Hoam Foundation Hosts Knowledge Sharing Festival to Nurture Future-Oriented Talent

Online Youth Lecture Event Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] The Hoam Foundation announced on the 18th that it will hold an online summer vacation youth lecture series for teenagers nationwide from the 26th to the 28th via Zoom and YouTube.

This summer vacation lecture series will feature a total of nine of the nation's top scholars, including Samsung Hoam Prize laureates, who will deliver real-time online lectures on various topics such as "The World Through Science," "Humanities and Arts," and "Dreams That Shape the Future," providing the latest scientific and humanities knowledge as well as guidance for future career planning.

In the "The World Through Science" section, Park Hyung-joo, Chair Professor at Ajou University, will speak on the topic "Why Do We Learn Mathematics?" sharing the role and value of mathematics from ancient times without writing systems to the modern era. Professor Kim Beom-jun of Sungkyunkwan University will introduce ways to view various phenomena in nature and human society from a physical perspective under the theme "The World Through Physics." Professor Park Nam-gyu of Sungkyunkwan University will lecture on "Perovskite: Creating Electricity with Light," discussing the birth and development of perovskite, a revolutionary material that can replace conventional silicon solar cells.

In the "Humanities and Arts" section, film director Yuk Sang-hyo will present "Why Do We Watch Movies?" explaining how films influence our lives and the benefits they provide. Professor Jeong Myeong-kyo of Yonsei University will talk about "Shall We Live Wisely?" sharing the joy we gain through curiosity, exploration, and effort. Professor Emeritus Kim Hyeong-seok of Yonsei University will share "A Philosopher's Youth Story," offering insights from a philosopher's life experiences and wisdom.

Additionally, Kim Mul-gil (painter and travel writer) will introduce "Painting the Scent of People," expressing various experiences from traveling to 46 countries around the world through his artwork. Professor Jang Seok-bok, Distinguished Professor at KAIST, will share his growth story as a scientist from a remote mountain village in Gangwon Province under the theme "Science and I Growing Together." Professor Emeritus Kim Do-yeon of Seoul National University will deliver a hopeful message to teenagers contemplating the future in his lecture "Creating a Happy Future."

The lectures can be watched live by anyone through the Hoam Foundation's YouTube channel, and teenagers who register in advance on the Eventus website by July 25 can participate directly via Zoom.

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