Publications
In press
Cakmakci, G. (2024). Integrating epistemic practices of engineering in education. In W.M.W. So & Z. Wan (Eds.) Cross-disciplinary STEM Learning for Asian Primary Students: Design, Practices, and Outcomes. New York: Routledge.www.routledge.com/Cross-disciplinary-STEM-Learning-for-Asian-Primary-Students-Design-Practices/So-Wan-Luo/p/book/9781032201061
Journal Articles
Cakmakci, G., Leach, J & Donnelly, J. (2006). Students’ ideas about reaction rate and its relationship with concentration or pressure. International Journal of Science Education, 28(15), 1795-1815. doi.org/10.1080/09500690600823490
Cakmakci, G. Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A., Kole, F. & Kavak, G. (2012). Investigating Turkish primary school students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Research in Science Education, 42(3), 469-489. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-010-9206-1
Hagay. G., Baram-Tsabari, A., Ametller, J., Cakmakci, G., Lopes, B., Moreira, A. & Pedrosa-de-Jesus, H. (2013). The generalizability of students' interests in biology across gender, country and religion. Research in Science Education, 43(3), 895-919. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-012-9289-y
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2011). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 9(3), 627-655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-010-9217-4
Cakmakci, G. (2010). Identifying alternative conceptions of chemical kinetics among secondary school and undergraduate students in Turkey. Journal of Chemical Education, 87(4), 449-455. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed8001336
Demirdogen, B. & Cakmakci, G. (2014). Investigating students' interest in chemistry through self-generated questions. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 15, 192-206. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RP00037D
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2011). Designing and evaluating an evidence-informed instruction in chemical kinetics. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 12(1). 15-28. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1RP90004H
Heinz, J., Enghag, M., Stuchlikova, I., Cakmakci, G., Peleg, R. & Baram-Tsabari, A. (2017). Impact of initiatives to implement science inquiry – a comparative study of the Turkish, Israeli, Swedish and Czech science education systems. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 12(3), 677-708.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-015-9704-6
Kaya, G., Sardag, M., Cakmakci, G., Dogan, N., Irez, S., & Yalaki, Y. (2015). Discourse patterns and communicative approaches for teaching nature of science. Education and Science, 41(185), 83-99.
Cakmakci, G. (2017). Using video vignettes of historical episodes for promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about the nature of science. Science Education International, 28(1), 7-29.
Cakmakci, G. (2012). Promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about nature of science through educational research apprenticeship. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37(2), 114-135. http://dx.doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2012v37n2.3
Seckin Kapucu, M., Cakmakci, G., & Aydogdu, C. (2015). The influence of documentary films on 8th grade students’ views about nature of science. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 15(3), 797-808. DOI: 10.12738/estp.2015.3.2186
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Preparing teachers as researchers: Evaluating the quality of research reports prepared by student teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 35, 39-56.
Bektasli, B. & Cakmakci, G. (2011). Consistency of students' ideas about the concept of rate across different contexts. Education and Science, 36(162), 273-287.
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 70, 31-38.
Kartal, E. E., Cobern, W. W., Dogan, N., Irez, S., Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2018). Improving science teachers’ nature of science views through an innovative continuing professional development program. International Journal of STEM Education, 5(30), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-018-0125-4
Ozer, F., Dogan, N, Yalaki, Y., Irez, S. & Cakmakci, G. (2021). The ultimate beneficiaries of continuing professional development programs: Middle school students’ nature of science views. Research in Science Education, 51, 757-782. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-019-9824-1
Kaya, G. & Cakmakci, G. (2021). Conversation analytic examination of inquiry-based science classrooms. Kastamonu Education Journal, 29(3), 736-755. doi: 10.24106/kefdergi.940307
Theses
Cakmakci, G. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of chemical kinetics among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Unpublished PhD Thesis. The University of Leeds, UK.
Cakmakci, G. (2001). Teachers' and pupils' views on using computers in science teaching at secondary level. Unpublished MA. Thesis, The University of York, UK.
Books, Books Chapters, Reviews & Interviews
Cakmakci, G., Aydeniz, M., Brown, A. & Makokha, J. M. (2020). Situated Cognition and Cognitive Apprenticeships in Learning. In B. Akpan & Kennedy, T. (Eds.), Science Education in Theory and Practice (pp. 293-310). Dordrecht: Springer.
Cakmakci, G. (2019). Creativity and Innovation. In B. Akpan (Ed.), Science Education: Visions of the Future (pp. 247-258). Abuja: Next Generation Education.
Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2018) Promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about nature of science through science-related media reports. In O. Tsivitanidou, P. Gray, E. Rybska, L. Louca & C. Constantinou (Eds.), Professional Development for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching and Learning (pp. 137-161). Dordrecht: Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-91406-0
Cakmakci, G. & Gelmez-Burakgazi, S. (2020). Science communication in Turkey: From the Ottoman Empire to the Republic. In T. Gascoigne, B. Schiele, J. Leach, M. Riedlinger, B. V. Lewenstein, L. Massarani, P. Broks (Eds.), Communicating Science: A Global Perspective (pp. 885-906). Canberra, Australian National University: ANU Press.
Trench, B., Bucchi, M., Amin, L., Cakmakci, G., Falade, B., Olesk, A & Polino, C. (2014). Global spread of science communication: institutions and practices across continents. In M. Bucchi & B. Trench (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology (2nd Edition) (pp. 214-230). New York: Routledge.
Aydeniz, M. & Cakmakci, G. (2017). Integrating Engineering Concepts and Practices into Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities. In K. S. Taber & B. Akpan (Eds.), Science Education: An International Course Companion (pp. 221-232). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-749-8_17
Bronzwaer, L., Cakmakci, G., Gray, P., Hughes, J., Lasa, A., Laursen, S., ... van Laar, M. (2017). STING – STEM Teacher training innovation for gender balance. Usurbil, Spain: Elhuyar Foundation. ISBN: 978-84-944200-9-2
Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2012). Promoting Student Teachers’ Ideas about Nature of Science through Popular Media. Trondheim, Norway: S-TEAM/NTNU. ISBN: 978-82-93118-36-7
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationships between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. In K. Boersma & O. de Jong & H. Eijkelhof & M. Goedhart (Eds.), Research and the Quality of Science Education (pp. 483-497). Dordrecht: Springer.
Cakmakci, G. (2005). Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. In H.E.Fischer (Ed.), Developing Standards in Research on Science Education (pp. 69-77). London: Taylor & Francis.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Science Literacy in Primary Schools and Pre-Schools, by H. Eshach, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 3(2), 167-169.
Yalaki, Y. & Cakmakci, G. (2010). A Conversation with Michael R. Matthews: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science to Science Teaching and Research. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 6(4), 287-309
Projects & Grants
- Project Title: Meaningful Open Schooling Connects Schools to Communities
Funding Agency: European Commission- H2020-SwafS
Year: 2020-2023 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 1,8 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Strategies for Assessment in Inquiry Learning in Science (SAILS)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2012-2016 (4 Years)
Budget: Around 3,8 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: European STEM Professional Development Centre Network (STEM PD Net)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus +
Year: 2016-2019 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Science Teacher Education Advanced Methods (S-TEAM)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2009-2012 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 5 Million Euro
Position: National Laison Point, Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Mathematics and science for life (MaScil)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2013-2016 (4 Years)
Budget: Around 3,3 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Innovative Networks for Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics education (INSTEM)
Funding Agency: European Commission- LLP
Year: 2013-2015 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Supporting mathematics and science teachers in addressing diversity and promoting fundamental values (MaSDiV)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2017-2020 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Environmental socio-scientific issues in initial teacher education (ENSITE)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2019-2022 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: STEM Teacher Training Innovation for Gender balance
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2015-2017 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Educating trainers of science centers
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - SOBAG 1001. Project No: 114K646
Year: 2015-2017 (2,5 years)
- Project Title: Continuing Teacher Professional Development to Support the Teaching about Nature of Science
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - SOBAG 1001. Project No: 111K527
Year: 2012-2015 (2,5 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
- Project Title : Akyaka Nature and Science Camp
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - Science and Society Projects. Project No: 108B006
Year: 2008-2009 (2 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
- Scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of National Education during his doctorate study at the University of Leeds, U.K.
- Scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of National Education during his master study at the University of York, U.K.
- Scholarship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) during his postdoctoral study at Stanford University, USA. (Grant number: TUBITAK-BIDEB-2219 - International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme)
Proceedings
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Scientific Literacy and Social Aspects of Science. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Learning and Assessment. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: International Perspective. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Teaching. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Invited Lectures and Seminars
Invited Speaker (with William F. McComas and Paul Ernest) for a Panel entitled “Nature of Mathematics, Science, and Technology: Similarities and Differences” “International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST)”, Konya, Turkey, 2014
Invited Keynote Speaker for “II. National Chemistry Education Conference”, Erzurum, Turkey, 2011.
