STEM Workshops & Entrepreneurship Training
The international mobility took place from April 20 to
April 24, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, as part of the Erasmus+
project entitled “SHERISE – Social Harmony and
Empowerment through Reinvigorated Inclusive Social
Endeavor” (Project No.: 2025-1-PL01-KA210-SCH-
000350248). Hosted by Büyükçekmece Atatürk Anadolu
Lisesi (BAAL), the meeting brought together students and
teachers from Poland, Greece, Italy, and Türkiye. Under
the local coordination of Özgü Öztürk and Headmaster
Necmettin Sarıkaya, the program fostered international
cooperation, intercultural dialogue, and collaborative
learning.
The mobility successfully advanced SHERISE’s
core objectives to promote inclusive and
innovative education. Key goals included
enhancing students’ STEM/STEAM competencies
through hands-on activities, developing an
entrepreneurial mindset (especially among
female students), promoting gender equality,
and encouraging active citizenship through
real-world challenges.
Beyond academic and STEM achievements, an
essential added value of the project was the
profound cultural exchange. Students from
Poland, Italy, and Greece experienced Turkish
traditions first-hand by staying with host
families, building intercultural bonds, and
exploring the rich heritage of Istanbul. Overall,
the mobility seamlessly combined practical
STEM education with inclusion, diversity, and
international partnership.
