AMATEUR ASTRONOMY COMMUNITY (AAC)
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY (APC)
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (R&D)
ARCHAEOLOGY COMMUNITY
ATATÜRKIST THOUGHT COMMUNITY (ADT)
EURASIA COMMUNITY
EUROPEAN STUDENTS’ FORUM COMMUNITY (AEGEE-Ankara)
EUROPEAN STUDENTS OF TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY (BEST)
COMPUTER SCIENCE COMMUNITY
SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY COMMUNITY (BKFT)
SCIENCE AND FUTURE COMMUNITY
CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY
POLYPHONIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE
BIOLOGY AND GENETICS COMMUNITY (BIOGEN)
BLOCKCHAIN COMMUNITY
JAZZ COMMUNITY
CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMMUNITY (ÇDT)
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY
CHILDREN'S MINDS COMMUNITY
FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMUNITY (DPUIT)
LANGUAGE COMMUNITY
NATURE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
NATURAL ENGINEERING COMMUNITY
EDUCATION COMMUNITY
ECONOMICS COMMUNITY
ECOSAM STUDENT COMMUNITY
DISABLED-FRIENDLY ODTÜ COMMUNITY
PHILOSOPHY COMMUNITY
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
PHYSICS COMMUNITY
GASTRONOMY COMMUNITY
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COMMUNITY (GGT)
YOUNG RED CRESCENT COMMUNITY
YOUNG WRITERS COMMUNITY (GYT)
YOUNG GREEN CRESCENT CLUB
FOOD COMMUNITY
GO COMMUNITY
FINE ARTS COMMUNITY (GST)
AEROSPACE AND AVIATION COMMUNITY (HUT)
ANIMAL FRIENDS COMMUNITY
IACES ODTÜ COMMUNITY
IEEE ODTÜ STUDENT COMMUNITY
FIRST-YAR COMMUNITY
STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE COMMUNITY
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
JAPANESE CULTURE COMMUNITY
GEOLOGY COMMUNITY
CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY
BOOK COMMUNITY
CLASSICAL GUITAR COMMUNITY
BIRD WATCHING COMMUNITY
CULTURAL STUDIES SOCIETY
LIBERAL THOUGHT COMMUNITY
LODOS COMMUNITY
MACHINE AND INNOVATION COMMUNITY
MATERIAL SCIENCES COMMUNITY (MBT)
MATHEMATICS COMMUNITY
MEDIA COMMUNITY
ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
DEBATE COMMUNITY
MUSIC COMMUNITIES (MT)
MUSICAL COMMUNITY
GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ANIMATION COMMUNITY
METU KNITTING, HANDICRAFTS, AND ARTS COMMUNITY
OMBUDSMANSHIP SOCIETY
MARKETING COMMUNITY
PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNITY
RADIO COMMUNITY
ROBOTICS COMMUNITY
ART HISTORY SOCIETY
DEFENSE INDUSTRY COMMUNITY
VOICE-OVER COMMUNITY
SIAM STUDENT COMMUNITY
CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY (ODTÜSİBER)
CINEMA COMMUNITY
POLITICAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY COMMUNITY
SOCIALIST THOUGHT COMMUNITY
SOCIAL IMPACT COMMUNITY
SOCIOLOGY COMMUNITY
STUDIO V COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY
HISTORY COMMUNITY (OTT)
DESIGN COMMUNITY
TECH FOR STARTUP COMMUNITY (T4S)
THEATER COMMUNITY
TURKISH FOLKLORE COMMUNITY (THBT)
TURKISH LANGUAGE COMMUNITY
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (UGT)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MISA)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE NETWORK (ISEN)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (IAESTE) – METU LOCAL COMMITTEE
FAR EAST COMMUNITY
EFFICIENCY SOCIETY (VT)
CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOCIETY
GREEN CAMPUS SOCIETY
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SOCIETY
MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION STUDENT SOCIETY (METU-MISS)
AMATEUR ASTRONOMY COMMUNITY (AAC)
In cooperation with astronomy enthusiasts and relevant institutions, our aim is to develop astronomical studies in our country, raise awareness among students by organizing seminars and observation events, translate information and current news from foreign sources into our language, inform the public about celestial events, facilitate communication between members and experts in astronomy, provide necessary information to enthusiasts quickly and easily through our website, and create a national platform for sharing.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Sedat Canlı (Central Laboratory)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Department of Physics
Website: http://www.gokyuzu.org
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY (APC)
Our goal is to promote the art of photography at our university, bring together students who are interested in photography, provide them with a creative environment and technical support for their projects, organize courses, hold exhibitions, and organize a photography festival with the participation of other amateur photography communities and groups.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Salih Özçubukçu (Department of Chemistry)
Community Room: Community Hut
Website: http://aft.metu.edu.tr/
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (R&D)
Our aim is to increase scientific and technical knowledge by conducting systematic research, fostering creative efforts, and utilizing this knowledge in new applications. We strive to spread the culture and tradition of research and development, promoting the concepts of inquiry, invention, and idea generation across the country, ensuring that these values are adopted by society. We organize activities and initiatives to facilitate the dissemination and application of this culture.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ender Yıldırım (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Community Room: Block F, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Website: https://www.odtuarget.com/
ARCHAEOLOGY COMMUNITY
Our goal is to conduct scientific studies related to the cradle of civilization, Anatolian culture, which holds an important place in the world’s cultural heritage. We aim to introduce the richness of this culture to the public, spread the love and awareness of archaeology, and organize informative seminars and trips to the ancient sites in our country.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Deniz Burcu Erciyas (Department of Settlement Archaeology)
Community Room: Community Hut
ATATÜRKIST THOUGHT COMMUNITY (ADT)
This community was established to better understand and promote Atatürk and his ideology. The aim is to interpret Kemalism (Atatürkism), a 20th-century ideology, according to the ever-changing conditions of the present age and to bring new perspectives to it. We focus on examining Atatürk’s revolutions and principles, the contemporary results of these revolutions, and their societal reflections, while also conducting scientific research on these topics.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Recep Boztemur (Department of History)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Department of Physics
Website: http://www.odtuadt.com/
EURASIA COMMUNITY
At our university, which hosts many students from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, our goal is to create an environment of mutual interaction and integration between these students and ODTÜ students. We aim to help international students adapt more easily to Turkey and ODTÜ.
