TEDxODTU Gelistirme Vakfi Lisesi

Speakers

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• Batu Tayga Konak

  Student

  Batu Tayga Konak graduated from our school in 2024. He is currently continuing his undergraduate education in the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University. Batu has been working with various non-governmental organizations since his primary school years. Contributing his conservatory education, he composes music for software and coding projects, and produces illustrations for institutions and his own projects, especially for children's books. He continues to be productive by undertaking many initiatives in the fields of art and design.

• Bekir Efe Ozbek

  Student - Aspiring Actor

  Bekir Efe Özbek graduated from ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Özel Lisesi (METU Development Foundation Private High School) in 2024. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate studies in Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering at TOBB University of Economics and Technology. For the last four years, he has also been continuing his preparation for professional acting by taking training in acting and writing.

• Derin Sivis

  Student

  Derin Sivis is a 17-year-old high school student who aims to leave her mark on the future. Derin is preparing for university in the field of engineering and is an open-minded young person who thinks beyond limits and is passionately connected to technology. Through internships in the fields of electrical-electronics, mechanical, and computer engineering, she has transformed her theoretical knowledge into practice. By experiencing different disciplines, she has strengthened her vision for leading technology-focused and innovative projects.

• Derin Alan Ritter

  Student

  Derin Alan Ritter is a 12th-grade student who combines technology with creativity. He continues to develop his experience in the field of Software Engineering, both through his in-school projects and his internship at MEGART Technology.

• Emre Alp Kocaman

  Student

  Emre Alp Kocaman is a 10th-grade student at ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Okulları (METU Development Foundation Schools). Continuously developing himself through his curiosity for mathematics and science since a young age, Emre deepened this interest by participating in MIT's PRIMES Circle program for one term. Emre also values sharing his love for mathematics, having gained experience teaching middle school students as part of the YPP (Young People's Project) in the past. Currently, he continues to teach mathematics to middle school students as a volunteer instructor at the School Support Association.

• Kuzey Sutcu

  Student - Author

  Kuzey Sutcu is a 12th-grade student currently continuing his education at ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Okulları (METU Development Foundation Schools) and developing himself in the fields of art and literature. He writes various types of texts and, in the stories of his first published book, he aimed to explore emotional and psychological conflicts. Looking ahead, he plans to continue his writing career and participate in various projects in this context.

• Zeynep Defne Duman

  Student

  Zeynep Defne Duman is a 10th-grade student currently continuing her education at ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Okulları (METU Development Foundation Schools). Zeynep has embraced the discipline and team spirit of basketball for eight years, and she is deepening her interest in science in the fields of physics and biology. In the future, she aims to pursue this passion in the field of medicine or dentistry.