On July 3, 2024, our esteemed lab member, İlkyaz Deniz Bilgiç, successfully defended their thesis titled 'The impact of contextual multimodal language input and children's inhibitory control on the development of early literacy skills'. This significant achievement marks a milestone in İlkyaz's academic journey and is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and expertise in their research field. The defense was met with commendation from the panel, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishment. Congratulations, İlkyaz!