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Ege鈥檇e At枚lye, a modern liberal arts initiative on the Aegean, invites participants to an engaging conversation exploring interdisciplinary learning, community-based research, and cultural practice through science and the humanities.

Led by Dr. Zeynep Delen Nircan, the session will offer a historical interpretation of the liberal arts from the perspective of a Turkish chemist, reflecting on how scientific inquiry can intersect with culture, ecology, and community engagement.

The event will introduce the Olive Project, highlighting its development, outcomes, and broader impacts, alongside Community Fungi, a parallel initiative applying similar collaborative approaches in a different local context. Together, these projects demonstrate how place-based learning and research can foster meaningful connections between science, society, and the environment.

The session will conclude with an invitation to further discussion and potential collaborations, followed by an Olive Oil Tasting Workshop offering participants a sensory exploration connected to the themes of the talk.

Dr. Nircan is also the coauthor of The Chemical Story of Olive Oil: From Grove to Table (Royal Society of Chemistry).

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