Mokpo National University Successfully Hosts 'Visiting and Incoming Laboratory' Event

Visit to Naju Bonghwang High School... For 92 students in 1st and 2nd grades

Visited Naju Bonghwang High School and conducted an on-site laboratory program for 92 first- and second-year students. (Photo by Mokpo National University)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] The MNU National University Promotion Project Group (Director Lee Hyung-jae) at Mokpo National University (President Park Min-seo) announced on the 22nd that it successfully held the Visiting Laboratory Program for 92 first- and second-year students at Bonghwang High School in Naju on the 21st.

Mokpo National University's "Visiting Laboratory" is a project aimed at giving back to the local community by visiting or inviting middle and high schools in island and rural areas to explore careers and majors. This year, the 14th laboratory session was held at Bonghwang High School in Naju.

Bonghwang High School, visited this time, is a science-focused school selected by the Jeollanam-do Office of Education, with science classes accounting for more than 60% of the annual curriculum.

The laboratory was conducted with students who voluntarily chose to participate based on their opinions. Despite being summer vacation, many students participated, making it a valuable time to understand and learn science.

This program was conducted in connection with the secondary education curriculum under the themes of "LED and Solar Cell" (Physics), "Analysis of Chloride Concentration in Salt Using the Mohr Method" (Chemistry), "Understanding Human Physiological Phenomena through Osmosis Exploration" (Biology 1), and "Understanding the Principle of Diagnostic Kits Using DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction" (Biology 2). The experiments were conducted on topics closely related to our daily lives.

A second-year student who participated in the biology experiment said, "It was great that the basic theory and concepts of osmosis were explained, and it was very interesting to directly conduct a simple osmosis experiment using an egg."

A science teacher who participated in the experiment said, "This laboratory program was entirely based on students' voluntary participation, and despite it being summer vacation, they came to school on their own to attend the classes," adding, "I hope that during the second semester, students will have good experiences through various experiments by visiting the university."

Director Lee Hyung-jae stated, "The 'Visiting Laboratory' program is designed for youth in island and rural areas in the southwestern region of Jeonnam, in line with the purpose of strengthening the public nature and accountability of national universities," and added, "The visiting laboratory at Bonghwang High School in Naju was operated in accordance with such intentions and objectives."

He also added, "Through the 14th Visiting Laboratory program this year, I hope that the students of Bonghwang High School will develop interest in science and benefit in career development."

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