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Time for Awards at the Simulation Center

April 30, 2025

The award ceremony for the space shuttle simulator design competition titled “Imagine Space, Design a Shuttle Simulator,” organized in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Office and MRS, with contributions from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Balıkesir University, was held at the Balıkesir University Simulation Center.

During the event, the most successful original shuttle simulator projects created by students from the Faculty of Fine Arts were awarded. The prizes were presented to the winning students by the Rector of Balıkesir University, Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu, and the Chairman of the Board of MRS, Özgür Sarı.

In his speech, Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu expressed his satisfaction with the students' interest in technology and design, emphasizing that the university always supports scientific thinking, innovative projects, and productive young individuals.

Prof. Dr. Fatih Satıl, Vice Rector and Head of the Technology Transfer Office, stated in his speech, “This design competition organized in our Simulation Center through the partnership of the TTO, MRS, and our Faculty of Fine Arts is a beautiful example of the fusion of art and technology. I wholeheartedly congratulate all the participants who received awards in this meaningful event and thank everyone who contributed to the process with their projects.”

Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Prof. Dr. Selvihan Kılıç Ateş, Chairman of the Board of MRS Özgür Sarı, and Technology Transfer Office Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatmagül Tolun also congratulated the successful students in their speeches.