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Seminar: “Utilizing Management Technology Advantages in Cross-Border Acquisitions,” Dr. Tolga Demir (Stockholm School of Economics), Ümit Berkman Seminar Room, 1:40PM February 16 (EN)

Date: 16 February, 2018 Friday Time: 13:40-14:40 Place: Faculty of Business Administration Umit Berkman Seminar Room “Utilizing Management Technology Advantages in Cross-Border Acquisitions” By Tolga Demir Stockholm School of Economics PhD in Finance Abstract: A growing literature documents that management quality accounts for an important portion of the differences in […]

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Seminar: “Are the labels informative enough? – Semi–Supervised Probabilistic Distance Clustering and the Uncertainty of Classification,” Dr. Cem İyigün (METU), EA-409, 1:40PM February 16 (EN)

Are the labels informative enough? – Semi–Supervised Probabilistic Distance Clustering and the Uncertainty of Classification Assoc. Prof. Cem İyigün Industrial Engineering, METU Feb 16, Friday 13:40 EA-409 Abstract In this study we first discuss unsupervised and semi-supervised clustering and then focus on the latter one. Semi–supervised clustering is an attempt […]

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Nanocolloquium Seminar: “Ultrafast Photonics Time-Frequency Signal Processing Using Integrated Photonics,” Prof. Andrew Weiner (Purdue University), UNAM Conference Hall, 3:40PM February 16 (EN)

Dear Colleagues and Students, You are cordially invited to UNAM Nanocolloquium seminars focusing on advancements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The seminars bring us the most recent developments in these exciting fields. The third talk of this spring term will be presented by Prof. Andrew Weiner* Title: Ultrafast […]

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CCI Talk: “The Ascent of Enkidu: A New Fragment of Old Babylonian Gilgamesh,” Prof. Andrew George (University of London), Library Art Gallery, 5:45PM February 14 (EN)

Wednesday, February 14th, 17:45 Library Art Gallery Bilkent University’s Program in Cultures, Civilizations & Ideas presents a talk by: Professor Andrew George Professor of Babylonian, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, School of History, Religions & Philosophies THE ASCENT OF ENKIDU: A NEW FRAGMENT OF OLD BABYLONIAN […]

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STS Network Event: “Tesla: Innovation for a Low Carbon Economy,” Doğa Gürgünoğlu (EE Student), EE-214, 6PM February 15 (EN)

A Bilkent STS Network Event. Subject: Tesla: Innovation for a Low Carbon Economy Date: February 15th, 2018, 18:00 – 19:00 Place: EE 214 This presentation focuses on the social implications of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs). As part of his research at Aston University, Doğa Gurgunoglu conducted a SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) analysis […]

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Seminar: “Trust and Self-Control in Relationships,” Catrin Finkenauer (Utrecht University), A-130, 12:40PM February 15 (EN)

“Trust and Self-Control in Relationships” by Catrin Finkenauer (Utrecht University) Date: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 Time: 12:40-13:30 Place: A-130 One sentence summary Self-control is key to unraveling how children and adults discern others’ trustworthiness and may play an important role in trust repair. ABSTRACT: Trust is crucial to getting through […]

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COMD Talk: “A Risk-as-Feelings Approach to Online Political Expression,” Ayşenur Dal (The Ohio State University), FFB-06, 12:40PM February 15 (EN)

“A Risk-as-Feelings Approach to Online Political Expression” By Ayşenur Dal (School of Communication, The Ohio State University) Date: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 Time: 12.40 – 13.40 Place: FF-B06 (FADA Building) Abstract: Policy observers have noted that networked authoritarian governments have increasingly placed legal and political constraints upon political expression within […]

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