Academic Advisor: [Name and Position]
Community Room: Community Containers No:2
EUROPEAN STUDENTS’ FORUM COMMUNITY (AEGEE-Ankara)
AEGEE supports the active role of students and youth in society across Europe. In addition to creating a platform for dialogue and educational opportunities, AEGEE also acts as their representative to decision-makers. Moreover, AEGEE strengthens mutual understanding and brings Europe closer to young people. AEGEE-Ankara, which joined the AEGEE network in April 1995, has become one of the most active locals in this network. Its inclusion has shattered outdated concepts about the boundaries of modern Europe and contributed to a new understanding of the concept of "Values of Europe" within AEGEE.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Çınla Akdere
Community Room: 1st Floor, Engineering Center Building
EUROPEAN STUDENTS OF TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY (BEST)
Our goal is to strengthen the ties between students studying technical fields internationally and nationally with ODTÜ students, facilitate the flow of information between them, and create ways to jointly address technical education challenges. We also aim to follow international technological developments and support our surroundings with this knowledge.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hediye Tüydeş Yaman (Department of Civil Engineering)
Community Room: None
COMPUTER SCIENCE COMMUNITY
We aim to introduce and promote the logic, technology, functions, and all other aspects of computers to students at an academic level. We also provide answers to their questions in the field of computer science, bring together those interested in computers under one roof, and help university students keep up with the ever-evolving information technology.
Academic Advisor: Öğr.Gör. Dr. Onur Tolga Şehitoğlu (Department of Computer Engineering)
Community Room: Block B, Department of Computer Engineering
Website: https://www.cclub.metu.edu.tr/
SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY COMMUNITY (BKFT)
Our aim is to introduce and popularize science fiction and fantasy, which are considered institutional art forms in developed countries and are literary genres. We also aim to promote subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as FRP, RPG, LARP, GM, CON, and similar games, encourage story writing, comic book reading, and contribute to the cultural richness in Turkey.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aziz Zambak (Department of Philosophy)
Community Room: Community Hut
SCIENCE AND FUTURE COMMUNITY
The goal of this community is to help ODTÜ students grasp the social importance of science and technology, follow developments in science and technology, and coordinate the dissemination of global breakthroughs within the ODTÜ community. We also aim to assist students in transforming their new ideas into concrete projects and provide support for these projects.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yıldıray Ozan (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: Community Containers No:1
CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY
The ODTÜ Children’s Language of Science Community aims to adapt the language of science into a form and method that children aged 3-8 can understand. Through interactions with these children, we aim to foster their scientific curiosity and discoveries, connecting them with scientists and contributing to science.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Hasibe Özlen Demircan (Department of Preschool Education)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Faculty of Education
BIOLOGY AND GENETICS COMMUNITY (BIOGEN)
This community aims to announce studies conducted worldwide and in our country in the fields of Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics across the university and nationwide. We strive to provide a scientific environment for future scientists, introduce biology to those interested in the life sciences, and create an environment for them to pursue their studies.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Çağdaş Devrim Son (Department of Biological Sciences)
Community Room: 1st Floor, Department of Biology
Website: https://www.biyogen.org/
BLOCKCHAIN COMMUNITY
The ODTÜ Blockchain Community aims to assist ODTÜ students by providing research and educational programs in blockchain technologies, helping them become familiar with blockchain in their academic and professional lives, and encouraging them to develop creative and visionary ideas. The community aims to address blockchain technologies philosophically, economically, sociologically, and scientifically by ODTÜ students and academic advisors.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Yayla (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: Applied Mathematics Institute, S-210
JAZZ COMMUNITY
This community aims to provide jazz music education and a resource library on various instruments and vocal techniques for students who wish to learn jazz music. We also provide a comprehensive archive for jazz music listeners, contribute to the recognition of jazz music, and encourage more people to appreciate and listen to it. Additionally, we organize courses for students.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Figen Işık (Department of Industrial Design)
Community Room: Community Containers No:8
CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMMUNITY (ÇDT)
The aim of this community is to reach the public through applied dance workshops, using dance as the best way to express emotions. We expand the research field through creativity, improvisation, choreography works, theoretical studies, and presentations.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Banu Cingöz Ulu (Department of Psychology)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Dormitory 9
Website: http://cdt.metu.edu.tr/
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY
This community aims to raise environmental awareness, inform and raise consciousness about individual responsibilities in the disrupted human-nature relationship, and enlighten the public on scientific solutions to environmental issues.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Selçuk Dursun (Department of History)
Community Room: Community Hut
Website: http://cevre.metu.edu.tr/
CHILDREN'S MINDS COMMUNITY
The goal of this community is to contribute to the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and language development of children aged 0-6, regardless of their socioeconomic background. We aim to bring together students, faculty members, and specialists who want to positively contribute to the development of preschool-aged children, increase the knowledge and interest of families in preschool education, and involve them in the process.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Volkan Şahin (Department of Basic English)
Community Room: Community Containers No:1
POLYPHONIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE
The aim is to introduce the culture of polyphonic music to METU students, provide opportunities for them to develop their musical talents, and promote musical awareness throughout the university by opening the door to artistic experiences.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Tayfun Sansa (Department of Music and Fine Arts)
FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMUNITY (DPUIT)
The goal of this community is to introduce international relations and its related disciplines (such as public administration, economics, business, history, sociology) to university students and the general public, and contribute to the development of the ability to evaluate international events critically.
