Gwangju Institute for Creativity and Convergence Education Hosts Science and Math Experience Event for Families

Various Experience Programs Offered from April to May
Science Communicators, Fossil Exploration, and More
Integrated Education to Strengthen Basic Academic Skills and Future Competencies

The Gwangju Office of Education Creative Convergence Education Center announced on the 8th that it will host a "Science and Math Experience Event with Family" until May, in celebration of Science Month and Family Month. This event is part of the Gwangju Office of Education's efforts to strengthen basic academic skills, including initiatives such as "Schools Without Math Dropouts" and "Revitalizing Science Education."

The event kicked off on the 5th with the "2025 Elementary Gifted Education Center Opening Ceremony" and the "Mudeungsan Ecological Exploration for Secondary Gifted Convergence Course." Upcoming activities include: ▲Elementary Mathematical Thinking Experience on April 12 ▲"I Am Also an S.C. (Science Communicator)" Special Lecture on the 17th ▲Special Science Lecture by the National Paper Airplane Team on the 19th ▲Family Science Experience Class on the 26th ▲Popup Science Lab from May 1 to 22 ▲Daejeon and Daegu National Science Museum Experience and Family Math Experience Class on May 10, among others.

Poster for the "Science and Math Experience Event with Family." Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

In particular, the "I Am Also an S.C. Special Lecture," introduced for the first time this year for middle and high school students, will feature professional science communicators such as Professor Cho Sookkyung of Korea Institute of Energy Technology. The lecture will introduce fun and easy ways to learn science and will be structured so that students can participate in science presentations themselves.

Additionally, the "Family Science Experience Class" will be held at the Haenam Dinosaur Museum in Jeonnam, where students will explore the principles of dinosaur fossil preservation through an outdoor program led by Professor Heo Min of Chonnam National University.

Program schedules and details can be found on the Education Center's website, and further inquiries can be directed to the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Director Lim Miok stated, "We hope that through these family experiences, students will develop greater interest in math and science and nurture their dreams for the future," adding, "We will continue to offer a variety of educational programs going forward."