Dear Colleague,

We would like to invite you to the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science & Technology (ICEMST) which will take place on May 18 - 21, 2017 at Pine Bay Holiday Resort Hotel in Ephesus Kusadasi, Turkey. The conference is organized by the International Society for Research in Education and Science (ISRES) and Balikesir University.

Accommodation is free for all participants in a double room per person during the three nights of May 18, 19, 20, 2017. The accommodation at the five-star hotel (Pine Bay Holiday Resort Hotel) is ultra-all-inclusive for the conference days.

The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, students, and administrators from different countries, and to discuss theoretical and practical issues in the fields of information and communication technologies in education, science education and mathematics education. Your prospective, valuable contributions on this field will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee and the ones approved to be presented will also be published in the Proceedings.

We will be pleased to generate an atmosphere where you can share your expertise, experience, and resources with your colleagues.

Best regards,

ICEMST Organizing Committee

ACCOMMODATION IS FREE

Five Star Holiday Resort Hotel
Accommodation is free for all participants during the three nights of May 18-21, 2017.

Pine Bay Holiday Resort Hotel    

The participants will stay in a double room. Please let us know if you want to share your room with a friend or colleague who registers for the conference as a participant or listener. Otherwise, the conference organizing committee will assign the rooms to participants based on their gender.

SOCIAL EVENTS

VIRGIN MARY, ARTEMIS & ST JOHN TOUR

The HOUSE of VIRGIN MARY

Located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place. The house is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built. The original two-stored house, which consisted of an anteroom (where today candles are proposed), bedroom and praying room (Christian church area) and a room with fireplace (chapel for Muslims). A front kitchen fell into ruins and has been restored in 1940's. Today, only the central part and a room on the right of the altar are open to visitors. From there one can understand that this building looks more like a church than a house. Another interesting place is the "Water of Mary", a source to be found at the exit of the church area and where a rather salt water, with curative properties, can be drunk by all. Paul VI was the first pope to visit this place in the 1960's. Later, in the 1980's, during his visit, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary has a pilgrimage place for Christians. It is also visited by Muslims who recognize Mary as the mother of one of their prophets. Every year, on August 15th a ceremony is organized to commemorate Mary's Assumption.

THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS

The temple of Artemision is known as one of theSeven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. Today one can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns' capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum. The oldest remaining found date back till the VIth century BC. It was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydian King, Kreisos, during the VIth century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period. The new Artemision has been rebuilt in the IInd century BC. Located on top of the previous one, it had tremendous dimensions: 127 columns of each 17,5 meters high. Unfortunately this one has also been destroyed by fire, reconstructed and again demolished by earthquakes, rebuilt and at last looted by Goths one year later.The statue of many-breasted Artemision was the symbol of the temple but also of abundance, hunting and wild life. The genuine statue of Artemision, removed during the fire, is today exhibited in theSelcuk Museum. Many copies of this statue found during the latest excavations date back from the Roman period.

The BASILICA of ST JOHN

It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred years after the death of Saint Paul, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The church was changed into a marvelous basilica during the region of Emperor Justinian (527 -565 AD). The monumental basilica was in the shape of a cross and was covered with six domes. Its construction, being of stone and brick, is an extremely rare find amongst the architecture of its time. Raised by two steps and covered with marble, the tomb of St John was under the central dome, that was once carried by the four columns at the corners. The columns in the courtyard reveals the monograms of Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. Constructed in the 5th century AD, the baptistery is north of the nave, with its key hole shape. Rampart walls around the church were constructed for protection from the Arabian attracts in the 7th - 8th centuries AD. The impressive 10th century AD frescoes representing St John, Jesus and a Saint, ornament the chapel. With the invasion of Turks, the chapel was used as a mosque in the 14th century; unfortunately Basilica of Saint John became unusable due to the serious earthquake in the same century. The excavations around the Basilica of Saint John has been continuing under the supervision of Ekrem Akurgal since 1973, with the financial supports of George B. Quatman.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 13:30 p.m. for the transfer.
• Visit House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John
• Departure at 18:30 p.m. from the tour to the hotel
• Return transfer back to the Hotel and have dinner at the hotel

Tour Fee Including (10 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Parking Fees for all the sights
• No extra Hidden Charges

• All Entrance Fees
• Personal Expenses
• Drinks

EPHESUS TOUR

This enclosure for archaeological remains at Ephesus elegantly reconciles historic conservation with accessibility for visitors. The site of a succession of great ancient civilizations, Ephesus, on the south-west coast of modern Turkey, embodied a peculiarly fertile synthesis of architecture and culture. In 356BC the Greeks built the Artemesium (a colossal Ionic temple dedicated to Artemis the fertility goddess) which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. During the 2nd century BC, Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the eastern Roman Empire, famous for its Artemesium, the Library of Celsus and its medical school.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 08:30 a.m. for the transfer to ancient Ephesus.
• Ancient Ephesus City Tour
• Departure at 12:30 p.m. from ancient Ephesus to the hotel
• Return transfer back to the Hotel and have lunch at the hotel

Tour Fee Including (10 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Parking Fees for all the sights
• No extra Hidden Charges

• All Entrance Fees
• Personal Expenses
• Drinks

SCUBA DIVING

First beginners are given an onboard theoretical instruction about the equipment, safety and underwater sign-language. Then the practical training and the breathing exercises are taught on the surface, beginners are taken underwater by hand.
A gradual descent with long enough pauses at each meter allows the beginner to feel confident and comfortable. At the third meter you reach the bottom and can feed the fish while the second instructor takes your pictures and videos (purchase optional).
Now you are feeling relaxed, confident and prepared to swim around the island at a deeper level (max. depth for beginners is 6 meters). Your instructor adjusts the air in your suit precisely so that you stay suspended at the required depth.
No gravity, no worries, just admire the beautiful world embracing you.
Certified Divers escorted by their buddy-instructors, can enjoy deeper levels depending on their individual certificates. Kusadasi boasts various excellent diving opportunities including underwater caves, reefs and wrecks for experienced divers.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 09:00 a.m. for the transfer.
• Information about Diving
• Sandwich
• Diving
• Return transfer back to the Hotel at 13:30.

