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Ajou's Software Specialized University Project Group holds education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers[16.08.08]Ajou University held various education programs in July for elementary, middle, and high school students, middle school teachers, and local citizens as part of the Software Specialized University Project. The programs were organized to enhance their understanding of the values of software.The programs consisted of the Junior Game Software Academy (July 16 – 29), the Software Academy for Teachers (July 23 – 26), and the Youth Software Camp (July 27 – 29).Ajou's Department of Software joined hands with the Suwon Municipal Government in organizing the event.The University plans to continue to hold software education programs. In September and November, another Junior Game Software Academy is scheduled for elementary school students. During the winter vacation, there will be additional sessions of the Youth Software Camp for elementary, middle, and high school students and the Software Academy for Teachers. In addition, the Online Software Academy for Citizens, which will educate Suwon citizens on Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), will be launched in September.Last year, Ajou University was selected as a ‘Software Specialized University' by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, and it will receive an annual average of two billion won over up to six years. * Top photo – A scene from the Junior Game Software Academy* Middle photo – A scene from the Software Academy for Teachers* Bottom photo – Participants give presentations during the Youth Software Camp
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'2016 Global Start-up & Trade School ' concludes successfully[16.08.05]'2016 Global Start-up & Trade School co-hosted by Ajou University and the World-Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA)' wrapped up its six-night-seven-day program with a graduation ceremony, which was held on July 28th at Kintex located in Goyang City.The program was attended by 110 overseas Koreans from 49 cities in 25 countries and 53 domestic participants, including members of Ajou's Business Startup Club, students from Cha University, and business leaders recommended by Sungkyunkwan University, in addition to about fifty staff members. The activities for the first three days were held at Ajou University and those over the next four days were held at Kintex.During the event, fifteen teams participated in a business operation and marketing competition with various products made by Ajou's eleven partner companies. The teams who chose business operation set up imaginary businesses and identified items to sell in the market, while those who focused on marketing built strategies for penetrating overseas markets with existing products. The five teams that made it to the final round gave presentations before the graduation ceremony. The First Award went to the marketing team of Marudeoham, a company established by Ajou students. The team presented a marketing strategy for selling burn-prevention electric heaters, products developed by Marudeoham, in Canada. The marketing team has qualified to participate in the 'Invest in Rising Stars' showcase during the World-OKTA Convention to be held in October in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province. The team that won the First Award last year attracted 2.5 million dollars during the event.As for the other teams, 'Veggie Dah' presented a plan for starting a virtual trading company to export well-being foods like Korean temple food to about 600,000 ethnic Koreans residing in New Jersey and New York. Team Tree Bird introduced a strategy for selling ready-to-eat Bibimbap made with traditional Korean vegetables in Vietnam.The graduation ceremony was attended by Chairman Ki Chool Park and other officials from World-OKTA, Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi from Ajou University, and Director Yang Soon Yoon from the Goyang Municipal Government, etc. Chairman Park said, "I hope that this event will be an opportunity for you to start your own businesses," adding, "I also ask that you become leaders representing South Korea in the global community."Vice President Choi said, "I expect that the achievements and network we have built during this program will be the groundwork for the Ajou-OKTA Global Start-up Academy," adding, "I think that we took a step forward in forming diverse partnerships for promoting business start-ups."
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'Experience Ajou’s Departments & Career Fair' attracts one thousand participants[16.08.04]'Experience Ajou’s Departments & Career Fair,' marking its third year this year, ended successfully on August 3rd, with about one thousand people, including middle and high school students and their parents, participating despite the hot weather.The Fair was organized to provide the opportunity for middle and high school students to better understand Ajou University departments and receive consulting on their future career. The University received prior applications from July 19th and all of the available spots were quickly filled, indicating the popularity of the event.The Fair kicked off with a lecture on future careers by Director Kyung Il Kim of the Admission Assessment Center, followed by an introduction of Ajou's student selection process and departments, an experience of the departments, and one-on-one consulting sessions. During the department introductions, professors from the University's twenty departments explained their respective majors and answered questions from students.Hyo Jin Lee (second year, Seongji High School) said, "I found the introduction of the Department of Psychology useful because the professor explained not only the undergraduate course, but the graduate program as well," adding, "He was happy to answer many questions. I hope to come back next time if I get the chance."The departments introduced by professors were the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Biological Science, the Department of Defense and Digital Convergence, the Department of Software, the Department of Nursing Sciences, the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Department of Korean Language and Literature, the Department of History, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Economics, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the Department of Architecture, the Department of Industrial Engineering, the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Digital Media, the Department of Financial Engineering, the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Public Administration, and the Department of Culture and Contents, and those with specialties, including the Department of Defense and Digital Convergence, the Department of Pharmacy, and the Department of Financial Engineering, drew lots of interest from student participants.The department experiences involved making soccer robots (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), assembling bone kits (Department of Medical Sciences), and conducting criminal psychology tests (Department of Psychology), etc. Ajou's students from the respective departments helped middle and high school students during the activities.The one-on-one consulting sessions with admissions officers were also popular among the 60 students who applied in advance. Eun Byeol Choi (third year, Woosung High School) said, "A senior recommended that I come to this fair, and I learned about the University departments and had a one-to-one consulting session. It was great," adding, "I am working on my letter of self-introduction for Ajou. I look forward to entering this University."Hyeon Suk Rho, a parent of a high school freshman, said, "The lectures about student careers by professors were very informative," adding, "My child expressed interest in certain departments and the fair was a chance to understand what he/she likes and what he/she can do well."
