Graduate student Utku Zobarlar gave a talk at the Ohio State University (OSU) Phonies Reading Group, presenting his QP2 project titled “Trakya Turkish Height Asymmetry.” The invited talk provided an opportunity to share ongoing research on vowel-height patterns in Trakya Turkish and to engage with a broader audience working in phonology. You can find more information about the reading group here.
The invitation came through a professional connection, reflecting the importance of building and maintaining relationships within the academic community. Making a strong first impression can be just as important as producing high-quality research!