Leadership Qualifications Reflected by Teaching Portfolio Senem Simsek, PhD Teaching Philosophy and Vision Leadership is a vital role in academia and industrial world, of which skills are built by con... tinuous learning. “The best way to learn is by teaching someone else’’ turned out my principle attitude towards not only professional development in human health science but also mentorship needs of young scientific students, science practitioners-a gap today in every laboratory. During my under graduate and graduate years, I integrated teaching principles with research rules that form the core of my career oriented improvement. In 2013, I joined United Nations of Association of New York to support national and international S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education program through inspiring students from Union County Teams Charter School and Leadership Academy with my Stem Cell Research background, educational journey, and aspirations. Between 2012- 2014, I made supervisorship for summer medical interns to empower medical school students and residences in human embryonic applied stem cell research applications, genetic engineering techniques, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy in Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Surgery. Among them, one international medical intern started medical residency program in New Jersey, my Qatar Cornell Medical Intern started his residency in US also and other medical research student will put his name in my publication because of his precise contribution in the functioning of our research project of pancreatic cystic fibrosis through iPSC technology’’ followed by proper molecular cloning and vector development technology training under my supervisorship. In 2015, as a principle investigator bringing my own scholarship to Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Centre, I started to my own, unique project built on multidisciplinay vision. Teaching stayed and will stay in my academic part. read more

"Hey there, future stem cell scientists, medical and veterinary doctors! I'm Doctor Senem, and I'm here to take you on a thrilling ride through the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe... matics – also known as S.T.E.M. But before we dive into the exciting stuff, let me share a little about my own journey. Back in 2013, I embarked on an incredible adventure with the United Nations Association of New York. My mission? To spread the joy of S.T.E.M education, both nationally and internationally. I had the privilege of working with students from the Union County Teams Charter School and Leadership Academy. Picture this: a world filled with budding scientists and tech wizards, and I had the honor of inspiring them! You know, between 2012 and 2014, I wore the hat of a supervisor for summer medical interns. It was like being the conductor of a scientific orchestra. Together, we explored the fascinating world of stem cell research and genetic engineering —all right at the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Surgery. Guess what happened next? Some of my incredible interns went on to do extraordinary things. One of them embarked on a medical residency program right here in New Jersey. Another took their talents all the way to the United States, starting a residency program of their own. So, why am I sharing all this with you? Because S.T.E.M isn't just about equations and experiments; it's about passion, discovery, and the joy of making a difference. Get ready for a fun-filled journey where we'll explore the wonders of S.T.E.M together. Let's learn, experiment, and create magic, just like I did on my remarkable journey. Are you ready to dive in? Let's do this!"read more