Invited Speaker, “The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), FP7 Science in Society”, Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
Invited seminar presentation, “Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (IBST), Teacher Professional Development Project (OMGEP)”, Turkish Telecom Company & Turkish Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, 2009.
Conference Papers
Baram-Tsabari, A., Hagay, G., Ametller, J., Cakmakci, G., Lopes, B., Moreira, A., and Pedrosa-de-Jesus, H. (2012). How universal is students' interest in Biology? Correlation between interest in Biology, Gender, Culture and Religion. Paper presented at NARST 2012 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, March 25 – 28, 2012.
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2010). Designing and evaluating a teaching intervention in chemical kinetics. Paper presented at NARST Conference, Philadelphia, USA, March 21-24, 2010.
Cakmakci, G., Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A, Kole, F., & Kavak, G. (2009) Investigating students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Paper presented at ESERA 2009 Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, August 31- September 4, 2009.
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2009). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. The International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Group Biannual Conference, South Bend, Indiana, USA, June 24-28, 2009.
Cakmakci, G. (2008) Preparing Teachers as Researchers: Science Student Teachers’ Views on Educational Research. Paper presented at the International Association for the Scientific Knowledge- Teaching and Learning Conference, Aveiro, Portugal, May 26-28, 2008.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), International Meeting on Critical Analysis of School Science Textbook. 07-10 February 2007. Hammamet, Tunisia.
Cakmakci, G. (2006) Consistency of secondary and undergraduate students’ ideas about chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Chemical Education, Seoul, Korea, August 12-17, 2006.
Cakmakci, G. & Leach, J. (2005) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the effect of temperature on reaction rates. Paper presented at the ESERA Conference, Barcelona, Spain, August 28- September 1, 2005.
Cakmakci, G. (2004) Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. Paper presented at the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Summer School, Mulheim,Germany. August 28-September 4, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J. & Leach, J. (2004) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis: Implications for teaching and modelling. Paper presented at the 18th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Education, Istanbul, Turkey, August 3-8, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2003) A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationship between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Paper presented at the ESERA conference, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 19-23 August 2003.
Cakmakci, G. (2003) Upper secondary school and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis. Poster presented at the Variety in Chemistry Education, Dublin, Ireland.
Cakmakci, G. (2001) The constrains on the use of computers in chemistry education. Poster presented at Variety in Chemistry Teaching, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK.
Editorial Advisory Board
Member of the Editorial Advisory Board (2008-2011) (2011-2014), "Studies in Science Education"
Occasional/Guest Reviewer
Science Education
Science & Education
Research in Science Education
Educational Psychology
International Journal of Science Education
Chemistry Education Research and Practice
Management Board & Conference Committees
International STEM Education Conference, Chair of the Conference.
https://www.stempd.net
Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Network, The Scientific Committee Member (2012-2014) 2014-2019) http://www.pcst.co/about/governance
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Founding President (2010). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Executive Board Member, Coordinator of International Relations (2010-2012). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2011, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). http://www.esera2011.fr/
10th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Kraków, Poland. July 2010. http://ecrice2010.ap.krakow.pl/
XIV. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). Slovenia, June 13-18, 2010. http://www.ioste13.org/
9th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ecrice2008.org/
XIII. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ioste13.org/
One day conference on "Inquiry-based science teaching", Chair of the Conference, http://hacettepe.eventbrite.com/
Egitimde Iyi Ornekler Konferansi, Secici Ust Kurul Uyesi, 2010, 2011. http://www.egitimdeiyiornekler.org/
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2009---Organizing Committee & Scientific Committee
In press
Cakmakci, G. (2024). Integrating epistemic practices of engineering in education. In W.M.W. So & Z. Wan (Eds.) Cross-disciplinary STEM Learning for Asian Primary Students: Design, Practices, and Outcomes. New York: Routledge.www.routledge.com/Cross-disciplinary-STEM-Learning-for-Asian-Primary-Students-Design-Practices/So-Wan-Luo/p/book/9781032201061
Journal Articles
Cakmakci, G., Leach, J & Donnelly, J. (2006). Students’ ideas about reaction rate and its relationship with concentration or pressure. International Journal of Science Education, 28(15), 1795-1815. doi.org/10.1080/09500690600823490
