POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks Supports Future Scientists at GIST Dreaming of Science Careers

AI-Themed GIST Science Camp for Employees' Children

GIST Tour, AI Lectures, AI-Based Music Composition, and More

POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Dong-ryeol) and GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, President Lim Ki-cheol) held the 2024 GIST AI Science Camp on the 20th for 20 children of Gwangyang Steelworks employees.

Gwangyang Steelworks conducted the camp for 4th to 6th grade elementary school students to help children of employees interested in science develop an interest in science and technology and foster creative thinking.

On the 20th, the '2024 GIST AI Science Camp' was held at GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) with the participation of about 20 children of employees from Gwangyang Steelworks.
Photo by Gwangyang Steelworks

On the day of the camp, the participating students toured various research facilities at GIST and directly experienced cutting-edge science and technology. They also attended a lecture by Professor Kim Ui-wan of the GIST AI Graduate School, learning about robots and artificial intelligence that assist humans.

In particular, the program that instantly composes music based on recognizing children's facial expressions from their photos attracted great interest, as it provided the children with the experience of directly participating in the creation process.

The students experienced how the AI composition program creates music in real time, learning firsthand how creatively AI can produce results and exploring the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence.

After the GIST campus tour, the students visited the National Gwangju Science Museum, where they participated in the AI Exhibition, Children's Science Museum, and telescope experience, helping the children enjoy both play and learning while fostering their interest in science.

One student who participated in the camp said, “I used to think that things related to AI were too difficult and complicated for me to understand, but this GIST tour changed that perception,” adding, “It was a time that greatly increased my interest in science and technology.”

A representative of Gwangyang Steelworks stated, “Helping children who will lead the future to nurture their dreams is one of the important social responsibilities of a company,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to provide various educational opportunities so that employees’ children can grow their dreams and realize them.”

Meanwhile, Gwangyang Steelworks has been actively offering various support programs for employees, including star lecturer talk concerts, musicals for children, theater performances in Daehangno, one-night two-day glamping with children, and movie screenings at Baegun Art Hall.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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