EDUCATION
o Master of Science, Space Sciences & Tech, Canakale University, Turkey Research area: Extrasolar Planets: State Report, Observation, Cataloging o Bachelor of Science, Physics, Canakale University, Turkey
Research area: Largest Telescopes of the World & Research Areas o High School, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Turkey
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, NETWORKS & GROUPS Turkish Astronomical Society, Board Member AAVSO
- Speakers &Writers Bureau Member
- Education & Public Outreach Committee Member International Dark Sky Association, Affiliate Member Astronomers Without Borders – National Contact Point Sidewalk Astronomers – National Representative
European Southern Observatory (ESO) Science Outreach Network (ESON) – National Representative of Turkey
European Association for Astronomy Education – National Contact Point International Cassini Scientist for a Day - Turkey SPoC
NASA Museum Alliance Member
Www: http://arifsolmaz.wordpress.com
E-mail: [email protected] Cell: +90 538 614 2938
Address: Canakkale University Physics Dept. Terzioglu Yeni Campus
TR-17100 Canakkale TURKEY
2010 2008 2002
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
ESO Science Outreach Network has established a network of persons in the ESO Member
states and other countries who serve as local contacts for the media in connection with ESO developments, Press Releases, etc. At the same time, they may help to provide useful contacts between the media and the scientists in their area. The ESON members, or their representatives, are typically full-time science communicators who know the national players (media, academia etc.) and regularly interact with them, are able to find a national angle, have a strong interest in promoting ESO and provide regular inputs and ideas for how to best reach the target groups in their area.
Cosmic Diary Project – Blogger Throughout this project, all the bloggers will be asked to
explain one particular aspect of their work to the public. In a true exercise of science communication, these scientists will use easy-to-understand language to translate the nuts and bolts of their scientific research into a popular science article. This will be their challenge.
Portal to the Universe – Editor Keeping up-to-date with cutting-edge astronomy and
space science breakthroughs has just become that much easier, thanks to the Portal To The Universe, the latest Cornerstone project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009). As a high-tech website embracing Web 2.0 technologies, the Portal To The Universe aims to become a one-stop-shop for astronomy news.
The Evening Sky Map – Turkish Translation
NASA Space Math Problems – Translation
Astrobiology & Origin of Life Discussion Group
Beyond International Year of Astronomy
PUBLIC OUTREACH & MEDIA COVERAGE
Scientific Magazine Articles
- Astrobiology Studies in Turkey (2009) - Your Name in Space (2008)
- Summer Science Camp for Elementary School (2008) - A New Step for Astronomy in Turkey (2007)
- Everbody Follows the Meteors (2007)
- Radiation & Environment Symposium (2006)
- Structure & Spectrums of Atom, Molecule & Nucleus Systems (2006) - H. Moseley Workshop (2006)
- World Year of Physics Activities (2005)
Popular Astronomy Articles
- Exoplanet Explorations (Turkish Astronomical Soc. E-Bulletin, 2010) - E-ELT Site Choosen (Popular Astronomy Mag., 2010)
International Year of Astronomy Activities (2009 – 2010) - Website Design & Maintenance
- Portal to the Universe – Editor - Cosmic Diary Project – Blogger
- IYA2009 Translation of Educational Astronomical Presentations - Social Networks (Moderated Facebook Groups & Pages)
Beyond IYA (Members: 2854) Global Astonomy Month (2691) Portal to the Universe (2252) Astronomy World (460) Kepler Mission (5511) The Evening Skymap (459) Sidewalk Astronomers (1595) - Public Activity Coordinating:
100 Hours of Astronomy Galilean Nights
Galileo Teacher Training Program Astronomy Summer Camp
