Gangnam-gu Hosts 'Space Science Future Talent Camp'

Gangnam-gu Hosts Special Summer Vacation Program ‘Space Science Future Talent Camp’

From 26th to 28th, Visits to Six Leading Domestic Space Science Institutions Including Gangnam, Interaction with University Student Mentors, Researchers, and Astronomers

Gangnam Future Education Center Offers Nine Intensive Summer Vacation Courses in July and August, Including AI Creation Using ChatGPT on Weekdays

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Jo Seongmyeong) will hold a special summer vacation program, ‘Space Science Future Talent Camp,’ from the 26th to the 28th at the Gangnam Future Education Center for 25 elementary students in grades 5 to 6, divided into groups of 5 to 6 students.

This three-day commuting camp includes visits to six prestigious space science institutions located in Gwacheon, Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, Yuseong-gu in Daejeon, and Gangnam Future Education Center. Participants will meet space science experts during the program.

Additionally, university student mentors majoring in space science will accompany all activities to engage in inquiry projects together.

The first day, called ‘Observation Day,’ starts with a morning tour of the National Gwacheon Science Museum. Students will explore the Advanced Technology Hall, Future Imagination SF Hall, and Celestial Space Hall in groups and complete workbook missions. In the evening, they will visit the Seoul Astronomical Observatory located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. They will receive education on celestial observation and observe the moon, planets, and stars through telescopes.

The theme of the second day is ‘Exploration Day.’ Participants will travel to Daejeon to tour the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. They will experience the tour program conducted by the institute and learn about ongoing exploration projects. Afterwards, they will visit the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute and hold a talk concert with Dr. Hwang Jeong-ah, an astronomer. Finally, they will visit the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) for a campus tour and meet university students majoring in space science.

The third day is ‘Future Career Day,’ where participants will engage in educational and experiential programs at the Gangnam Future Education Center. They will experience future space science technologies such as XR themed on Mars terraforming, AI robots, and autonomous exploration vehicles. In the afternoon, they will attend a lecture on space science exploration and assemble kits themselves. The camp concludes with a portfolio creation and presentation session reflecting on their experiences.

Furthermore, the center has opened nine intensive summer vacation courses. For upper elementary students, special courses include ▲AI creation using ChatGPT ▲game development in the metaverse ▲robot control through programming ▲advanced drone coding from a first-person perspective ▲Mars terraforming in English.

For lower elementary students, courses such as ▲autonomous driving coding ▲satellite making are offered. The weekend classes started on the 1st, and weekday classes will run for three weeks starting from the 21st. Detailed course information and class reservations can be found on the district office website.

Jo Seongmyeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, “As the importance of science and technology has recently increased, we are promoting customized science education for Gangnam. We will continue to nurture creative and convergent future talents who will lead the new future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and uphold Gangnam’s reputation as the top education district.”

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