This year, two distinguished scientists from Koç University received TÜBA-GEBİP Award, given annually to encourage, appreciate and reward scientists. We sincerely congratulate Assist. Prof. Sedef Turper Alışık from the Department of International Relations and Assist. Prof. Safacan Kölemen from the Department of Chemistry. Koç University ranks first in Turkey with 77 faculty members who have been awarded the TÜBA-GEBİP Award since its inception in 2001.