Turkish-American scientists convene for TASSA 2026 in North Carolina

The 2026 Turkish-American Scientists and Academics (TASSA) conference was held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hosted by Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar and Gwen Sancar at the Sancar Turkish Community Center. The event brought together researchers, students, and technology professionals from both the United States and Turkey.

Under the theme ‘Bridging Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: International Impact Between the US and Turkey,’ the conference addressed topics including artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. The gathering aimed to foster research collaborations and strengthen professional networks for young researchers.

Turkish Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Önal, attended the event and called upon the Turkish scientific community in the US to play a leading role in deepening ties between the two nations. He emphasized the importance of these professionals contributing to Turkey’s goals of self-sufficiency across various sectors.