Gwangju National Science Museum Successfully Concludes 'Biotechnology Camp with GIST'

Diverse Experience Programs Including Owl Pellet Observation... Positive Response from Participants

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The National Gwangju Science Museum (Acting Director Jeon Tae-ho) announced on the 24th that it successfully concluded the Biotechnology Camp event held in collaboration with Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST).

The camp, held over one night and two days from the 20th to the 21st, was organized with the cooperation of the GIST Laboratory Animal Resource Center to provide high school students with an opportunity to spark curiosity and interest in biotechnology.

The event featured various hands-on programs related to biotechnology, including ▲animal dissection practice ▲owl pellet observation ▲skin suturing practice, which received enthusiastic responses from participants.

In particular, the program where students directly participated in rat dissection practice alongside an anatomy lecture by Professor Nam Jung-seok of the GIST Laboratory Animal Resource Center was the most popular.

Additionally, at the National Gwangju Science Museum’s Starlight Nuri Hall, students had time to observe rat skeletons using owl pellets, and they also experienced suturing practice firsthand using arm suture practice models.

This camp was evaluated as a valuable opportunity to experience biotechnology-related activities that are not easily accessible in everyday life.

Acting Director Jeon Tae-ho stated, “We will continue to develop and operate programs like this to provide local students with diverse opportunities for science and technology education experiences.”

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