Cakmakci, G. Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A., Kole, F. & Kavak, G. (2012). Investigating Turkish primary school students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Research in Science Education, 42(3), 469-489. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-010-9206-1
Hagay. G., Baram-Tsabari, A., Ametller, J., Cakmakci, G., Lopes, B., Moreira, A. & Pedrosa-de-Jesus, H. (2013). The generalizability of students' interests in biology across gender, country and religion. Research in Science Education, 43(3), 895-919. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-012-9289-y
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2011). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 9(3), 627-655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-010-9217-4
Cakmakci, G. (2010). Identifying alternative conceptions of chemical kinetics among secondary school and undergraduate students in Turkey. Journal of Chemical Education, 87(4), 449-455. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed8001336
Demirdogen, B. & Cakmakci, G. (2014). Investigating students' interest in chemistry through self-generated questions. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 15, 192-206. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RP00037D
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2011). Designing and evaluating an evidence-informed instruction in chemical kinetics. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 12(1). 15-28. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1RP90004H
Heinz, J., Enghag, M., Stuchlikova, I., Cakmakci, G., Peleg, R. & Baram-Tsabari, A. (2017). Impact of initiatives to implement science inquiry – a comparative study of the Turkish, Israeli, Swedish and Czech science education systems. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 12(3), 677-708.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-015-9704-6
Kaya, G., Sardag, M., Cakmakci, G., Dogan, N., Irez, S., & Yalaki, Y. (2015). Discourse patterns and communicative approaches for teaching nature of science. Education and Science, 41(185), 83-99.
Cakmakci, G. (2017). Using video vignettes of historical episodes for promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about the nature of science. Science Education International, 28(1), 7-29.
Cakmakci, G. (2012). Promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about nature of science through educational research apprenticeship. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37(2), 114-135. http://dx.doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2012v37n2.3
Seckin Kapucu, M., Cakmakci, G., & Aydogdu, C. (2015). The influence of documentary films on 8th grade students’ views about nature of science. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 15(3), 797-808. DOI: 10.12738/estp.2015.3.2186
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Preparing teachers as researchers: Evaluating the quality of research reports prepared by student teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 35, 39-56.
Bektasli, B. & Cakmakci, G. (2011). Consistency of students' ideas about the concept of rate across different contexts. Education and Science, 36(162), 273-287.
Cakmakci, G. (2009). Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 70, 31-38.
Kartal, E. E., Cobern, W. W., Dogan, N., Irez, S., Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2018). Improving science teachers’ nature of science views through an innovative continuing professional development program. International Journal of STEM Education, 5(30), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-018-0125-4
Ozer, F., Dogan, N, Yalaki, Y., Irez, S. & Cakmakci, G. (2021). The ultimate beneficiaries of continuing professional development programs: Middle school students’ nature of science views. Research in Science Education, 51, 757-782. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-019-9824-1
Kaya, G. & Cakmakci, G. (2021). Conversation analytic examination of inquiry-based science classrooms. Kastamonu Education Journal, 29(3), 736-755. doi: 10.24106/kefdergi.940307
Theses
Cakmakci, G. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of chemical kinetics among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Unpublished PhD Thesis. The University of Leeds, UK.
Cakmakci, G. (2001). Teachers' and pupils' views on using computers in science teaching at secondary level. Unpublished MA. Thesis, The University of York, UK.
Books, Books Chapters, Reviews & Interviews
Cakmakci, G., Aydeniz, M., Brown, A. & Makokha, J. M. (2020). Situated Cognition and Cognitive Apprenticeships in Learning. In B. Akpan & Kennedy, T. (Eds.), Science Education in Theory and Practice (pp. 293-310). Dordrecht: Springer.
Cakmakci, G. (2019). Creativity and Innovation. In B. Akpan (Ed.), Science Education: Visions of the Future (pp. 247-258). Abuja: Next Generation Education.
Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2018) Promoting pre-service teachers’ ideas about nature of science through science-related media reports. In O. Tsivitanidou, P. Gray, E. Rybska, L. Louca & C. Constantinou (Eds.), Professional Development for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching and Learning (pp. 137-161). Dordrecht: Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-91406-0
Cakmakci, G. & Gelmez-Burakgazi, S. (2020). Science communication in Turkey: From the Ottoman Empire to the Republic. In T. Gascoigne, B. Schiele, J. Leach, M. Riedlinger, B. V. Lewenstein, L. Massarani, P. Broks (Eds.), Communicating Science: A Global Perspective (pp. 885-906). Canberra, Australian National University: ANU Press.
