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Ajou University was selected as an Excellent Institution in the '2016 Youth Dream Best Practice University Project.' The award ceremony was held at 2 p.m. on November 29th at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.Under the Project, the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employment Information Service join hands with The Dong-A Ilbo newspaper to evaluate and select universities that are excellent in helping young people develop their capabilities to find jobs and start their own businesses. The organizers evaluated 25 Youth Dream Universities and 41 universities with on-campus Creative Job Centers that provided student-friendly education in the last year and are capable of fostering research talents. Ajou is a Youth Dream University and has the Creative Job Center. The selection categories were Global Career Development, Career Guidance, Employment Support, and Business Start-up Support.In his congratulatory remarks, Minister of Employment and Labor Ki Kweon Lee said, "Timely and systematic career guidance for university students influences the quality of their employment and the businesses they start," adding, "This event will contribute to raising the overall capabilities of universities in general by sharing the best practices being conducted by model universities in terms of their graduates' employment."Ajou's Paran Semester that was launched earlier this year was selected as one of the best practices. It was acknowledged for its regular student consulting involving the President, guiding professors, and outside experts and for its well-organized assessment of student tasks and credit recognition by the Operating Committee as well as for the program objectives.
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Theresia Saputri, a student in the doctoral course at the Graduate School's Department of Computer Engineering under Ajou University, received two awards for her papers at APRES (Asia-Pacific Requirements Engineering Symposium) 2016.The Symposium was held in Nagoya, Japan, from November 10th to the 12th to share the latest research trends and explore the directions for development related to requirements engineering. The event was attended by researchers from around the world, including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and the U.S. Theresia Saputri is working at the University's NiSE (Knowledge intensive Software Engineering) research lab. She obtained her master's degree in machine learning and activity recognition under the guidance of Professor Suk Won Lee (Department of Software).Theresia Saputri and Professor Lee received the Best Research Paper Award and the Best Student Paper Award at the Symposium.She won the Best Research Paper Award for a paper entitled "Ensuring Traceability in Modeling Requirements Using Ontology-based Approach."She also received the Best Student Paper Award for another paper entitled "Incorporating Sustainability Design in Requirements Engineering Process: A Preliminary Study."Theresia Saputri said, "The sustainable design of software is now considered one of the biggest challenges in software engineering," adding, "It is because there is no guideline that can be used to clearly analyze various aspects of sustainability – technical, social, economic, environmental, and process. In the paper, I developed and suggested a methodology that can help define them.She went on to say, "The research findings will help requirements engineers and software developers create a system that can steadily support users while meeting numerous changing requirements."
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The Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra gave a concert on the evening of November 28th in College Academic Building's Grand Auditorium at the invitation of Ajou University.The 80-minute concert was attended by about 600 people, including President Dong Yeon Kim, students, and officials from the University, local citizens, and Mayor Tae Young Yeom and officials from the Suwon Municipal Government.Professor Dae Jin Kim of Korea National University of Arts, who is also Music Director and Permanent Conductor of the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, served as the conductor with Soprano Ji Eun Lee and Tenor Seok Neuk Lee collaborating.Overture Egmont Op. 84 and Symphony No. 5 in C Major Op. 67 (both composed by Beethoven) were played during the concert. Soprano Lee sang Dongshimcho composed by Seong Tae Kim, Tenor Lee sang Granada composed by Agustin Lara, and they performed a duet of Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici from the opera La Traviata. Established in 1982, the Orchestra has been staging at least 60 concerts per year. It is becoming a popular orchestra after Professor Kim, a top-class pianist in Korea, joined as Permanent Conductor in 2008.
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Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim gave a special lecture to 30 Suwon City officials who are participating in the Key Leaders Education Program. The Suwon Municipal Government commissioned the University's Graduate School of Public Affairs to operate the Program.During the lecture held on the afternoon of November 28th under the theme 'Game-changing Revolution,' President Kim discussed his experiences as a public official and related anecdotes, emphasizing the two major changes facing Korean society, their implications, and how we should address them.He said, "We are facing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the outrage of a majority of the people in our society due to structural social problems."He went on to say, "The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires us to foster creative and flexible talents above all," adding, "Polarization and social inequality should be properly addressed for our society to develop in a sustainable manner."He concluded his lecture by saying, "After you finish this program, I ask that each of you always consider how you can contribute to dealing with social issues and return to your work as government officials with this in mind."Thirty officials from the Suwon Municipal Government are attending the Key Leaders Education Program, which lasts for ten months. The Program includes 19 subjects including “The Changing Administrative Environment and Local Government Administration for the Future,” “Proper Views of Public Positions,” “Laws and Regulations Relevant to Municipal Officials,” and “Education on Informatization.” This year marks the second year of the education program.
