The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity (KOSAC) announced that the Korean team won a silver medal at the 38th International Youth Physics Tournament. The International Youth Physics Tournament is a physics debate competition held by country-based teams, with a total of 175 students from 35 countries participating this year. Director General Byeon Ji-soo of the Korean Youth Physics Tournament Committee noted, "I ask for continued interest and encouragement so that young scientists in Korea can grow further based on the experience gained in this competition and achieve even more remarkable results on the world stage."
The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) will hold its 238th Academy Roundtable Conference online and offline simultaneously on the theme, "Is a future without animal testing really possible?" at 3 p.m. on the 9th. This conference will involve experts from various research fields, such as life sciences, medicine, and veterinary medicine, as well as government officials, to discuss the public good role and scientific necessity of animal testing, ethical and social responsibilities regarding animal welfare, and the possibilities and limitations of technological alternatives. The event will take place at the KAST headquarters in Bundang, Seongnam, and can be attended online through the KAST YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/한국과학기술한림원1994).
The National Academy of Engineering of Korea is holding the "NAEK Young Festival" for two days starting on the 11th to commemorate its 30th anniversary, aimed at nurturing future engineering talents and spreading engineering culture. This event is designed to share the value of engineering and support the growth of future engineering talents, with mentoring and forums for university students majoring in engineering, as well as programs for elementary school students planned. Meanwhile, the National Academy of Engineering of Korea is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with the main commemorative event set to be held on Oct. 29 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Samseong-dong, Seoul.
The National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) held the appointment ceremony for the 5th Convergence Research Committee on the 8th at the Sejong National Research Complex. The NST Convergence Research Committee is an advisory body for the efficient planning, evaluation, and management of convergence research projects. The 5th committee is composed of 18 experts covering not only science and technology but also the economy and society, with Professor Joo Young-seop of Seoul National University (former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration) serving as the Chairperson. During the 47th meeting conducted alongside the appointment ceremony, extensive discussions were held regarding future operational strategies for the 5th Convergence Research Committee and ways to strengthen rights and commercialization support for the Global TOP Strategic Research Group.