Academic Advisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Işık Kuşçu (Department of International Relations)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zana Çıtak (Department of International Relations)
Community Room: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS), Building B
LANGUAGE COMMUNITY
Our community, which focuses more on academic development, aims to bring together people interested in linguistics, literature, and ELT (English Language Teaching) through presentations by experts, requested language speaking clubs, and similar activities, providing an opportunity for knowledge exchange.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Nurten Birlik (Department of Foreign Language Education)
Community Room: Department of Foreign Languages, EFB-40
NATURE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
This community aims to conduct ecological studies on the animal and plant species in Turkey, especially in Ankara, to document and promote existing biological diversity, contribute to nature conservation, and raise awareness among ODTÜ students about conservation and research. We also aim to recognize and introduce the animal and plant species on the university’s land, contributing to science and nature preservation.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Bilgin (Department of Biology)
Community Room: Eymir Lake Ecological Research and Education Station
NATURAL ENGINEERING COMMUNITY
Through activities, this community seeks to increase knowledge in the fields of Earth sciences and engineering and raise awareness about these fields in society. It aims to facilitate the flow of information and experience between students, academics, professionals from the business world, and NGOs. Additionally, the community seeks to reinforce the presence of these scientific disciplines on every platform and contribute to their development.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Mustafa Erkayaoğlu (Department of Mining Engineering)
Community Room: Mining Engineering MN-206
EDUCATION COMMUNITY
This community aims to bring together students and teachers who are sensitive to education and view it as an art form, and to encourage people to become more aware of educational issues.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serap Emil (Department of Educational Sciences)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Faculty of Education
Website: http://egitimtoplulugu.metu.edu.tr/
ECONOMICS COMMUNITY
The goal of this community is to contribute to the development and renewal of economics as a social science, bringing together experts who generate ideas on a wide range of economic topics. The community also aims to examine the economic policies of Turkey and their connections to global economic institutions.
Academic Advisors: Prof. Dr. Erkan Erdil (Department of Economics)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Voyvoda (Department of Economics)
Community Room: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS), Building A, Ground Floor
ECOSAM STUDENT COMMUNITY
The aim of this community is to introduce and raise awareness about the natural wealth and biodiversity of the ODTÜ campus, primarily among students, and to promote the conservation of these resources. To achieve this goal, the community organizes environmental and nature-themed education, fieldwork, presentations, workshops, seminars, documentary screenings, and other citizen science activities. The community consists of students interested in environmental issues, campus recognition, conservation, and research, and those willing to spread this awareness and connect with like-minded individuals.
Academic Advisor: Dr. M. Banu Gündoğan (Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education)
Community Room: Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education, EFC-21
DISABLED-FRIENDLY ODTÜ COMMUNITY
This community aims to support all disabled students at ODTÜ in the fields of education, learning, social activities, and culture, and to break existing prejudices against disabled individuals both on campus and in society. It also seeks to increase societal sensitivity to disability issues.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Dr. Seher Balbay (Department of Modern Languages)
Community Room: Library Building, Reserved Section
Website: http://eot.metu.edu.tr/
PHILOSOPHY COMMUNITY
The goal of this community is to contribute to the practice and spread of philosophical activities and studies, and to inform students about the fundamental principles of philosophy and current discussions related to it.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. AYHAN SOL (Department of Philosophy)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Humanities Building
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
The society aims to improve financial literacy among METU students, raise awareness in areas such as investment, finance, markets, and the stock exchange, organize educational events and programs, and strengthen communication and cooperation between students and the finance/investment sectors, even helping students find internships.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Özlem Özdemir (Department of Business Administration)
PHYSICS COMMUNITY
This community aims to monitor and engage in physics research and related scientific studies both in Turkey and worldwide. It seeks to design, propose, initiate, support, observe, and present results to the public. Additionally, the community examines the industrial applications and technological contributions of physics and follows up on applied research efforts.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Altuğ Özpineci (Department of Physics)
Community Room: Department of Physics
Website: http://newton.physics.metu.edu.tr/~fizikt/
GASTRONOMY COMMUNITY
This community aims to bring together individuals who love food, enjoy tasting, cooking, and are interested in the richness of world cuisines and the art of cooking. The community strives to support and develop a science that is often overlooked but is in fact an art. It has already gathered gastronomy enthusiasts through its past events.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sertaç Önde (Department of Biology)
Community Room: Department of Food Engineering
Website: https://www.odtugastronomi.org/
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COMMUNITY (GGT)
This community provides a platform for its members to exchange ideas and collaborate on projects related to entrepreneurship. It ensures the development of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills through comprehensive training, establishes connections between institutions supporting entrepreneurship in Turkey, and works for the support of ODTÜ's young entrepreneurs’ projects by these institutions.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlkay Şendeniz YÜNCÜ (Department of Business Administration)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS), Building B