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Ajou University signed an MOU with the Gyeonggi International Development Cooperation Center (GGIDCC). The two institutions agreed to join forces to enhance the understanding and participation of Ajou people and Gyeonggi-do citizens in international development and cooperation projects.The agreement covers mutual cooperation for education, academic activities, seminars, and promotional events; consulting, research, participation, and possible cooperation for expanding international development and cooperation in Gyeonggi Province; and sharing spaces at related institutions and relevant information, etc. The agreement signing ceremony held on November 22nd was attended by Director Jong Seon Lee from GGIDCC and Vice President for External Relations Byung Chun So from the University, etc.GGIDCC was established by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Hankyong National University to expand the foundation for participating in Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects. It is responsible for providing education on and enhancing the understanding of ODA, and for supporting overseas volunteer groups and Korean businesses participating in overseas procurement.Ajou University and GGIDCC are hosting the 2016 Development & Cooperation Week under the theme "The World Together" for four days from November 22nd to the 25th. It is an on-campus event to promote public interest in ODA and features a variety of lectures and exhibitions. The event is also commemorating Development and Cooperation Day, November 25th, and is open to any students and citizens residing in Gyeonggi Province.The University plans to carry out various activities to increase student interest in international cooperation and development.
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Together with Professor Ah Hyeon Koh from the State University of New York, Ajou University Professor Dae Shik Kang (Department of Mechanical Engineering) succeeded in developing a sensor that analyzes sweat and reports health conditions when attached to the skin.The research was conducted by a joint team from Ajou, the State University of New York, and Northwestern University, and the findings were published in Science Translational Medicine, an international academic journal, under the title “A Soft, Wearable Microfluidic Device for the Capture, Storage, and Colorimetric Sensing of Sweat.”Sweat contains various chemical substances that indicate the health condition of an individual. The density of glucose and chloride ions can help diagnose diabetes and cystic fibrosis, respectively. The degree of dehydration within the body can also be measured by sweat acidity (pH).The research team created several channels within a sensor that are just hundreds of micrometers (㎛, one millionth meter) long each and can collect sweat. It then inserted substances that change color with the density of glucose, chloride ions, and hydrogen ions, etc., within the channels.Professor Kang explained, "For example, the channel that measures pH is light orange when sweat is at pH 5.0 and it turns green when the pH becomes strong alkaline at pH 8.5."Being three centimeters in diameter, the circular sensor does not make one feel uncomfortable when attached to the body because it is 700㎛ thick and weighs only about three grams. In addition, it can be stretched like flexible medicated patches on the skin.Measurement data can be transmitted to a smartphone through the Near Field Communication chip in the top part of the sensor and the application analyses the changing colors and shows users what they mean.One of the researchers said, "This sensor will help athletes or soldiers easily and accurately understand their health conditions during exercise and is expected to develop into a new system for preventing diseases."
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Ajou's President takes the lead in student career guidance and asks for support from University officials [16.11.22]< President Dong Yeon Kim gives a lecture at an 'Ajou Hope' subject class designed to help freshmen recognize the importance of career planning. >< A scene from Career Mentoring with the President on November 22nd involving three student participants >Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim continues to meet extensively with students to help them explore their careers. The meetings are part of efforts to promote the University's 'Cheer Up Change Up Project,' which is aimed at effectively supporting students in finding jobs and exploring careers.At 1:30 p.m. on November 22nd, President Kim gave a lecture in Woncheon Hall Auditorium at an 'Ajou Hope' subject class, which is part of the Early Awakening stage under the Project. It is designed to help students recognize the importance of career planning in their early days at the University and it was introduced earlier this year for freshmen in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. During the lecture, President Kim mentioned the 'Paradox of the Right Answer,' in which people consider all the choices other than the right answer to be wrong, and said, "I ask that you are not confined to the framework of the right answer, but think in a creative and critical manner with diverse possibilities in mind." In addition, he suggested that they have consideration for others based on the 'After You' mindset and do not hesitate to take on challenges in doing what they want to do.President Kim then participated in a mentoring session with students at the Creative University Job Center. Launched on November 7th, 'Career Mentoring with the President' is an opportunity for Ajou's students or graduates to discuss their career-related issues with the President. The Colleges take turns holding mentoring sessions. After the first session for the College of Social Sciences on November 7th, the second one on the 22nd was initially arranged for students in the College of Humanities. But, the three participants were from the Department of Industrial Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, who discussed finding jobs, entering graduate schools, and other career issues for about 90 minutes.President Kim said, "All Ajou people should be interested in providing tailored career-related support for individual students. In particular, it is important for the University head office and the departments to work closely together to achieve this," adding, "There needs be a perception that the University will share extensive responsibilities relating to students' career planning and their employment."
