"Sharing Science Talents" ... Pukyong National University 'Rural School Science Classroom' Club Receives Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Commendation

Scenes of the volunteer club 'Gwasilyeon' from Pukyong National University Rural School Science Classroom.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] The volunteer club for rural school science classes at Pukyong National University, ‘Gwasilyeon,’ recently received the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Commendation at the 7th Korea Rural Talent Sharing Awards.

Gwasilyeon, composed of students majoring in Mechanical Design Engineering, was recognized for conducting youth science classes for rural elementary and middle school students across the country.

This award ceremony was held by the Korea Rural Community Corporation’s Rural Resource Development Institute to raise social awareness of rural talent-sharing activities and to spread a culture of talent sharing.

Since 2017, the club has used vacation periods to visit rural elementary and middle schools and local children’s centers nationwide to conduct programs such as science classes.

They have carried out activities including science classes, reading classes, and mentoring for students who have relatively fewer opportunities for experiential activities. This year, during the summer vacation, they conducted hands-on activities such as making electric cars and rubber-powered vehicles at an elementary school in Gijang-gun, Busan.

Student Kim Kyung-min said, “As a university student, I have aimed to share knowledge and experience at the students’ level, and I am happy that it seems to help a little in enhancing students’ creativity and increasing their interest in science.”

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