On December 20, 2024, the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a ceremonial event to introduce the newly elected academicians to the scientific community. Honored guests at the ceremony included Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Akhmed-Zaki, Deputy Mayor of Almaty Azamat Kaldbekov, NAS RK academicians, heads of universities and research institutes, members of young scientists' councils, business and industry representatives, and leading domestic scientists.
During the event, for the first time in the history of domestic science, representatives of the media were awarded the K. Satpayev Anniversary Medals for their active contribution to the popularization of science. The awards were presented by the President of NAS RK Akhylbek Kurishbayev.
Among the awardees was Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the "Political Mass Communications" educational program of of the School of Law and Public Administration Gulmira Sultanbayeva.
Overall, this event is of great importance to the scientific community of Kazakhstan as it highlights the achievements of outstanding scientists and emphasizes the important role of science in the development of the country.