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From November 29 to December 3, a series of events was held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Daedeok Innopolis. The events took place at the National Science Museum in Daejeon. The commemoration consisted of an international conference, a patent exhibition, and an achievements exhibition. It was held with the theme “The Science and Technology We Achieved Together, the Creative Economy We Enjoy Together” and served as an opportunity to reflect upon Daedeok Innopolis’ 40-year history and to envision its future.
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Joon Pyo Hong
2013.12.28 16:55
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In the last 50 years, the Korean economy has been centered on the growth of large corporations. As its policies were mostly growth-oriented, the economy has seen significant advancement. However, as the welfare growth could not keep up with the economy, the problem of unemployment remained. For instance, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports that currently Korea is ranked 23rd out of 36 countries in terms of the employment rate index. Therefore, in order to confront this issue and to open a new era of creative economy for the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) was founded this year by the government under President Geun-hye Park.
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Dong-Kyeong Lee
2013.12.28 16:52
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Delft Process Technology Institute (DPTI) of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) announced Professor Sang Yup Lee, Distinguished Professor from the KAIST Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering as the 2013 Jacobus van ’t Hoff Lecturer.
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Seung Hyun Suh
2013.12.28 16:43
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On November 27 and 28, the first Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Research Conference was held at the Daejeon Convention Center. Organized by IBS, this year’s conference was held under the theme “Breaking the boundaries of basic science.”
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Sang Eun Jee
2013.12.28 16:37
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On November 11, the International Relations Team conducted a distinguished lecture series by speakers from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) Doctor Robert A. Easter, Doctor Lawrence B. Schook, and Doctor Andreas C. Cangellaris in the Matrix Hall of the KAIST Institute (KI) Building (E4). UIUC is one of the world’s greatest centers of education and research discovery, and has an annual operating budget of more than five billion United States dollars. Doctor Foster, who is currently the president of UIUC, highlighted the critical role of higher education as well as the importance of staying connected and relevant in the marketplace. He also focused on the myriad of partnerships among the three campuses of UIUC and universities in South Korea.
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Manisha
2013.12.28 16:35
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On November 26, the opening ceremony of Biosynergy Research Center with Medical Heritage was held at the Dream Hall of Chung Mun Sul Building (E16). Yo-Eob Lim, the head of Future Technology Department from the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP), as well as over 200 experts in science technology from 12 different institutions across the country - including the National Research Foundation of Korea, KAIST, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, and Yonsei University - participated in this opening ceremony.
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Sang Eun Jee
2013.12.28 16:32
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On November 19, a workshop titled “Quantum Dots: Promises and Challenges,” a joint collaborative session between Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) and KAIST, was held at Fusion Hall of the KI Building (E4). Renowned scholars from the United States and Korea working in quantum dot research were invited to give talks on the latest progress and to discuss challenges ahead in this field.
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Shin Hum Cho
2013.12.28 16:30
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Professor Tae-Young Yoon from the Department of Physics has developed a technology to observe the interactions of proteins at the molecular level in real time. His findings were published in the October issue of Nature Protocols as an invited paper.
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Joon Pyo Hong
2013.12.28 16:28
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In celebration of Daedeok Innopolis 40th anniversary, in-depth discussions were made about creative economy and the development of science and technology. Seven experts presented their opinions under the theme of “Future Development Strategy for Daedeok Innopolis, Creative Economy Leader”.
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Seung Hyun Suh Staff Reporter
2013.12.28 16:27
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Daedeok Innopolis, founded in 1973, reached its 40th mark in achieving milestones in the advancement of science and technology for Korea. From the humble hand-drawn maps initiating the start of a research hub to the recent Presidential exposition showing an array of technological achievements during the years, the history of Daedeok Innopolis will be presented in this feature section.
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Shin Hum Cho
2013.12.28 16:26
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A joint research by Professor Jang Wook Choi and Professor Jung-Yong Lee of KAIST Graduate School of Energy, Environment, Water and Sustainability (EEWS) and Professor Taek-Soo Kim from KAIST Department of Mechanical Engineering, developed wearable textile batteries that are able to be recharged by solar energy. Their research was published online in Nano Letters on October 18.
