Behind the Scenes at Turkic Game Jam KKTC

We experienced the Turkic Game Jam KKTC from a unique perspective! Instead of competing, our team served as technical support to ensure smooth operations throughout the event. Being on the ground allowed us to observe rapid game development pipelines, real-time workflows, and crisis management firsthand—making it an invaluable experience for our chapter. It was an absolute honor to serve as the technical backbone of such a prestigious gathering, proving once again that EMU ACM is always ready to power up the regional tech ecosystem!

CODEMU 2026: A C Programming Showcase

Our EMU ACM Student Chapter hosted CODEMU, a competitive programming event focused on algorithmic problem-solving and rapid coding in the C language. Teams of up to two members raced to write the most optimized, AI-free code under a strict time limit. Designed to boost algorithmic thinking for technical interviews, the competition rewarded top participants with valuable prizes like Claude Pro subscriptions and Coursera credits!

Special thank Muhammed Umar for his invaluable technical contributions

Best Stand at Festival

EMU ACM’s stand at Springfest was an absolute blast, bringing tech and fun together with our 'hams' theme and a custom Arduino-built Digital Fortune Cookie! The interactive gadget became the star of the festival, drawing huge crowds and leaving everyone laughing and smiling as they received their digital fortunes. We brought engineering straight to the heart of the festival, creating the most vibrant, laughter-filled spot on campus—huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and shared the fun with us!

Celebrating Spring at the Campus Parade!

Our EMU ACM team recently took part in the vibrant Spring Fest Parade, joining all the university student clubs to celebrate the arrival of spring! Walking alongside our fellow students in a lively atmosphere filled with music, banners, and immense school spirit, it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our community's unity outside the lab and coding marathons. Coming together with the entire campus to embrace the festival vibes made it an unforgettable day, reminding us once again how rewarding it is to be a part of such a dynamic university culture.

Standing Against Cyberbullying: We Were at Bandabuliya!

We attended the inspiring Science Cafe panel, 'Silent Danger: The Unseen Face of Peer and Cyberbullying,' organized by the EMU Science Communication Office at Bandabuliya! It was a true privilege to join this crucial discussion on digital security alongside our university's Rector, and to catch some great moments with the keynote speakers, Dr. Fatih Bayraktar and Dr. Yeşim Kapsıl Çırak . A huge thanks to everyone who made this insightful event happen—remember: Notice, Prevent, Protect!

Our Team Secured 2nd Place at IEEE Vision Quest!

Our 3-member team achieved a brilliant success by securing 2nd place at the IEEE Vision Quest challenge organized by IEEE EMU! Competing in an intense environment centered around artificial intelligence and computer vision concepts, our team focused on developing smart object detection solutions. The challenge pushed our creative thinking, programming skills, and machine learning knowledge to the limit as we worked to solve real-world detection problems under a strict timeline. Walking away with a 2nd place certificate from this highly competitive hackathon is a proud testament to our team's technical capabilities and strong collaboration!

Welcoming New Engineers with Our Stand

We are excited to welcome new engineers to our community! Our stand at the event provided a great opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and share our passion for computing. We had engaging conversations about our projects, upcoming events, and the benefits of joining our ACM chapter.

Interactive Webinar With Game Developers from Talewords

We hosted an exclusive interactive webinar with TaleWorlds , the mastermind studio behind the iconic Mount & Blade series! Our participants gained invaluable insights into professional game studio operations, exploring topics from game engine architecture and gameplay mechanics to the real-world challenges of large-scale development. The session also illuminated career paths, internships, and essential skills for software engineering and game dev students, wrapping up with an interactive live Q&A. Another massive event bringing industry giants straight to our community!

Our Team Won 3rd Place at the Game Jam!

Winning 3rd place at the Game Jam organized by the EMU Game Design Club is a fantastic milestone achieved by our 3-member EMU ACM team! The project, titled 'Save the Spring Fest', features a hilarious and absurd storyline where university teachers and assistants turn into zombies but still manage to inflict intense exam stress and quiz pressure on students. Players control Nickyy Menaj, who must defeat these unstoppable, quiz-loving zombies by making them dance to her music while collecting color bombs to complete the festival's last dance, colorfest".

We are at AISUMMIT'26 with Anıl Şener from Google

As the EMU ACM Student Chapter , we attended AISUMMIT'26 to observe the latest developments and industry trends in artificial intelligence. In addition to following the technical panels and keynote sessions, our team had the pleasure of connecting with industry professional Anıl Şener, establishing a strong professional bond and groundwork for future collaborations.

We Hosted Dr. Hasan Sarı from Harvard !

We proudly hosted Dr. Hasan Sarı from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital for an exclusive campus event! Addressing a packed audience, Dr. Sarı delivered an inspiring talk on cutting-edge research, AI's transformative role in healthcare, and high-level international career paths. This successful session marks another milestone for our chapter in bringing global academic excellence straight to our students.

We Hosted Dr. Şadi Evren ŞEKER from Harvard !

Our EMU ACM student chapter proudly hosted a special edition of ACM Tech Talks, featuring the esteemed Prof. Dr. Sadi Evren Şeker for an inspiring seminar on Big Data and Data Science. Along with the technical seminar where Prof. Dr. Şeker shared invaluable industry insights and data strategies, our team also conducted engaging interviews with EMU students on-site to capture their perspectives on the future of data technologies. The event drew a fantastic crowd, bridging academic knowledge with active student participation. The entire experience was captured on camera—don't miss the seminar highlights and student interviews available in two parts on YouTube!