S-OIL Hosts Youth Science Academy in Astronomy and Space Science Field

A Total of 9 Science Academy Sessions Scheduled This Year for Over 500 Elementary and Middle School Students

S-OIL is holding the 'Youth Science Academy in the Field of Astronomy and Space' at the Gwacheon National Science Museum and is taking a commemorative photo with officials. Photo by S-OIL

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seoyoon] S-OIL Public Interest Foundation, S-OIL Science and Culture Foundation, announced on the 11th that it held a science academy for middle school students at the National Gwacheon Science Museum in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi Province.

The '5th Astronomy and Space Youth Science Academy,' co-hosted by the National Gwacheon Science Museum and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, was attended by 25 middle school students pre-selected by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education.

On the day, the foundation conducted guided tours of the National Gwacheon Science Museum exhibition hall, mentoring lectures on artificial satellites, a can satellite making experience, and a science magic show.

The foundation started the science academy program last May targeting underprivileged groups with low accessibility to science museums and children and youth with high scientific curiosity. The program is planned to be conducted nine times throughout the year, targeting about 500 participants.

S-OIL, as a rare private company, established the independent S-OIL Science and Culture Foundation to support pure science fields. It operates various programs for research support and talent development, including awarding excellent science degree theses, next-generation scientist awards, and hosting international academic forums in science and engineering fields.

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