Our Chair of the Board, Dr. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır, Receives the ECSITE Bright Spark Award

Our Chair of the Board, Dr. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır, Receives the ECSITE Bright Spark Award

Our Chair of the Board, Dr. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır, has been honored with the Bright Spark Award, one of the most prestigious awards presented by ECSITE to emerging leaders in the field of science engagement.

The award was presented during the ECSITE 2026 Conference, held in Gothenburg from 2–4 June 2026. Hosted by Universeum, this year's conference brought together approximately 900 science communication professionals, museum directors, educators, and industry representatives from more than 50 countries.

Following the award ceremony, Dr. Elvan Kuzucu Hıdır participated in a panel session where she shared insights into Türkiye’s science and technology ecosystem, youth development initiatives, and the innovative model developed by the T3 Foundation. The session highlighted our efforts to unlock young people's potential and discussed Türkiye’s vision for cultivating a technology-driven and highly skilled workforce.

As the T3 Foundation, we remain committed to showcasing our work on international platforms, empowering young people to become productive contributors in science and technology, and sharing Türkiye’s success stories with the world.

About ECSITE

ECSITE (European Network of Science Centres and Museums) is Europe’s largest network of science centres, science museums, and science engagement organizations. Bringing together more than 400 member institutions from over 50 countries, ECSITE is recognized as one of the world’s leading international platforms for professionals dedicated to connecting science with society.