Chungbuk Science High School Team Wins the Presidential Award at the 67th National Science Exhibition

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Science Museum announced the results of the judging for the 67th National Science Exhibition held to encourage scientific inquiry and research activities among elementary, middle, and high school students, teachers, and the general public across 17 cities and provinces nationwide on the 9th.

For the National Science Exhibition, participants submitted 2,308 works across five categories to regional preliminary contests held nationwide from January to September this year, based on research activities conducted over one to two years or more. Among these, a total of 294 works were selected for the national finals. A judging committee composed of experts from industry, academia, and research institutions evaluated the works based on creativity and inquiry, theoretical validity, practicality, and effort, determining award levels including the Presidential Award (2 works), Prime Minister’s Award (2 works), and Excellence Awards (10 works).

The Presidential Award was given to the ‘I Am Sorry but I Love You Team,’ composed of second-year students from Chungbuk Science High School (research on the production and utilization of the IAS (Image Analysis System) for analyzing facial expression reactions), and the ‘Design Thinking Workshop Team,’ composed of teachers (development of an AI convergence ‘shell waste utilization water electrolysis experimental device’ and edutech content).

The Prime Minister’s Award went to the student team ‘Swing My Geungeun Team’ from Chungbuk Science High School’s first year (research on why people swing differently on swings: optimal swinging strategies based on center of gravity position), and the teacher team ‘Wise Inquiry Life Team’ (research on the circadian rhythm of the freshwater snail, Chamdasulgi).

The full list of awardees can be found on the National Science Museum’s website, and the awarded works will be on display at the National Science Museum until November. The award ceremony will be held on the 1st of next month at the Science Hall of the National Science Museum.

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