From Engineering to Social Sciences: Future Career Fields Discussed at Science Café
A Science Café event explored future careers in engineering, architecture, and social sciences. Academics and students discussed digital transformation’s impact on professions and changing skill needs.
The event “Professions of the Future in Engineering, Architecture and Social Sciences,” organized by Istanbul Nişantaşı University as part of the Council of Higher Education’s (YÖK) Science Café initiative, took place at Sultanbeyli Municipality’s Fuat Sezgin Conference Hall.
Academics, students and members of the public attended the program, which explored the effects of technological transformation on professions, changing workforce expectations, interdisciplinary working culture and future career fields.
Istanbul Nişantaşı University Rector’s Advisor and Management Information Systems faculty member Prof. Dr. Murat Türk stated that digital transformation is reshaping working life. He emphasized that analytical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability would be as decisive as technical knowledge in future professions.
Assistant Professor Burak Toydemir, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, addressed the importance of sustainability, innovative technologies and practice-oriented education in engineering and architecture. He highlighted universities’ role in developing qualified professionals who meet industry expectations.
Assistant Professor Fırat Demirkol, Director of the Graduate School, stated that social sciences play a critical role in understanding the changing world order and that individuals able to work with a shared perspective across disciplines would gain a stronger position in the future workplace.
Management Information Systems student Doruk Kopdağ also shared his experiences of university life, applied education and career goals with participants.
