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20 May 2026 Wednesday
 Practical Engineering Workshops for Long-Established High Schools Were Held at IGU
The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Istanbul Gelişim University hosted students from Istanbul’s long-established high schools in hands-on workshops focused on various engineering disciplines. As part of the events, students had the opportunity to experience engineering firsthand through hands-on activities in 3D printing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ergonomics, statistical process control, design-oriented thinking, basic electrical circuits, and wind tunnel applications.

The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Istanbul Gelişim University organized a comprehensive program of applied engineering workshops from May 5–8, 2026, with the participation of students from various high schools. As part of the program, students from Şehit Münir Alkan Science High School, Çapa Science High School, Vefa High School, Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School, Hüseyin Yıldız Anatolian High School, Istanbul Male High School, and Kabataş Male High School had the opportunity to experience various engineering disciplines in a university setting.

The workshops held at the faculty aimed not only to provide students with theoretical knowledge but also to help them gain a deeper understanding of the engineering perspective through practical applications. Throughout the program, interactive sessions were conducted on various topics, including additive manufacturing, ergonomics, quality control, design-oriented thinking, basic electrical circuits, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and aerodynamic applications.

Students Gained Applied Experience in Engineering

3D Printing Workshop

The “3D Printing Applications” workshop, organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, was held in two separate sessions: on Tuesday, May 5, with students from Şehit Münir Alkan Science High School, and on Friday, May 8, with students from Çapa Science High School. Led by Instructor Res. Asst. Muhammed Lütfi TIRABZON, the workshop focused on the working principles of 3D printing technologies, software and hardware infrastructure, production processes, and areas of application. Students closely examined additive manufacturing technologies and observed the operational logic of 3D printers through practical application.



Industrial Engineering Workshops

On May 5, 2026, three separate workshops were organized for different high school groups by Asst. Prof. Didem YILMAZ, Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM, Res. Asst. Duygu TÜYLÜ, and Res. Asst. Sude Nur BOZİK, faculty members of the Department of Industrial Engineering. Students from Vefa High School participated in the “Ergonomics Course Workshop,” where they gained practical experience in human-machine-environment interaction, workplace design, safety, efficiency, and user comfort. In the “Statistical Process Control Workshop” for Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School students, quality control processes, process variability, and data-driven decision-making approaches were presented through interactive examples. In the “Design-Oriented Thinking Workshop,” which was conducted with the participation of students from Hüseyin Yıldız Anatolian High School, students carried out team projects focusing on understanding user needs, defining problems, generating ideas, and developing solutions.

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Basic Electrical Circuits Practical Workshop

As part of the “Basic Electrical Circuits Practical Workshop” conducted by Asst. Prof. Banafsheh Alizadeh ARASHLOO from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering on Wednesday, May 6, for students at Istanbul Male High School, the basic operating principles of electronic circuits were covered both theoretically and practically. Students built circuits using resistors and LEDs on a breadboard; they had the opportunity to learn by experiencing fundamental concepts such as electric current, resistance, connection structures, and LED operating principles.

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Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Workshop

On Friday, May 8, the Department of Mechatronics Engineering held a “Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Application” workshop for students at Vefa High School. Led by instructor Asst. Prof. Safar Pourabbas, the event covered the working principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their applications in industry, control mechanisms, and their roles in automation processes. Held under the motto “Control the Power, Activate the Factories: The Journey from Manual to Full Automation!”, the workshop allowed students to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental building blocks of industrial automation systems.



Subsonic Wind Tunnel Experiment

During the wind tunnel experiment held on May 6, 2026, for students at Kabataş Male High School, the students had the opportunity to experimentally explore the principles of flight and the basic concepts of aerodynamics. After being briefed by Prof. Oktay Özcan on the operating principles of the wind tunnel, the students made observations regarding airflow, lift, drag, and the effects of wing geometry on aerodynamic performance. In the tests conducted with the support of Res. Asst. Ziya Atay, aerodynamic behaviors were evaluated using a three-dimensional wing model featuring the NACA 4412 profile; the transfer of the obtained results to a computer environment highlighted the importance of software use in aviation.



Raising Strong Awareness in the University Environment

The workshops held not only increased high school students’ awareness of engineering disciplines but also helped them see how theoretical knowledge integrates with practical application. By experiencing various engineering fields alongside academics and research assistants, students had the opportunity to both explore their professional interests and get an up-close look at the university environment.

The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Istanbul Gelişim University continues to contribute to the development of young students' research, innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills by organizing events that bring high school students together with science, technology, and engineering applications.



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