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Ajou alumnus Geun Woo Lim is appointed as a professor by Telecom ParisTech in France[16.07.28]Geun Woo Lim (pictured above), a graduate of Ajou University, was appointed as a professor by Telecom ParisTech in France. Lim is scheduled to begin teaching at the institute from this September.After finishing his undergraduate course in Ajou's Department of Computer Engineering in 2007, Lim obtained a master's degree and received a PhD from the Department of Computer Engineering at the University in 2014. He then completed a post-doctoral program in the BK21 Plus Project Team ('Creative Talents Fostering Team for Autonomic Network Software for Smart Collaboration among Different Devices,' leader Professor Young Bae Ko) and served as a researcher at LIP6 in France.Telecom ParisTech, one of the Grandes Écoles in France, is a leader in information and communications technology. It was established in 1878 and has about 1,400 students. Lim will teach students in the Department of Computer Science and Networking.Lim said, "I would like to conduct outstanding research through various collaborations with companies and researchers from South Korea."He went on to say, "Ajou's students have world-class abilities that can be recognized in other countries," adding, "I believe that they will be able to accomplish their dreams if they make their best efforts."
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Ajou's Facilities Management Team is selected as the Department of the Month[16.07.25]Ajou University's Facilities Management Team was selected as the Department of the Month. During the ceremony, which was held on July 25th in the Office of the President, President Dong Yeon Kim and professors with administrative positions, including vice presidents, encouraged and congratulated members of the Facilities Management Team.The Team has reasonably addressed facilities maintenance projects that usually take place during vacations, which raised user satisfaction, and saved installation costs through cost analyses. In particular, the Team laid the foundation for corporate research institutes that are being carried out as part of the Research Town Project by completing the related works in time despite the tight deadline.President Kim said, "I appreciate all of the Team members who are fulfilling individual responsibilities behind the scenes," adding, "I miss the members who could not be here because of their responsibilities. Please make sure that you convey my thanks to them."The Facilities Management Team consists of twelve members, including Team Leader Jae Hyen Ahn, Seon Hyeong Lee, Chang Gi Choi, Young Soo Hong, Jeong Cheol Shin, Gi Hwan Oh, Gi Hong Lee, Si Chun Kim, Jung Su Shin, Kwon Ki Kim, Young Geun Jeong, and Hyung Sup Shin.
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Three papers authored by Ajou's students are selected as Excellent Paper at the Summer Meeting of the Optical Society of Korea[16.07.25]Three papers authored by graduate students from Ajou University were selected as the Excellent Paper at the Summer Meeting of the Optical Society of Korea (OSK).Two of the award-winning papers were written by Hwan Seong Jung (Department of Energy System Research) and Taek Gyu Lee (Department of Energy System Research), respectively, and the third one was co-authored by Suk Yeong Kim (Department of Energy System Research) and Gyeong Taek Min (Department of Energy System Research). Jung and Lee are being guided by Professor Dong Il Yeom, while Kim and Min are being advised by Professor Sung Hwan Kim.Ajou's students won awards in three of a total of twenty-three categories, which is the most along with those from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Yonsei University.The paper authored by Jung is entitled "High-powered (~200 mW) Normal Dispersion Ytterbium All-fiber Lasers (Passive Mode-locked) Based on a Graphene Saturable Absorber," and the one written by Lee is entitled "Ultrafast Fiber Lasers Using a Graphene Saturable Absorber on the Side-polished Polarization Maintaining Fiber." The one co-authored by Kim and Min is entitled "Three-dimensional Photonic Crystal Based on Flexible Silk Protein."In their research, the students being guided by Professor Yeom implemented non-linear optical switches on optical fiber and used the findings in developing high-performance ultra-short optical fiber lasers.Jung said, "We have confirmed that graphene nano substances can be applied to ultra-short laser oscillation on optical fiber," adding, "High-powered ytterbium ultra-short fiber laser is an essential light source being used in non-thermal display element processing. I believe that the light source we have developed can be applied to precise laser processing, medicines, and national defense in the future."Established in 1989, OSK is Korea's largest academic society in optical research and organizes academic conferences, short-term classes, seminars, and lectures, etc. every year.
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The Global Start-up & Trade School hosted by World-OKTA is launched at Ajou[16.07.22]The '2016 Next Generation Global Start-up & Trade School,' which brings together young overseas Koreans and domestic university students, was launched at Ajou University. About 200 people, including overseas Koreans and university students and others wishing to start their own businesses, are participating in the program.It is held over six nights and seven days from July 22nd, with the activities for the first two nights and three days, including the entrance ceremony, taking place on the University campus. Subsequent activities will be held at KINTEX located in Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do.The program is co-hosted by the World-Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA), an association of economic and trade activities for Korean businesspeople based in different countries around the globe, and the University based on their partnership. About 120 young overseas Koreans were recommended by 141 World-OKTA offices in 70 countries. They are scheduled to discuss and share ideas about starting businesses and penetrating overseas markets with Korean university students and those wishing to launch their own businesses. In addition, experts in business start-up, marketing, and international trading will give lectures to and have discussions with the participants.The entrance ceremony for the School, which was held at the auditorium of the University's Dasan Hall, began with opening remarks by World-OKTA Chairman Ki Chool Park, followed by a welcome speech by President Dong Yeon Kim and a pledge by the participants.President Kim said, "Satoshi Tajiri who developed the Pokémon Go game enjoyed insect collecting as a child and derived his game ideas from the hobby. I believe that he was able to succeed as a game designer because he steadily did what he liked," adding, "I hope you to try to find what you really want to do during this program, which is also the objective of the Paran Semester being carried out by Ajou University."Then, special lectures by former leader of the Saenuri Party Moo Seong Kim and former leader of the People's Party Cheol Soo Ahn followed. Kim said, "Youth is a privilege. I ask that you spend your time in an efficient manner." He then mentioned Korea's history and current domestic and international situations facing the country, emphasizing, "You should be proud of the economic and democratic achievements that this country has made. In order to continue its development in the current challenging times, the country needs the talent of young people like you."Ahn gave advice to the participants based on his business start-up experience as a leading expert in the field. He compared advanced economies where an investment culture is established and Korea's venture industry that depends heavily on debt, and he explained how to reduce the risk of failure in starting a business. He recommended creating a good team with two to four members, making products that customers would like, attracting investments from outside, and taking a phased approach in execution.For the second and third days, Ajou professors and experts from outside the University are scheduled to give lectures on different topics, along with team projects on starting businesses and marketing and mentoring, and team missions for identifying business items through visits to traditional markets and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon.World-OKTA has been organizing the Next Generation Trade School for young overseas Koreans since 2003. It aims to assist the participants in becoming next-generation economic leaders through education on international trade practices and expanding their human networks. Ajou University has formed a close partnership with World-OKTA, including the operation of the Student Internship and the Global Start-up Academy, etc.
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An event is held to award and encourage Ajou's long-serving staff members[16.07.20]On the morning of July 11th, an event was held to award and encourage long-serving staff members in the President's Office at Ajou University. During the event, President Dong Yeon Kim and professors with administrative positions, including Executive Vice President Kyung Hee Choi, shared their appreciation with the staff members and congratulated them on winning their awards.The event was attended by nine of the twelve eligible staff members, excluding those who went on sick leaves, etc. The participants, who are listed below, received certificates of award and additional prizes.▲ Awardee for 30-year service: Kwon Ki Kim (Facilities Management Team)▲ Awardees for 20-year service: Ki Moon Kim (University Development Team), Young Hwa Yoon (Purchasing and Property Management Team), Eun Kyu Lee (Academic Affairs Team), Mal Hee Jung (Academic Office of the Graduate School of Business Administration), and Sung Ho Jean (Academic Office of the College of Social Sciences)▲ Awardees for 10-year service: Ja Young Koo (Academic Office of the Dasan University College), Kyung Hyo Kim (Information System Team), Jum Young Kim (General Affairs Team), Jun Yeob Song (Academic Office of the Dasan University College), Nam Kyung You (Academic Affairs Team), and Heung Rak Jung (Academic Information Team)President Kim gave words of encouragement to each and every one of the award-winning members and said, "Today's event is to acknowledge staff members who have committed themselves to Ajou for many years. I ask that you continue to strive for the development of the University."
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Ajou presents plaques of appreciation to Oriental Brewery, a corporate partner of the Paran Semester[16.07.18]Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim visited Oriental Brewery (OB) Company, a corporate partner of the University's Paran Semester, to express his appreciation. During the spring semester, OB supported the Paran Semester in general, including the launch ceremony, the interim exchange, and the achievement presentation event.On July 15th, Ajou's delegation led by President Kim made a visit to the company located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and had a meeting with CEO Do Hoon Kim (pictured left above) and other officials from OB. They discussed the achievements and progress of the Paran Semester and plans for the future.President Kim presented plaques of appreciation to CEO Kim, Vice President Hyeon Seok Song, Director Eun Ja Nam, and Manager Hye Jin Ji in recognition of their support.CEO Kim said, "The philosophies of Ajou's Paran Semester and the 'Daring Mind' pursued by OB are closely in line with each other," adding, "I would like to continue to encourage the challenges and dreams of students and maintain our partnership with the University."In March, OB signed an agreement with the University on supporting students participating in the Paran Semester. Under the agreement, the company provided scholarships to the students whose activities stood out and assisted the University in online promotion of the program, etc.
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Suk Yeong Kim from Ajou's Department of Energy System Research wins the Excellent Paper Award from the Optical Society of Korea[16.07.18]Ajou University's Suk Yeong Kim (pictured above), a graduate student in the Department of Energy System Research, won the Excellent Paper Award from the Optical Society of Korea (OSK) during the Summer Meeting 2016. The event was held in BEXCO, Busan, for three days from July 11th to the 13th.Under the sponsorship of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies, OSK awards those who give excellent oral presentations during the meeting. The award-winning paper by Suk Yeong Kim, who is guided by Ajou University Professor Sung Hwan Kim, is entitled "Three-dimensional Photonic Crystal Based on Flexible Silk Protein."In her study, Suk Yeong Kim built the three-dimensional crystal structure based on the fact that the flexibility of silk protein increases when it is hardened by ultra violet rays.Kim explained, "I analyzed optical properties of the element by measuring reflectivity and confirmed that the band gap of photonic crystal moves with dynamic force," adding, "I expect that it can be used in bio sensors that are accumulated within the human body or in optical structures like eyeball inserts."
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Ajou's Professor Hyoung Su Kim develops a method of synthesizing lipid metabolism substances for essential fatty acid [16.07.19] A team led by Ajou University Professor Hyoung Su Kim (pictured above) developed a method of synthesizing lipid metabolism substances for essential fatty acid, which can be a significant contributor for pharmaceutical and chemical research. The achievement allows for producing plenty of lipid metabolism substances with high purity within human bodies and is expected to contribute to the development of new medicines. Lipid metabolism substances deliver physiologically important signals or control various physiological functions. The paper authored by Professor Kim's team was published in The Angewandte Chemie, a renowned journal in chemical research, under the title "Highly Stereoselective Substrate-Controlled Asymmetric Syntheses of both 2,5-cis- and trans-Tetrahydrofuranoid Oxylipids via Stereodivergent Intramolecular Amide Enolate Alkylation." Il Jin Shin and Hong Jun Jang, students in Ajou's Graduate School of Pharmacy, participated in the research as the first authors. Professor Kim's team developed a method of effectively synthesizing cis-THF (tetrahydrofuran) and trans-THF, the two substances comprising the THF ring that is the essential framework of isofuran. Isofuran is a metabolome and bioactive substance that is synthesized from Arachidonic Acid, an essential fatty acid. While its roles have yet to be clearly identified, scientists assume that isofuran is a neurotransmitter like prostaglandin and lowers intraocular pressure and contracts the womb, etc. Prostaglandin has already been developed as medicine and is being used in clinical tests. This suggests that isofuran can also be extensively used in developing new medicines for treating glaucoma and inducing delivery, etc. Professor Kim's team took advantage of the feature of the alcohol protective group: he succeeded in synthesizing cis- and trans-tetrahydrofuran rings with very high yield and selectivity by utilizing the fact that the alcohol protective group forms complex compounds with certain basic metal reagents. Professor Kim said, "The newly developed synthesis makes it possible to generate plenty of isofuran intermediates with high purity," adding, "It will also help to make various similar substances with ease, because proper functional groups can be introduced to specific locations as researchers wish." He explained that the development will be able to significantly contribute to pharmaceutical and chemical research that is based on structure activity relationships. The research was conducted with the support of the General Researcher Support Project, which is carried out by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning.
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Interviews with Ajou's President Dong Yeon Kim are published in The Financial News and The Joongboo Ilbo[16.07.11]An interview with Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim was published in The Financial News on July 11th. The full-page story on page 9 introduced President Kim's philosophy and principles in life and a series of programs that are being carried out by the University.During the interview, which was conducted on the afternoon of July 6th, President Kim said, "I chose to lead the University, because I thought that my service here would 'contribute to changing our society' through communicating with young people, listening to their concerns, and fostering excellent talents," adding, "I would like to educate Ajou's students to develop their abilities and other qualities."In addition, he explained the University's AFTER YOU Program and the Paran Semester – Creative Activity Program.On July 7th, The Joongboo Ilbo, a daily newspaper based in Gyeonggi Province, ran another interview with President Kim under the title "Game-changing Revolution – Young People Should Not Hesitate to Take on Challenges."
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