The program “Future Professions: Data Science and Analytics” was organized on 24.06.2026 as part of the Science Cafe Meetings by the Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Science Communication Coordination.
The program, moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan ULUTAŞ, featured speakers including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bekir ÇETİNTAV, a faculty member of the Data Science and Analytics Department at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hakkı Besim BARDAKÇI, a Senior Data Science Specialist from Arabam.com as a sector representative, and Engincan GÜLEK, a graduate student.
During the event, topics discussed included the educational model implemented in the Data Science and Analytics department at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, who should choose this field, the vital role of data science on a platform like Arabam.com where data traffic is enormous, the need for data science specialists in the industry, factors that guide students towards data science, the analytical and technical competencies of a data science expert, the qualifications looked for in projects and competencies when hiring a new graduate, and the academic innovations expected in the next 5 years at the intersection of data science with artificial intelligence and big data trends.