Tour Fee Including (20 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Insurance
• Professional diving instruction, and all necessary equipment
• Sandwich

• Personal Expenses
• Drinks
• DVD of your dive to purchase

BOAT TRIP

Explore Kusadasi beautiful coastline on a relaxing cruise. Do as much or as little as you choose, recline with a book or swim, snorkell and frolic in crystal clear water. We visit various bays including Soguksu, Claros Island and Baradan beach.
This tour includes a B.B.Q lunch cooked by the crew and unlimited soft drinks all day.
The boat has 2 decks and provides some shaded areas, sun beds,toilets and a well stocked bar.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 08:30 a.m. for the transfer.
• Sailing, visiting various bays
• Lunch
• Swimming
• Return transfer back to the Hotel at 17:00

Tour Fee Including (10 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Insurance
• Lunch

• Personal Expenses
• Drinks

ISA BEY MOSQUE & SIRINCE VILLAGE TOUR

ISA BEY MOSQUE

Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375.
The mosque was styled asymmetrically unlike the traditional style, The location of the windows, doors and domes were not matched, purposely. In the entrance of the mosque, an inscription from the god decorates the doorway. The columns inside the house of prayer are from earlier ruins in Ephesus, making an interesting contrast to the mosque. The domes are ornamented by turquoise and blue faience, revealing the characteristic of Ottoman style. Crown-like doors from Seljukian architectural style later combine with the specific decoration elements of architectural style. The mosque was repaired in 1934. The mystical atmosphere of "Isa Bey Mosque" must be experienced in the excursion around this region.

SIRINCE VILLAGE

This pretty old Orthodox village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly"). Indeed, its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way.
Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turk-Greek culture as of the 1920's: after the Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all those typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside. The most beautiful specimens are open to visitors. And even in the courtyard of one of them, one will discover a nicely restorated Orthodox church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its wine: try its taste in small caf�s or in the former municipal school restorated. Though Sirince is developing its tourism very quickly, it has been able to preserve its authenticity and the meaning of its name.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 13:30 p.m. for the transfer.
• Visit Isa Bey Mosque and Sirince Village.
• Departure at 18:30 p.m. from the tour to the hotel.
• Return transfer back to the Hotel and have dinner at the hotel.

Tour Fee Including (10 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Parking Fees for all the sights
• No extra Hidden Charges

• Personal Expenses
• Drinks

JEEP SAFARI

Kusadasi Jeep Safari promises to be a day of fun and adventure in surroundings you could not access any other way.
Only half an hour from Kusadasi you will find yourself in pine scented forests, see unspoilt tiny villages and remote coves. We travel in a convoy of 4�4 jeeps affording you the best of vantage points.
Our route takes us on 60km of on road and 40km of off road terrain and includes the National Park. We make scheduled stops to Zeus cave, Echo Valley, Monastery, and a waterfall.
You have a substantial lunch at a 800 meter peak in amazing scenery, and later have an opportunity to wash off the days dust in the sea at Long Beach.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 09:00 a.m. for the transfer.
• Jeep Safari
• Lunch
• Swimming in the Long Beach
• Return transfer back to the Hotel at 17:00

Tour Fee Including (20 US Dollars per Person):

• Professional Tour Guide
• Private De-Luxe Cars, Mini Vans
• Insurance
• Lunch

• Personal Expenses
• Drinks

AQUA FANTASY AQUAPARK

Super Combo: Limitless Adrenalin, Endless fun with 4 in 1 ride, Super combo, world's first 4-in-1 water slide became one of Europe's best designed slides. Get ready for an indescribable adventure just after a colorful start.
X-treme: Your body Shaking from the speed, Unwind while Screaming. You will reach speeds of up to 80 km/h in a few seconds.
Screamer: Experience the feeling of vertical freefall while sliding. What would you think about when you will reach the end? You will want to ride it over and over again
Please check the conference website for other slides and more details.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 09:00 a.m. for the transfer.
• Aqua Fantasy Aquapark
• Return transfer back to the Hotel at 17:00

Tour Fee Including (20 US Dollars per Person):

• Transportation
• Entrance fee

ADALAND DOLPHIN PARK

Do not miss the wonderful programs of our dolphins and our fur seals.
You will be amazed by their capabilities and intelligence
Show Time: 14:00
Show dures appr. 40 - 45 minutes.

Program:

• Pick up from your hotel approximately at 09:00 a.m. for the transfer.
• Adaland Dolphin Park
• Return transfer back to the Hotel at 17:00

Tour Fee Including (15 US Dollars per Person):

• Transportation
• Entrance fee

Please register for the tour(s) during the conference days at the registration desk. The tours will be organized by a professional tour company which is the member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB).