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A new research by Professor Greg Seong-Bae Suh from the Department of Biological Sciences discovered the gene that is responsible for protein craving during protein deficiency. It is widely known that a diet low in protein will trigger a protein craving feeling that makes the body react more strongl
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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On April 27, KAIST signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s National Training Academy (NTA) during a virtual signing ceremony. The MoU lays a foundation for establishing KAIST Egypt, an educational institution modeled after KAIST, and includes conducting a preliminary feasibility stud
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Assem Dikhayeva Head of News Division
2021.05.22 17:36
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On April 8, KAIST signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Yozma Group, an Israeli venture capital firm, to support KAIST-based startups and facilitate entrepreneurial culture on campus. Under the MoU, Yozma Group will implement startup acceleration programs and invest in businesses launc
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Assem Dikhayeva Head of News Division
2021.05.22 17:36
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A research team led by Professor Yousung Jung from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering elucidated the mechanism by which single-substance catalysts with complex surface morphology act in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The research was carried out in collaboration with Pro
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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President Kwang Hyung Lee has gradually begun to realize his vision for KAIST, following his proposal of the new “QAIST” strategy since his inauguration. Alongside this, his efforts to communicate actively with the KAIST community have become more evident. The first “First Tuesday Talk” (FTT) was he
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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A research team led by Professor Yeu Chun Kim and PhD student Seong Dong Jeong from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has yielded a new promising polypeptide that significantly regresses metastasis and induces an antitumor immune response. The research was conducted in collabor
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Jeonghun Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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As of May 18, a total of 22 COVID-19 cases have been identified at KAIST. On May 4, the 19th confirmed case was reported — the first case in 20 days since the preceding case. Three days later, on May 7, the 20th case was reported on the main campus. An additional case was reported the following day;
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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Starting from the upcoming summer break, the Company-University Cooperation (CUop) will no longer accept international students. The CUop program is an internship program that aims to provide work and research opportunities for undergraduate students to utilize their knowledge, and to give a chance
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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On May 14, the World Food Festival organized by KAIST International Students Association (KISA) was held in front of the Main Library (E11). The event is held annually to promote and share the diverse culture of the international society in KAIST, but this year it was more meaningful in that it was
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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On April 30, recognizing the need to address the fatigue following midterm week, KISA and ISSS organized a mental health event for KAIST students. Called “Table Talk 1.0”, the event aimed to alleviate stress and burnout of KAIST students. The event was also open to faculty and family members of KAIS
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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A KAIST research team led by Professor Min-Soo Kim developed a new way to process massive graphs with upward of a trillion edges without having to store the whole graph in the main memory. This method allows even single computers with limited memory to process graphs on a massive scale.Graphs are a
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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On December 23, KISA announced the result of its presidential election. The winner is Ashhad Kamal Taseer, who was able to break through with 55.4% of the votes. Taseer is a first year PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and has served in KISA for over two years. His opponent was
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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A research team led by Professor Yong-Keun Park and Professor Chan Hyuk Kim from the Department of Physics conducted a research concerning the application of a deep learning framework and 3D holographic microscopy to help speed up key processes of cancer research. The research was published on Decem
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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A research team led by Professor Tek-Jin Nam from the Department of Industrial Design designed an inflatable mobile negative pressure room as a response to the shortages of intense care units in hospitals amid a surge of COVID-19 cases. The module, named “KARE (Korea Aid for Respiratory Pandemic) Mo
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.03.28 16:33
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It has been over a year since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Korea, and since KAIST announced that classes will be held online indefinitely. KAIST has been relatively unscathed in terms of infections on campus, with a total of six until now. The first confirmed case was reported on Decembe
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.03.28 16:33
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On March 13, the election for the Undergraduate Association (UA) was canceled once again due to lack of candidate parties. As a result, the non-elected Emergency Response Committee (ERC) will take place in the absence of an elected council. The ERC is required to receive at least one representative
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.03.28 16:33
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On March 8, the inauguration ceremony of President Kwang Hyung Lee took place in the KAIST Auditorium (E15). President Lee, formerly Provost and Executive Vice President of KAIST, was elected in February and will take office for the next four years. He will succeed the 16th President Sung-Chul Shin,
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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A research team led by Professor Jae-Woong Jeong and PhD candidate Choong Yeon Kim from the School of Electrical Engineering has developed a brain implant device that can be charged wirelessly and controlled using a smartphone. The research was conducted in collaboration with Professor Jung Hoon Kim
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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A new policy that allows taking academic credits during military service has been introduced to provide enlisted students with an option to continue their education while serving in the military. In November 2017, the Higher Education Act was amended, allowing university students serving in the mili
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Hongseok Lee Staff Reporter
2021.03.28 16:33
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A research team led by Professor Junyong Noh from the Graduate School of Culture Technology introduced a method of generating a virtual camera layout of a 3D animation scene using a reference video. The team believes that the proposed method can provide effective assistance to 3D artists when positi
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Assem Dikhayeva Head of News Division
2021.03.28 16:33