Mrs. Ayşenur Şen | Social Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Sakarya University institute of educational sciences Turkey

Ayşenur Şen is a dedicated master’s student at the Institute of Educational Sciences, Sakarya University, specializing in Science Education. Her academic journey highlights her passion for fostering scientific understanding through research and teaching.

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Education 🎓

• 2019–2023: Graduated from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Education, majoring in Science Teacher Education.
• 2023–Present: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Science Education at Sakarya University, Institute of Educational Sciences.

Experience 🏫

Ayşenur has actively participated in research projects focusing on socioscientific issues and informal reasoning. She presented her findings at national conferences and contributed to peer-reviewed journals, showcasing her commitment to advancing science education.

Research Interest 🔬

Her research interests center around:

• Socioscientific issues in education.
• Informal reasoning and decision-making processes of science educators.
• Health-related topics like vaccines and their impact on science literacy.

Awards 🏆

Ayşenur has yet to receive formal awards but is steadily building her profile as an emerging researcher in science education.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

2025: Reflections of Pre‑Service Science Teachers’ Understanding of the Nature of Science on a Socioscientific Issue: Covid-19 Vaccines (Article).

2024: Fen Bilgisi Öğretmen Adaylarının Sağlıkla İlgili Sosyobilimsel Konulara Yönelik İnformal Muhakemeleri ve Kararlarını Etkileyen Faktörler: Grip ve Covid-19 Aşıları (Presented in Turkish).

Presented at: 16th National Science and Mathematics Education Congress.