Space Studio I-II
Cassini Scientist for a Day Competition – NASA JPL - Turkish Copy Sites - Moderate & Webmaster
NASA Image of the Day ESO Image of the Week
NASA HEASARC Image of the Week Symmetry Mag. 60 Seconds Series The Evening Sky Maps
NASA Space Math Chromoscope
NASA Cosmic Distance Scale
ESO Science Outreach Network – Press Releases
SELECTED TALKS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Seminars:
- International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, International Activities given by Arif Solmaz (IYA 2009 Coordinator of Canakkale Astrophysics Research Centre & Ulupınar Astronomical Observatory - CARC) – 2010
- IYA 2009 National Activities of CARC – 2009 - IYA 2009 Local Activities of CARC – 2009
- Astrobiology & Future of Exoplanet Exploration, Astrobiology II, GCS – 2009 - Earth like Extrasolar Planets, Astrobiology I, GCS – 2009
- Artifical Satellites & Planets, Celestial Mechanics, GCS – 2009
- Galium Experiment for Neutrino Detections, Course Seminar (~20 students, for non-majors) – 2008
- “Extrasolar Planets and New Solar Systems” Course Seminar (~ 30 students,for non-major) – 2007
- “Evolution of Universe & Galaxies”, Course Seminar (~ 40 students, for major) – 2006
Conferences:
- Solmaz, A. “Extrasolar Planet Observations, Transiting Planets”, XVII. National
Astronomy & VI. National Student Astronomy Meeting, Cukurova University, Adana/TURKEY, September 1-4, 2010
- Önal, Ö., Solmaz, A. “Today and the Future of Exoplanet Studies (poster presentation)”, The Sun & Sun-like Stars Symposium, Istanbul University, İstanbul/TURKEY, June 11, 2010
- Solmaz, A. “IYA Related Public Outreach Activities at Canakkale Observatory
(poster presentation)”, IYA2009 Activities in Turkey, Istanbul University,
İstanbul/TURKEY, November 20, 2009
- Solmaz, A. “Extrasolar Planets & Their Cataloging (oral presentation)”, XVI.
National Astronomy & V. National Student Astronomy Meeting, Canakkale University, Canakkale/TURKEY, September 8-12, 2008, Proceedings book pp. 420
- Solmaz, A. 2006, “Science for Society”, International Student Conference of
Balcan Physical Union & Turkish Physical Society 4th International Physics Student Congress (Muğla University, August 29 - September 3, 2006), Proceedings Book, pp 28.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE in HIGHER EDUCATION Observational Astronomy (2004 – 2010)
International Year of Astronomy – Coordinator (2009 – 2010) Science Journalist at Popular Scientific Mag. (2005 – 2009) Assistant Observer (2004 – 2006)
Teaching Experience
- Modern Astronomy (Spring 2009) - Life in the Universe (Spring 2008) - Life in the Universe – II (Fall 2008) - Astrobiolog (Spring 2008)
- “Renewable Energy Sources” (Wind, Solar, Thermal, Fossil etc.), Dec. 2007, Canakkale University
- “XVI. National Astronomy Congress”, September 8-12th, 2008, Canakkale University
- “V. National Student Astronomy Congress”,September 8-12th , 2008, Canakkale University
- “World Year of Physics 2005” April 18th, 2005, Canakkale Cosmology Group
COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS OS Linux, Windows
Programing Language Fortran 90, C++, Java, Phyton, HTML,
Scientific Mathematica 7, Matlab, IRAF, IDL,
Other Microsoft Office, Open Office, Corel Draw, Gimp, ImageJ, Adobe PhotoShop
A SHORT BIO
I am a proffessional astronomer and a communication scientist, working primarily on improwing our understanding of extrasolar planets. I work at the Astrophysics Research Centre & Ulupınar Observatory of the University of Canakkale in Turkey. I graduated physics department in 2007. My thesis is about ‘A Status Report and Planning of Future for Exoplanet Observations . I’m interested in this topic and effects on society. COMU has an astrophysical research centre and observatory, I’ve been working there since 2004 ,and now working as an observer for a universal researcher science project which coordinated between ESO, SAO & Canakkale University Astrophysics Res. Centre.
