‘Science Dreams for Students with Disabilities!’ … Daegu University Hosts the ‘Hopeful Science Sprout Festival’ for 17th Year

Various Programs Including Science Theater, Magic Show, Nanta Performance, and Creative Experience Activities

Daegu University and Daegu Institute of Creative Convergence Education held the "Hopeful Science Sprout Festival," where students with and without disabilities enjoy science together and nurture their dreams of becoming scientists.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Daegu University and Daegu Creative Convergence Education Institute held the ‘Festival of Hopeful Science Sprouts,’ where students with disabilities and non-disabled students enjoy science together and nurture their dreams of becoming scientists.

Started in 2006 and marking its 17th year this year, the event was held online for the past two years due to COVID-19 but was held face-to-face for the first time in three years this year, with about 100 students from Daegu Health School, a special school for students with physical disabilities, participating.

In this event, students from Daegu University’s College of Education visited Daegu Health School and conducted experiential science education activities tailored to the students’ level in various formats such as plays, magic shows, and hands-on activities incorporating scientific principles.

Chemistry education students presented a science magic show using dry ice and balloons, while physics education students creatively explained rigid scientific principles through plays, receiving enthusiastic responses from the students.

Next, the joint club ‘Tarak,’ composed of students from special education, early childhood special education, and elementary special education departments, performed an exciting Nanta percussion show, receiving great applause from the participating students.

Additionally, with the cooperation of Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center and the National Youth Space Center, experiential activities such as observing the color of the sun and microgravity experiences, as well as creative experiential activities using scientific principles like making straw rockets, rubber balloon whistles, and colorful chromatography, attracted the students’ interest.

Im Seong-min, head of the Department of Physics Education at Daegu University, said, “It was especially meaningful to meet the students face-to-face for the first time in three years and provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy science together,” adding, “I hope today’s Festival of Hopeful Science Sprouts became a precious opportunity for someone to develop a new interest in science and further nurture their dream of becoming a scientist.”

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