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Selçuk Yusuf Arslan is a computer science teacher at Ataturk Vocational and Technical High School in Ankara, Turkey, with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His dedication to these subjects has led to numerous notable projects, earning him recognition within the educational community. Most notably, Arslan was selected as a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2021, a prestigious award that acknowledges outstanding teachers worldwide. Arslan's work extends beyond the classroom, as he has been involved in various initiatives that combine coding, education, and environmental sustainability. His project, C4CA: Code 4 Climate Education, won the TeachersCOP award, while his coding and environment-related projects earned him the ETF Green Skills Award. Additionally, he was selected as the Global Teacher Award by AKS Education in 2018 and as the Most Outstanding Young Person of the World Top 20 honoree by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in 2019. Furthermore, Arslan participated in the CERN International High School Teacher Programme and was a lead teacher for the Aerospace in Class Project, funded by the Airbus Foundation and coordinated by European Schoolnet. Through his blog, Selçuk Yusuf Arslan shares his experiences and insights on the intersection of education, technology, and sustainability. His blog posts cover topics such as the potential of artificial intelligence in education, the importance of STEM education for girls, and the future of education in the age of AI. Arslan's work serves as a testament to the potential for educators to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.