Professors Jo Kyung-rae and Kim Hee-sam of GIST Receive Ministerial Commendation for Contributions to STEM Education Innovation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) announced on the 31st that Professor Cho Kyung-rae of the Department of Life Sciences and Professor Kim Hee-sam of the Department of Basic Education received the Minister’s Commendation for ‘2020 Science and Engineering Education Innovation Merit.’

This award, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, was established to discover and reward individuals who contributed to innovation in science and engineering education, to motivate proactive work and boost morale, and to contribute to nurturing creative convergence talents leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution era and strengthening the competitiveness of science and engineering universities.

Professor Cho Kyung-rae joined GIST in 2010 and planned and developed specialized life science education and experimental education curricula for science and engineering students from the founding year of GIST University.

In particular, he is recognized for contributing to nurturing talents through strengthening international competitiveness of science and engineering universities and spreading educational innovation by planning and operating the GIST-Caltech international educational cooperation and STEAM outreach programs.

Professor Kim Hee-sam, head of the GIST Education Innovation Center, has contributed since joining GIST in 2016 to establishing the talent model of science and engineering universities, advancing teaching and learning methods, and developing education innovation leading models based on extracurricular activities and online education through policy research and practice.

As the responsible professor for the ‘GIST Infinite Challenge Project,’ first introduced in 2016, he has encouraged students’ diverse challenges and meaningful side activities, creating a horizontal class culture that cultivates social capital such as trust, communication, and cooperation.

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