Website: http://odtuggt.org/
YOUNG RED CRESCENT COMMUNITY
The ODTÜ Young Red Crescent Community is a volunteer-based organization that organizes trainings, activities, and workshops in blood and stem cell donation. Guided by the seven fundamental principles of Red Crescent, it works towards developing a culture of sharing, tolerance, and respect for differences among young people. The community aims to raise awareness about blood donation, stem cell donation, and related issues.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Taner Zorbay (Department of History)
Community Room: Mechanical Engineering Building, Block C, C106
YOUNG WRITERS COMMUNITY (GYT)
This community gathers students involved in literary and intellectual activities under one roof, helping students with individual talents become more influential on a national and international scale through collective solidarity. It also encourages careful and precise use of the Turkish language and organizes activities to promote reading, not just writing.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Sibel Yılmaz (Department of Turkish Language)
Community Room: No specific room
Website: www.odtugencyazarlar.com
YOUNG GREEN CRESCENT CLUB
In line with the core principles of Green Crescent, the club aims to carry out awareness-raising activities against addictions such as tobacco, alcohol, substances, technology, and gambling; and to organize trainings, workshops, seminars, and social responsibility projects on these issues.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Zafer Evis
FOOD COMMUNITY
The Food Community organizes activities to raise awareness among students interested in food topics, contribute to their personal development, and give them the opportunity to better understand the food industry. It also helps students to develop themselves socially and technically.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mecit Halil Öztop (Department of Food Engineering)
Community Room: No specific room
Website: http://gt.metu.edu.tr/
GO COMMUNITY
The goal of the Go Community is to promote the famous Japanese game Go at ODTÜ, teach its rules, and help students develop their intelligence, patience, and success. The community also aims to spread the philosophy that in a good world, there can be no light without darkness.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fırat Arıkan (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: Ground Floor, 9th Dormitory
Website: http://go.metu.edu.tr/
FINE ARTS COMMUNITY (GST)
The Fine Arts Community helps foster the social and cultural development of its members and those benefiting from community activities through art. It provides opportunities for members to grow as creative and investigative individuals. The community organizes courses in painting, photography, violin, piano, flute, and guitar to promote and develop fine arts at ODTÜ.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Ekin Pınar (Department of Architecture)
Community Room: Community Containers No.4
Website: http://gst.metu.edu.tr/
AEROSPACE AND AVIATION COMMUNITY (HUT)
This community aims to provide its members with opportunities to create projects and engage in activities in technical and social fields across Europe. It also seeks to introduce and popularize aviation among the youth. The community works to represent Turkey, Turkish culture, Ankara, ODTÜ, and the ODTÜ Department of Aerospace Engineering in international organizations in the best possible way. Additionally, it contributes to the advancement of the aviation and space industry in Turkey, increases communication between students, faculty members, and the sector, and contributes to the technical, social, and personal development of its members at the highest level.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Lecturer Görkem Eğemen Güloğlu (Department of Aerospace Engineering)
Community Room: Department of Aerospace Engineering
Website: http://hut.metu.edu.tr
ANIMAL FRIENDS COMMUNITY
This community focuses on the protection of street animals on campus according to Law No. 5199, ensuring that these animals can live in their natural habitats. It also provides vaccinations under veterinary control and ensures regular feeding for animals living among people, such as leashed dogs and campus cats, with the help of community members and volunteers. The community organizes seminars to raise awareness among students and staff about street animals and to help individuals overcome their fears of animals that have previously been attacked. Additionally, it provides training on animal-borne diseases and measures to be taken in case of animal attacks, led by experts.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceylan Yozgatlıgil (Department of Statistics)
Community Room: Community Container
IACES ODTÜ COMMUNITY
The IACES ODTÜ (International Association for Civil Engineering Students) is a connection hub for students aiming to work in the construction sector, both nationally and internationally. The community was established to strengthen the bonds between students and their future colleagues in the construction industry, facilitate the exchange of knowledge, collaboratively solve engineering education challenges, and stay updated on international developments to support the community. It also aims to foster personal and professional development for students planning to work in the construction industry.
Academic Advisor: Prof.Dr. Mete Köken (Department of Civil Engineering)
Community Room: Civil Engineering K-1 Building, Floor -1
IEEE ODTÜ STUDENT COMMUNITY
The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) ODTÜ Student Community aims to increase awareness of electrical and electronics engineering, encourage technological advancement, explain the benefits of technology to society, and raise awareness. It also seeks to promote technology-focused entrepreneurship, strengthen university-industry collaboration, and support the professional and social development of its members.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Melda Yüksel Turgut (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Community Room: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Block A
Website: http://ieee.metu.edu.tr
FIRST-YAR COMMUNITY
The aim of the community is to provide educational motivation to primary school students studying at the Boarding Primary Education Regional Schools (YİBO) and village schools, particularly in rural areas, towns, and villages. The goal is to increase students' excitement for reading, raise their interest and curiosity, and contribute to their education.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Zafer Bozkuş (Department of Civil Engineering)
Community Room: None
Website: http://ilkyar.metu.edu.tr/
STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE COMMUNITY
The community aims to introduce the science of statistics and emphasize its importance, while supporting the professional and social development of department students.