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Dean Beom Jin Lee of Ajou's College of Pharmacy receives the Grand Service Award of the Republic of Korea[16.11.22]Dean Beom Jin Lee of Ajou University's College of Pharmacy (pictured above) received the Award in the Medicine & Drug category at the 2016 Ceremony for the Republic of Korea True Service Award, which was held at 2 p.m. on November 22nd in the National Assembly Memorial Hall.Launched last year, the Republic of Korea True Service Award presents awards to those who practiced the spirit of sharing and service for their communities, the country, and all humanity in the nine categories of economy, science, human rights, laws, education, medicine & drug, regional development, social contribution, and culture, sports, and the arts. The award ceremony is hosted by the relevant organizing committee (Chairman Hee Moon).The award winners were selected based on their contributions to the development of the nine respective areas including the national economy.The Medicine & Drug category where Dean Lee received the Grand Award was the most competitive due to the number of candidates that were considered.
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Ajou's students win the Grand Award at the University Student Presentation Contest hosted by the Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM)[16.11.22]< The award winners pose for a picture. From the far right are Jae Hyeon Kim, Eui Jun Kim, Jin Woong Yang, Professor Hee Sung Cha, Yeon Ju Lee, and Su Yeon Lee.>Ajou University students from the Department of Architectural Engineering received the Grand Award (the Award of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport) in the Competition Category at the University Student Presentation Contest. The event was hosted from November 11th to the 12th by the Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM) and held at Inha University.The award-winning team consisted of leader Jae Hyeon Kim, Eui Jun Kim, Su Yeon Lee, Jin Woong Yang, and Yeon Ju Lee from the on-campus academic society FACE (Frontiers of Architectural Construction Engineers) under the Department of Architectural Engineering. The academic presentation competition had two categories, the Academic Paper Posters and the Competition. The Competition category included four sub-categories: Ideas, Cost Management, Process Management, and PBL. Ajou's students participated in the Ideas sub-category.The University team’s presentation was on applying 'noise cancellation' technology to construction sites and its technological methodology, which aims to reduce construction-site noise by using the destructive interference effect. This method can dramatically reduce construction-related noise by producing offsetting noise with the proper volume and characteristics based on analysis.Jae Hyeon Kim said, "Professor Hee Sung Cha encouraged us to participate in the contest when the members of our society were not sure." He went on to say, "I would like to thank the professors from the Department of Architectural Engineering for their full support," adding, "I am very happy that we have received the top award after so much hard work. It was possible because all of the team members fulfilled their missions. I am grateful for them."
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Ajou's Graduate School of International Studies holds an international symposium to celebrate its 20th anniversary[16.11.21]Ajou University's Graduate School of International Studies held an international symposium to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The symposium was held on Friday, November 18th, in Yulgok Hall's Video Conference Room under the theme "Making Sates Work in a World after Globalization."The event began with a keynote address by Endowed Chair Professor Jae Chang Park from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Session 1 was attended by relevant experts and Session 2 involved students from the Graduate School. In Session 1, Professor Suk Ki Kong from Seoul National University's Asia Center and Dr. Tanwie Gilbert (Korea University, International Studies) gave presentations and Professor Tae Wook Huh from KAIST and Professor Erhan Atay (Suleyman Sah University, Turkey) participated in discussions. Session 2 featured presentations by students from the Graduate School with diverse nationalities, including Ecuador, Uzbekistan, Cameroon, and Cambodia.Dean Jay Ick Lim of the Graduate School said, "I am pleased to hold this second international symposium after the first one that marked the 10th anniversary of our school. Over the past two decades, our school has contributed to fostering talents with expertise in international affairs and I look forward to its continued development and the next symposiums celebrating our 30th and 40th anniversaries." He went on to say, "Graduates of our school returned to their home countries and are now working at local governments and companies, etc. They are contributing to improving South Korea's international competitiveness due to their improved awareness of our country."< A scene from Session 1>< A scene from Session 2>
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The Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province holds the bimonthly lecture on unification[16.11.15]The Gyeonggi Unification Forum, which is co-hosted by Ajou University and the Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province, was held on November 9th at the University's Paldal Hall. During the forum, Deputy Director Bong Hyeon Cho of the IBK Economic Research Institute gave a lecture entitled "Spreading Markets in North Korea and Our Preparation for Unification."Deputy Director Cho said, "There can be changes in North Korea and its markets, which may lead to unexpected unification," adding, "Therefore, unification is not optional but essential."The Gyeonggi Unification Forum features bi-monthly lectures by renowned people and is being hosted by Ajou since it was designated as the Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province. There are a total of 17 Unification Education Centers across the country, which are selected by the Institute for Unification Education under the Ministry of Unification. They are responsible for unification-related education as the educational hubs of their respective communities.Earlier, on November 7th, the "Unification Lecture for the Public – Daily Life in the North" was held in Dasan Hall Auditorium at the University. It was an opportunity for the participants to better understand what is happening in the daily lives of North Koreans. The event was open to foreign students and citizens as well as the University students through podcast.
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