Assoc. Prof. Şahin İDİN

Şahin İDİN received his BSc. degree in Science Education  from Kocaeli University. After finishing university, he worked as science teacher for eight years. He earned his master's degree in  Science Education from the Yüzüncü Yıl University, TR and Ph.D. in Science Education from the Hacettepe University, TR. Dr. İdin is interested in several fields of science education. His current research interests focus on Science Communication, STEM Education, Informal Learning, Inquary Based Learning (IBL), Sosical Justice and Equality, Gender Equity in Science, Creative Drama in Science Education, Nature of Science, Project Based Learning, Gifted pupils in science. He is also editor-in-chief of the Journal of STEAM Education ( https://journalofsteameducation.com/). He is one of the founder of the STEAM Education Research Association  (http://steam.org.tr/) He has involved in several European Commission FP7 projects (e.g., STEM, Scientix ) and Erasmus Plus Projects.