, I had the privilege of participating in the workshop “Beyond Boundaries: Persons, (Bio)Technologies, & the Law” in Wales, organized as part of the ‘Everyday Cyborgs 2.0: Law’s Boundary Work and Alternative Legal Futures‘ project and the ‘Hybrid Minds‘ project, coordinated by Dr. Joseph Roberts. The purpose of this workshop was […]
New book chapters published: Crip Technoscience and Posthuman Disability & Science and Technology Studies
I have some exciting news to share with you! Recently, two of my new book chapters were published in the edited volume ‘The 50 Shades of Humanities: Environmental, Digital, Medical, and Posthuman Voices (orig. Beşerî Bilimlerin 50 Rengi. Çevreci, Dijital, Tıbbi ve Posthüman Sesler),’ published by Kapadokya University Press. I would also like to extend […]
Towards a new humanity, and beyond – debating post-human perspectives
07.09.2023 to 09.09.2023 Fribourg University, Switzerland I had the privilege of being invited as a speaker to the workshop titled “Towards a New Humanity, and Beyond – Debating Post-human Perspectives” held at Fribourg University, Switzerland from September 7th to September 9th, 2023 (more information below). My presentation “Communicating with ALS Patients – a Posthuman Disability […]
“Kellik nedir?” – Deutsche Welle için verdiğim röportaj ve konu ile ilgili videosu
Saç dökülmesi dünya çapında milyonlarca insanı etkilemekle birlikte genellikle estetik bir kusur olarak algılanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, “Cartography of Hair:y_less Masculinities. A Comparison between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkey” projemde sosyolojik araştırma alanındaki uzmanlığım nedeniyle Durmuş Bayram tarafından bir video röportaj için seçildim. Saç ekimi, saç dökülmesiyle mücadele etmek için kullanılan […]