Mokpo National University Operates 'Visiting Maker Classroom'

Mokpo National University operates a 'Visiting Maker Classroom' that directly visits elementary, middle, and high schools to provide education. (Photo by Mokpo National University)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo National University (President Park Min-seo) announced on the 16th that the Naman Makerspace, established by the Robot Artificial Intelligence Convergence Center, has been operating a "Visiting Maker Classroom" that visits elementary, middle, and high schools directly to provide education from May until next month.

The "Visiting Maker Classroom" provides education on maker technologies necessary for the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, focusing on topics such as 3D modeling, 3D printing, 3D pens, and Arduino.

So far, Naman Makerspace has educated a total of 542 students across 26 classes in 10 schools, planting the seeds for free creativity among students.

Yu Young-jae, director of the Robot Artificial Intelligence Convergence Center, which operates Naman Makerspace, said, "As a regional university, Mokpo National University hopes to provide opportunities for not only university students but also elementary, middle, and high school students who will become future university students to experience maker culture."

Meanwhile, the Robot Artificial Intelligence Convergence Center operates a "University Student Maker Program" for university students, and on the 11th of next month, it plans to hold a Maker Festival to exhibit works created by participating makers, select outstanding works, and award prizes.

Students or educational institutions wishing to utilize Naman Makerspace can participate by visiting the YouTube channel Maenggleudri, the Naman Makerspace website, or by contacting them via phone.

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