Academic Advisors:
Prof. Dr. Barış Sürücü (Department of Statistics)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceren Acar Vardar (Department of Statistics)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Department of Statistics
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
With its mission of "Serving the Business Science, Department, and Students," the community continues its activities under the philosophy of "Always striving for better." The community has made a name for itself with its events on topics such as Finance, Marketing & Advertising, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, etc., held nationwide. The community's foundation is to offer future top-level managers and entrepreneurs opportunities to unleash their creativity, contribute to their personal development, and provide them with chances to practice and gain experience.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seza Danışoğlu (Department of Business Administration)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Building B
Website: https://businessclub.metu.edu.tr/
JAPANESE CULTURE COMMUNITY
The goal of the community is to introduce the Japanese language and culture at METU, inform and guide students on these topics, enhance students' proficiency in the Japanese language, and increase communication among them.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Meltem Şenol Balaban (Department of City and Regional Planning)
Community Room: Community Containers No: 2
GEOLOGY COMMUNITY
The community aims to contribute to the development of Earth Sciences and introduce this field to students.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Erdin Bozkurt (Department of Geological Engineering)
Community Room: None
CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY
The goal of the community is to introduce and popularize the science of chemistry, benefit from the practices and experiences of non-university technical and scientific institutions, and develop solidarity and cooperation.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Okan Esentürk (Department of Chemistry)
Community Room: Block B, Department of Chemistry
BOOK COMMUNITY
The community's mission is to encourage reading, promote conscious reading habits, and foster the development of individuals who read, think, discuss, and make sound decisions independently. It also aims to establish artistic and cultural communication between students and writers/intellectuals, motivating students to read.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Filiz Başaran (Department of Foreign Languages)
Community Room: Community Containers No: 7
CLASSICAL GUITAR COMMUNITY
The aim of the community is to organize courses to introduce and popularize classical guitar, increase interest in the art of music, spread polyphonic music and classical guitar literature, and introduce famous guitar virtuosos and masterpieces to METU students.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Erdem Çolak (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
Community Room: Community Hut
Website: http://gitar.metu.edu.tr/
CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC COMMUNITY (KTMT)
The community aims to represent Classical Turkish Music, one of the most important parts of our culture, in its original form and introduce it to a broad audience, including METU students, faculty members, and staff. It organizes Turkish Music Days, concerts, student choir rehearsals, and instrument courses (oud, violin, qanun, ney, rhythm instruments, tanbur, clarinet).
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Dr. Esra Eret (ÖGEM)
Community Room: KTMT Building
BIRD WATCHING COMMUNITY
The goal of the community is to increase bird watching activities within METU, promote the development of Ornithology (Bird Science) in Turkey, contribute to the creation of an ornithological database through various research, and collaborate with environmental and nature-related organizations to help protect nature.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Bilgin (Department of Biology)
Community Room: None
Website: http://okgt.metu.edu.tr/
CULTURAL STUDIES SOCIETY
The aim of the society is to advance the current studies in social, political, and economic sciences; to encourage the development of new research; to facilitate METU students’ access to and engagement with artistic, cultural, and political work around the world; and to follow global cultural developments and contribute to the Turkish literature by translating or contextualizing them.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Aylin Topal (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
LIBERAL THOUGHT COMMUNITY
The main goal of the METU Liberal Thought Community is to provide its members and METU students with information and awareness about the core values and principles of liberal thought. It aims to promote the understanding and dissemination of liberal values such as freedom, free-market economy, justice, diversity, and human rights, as well as foster respect and tolerance for different opinions and beliefs.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı (Department of International Relations)
LODOS COMMUNITY
The community, founded to engage in complementary social activities with children in need of support, especially those with leukemia and mental disabilities, takes its name from the first letters of diseases and genetic differences that are prioritized in its work, such as Leukemia, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. In a short period since its establishment, the community has grown rapidly and reached hundreds of children through dozens of hospital, foundation, and educational institution visits, organized many wishes, and awareness events, helping raise awareness of these children.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Nilay CANBOLAT (Basic English Department)
Community Room: Department of Mining Engineering, Room 109
MACHINE AND INNOVATION COMMUNITY
The community aims to conduct scientific research on mechanical engineering and mechanical technologies, promote mechanical engineering, and inform people about the basic functions, operating principles, potential improvements, and similar topics related to machines we use in daily life. It also involves research and development activities.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Ahmet Buğra Koku (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Block G, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Website: http://mech.metu.edu.tr/
MATERIAL SCIENCES COMMUNITY (MBT)
The community conducts scientific research on material sciences, promotes Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and provides information about the basic components of materials used in daily life.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Batur Ercan (Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Block C, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
MATHEMATICS COMMUNITY
The aim of the community is to introduce mathematics and mathematical thinking to a wider audience, and to demonstrate that the mathematical thinking system can be developed through various studies.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmetçik PAMUK (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: 1st Floor, Department of Mathematics
Website: http://mathc.metu.edu.tr/
MEDIA COMMUNITY
The purpose of the community is to replace the one-way flow of news in the media sector with university students taking the subject position in society. The aim is to transform news into a multicultural tool, ensuring the implementation of media life practices, accelerating the flow of academic knowledge to the public through media, and contributing to the personal and professional development of students who want to work in any field of media.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Ömür Birler (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
