Game Theories

2026 Projects

Format: On Campus
Number of Students: 6 High School Students
Duration of Project: 6 Weeks (July 6 to August 14, 2026)

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

Project Supervisor: Dr. Seçkin Özbilen
Research Areas: Cooperative Game Theory, Algorithmic Game Theory, Market Design
Daily Supervisor: Dr. Seçkin Özbilen

About the Project:

The project will introduce students to three main types of games:

Simultaneous Move Games (Normal Form Games): In these games, players make decisions at the same time, without knowing what the other has chosen.
Example: Rock-Paper-Scissors, advertising wars between companies.
Sequential Move Games (Extensive Form Games): In these games, players make their moves one after another. One player moves first, then the next player decides after seeing what the first player did.
Example: Chess, sequential auctions.
Zero-Sum Games: In these games, one player’s gain is exactly the other player’s loss.
Example: Sports matches, stock market trading, tug-of-war.

Students will then use these concepts to analyze real-world cases from various fields:

Project Objectives

Introduce high school students to the basic concepts of game theory in a clear and accessible way.
Help students understand simultaneous move games (normal form games), sequential move games (extensive form games), and zero-sum games.
Show how these models can explain simple real-life situations such as cooperation, conflict, and competition.
Encourage students to apply game theory to examples from history, biology, economics, finance, and politics.
Develop teamwork and presentation skills through group discussions and final project work.

Project Tasks

Weekly participation in meetings and discussions.
Work on examples such as Prisoner’s Dilemma, Battle of the Sexes, and simple zero-sum games.
A final project report (at most 10 pages) modeling a chosen real-world case using game theory.
A 15-minute final presentation to the supervisor and peers at the end of the program.

Deliverables

Weekly exercises and group discussions.
A final project report (at most 10 pages).
A 15-minute final presentation to the supervisor and peers at the end of the program.

Benefits for the Student

By completing this project, students will:

Learn the basic concepts of game theory in a fun and accessible way
Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Gain experience in modeling real-world situations mathematically
Improve research, writing, and presentation skills
Experience university-level academic environment
Work in a team and collaborate with peers

Requirements

No prerequisites.
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and interest in real-life problems.
Basic English communication skills.

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