Trench, B., Bucchi, M., Amin, L., Cakmakci, G., Falade, B., Olesk, A & Polino, C. (2014). Global spread of science communication: institutions and practices across continents. In M. Bucchi & B. Trench (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology (2nd Edition) (pp. 214-230). New York: Routledge.
Aydeniz, M. & Cakmakci, G. (2017). Integrating Engineering Concepts and Practices into Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities. In K. S. Taber & B. Akpan (Eds.), Science Education: An International Course Companion (pp. 221-232). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-749-8_17
Bronzwaer, L., Cakmakci, G., Gray, P., Hughes, J., Lasa, A., Laursen, S., ... van Laar, M. (2017). STING – STEM Teacher training innovation for gender balance. Usurbil, Spain: Elhuyar Foundation. ISBN: 978-84-944200-9-2
Cakmakci, G. & Yalaki, Y. (2012). Promoting Student Teachers’ Ideas about Nature of Science through Popular Media. Trondheim, Norway: S-TEAM/NTNU. ISBN: 978-82-93118-36-7
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2005). A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationships between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. In K. Boersma & O. de Jong & H. Eijkelhof & M. Goedhart (Eds.), Research and the Quality of Science Education (pp. 483-497). Dordrecht: Springer.
Cakmakci, G. (2005). Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. In H.E.Fischer (Ed.), Developing Standards in Research on Science Education (pp. 69-77). London: Taylor & Francis.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Science Literacy in Primary Schools and Pre-Schools, by H. Eshach, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 3(2), 167-169.
Yalaki, Y. & Cakmakci, G. (2010). A Conversation with Michael R. Matthews: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science to Science Teaching and Research. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 6(4), 287-309
Projects & Grants
- Project Title: Meaningful Open Schooling Connects Schools to Communities
Funding Agency: European Commission- H2020-SwafS
Year: 2020-2023 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 1,8 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Strategies for Assessment in Inquiry Learning in Science (SAILS)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2012-2016 (4 Years)
Budget: Around 3,8 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: European STEM Professional Development Centre Network (STEM PD Net)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus +
Year: 2016-2019 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Science Teacher Education Advanced Methods (S-TEAM)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2009-2012 (3 Years)
Budget: Around 5 Million Euro
Position: National Laison Point, Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Mathematics and science for life (MaScil)
Funding Agency: European Commission- FP7 Project- Science in Society
Year: 2013-2016 (4 Years)
Budget: Around 3,3 Million Euro
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Innovative Networks for Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics education (INSTEM)
Funding Agency: European Commission- LLP
Year: 2013-2015 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Supporting mathematics and science teachers in addressing diversity and promoting fundamental values (MaSDiV)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2017-2020 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Environmental socio-scientific issues in initial teacher education (ENSITE)
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2019-2022 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: STEM Teacher Training Innovation for Gender balance
Funding Agency: European Commission- Erasmus+
Year: 2015-2017 (3 Years)
Position: Leader for Hacettepe University
- Project Title: Educating trainers of science centers
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - SOBAG 1001. Project No: 114K646
Year: 2015-2017 (2,5 years)
- Project Title: Continuing Teacher Professional Development to Support the Teaching about Nature of Science
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - SOBAG 1001. Project No: 111K527
Year: 2012-2015 (2,5 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
- Project Title : Akyaka Nature and Science Camp
Funding Agency: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) - Science and Society Projects. Project No: 108B006
Year: 2008-2009 (2 Years)
Position: Lead Researcher
- Scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of National Education during his doctorate study at the University of Leeds, U.K.
- Scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of National Education during his master study at the University of York, U.K.
- Scholarship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) during his postdoctoral study at Stanford University, USA. (Grant number: TUBITAK-BIDEB-2219 - International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme)
Proceedings
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Scientific Literacy and Social Aspects of Science. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Cakmakci, G. & Tasar, M.F. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Learning and Assessment. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: International Perspective. Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi.
Tasar, M.F. & Cakmakci, G. (Eds.) (2010). Contemporary Science Education Research: Teaching. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Invited Lectures and Seminars
Invited Speaker (with William F. McComas and Paul Ernest) for a Panel entitled “Nature of Mathematics, Science, and Technology: Similarities and Differences” “International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST)”, Konya, Turkey, 2014
Invited Keynote Speaker for “II. National Chemistry Education Conference”, Erzurum, Turkey, 2011.
