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Our Vocational School Achieves Success in TÜBİTAK 2209-A: 5 of Our Projects Qualified for Support

June 30, 2026

Atlas University Vocational School has added another achievement to its successes in the field of scientific research and project development. Five student projects prepared by our Vocational School were deemed eligible for support under the 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program, conducted by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey).

This achievement, which is an important indicator of our educational approach that encourages our students to acquire a research culture, develop their scientific thinking skills, and actively participate in project production processes, once again demonstrates the research-oriented vision of our Vocational School.

Our projects that have qualified for support are as follows:

1. Opticianry Program

Project name: Information Competence and Ethical Awareness in Contact Lens Sales: A Qualitative Study in Optical Establishments

Project Manager: Emine Saldıray
Advisor: Lecturer İlkay Altunsoy

2. First Aid and Emergency Program

Project name: Determining the Reasons for E-Cigarette Use Among University Students: A Qualitative Study

Project Manager: Sahra Tayik
Advisor: Lecturer İlkay Altunsoy

3. Computer Programming Program

Project name: Machine Learning-Based Smart Communication Glove for Individuals with Special Needs in Speech Skills

Project Manager: Eren Akdemir
Researcher: Emirhan Akdemir
Advisor: Dr. Hüseyin Can Barutçu, Assistant Professor

4. Logistics Program

Project name: The Impact of Gender in the Logistics Sector: A Qualitative Study on the Glass Ceiling Syndrome Among Female Warehouse Workers

Project Manager: Ayşin Bayram
Researcher: Nil Su Erdal
Advisor: Lecturer Gökhan Çin

5. Physiotherapy Program

Project name: Evaluation of the Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Balance Performance, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Project Manager: Ecrin Kalkan
Researcher: Elif Coskun
Advisor: Lecturer Alihan Bilen

The TÜBİTAK 2209-A program is one of the important support programs aimed at promoting a research culture by encouraging associate and undergraduate students to conduct scientific research. The fact that five projects from our Vocational School were awarded funding in the same period is a strong reflection of our students' interest in scientific production, the dedicated work of our supervising academics, and the research-centered educational approach of our institution.

At Atlas University Vocational School, we continue to educate our students not only with professional knowledge and skills, but also as individuals who research, question, produce solutions, and contribute to scientific development. We wholeheartedly congratulate all the students and their supervising academics who have qualified for support, and wish them continued success.

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