Emphasizing the Importance of Science and Technology Education
Supporting Youth Growth through Technology and Innovation
Supporting Approximately 3,500 Students Annually
"Operating Programs to Nurture Youth Dreams"
SK Hynix has stepped up to foster creative problem-solving skills among teenagers.
On the 7th, SK Hynix announced on the 9th that it held the '2024 SK Hynix Heinstein Olympiad' at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. About 1,100 people, including students, parents, and general visitors, participated in the event.
The Olympiad was held as part of SK Hynix's representative social contribution program, 'Heinstein.' This program operates based on a happiness-sharing fund created through voluntary participation of its members. It was designed with the purpose of emphasizing the importance of science and technology education and enabling teenagers to grow through technology and innovation. Specifically, it consists of 'Science Talent Nurturing Education' for elementary, middle, and high school students, the ICT club 'Hydreaming' that works to solve community problems, and the 'Olympiad' where students participating in Science Talent Nurturing Education and Hydreaming share their achievements and promote harmony.
Through this program, SK Hynix supports about 3,500 students annually.
This year's Olympiad was held under the theme 'Technology for Tomorrow, a World with Software.' The 24 participating teams (20 teams that advanced to the finals of Science Talent Nurturing Education and 4 Hydreaming club teams) showcased their projects at exhibition booths and interacted with visitors.
In particular, the exhibition featured works born from students' ingenious ideas, such as AI drone delivery, solutions to low birthrate issues through data analysis, and a walking aid device that visualizes sound.
At the venue, various experiential events were also prepared, including a quadruped robot experience, AI technology experience booths, and career mentoring booths by the Happy Dreaming volunteer group. Additionally, special lectures and performances introducing science, technology, and the future from various perspectives were held. Seok Junhee, head of the Semiconductor Engineering Department at Korea University, gave a lecture titled 'The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Future Technology.'
During the final participants' project presentations and awards ceremony, the 'Banmannam' team (Sam-il Technical High School) received the Heinstein Award for their 'Semiconductor Productivity Improvement Model through Wafer Quality Check.' The 'Moreumjigi' team (Bupyeong Girls' High School) and the 'Geongang' team (Gwanggyo Hosu Elementary School) won the Excellence Awards for their 'Guide App for Using Unfamiliar Items' and 'Exercise Management App,' respectively.
Park Yonggeun, Vice President in charge of the Icheon CPR at SK Hynix, said, "I hope students throw out strange questions and ideas and grow into wonderful talents," adding, "SK Hynix will continue to operate various programs so that teenagers can nurture their dreams."
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