Çağdaş Schools Students Shine at 2026 Global STEM Olympiad with 15 Medals

Scientific Peaks Conquered in the Heart of Italy During the final competitions of the 6th Global STEM Olympiad held from July 2 to 8, 2026, in Rome, the capital of Italy, students from Çağdaş Schools (Çağdaş Okulları) recorded a historic victory. This prestigious scientific competition, attended by approximately 750 elite students from 54 countries, provided a platform for competition in the fields of mathematics, science, and coding [1]. The delegation from Eskişehir, Turkey, participated in this event with full preparation and managed to win a total of 15 valuable medals.

Medal Details in Mathematics and Science Categories Çağdaş Schools students competed in the two main sections of mathematics and science, shining in both fields. According to published reports, the team succeeded in winning 4 gold medals, 4 silver medals, 6 bronze medals, and 1 honorary diploma [2]. In the mathematics section, students such as Demir Coşku, Muhammed Akif Gül, and Yusuf Rüzgar Karamanlı demonstrated their scientific superiority to the world by winning gold medals. Additionally, Melisa Çelik and Gazi Kerem Kayabaşı won silver medals, while Lena Ergür and Serdar Eymen Yalçın earned bronze medals in these competitions [3].

Success continued in the science section; Demir Coşku won his second gold medal in this category. Yusuf Rüzgar Karamanlı and Lena Ergür succeeded in receiving silver medals, and students such as Duru Acar, Gazi Kerem Kayabaşı, Serdar Eymen Yalçın, and Melisa Çelik finished their work with bronze medals. This variety of medals demonstrates the educational balance and scientific strength of the students in all dimensions of the STEM educational system [1].

Success Strategy and Educational Approach of Çağdaş Schools Esra Çelik, Assistant Principal and Coordinator of National and International Competitions, expressed pride in this achievement and emphasized that Çağdaş Schools are recognized as the representative of Eskişehir on global stages. She noted that this is the third consecutive year that students from this center have shone in international STEM Olympiads; a success that was previously repeated in the Netherlands and Spain [2].

According to school officials, the goal of participating in these competitions is not just to win medals, but to strengthen students' problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and cultural interactions at an international level. During these trips, in addition to scientific challenges, students become familiar with different cultures and strengthen their language skills. This comprehensive educational approach has made Çağdaş Schools one of the leading educational centers in the field of technology and basic sciences [3].