Dongmyeong University Selected as an Excellent Project Group for 'BB21 Plus' Supported by Busan City

More than 70% of project funds awarded as student scholarships
66.7% of graduated graduate students employed by Busan companies and research institutes

The Dongmyung University Mechanical Parts Automotive System Convergence Talent Development Project Group held an award ceremony for outstanding project groups of the second year of the BB21 Plus project on the morning of the 10th at the Busan Talent Lifelong Education Promotion Institute.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Dongmyung University (President Jeong Hong-seop) Mechanical Parts-Automotive System Convergence Talent Development Project Group (Director Professor Lee Hyun-seop of the Department of Mechanical Engineering) has been selected as an excellent project group for the second year of the ‘BB21 Plus (Brain Busan 21+)’ project supported by Busan City.

An award ceremony for the excellent project groups was held at 11 a.m. on the 10th at the Busan Talent Lifelong Education Promotion Institute (Director Ko Young-sam).

Through the second year of the BB21 Plus project, the project group achieved 10 awards at domestic and international academic conferences, 37 domestic and international academic papers published and presentations at academic conferences, 29 patent applications, 14 patent registrations, and outcomes such as technology exchange and joint project creation with the local community.

Among the graduate students produced through the project, 66.7% were employed by companies and research institutes in Busan, contributing to the development of the local community, which was also highly evaluated.

The project group allocates more than 70% of the project funds to student scholarships to support the stable academic and research activities of participating undergraduates and graduate students. It also provides support for education and seminars, participation in academic events, and publication fees for papers.

Director Lee Hyun-seop of the project group stated, “Since restrictions on external academic activities for participating students and professors are expected due to the COVID-19 situation, we plan to focus on improving academic achievements and strengthening entrepreneurial capabilities of members through support for publication fees and participation in online education,” revealing the plan for the third year of the project.

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