Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Buldu presented two research papers, which are entitled “Early Childhood Professionals’ Perceptions of Their Competency and Professional Development Needs” and “A Portrait of Science Teaching and Learning in Turkish K-3rd Grade Programs,” at the 22nd European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) Conference, held between August 29th and September 1st, 2012, in Oporto, Portugal.