Community Room: Community Containers No: 3
ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
The community provides the necessary creative environment to enable students of the Faculty of Architecture to evaluate their processes of learning, decision-making, debating, and working collaboratively in a healthy way. It also aims to discuss their thoughts and projects in social and cultural areas within a professional environment.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Burak Büyükcivelek (Department of City and Regional Planning)
Community Room: Faculty of Architecture
DEBATE COMMUNITY
The aim of the community is to enhance METU students' skills in public speaking and rhetoric, promote debate activities, organize developmental activities for members to improve their knowledge and skills, and contribute to METU students and Turkish debate. It organizes and participates in national and international debate tournaments.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Onur Yıldırım (Department of Economics)
Community Room: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Building B
MUSIC COMMUNITIES (MT)
The community was founded by a few rock music groups formed by students. Since its establishment, the main goal has been to create an environment where amateur musicians can come together under one roof and engage in production. Over time, the community has grown and developed, becoming a hub for anyone who wishes to actively participate in music production. The community also provides a recording studio for students to continue their music projects.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Ulaş Özgür Kişisel (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: Community Containers No: 4
Website: http://mt.metu.edu.tr/
MUSICAL COMMUNITY
One of Turkey's first musical theater communities that performs shows using décor, costumes, makeup, and accessories. The aim is to conduct promotional, informative, and educational activities related to musicals, collaborate with other relevant communities to showcase examples from musicals, and combine the two basic arts of theater and music. The community aims to attract and train new talent for the stage. Most importantly, it strives to prepare and present shows that approach professionalism with an amateur spirit.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Buket Esra Tarakçıoğlu (Department of Modern Languages)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Dormitory 9
Website: (Not provided)
GAME DEVELOPMENT AND ANIMATION COMMUNITY
The Game Development and Animation Community aims to increase awareness about game development and animation within METU, encourage individuals from different disciplines to share knowledge and experience in these fields, and promote production in these areas, thereby creating a more productive multimedia ecosystem on campus. To achieve these goals, the community organizes workshops, team meetings, group projects, exhibitions, and competitions.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Sahillioğlu (Department of Computer Engineering)
Community Room: GİSAM Room 4
METU KNITTING, HANDICRAFTS, AND ARTS COMMUNITY
The community aims to pass on the importance and value of knitting and other handicrafts to future generations, fostering the idea that these activities are innovative and unique hobbies that transcend gender and age. It also seeks to diversify hobby and art activities at the university, preserve traditional handicraft culture with contemporary perspectives, and organize events to enhance communication, socializing, and environmental awareness among students.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Toksoy Köksal (Department of Geological Engineering)
OMBUDSMANSHIP SOCIETY
MARKETING COMMUNITY
The community organizes a Volunteer Education Project every year, where it provides lessons to students in grades 6-7-8 on Saturdays. It also organizes the "Volunteer Sharing Project," where they collect books, stationery, and other donations throughout the year and deliver them to schools in need. During these visits, they set up libraries and engage children in creative activities like drama, origami, and other fun games.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Eminegül Karababa (Department of Mathematics)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Engineering Center Building
PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNITY
The community aims to promote psychology, conduct research in the field, establish communication with relevant individuals and organizations both locally and internationally, and provide practical opportunities for its members in their areas of interest.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Deniz Canel Çınarbaş (Department of Psychology)
Community Room: Community Containers
RADIO COMMUNITY
The community successfully launched Radio METU, fulfilling its initial mission. To cultivate quality radio personnel, it introduced the first "Applied Radio Broadcasting Courses" in Turkey. These courses bring Turkey's leading radio broadcasters together with Radio Community members at METU. The community also organizes fun and socializing activities to encourage members' participation in social events and contribute to the development of their social circles.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Çağatay Dengiz (Department of Chemistry)
Community Room: EBİ Dormitory, Lower Floor
ROBOTICS COMMUNITY
The community aims to promote the design and implementation of robots and subsystems, facilitate knowledge transfer between disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical-Electronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Design, and other fields, and foster new innovations. By tracking robot applications around the world, it supports the academic development of students in this field.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlhan Konukseven (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Community Room: Block D, Department of Mechanical Engineering
ART HISTORY SOCIETY
The Art History Society aims to contribute—through an amateur yet sincere approach—to the learning and discussion environment for art history enthusiasts at METU. In line with METU’s campus culture and its principle that everyone has something to teach and something to learn, each of our “teachers” contributes to the learning and promotion of art history with genuine curiosity and interest. Our goal is to create a free and respectful space for open-minded discussion, where ideas can be exchanged without prejudice, and in an atmosphere of mutual respect and tolerance.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Atakuman (METU Settlement Archaeology)
DEFENSE INDUSTRY COMMUNITY
This community aims to inform METU students about the defense industry and help them prepare for successful careers in this field in the future.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halit Oğuztüzün (Department of Computer Engineering)
Community Room: None
VOICE-OVER COMMUNITY
The Voice-Over Community aims to introduce the culture and profession of voice acting, create audio libraries, increase knowledge levels by organizing events with valuable and knowledgeable individuals in the field, and assist in societal and cultural developments through training and development opportunities.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Banu Başer (ODTÜ Turkish Language Institution)
SIAM STUDENT COMMUNITY
The SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) Student Community aims to create opportunities for interdisciplinary scientific and educational studies by bringing together faculty members and students from different departments and faculties. The community works to raise awareness about the relationship between applied mathematics and industry, strengthen and support this relationship, and establish a connection between applied mathematics and scientific computing.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ömür Uğur (Institute of Applied Mathematics)
Community Room: Institute of Applied Mathematics Building
Website: www.siam.metu.edu.tr
CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY (ODTÜSİBER)
The purpose of the Cybersecurity Student Club is to bring together people from different disciplines who are interested in the field of cybersecurity. By creating an active environment for information exchange between students and alumni interested in cybersecurity, the club aims to provide opportunities for members to improve themselves in this field. The club organizes events to increase members' technical knowledge, and aims to raise awareness of the cybersecurity field among non-experts through additional planned events.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihangir Tezcan (Institute of Informatics)
Community Room: Informatics Institute A Block, Ground Floor, Z-12
CINEMA COMMUNITY
The Cinema Community aims to spread the study of cinema among METU students, produce information, documents, and resources related to the art of cinema, and introduce METU students to world cinema and independent films.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ebru Boyar (Department of International Relations)
Community Room: Community Containers
Website: http://sinema.metu.edu.tr/
POLITICAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY
The Political Science Community aims to demonstrate that politics is a unique and purposeful science, to show that politics is an evolving social science, to make this science more attractive, and to bring together researchers in the field.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslı Çırakman Deveci (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
Community Room: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Building A
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY
This community contributes to the spread and development of activities and studies related to social sciences, organizes activities, and encourages participation from METU students and individuals who love social sciences. It aims to promote awareness of social science, research enthusiasm, and critical thinking among students, while providing a social platform for these individuals.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üys. Şefika Akile Zorlu Duman
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY COMMUNITY
The Social Democracy Community seeks to promote social democratic thought, collaborate with various institutions, organizations, and civil society groups to contribute to the development of students, and encourage social and political engagement among young people.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet Barış Kuymulu (Department of Sociology)
Community Room: Community Containers No. 8
SOCIALIST THOUGHT COMMUNITY
The Socialist Thought Community focuses on discussing and analyzing social, political, and economic events both in Turkey and globally, through the lens of scientific socialism and Marxist methodology. It aims to bring these discussions into the university agenda and propose solutions for societal challenges.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pınar Bedirhanoğlu (Department of International Relations)
Community Room: None
SOCIAL IMPACT COMMUNITY
The Social Impact Community aims to raise awareness among METU students about international trade, educate them, and ensure they take an active role in trade through practical experience. The goal is to present import-export, which is an essential field for developing countries in our increasingly globalized world, as a career opportunity to METU students.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Nuray Güner (Department of Business Administration)
Community Room: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Building B, Ground Floor
SOCIOLOGY COMMUNITY
The Sociology Community contributes to the dissemination of societal and scientific activities and studies; it organizes events to enhance these areas and works to develop research and creative activities among students by realizing this goal with their collective contribution.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Besim Can Zırh (Department of Sociology)
Community Room: Community Containers No. 7
STUDIO V COMMUNITY
The Studio V Community organizes educational activities, conferences, and workshops to enhance the professional, intellectual, and social skills of its members. It promotes idea-sharing in the architectural field, helping participants broaden their horizons. The community also organizes joint events with national and international architecture students, works to increase the international recognition of the METU Faculty of Architecture, facilitates preparation for professional life through design workshops, and encourages collaboration among disciplines that shape the built environment.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. F. Cana Bilsel (Department of Architecture)
Community Room: Faculty of Architecture, R-49
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION COMMUNITY
This community focuses on projects that promote the creation of goods and services using processes and systems that do not lead to environmental pollution, protect energy and natural resources, are economically feasible, and are reliable and healthy for workers, society, and consumers. The community raises awareness among its members and students and engages in research, development, review, and experimentation related to sustainable production.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Harun Koku (Department of Chemical Engineering)
Community Room: Chemical Engineering Department, E-Block
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY
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HISTORY COMMUNITY (OTT)
The History Community aims to contribute to activities and studies related to the field of history and raise awareness about historical consciousness. It encourages research and creative activities related to history among students.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güçlü Tülüveli (Department of History)
Community Room: Humanities Building, Ground Floor
Website: http://historysociety.metu.edu.tr/
DESIGN COMMUNITY
The Design Community's mission is to introduce and spread the field of design first within the university and then at national and international levels. The community works by collaborating with different disciplines to present joint projects, keeping up with developments in design and informing members about current design trends, movements, and activities.
Academic Advisor: Lecturer Dalsu Özgen Koçyıldırım (Department of Industrial Design)
Community Room: Faculty of Architecture, New Building
TECH FOR STARTUP COMMUNITY (T4S)
Tech for Startup is a student community founded at METU (Middle East Technical University) with the goal of supporting Turkey’s transformation into a developed country. In line with this goal, our mission is to strengthen the relationship between technopark-students and startups-students, support the professional and social development of our members, and contribute to METU, startups, and our peers.