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Shin Hum Cho
2013.12.28 16:23
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On November 28, the four-day long KAIST Local Area Network (better known as LAN) Cable Escape club cultural festival began. The festival consisted of numerous performances and events organized for the students by the KAIST Undergraduate Club Union.
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Dong-Kyeong Lee
2013.12.28 16:17
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This year’s student council elections have undergone many reformations from the previous ones as the present council added new features to the election. The main controversies concern the student movement during the elections, the justice of the actions in different sectors of the election, and the qualifications of the candidates.
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Dongsung Park
2013.12.28 16:13
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What is the most influential news that heated up the scientific and technological community in Korea this year? The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) announced 31 candidates for Top 10 Webzine News for the Year 2013.
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Seung Hyun Suh
2013.12.28 16:05
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On November 21, Technology Business Incubation Team, Center for Innovation Initiatives, and Center for Science-based Entrepreneurship jointly hosted the launching ceremony for Startup KAIST, the new support initiative for startups at the Fusion Hall of the KAIST Institute (KI) Building (E4) from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Wan Ju Kang
2013.12.28 16:04
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Jang-Moo Lee, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Seoul National University (SNU) was elected as the new chairman of KAIST Board of Trustees. This appointment was made at the 227th board meeting held at the JW Marriot Hotel in Seoul on November 20. Chairman Lee was inaugurated on November 29, following the approval of the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning, and is contracted to serve for three years.
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Min Kyu Choi
2013.12.28 16:02
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A photo contest organized by KAIST Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy and sponsored by Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (KOFAC) is open for submissions of photos or videos that portray the everyday life as a researcher. Photo applications are due by December 15, and user-created content (UCC) videos can be submitted until January 15 of next year.
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Shin Hum Cho
2013.12.28 16:00
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On November 28, the very first International Conference on Science & Technology for Society (ICSTS) was held at the El Tower in Seoul from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This conference was hosted by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) and jointly organized by seven institutions, including KAIST and National Research Foundation of Korea, across the nation. Some 200 participants took part in the conference to hear experts talk about using science and technology to create a better society.With the ambitious title “Master Class – Building a Warmer Society,” the first ICSTS was officially inaugurated with opening remarks from Jeongtae Kim of MSIP. His discourse was on the progressive development of research and development (R&D) for solutions to social problems. He illustrated that progress in science and technology is not only for its own sake but also for its positive contributions in overcoming social obstacles or resolving globally influential issues such as poverty, global warming, illiteracy, malnutrition, aging, and rising energy demands – all in all, improving the general quality of life.
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Wan Ju Kang
2013.12.28 15:58
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A joint research team comprised of researchers from KAIST, Sogang University, and Seoul National University, and led by Professor Gyu Seong Cho from the Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering at KAIST developed a simultaneous positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MRI) imaging system and succeeded in obtaining brain scan images of three volunteers. This work was done in collaboration with the KAIST National Nanofab Center.
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Joon Pyo Hong
2013.12.28 15:57
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On November 19, the organizing committee members of International Conference for the Integration of Science, Technology, and Society KAIST (ICISTS-KAIST) invited United Nations Security Council (UN SC) Coordinator Terence Taylor to speak at the ICISTS-KAIST Plus Public Session at the International Center (W2-1) from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.ICISTS-KAIST is a student club consisting of KAIST undergraduates who organize an annual conference with more than 400 participants from all over the world to share their expertise and opinions on the integration and the appropriate sustainable development of science, technology, and society. Apart from the annual conferences, its members have also been holding public sessions, two of which were covered in The KAIST Herald’s past issues: past presidential candidate Professor Chul-soo Ahn in the October 2012 issue and the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Global Director Bill Moran in the November 2012 issue.
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Wan Ju Kang
2013.12.28 15:57