Explorers Of The Future Program

The fourth cycle of the Explorers Of The Future Program has begun.

In collaboration with the Science Virus learning initiative, we are once again taking action with the motto: "We look to the future with the values of the past to make sense of the present."

Inspired by those who have shaped the world through their inventions and discoveries—our “Future Explorers”—this program brings together visionary high school students aged 15 to 18 from across Turkey who believe in science, entrepreneurship, and 21st-century skills.

Through a series of dynamic learning modules composed of workshops, webinars, and rich content, the program aims to foster creative thinking, empower change-makers, raise awareness on global sustainability, and support exploration in the fields of technology and biotechnology.

Participants will attend monthly online and free workshops designed by expert trainers, each centered around a specific theme.

Following these sessions, Digital Content Workshops will enable students to collaborate and create content, which will be published in the Future Explorers Library.

Each module concludes with a live webinar featuring biotechnology experts who will share their career journeys and inspire young minds.

Participants inspired by the “Future Explorers” theme will not only deepen their knowledge but also earn a certificate of participation upon successful completion of each module.

Biotechnology and Living Together Module inspired by Donna Haraway

The philosopher Donna Haraway, who has done important work in the fields of feminist theory, history of science and social theory, questioned the relationships between technology, biology and gender. Haraway discussed how human identity and social structures can be transformed by technology. She presented the concept of the cyborg as a new being born from the combination of man and machine, offering a perspective that transcends traditional identity boundaries. Her work focused on evaluating the effects of technology on human life and the ecosystem within the framework of ethics and social responsibility.

Inspired by Donna Haraway's perspective on technology, the Biotechnology and Coexistence Module aims to equip young people with the skills to think about technology and ethics.

Biotechnology and Coexistence Module

• Social Impacts of Biotechnology
• Bioethics and the Future of Biotechnology
• Biotechnology in Sustainable Living
• From Biotechnology to Civilization

Digital Skills and Technology Module inspired by Nicholas Negroponte

Known for his pioneering work on the digital revolution and the role of technology in social transformation, Nicholas Negroponte pioneered the integration of technology into education and social development. With his innovative perspective, he emphasized the importance of critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in the digital world.

Inspired by Nicholas Negroponte's visionary approach to the future and the present, the Digital Skills and Technology Module will help young people understand the digital transformation and develop their ability to make connections between different subjects.

Digital Skills and Technology Module

• Digital Transformation and the New World
• Technology and Innovation
• Data Literacy
• Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation Technologies

Sustainable Creativity Module inspired by Janine Benyus

Biologist and innovation expert Janine Benyus' pioneering work in the field of biomimicry has shown the importance of sustainable technologies inspired by the millions of years of evolutionary wisdom of nature and advocated for their development.

High school students will gain the ability to develop innovative and environmentally compatible solutions by understanding the strategies of nature with the Sustainable Creativity Module, which is designed inspired by the nature-inspired design approach of Benyus, which introduces the approach of learning from nature to the world with its studies, and its pioneering approach combining sustainability and innovation.

Sustainable Creativity Module

• Creative Solutions and Sustainable Future
• Design with Nature: Sustainable Thinking and Innovation
• Sustainable Models and Innovative Business Methods
• Creative Thinking and Responsibility