# Konya Science Center educational activities and recognition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/konya-science-center-educational-activities-and-recognition > Updated: 2026-10-17T09:31:37.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Konya Science Center, managed by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, has engaged in various scientific outreach and educational initiatives. In September, the center hosted the ‘Konya Nature Festival’ and the ‘Konya Sky Festival’ under the TÜBİTAK 4007 Science Festivals Support Program. These events utilized STEM and STEAM approaches to explore topics such as agricultural sciences, plant biology, and sustainable agriculture. The center also implemented an inclusive education project for teachers of students with special needs. Following these activities, the center was honored with the ‘Contribution to Science Communication Award’ in the ‘Science Centers’ category. The award was presented by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır during the Turkey Science Communication Summit in Ankara, recognizing the institution’s efforts to make scientific culture and knowledge more accessible to the public. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Konya Science Center receives science communication award Konya Science Center received the ‘Contribution to Science Communication Award’ from TÜBİTAK at the Turkey Science Communication Summit held in Ankara. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-science-center-receives-science-communication-award ### 2026-10-04: Konya Science Center hosts nature and sky festivals The Konya Science Center hosted nature and sky festivals in September, featuring STEM-based agricultural science activities and inclusive education projects for teachers of students with special needs. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-science-center-hosts-nature-and-sky-festivals --- Cite as: Konya Science Center educational activities and recognition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/konya-science-center-educational-activities-and-recognition