We aim to continually share the inspiration we draw with our members and grow together through digitalization and technology.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Çağlar Sınayuç (Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering)
Community Room: METU Technopark Pre-incubation Center No:13
THEATER COMMUNITY
Our aim is to bring together students interested in theater, promote a love for theater, support students’ creativity in the field of arts, and help them gain confidence and performance skills in front of an audience. First organized in 1966 under the name "Festival '66," the theater festival has built a bridge between university and amateur theater communities and has become a productive and transformative platform in the theater scene. This festival is notably significant as it was the first "University Theater Festival" in Turkey.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. E. Atilla Aytekin (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
Community Room: Basement Floor of the Architecture Amphitheater
Website: http://odtuoyunculari.metu.edu.tr/
TURKISH FOLKLORE COMMUNITY (THBT)
Founded in 1961, the community has continued its activities uninterruptedly and operates in four main fields: folk dance, folk music, folk theater, and regional research. Its activities include learning and teaching folk dances in their authentic forms; researching and performing traditional plays such as "orta oyunu" and village theater; training in folk musical instruments, notation, compilation and archiving; conducting field research on folk culture; and organizing seminars, panels, and symposiums on folklore. With traditional costumes from over twenty regions, the community also owns a rich library containing books and magazines on folklore.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Birten Çelik (Department of History)
Community Room: THBT Building
Website: http://thbt.org/default.asp
TURKISH LANGUAGE COMMUNITY
The METU Turkish Language Community works primarily within the university and also in the broader society to promote the correct and proper use of Turkish. The community especially focuses on offering Turkish alternatives to foreign words that have entered the language, aiming to make their usage more widespread.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Yücel Ünlü Aydın (Department of Turkish Language)
Community Room: Community Containers
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (UGT)
The aim of the community is to promote international understanding and closer relations among students through social and cultural activities, contribute to the cultural development of our country, enhance intercultural understanding, and introduce the social and cultural lives of countries represented by embassies in Turkey by establishing communication with them. The International Spring Festival and the Book Fair are among the main events organized by the community.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Besim Can Zırh (Department of Sociology)
Community Room: Community Barracks
Website: http://ugt.metu.edu.tr/
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MISA)
The aim of the association is to facilitate the integration of international students into our university, bring them together through various events, support them in introducing their countries on campus, contribute to building positive relationships with Turkish students, provide a platform to help solve the problems they face, offer opportunities for self-expression, and represent international/national organizations and programs involving international students in Turkey at METU.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Hande Toffoli (Department of Physics)
Community Room: None
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE NETWORK (ISEN)
The purpose of the network is to guide and advise students who wish to study part of their education abroad through EU Erasmus Exchange Program and other exchange programs, with the help of students who have previously participated in these programs.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Başak Alpan (Department of Political Science and Public Administration)
Community Room: None
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (IAESTE) – METU LOCAL COMMITTEE
Our aim is to inform METU students about the activities of the International Internship Exchange Program and to promote IAESTE both within and beyond the university. We work to raise awareness among METU students about opportunities abroad—including internships, academic exchange programs, and volunteer organizations—and to collaborate with other communities and institutions involved in these areas.
We organize and carry out all necessary activities related to international internship exchange, such as finding internship positions abroad, assisting incoming foreign interns, and ensuring the smooth execution of exchange processes. In addition, we organize a variety of cultural, touristic, and social events to support these goals, while also aiming to introduce and promote Turkish culture to international participants.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Onur Gölbaşı (Department of Mining Engineering)
FAR EAST COMMUNITY
The community aims to introduce university students to the countries of the region (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asian countries) and their social structures, provide information, and facilitate academic collaboration and cultural exchange between university students and authorities from the region.
Academic Advisor: Dr. Şerif Onur Bahçecik (Department of International Relations)
Community Room: None
EFFICIENCY SOCIETY (VT)
With the goal of becoming a leading student society nationally and internationally through its distinctive activities, VT aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among students, academics, and professionals from the business world. It works to enhance knowledge in management and engineering fields, support personal and social development, and create valuable communication networks. Organizing 10 different projects annually, VT hosts nearly 3,000 distinguished students and academics from Turkey and Europe.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sinan Gürel (Department of Industrial Engineering)
Community Room: Ground Floor, Industrial Engineering Department
Website: http://odtuvt.org.tr/
CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY
The community aims to share experiences of professionals from various disciplines active in the construction sector, reflect the evolving technology and growing knowledge into university education in a timely manner, access theoretical and practical information, and develop the social aspects of engineering.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Uğurhan Akyüz (Department of Civil Engineering)
Community Room: Civil Engineering Department, K1 Building
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOCIETY
The main goal of the society is to increase awareness of artificial intelligence in Turkey and at METU, and to encourage students to develop practical projects using AI technologies.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sinan Kalkan
Community Room: Computer Engineering Department, Room A-209
Website: https://odtuyzt.github.io/
GREEN CAMPUS SOCIETY
The Green Campus Society (ODTÜ YKT) works towards achieving a socially, economically, and ecologically balanced development of the METU campus — that is, a "sustainable campus." The society encourages students to conduct scientific studies related to the campus, turning METU into a sustainability lab contributing to academic literature. It also aims to raise awareness about preserving the ecological and social integrity of the campus, and to establish effective communication among students, academic staff, and administration for campus-related initiatives.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ayşem Berrin Çakmaklı (Department of Architecture)
Community Room: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, 3rd Floor, Room 306
Website: https://greencampus.metu.edu.tr
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SOCIETY
Our aim is to increase interest in management consulting and to contribute to both personal and social development with a solution-oriented perspective. Through the events we organize and our social responsibility projects, we support our members in their continuous growth. Our society strives to cultivate a management consulting culture at METU and to play a leading role in helping our graduates establish a strong presence in the industry.
Academic Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Pınar Derin Güre (Department of Economics)
Society Room: Department of Industrial Engineering, 1st Floor
MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION STUDENT SOCIETY (METU-MISS)
The aim of the community is to provide students at METU with experience before entering the sector, connect them with leading managers and innovative ideas in the industry, and support students' personal and professional development.
Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Eminegül Karababa