Invited Speaker, “The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), FP7 Science in Society”, Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
Invited seminar presentation, “Inquiry-Based Science Teaching (IBST), Teacher Professional Development Project (OMGEP)”, Turkish Telecom Company & Turkish Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, 2009.
Conference Papers
Baram-Tsabari, A., Hagay, G., Ametller, J., Cakmakci, G., Lopes, B., Moreira, A., and Pedrosa-de-Jesus, H. (2012). How universal is students' interest in Biology? Correlation between interest in Biology, Gender, Culture and Religion. Paper presented at NARST 2012 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, March 25 – 28, 2012.
Cakmakci, G. & Aydogdu, C. (2010). Designing and evaluating a teaching intervention in chemical kinetics. Paper presented at NARST Conference, Philadelphia, USA, March 21-24, 2010.
Cakmakci, G., Sevindik, H., Pektas, M., Uysal, A, Kole, F., & Kavak, G. (2009) Investigating students’ interests in science by using their self-generated questions. Paper presented at ESERA 2009 Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, August 31- September 4, 2009.
Cakmakci, G., Tosun, O., Turgut, S., Orenler, S., Sengul, K., & Top, G. (2009). Promoting an inclusive image of scientists among students: Towards research evidence-based practice. The International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Group Biannual Conference, South Bend, Indiana, USA, June 24-28, 2009.
Cakmakci, G. (2008) Preparing Teachers as Researchers: Science Student Teachers’ Views on Educational Research. Paper presented at the International Association for the Scientific Knowledge- Teaching and Learning Conference, Aveiro, Portugal, May 26-28, 2008.
Cakmakci, G. (2007) Emerging issues from textbook analysis in the area of chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), International Meeting on Critical Analysis of School Science Textbook. 07-10 February 2007. Hammamet, Tunisia.
Cakmakci, G. (2006) Consistency of secondary and undergraduate students’ ideas about chemical kinetics. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Chemical Education, Seoul, Korea, August 12-17, 2006.
Cakmakci, G. & Leach, J. (2005) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the effect of temperature on reaction rates. Paper presented at the ESERA Conference, Barcelona, Spain, August 28- September 1, 2005.
Cakmakci, G. (2004) Different ways of explanation: Descriptive/empirical vs. explanatory/theoretical. Paper presented at the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Summer School, Mulheim,Germany. August 28-September 4, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J. & Leach, J. (2004) Turkish secondary and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis: Implications for teaching and modelling. Paper presented at the 18th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Education, Istanbul, Turkey, August 3-8, 2004.
Cakmakci, G., Donnelly, J & Leach, J. (2003) A cross-sectional study of the understanding of the relationship between concentration and reaction rate among Turkish secondary and undergraduate students. Paper presented at the ESERA conference, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 19-23 August 2003.
Cakmakci, G. (2003) Upper secondary school and undergraduate students' understanding of the concept of catalysis. Poster presented at the Variety in Chemistry Education, Dublin, Ireland.
Cakmakci, G. (2001) The constrains on the use of computers in chemistry education. Poster presented at Variety in Chemistry Teaching, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK.
Editorial Advisory Board
Member of the Editorial Advisory Board (2008-2011) (2011-2014), "Studies in Science Education"
Occasional/Guest Reviewer
Science Education
Science & Education
Research in Science Education
Educational Psychology
International Journal of Science Education
Chemistry Education Research and Practice
Management Board & Conference Committees
International STEM Education Conference, Chair of the Conference.
https://www.stempd.net
Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Network, The Scientific Committee Member (2012-2014) 2014-2019) http://www.pcst.co/about/governance
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Founding President (2010). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
Turkish Science Education and Research Association (SERA), Executive Board Member, Coordinator of International Relations (2010-2012). http://fead.org.tr/index.php
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2011, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). http://www.esera2011.fr/
10th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Kraków, Poland. July 2010. http://ecrice2010.ap.krakow.pl/
XIV. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee (Reviewer). Slovenia, June 13-18, 2010. http://www.ioste13.org/
9th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ecrice2008.org/
XIII. International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium, Member of the Scientific Committee. http://www.ioste13.org/
One day conference on "Inquiry-based science teaching", Chair of the Conference, http://hacettepe.eventbrite.com/
Egitimde Iyi Ornekler Konferansi, Secici Ust Kurul Uyesi, 2010, 2011. http://www.egitimdeiyiornekler.org/
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference 2009---Organizing Committee & Scientific Committee