The 2025-2026 academic year at TÜBİTAK Science High School commenced with a ceremony. The ceremony, held at the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus, was attended by Kocaeli Deputy Governor Dr Olgun Öner, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr Orhan Aydın, Gebze District Governor Mehmet Ali Özyiğit, TÜBİTAK Vice President Prof. Dr Mesut Güner, Kocaeli Provincial Director of National Education Ömer Akmanşen, TÜBİTAK President of Science and Society Ömer Kökçam, TÜBİTAK Deputy Secretary General Mustafa Kemal İşler, BİDEB President Dr Hatice Dağlıoğlu, Marmara Teknokent General Manager Mehmet Ali Okur, institute managers, teachers, students and parents.
TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, who delivered the opening speech at the ceremony, expressed his pleasure at being together with young people who will shape the future with their passion for science and technology. Prof. Dr. Aydın said, "Our TÜBİTAK Science High School is successfully continuing its mission of educating young people who will build the future of our country. This year, with 90 new students from 35 different provinces, our student count has reached 441. I am delighted that you are part of our growing family."
Addressing the students, Prof. Dr. Aydın said, "Here, you will develop your capacity for innovative thinking and take bold steps in your research and projects. Remember, being aware of your own potential and working diligently towards your goals are the most powerful keys to success. As TÜBİTAK, we are always by your side. In this regard, I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to our esteemed Minister, Mr. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, who has never withheld his support for us and has helped us to dream even bigger." Aydın also thanked the parents and teachers and wished the new academic year health, success and happiness.
Kocaeli Provincial Director of National Education Ömer Akmanşen, referring to the four-year period since the school's establishment, stated that the trust shown by the first students and parents gave the school significant momentum. Akmanşen said, "Pioneering is not easy. However, our first students made a great start, adding value to both the school and our country. Today, TÜBİTAK Science High School has become a national treasure."
Following the opening speeches, badges were presented to students who had achieved high rankings in national and international competitions. As part of the ceremony, a lottery was held to determine the classes for students starting 9th grade.
TÜBİTAK Science High School, which began its educational journey in 2021, has quickly become a pioneering school for nurturing young people who will shape the future of science and technology.
