University of Seoul and Seoul Science Museum Host "Toxic Era IN Science Museum" Program

“Toxic Era IN Science Museum” Program Runs Until August 9
Four Main Components Including Research Poster Exhibition and Toxicity Experiment Class
Adults Can Join “Reading Science” for Free; University Exploration Applications Open July 1

The Chemical Substance Big Data AI Research Center at the University of Seoul announced on June 19 that it is collaborating with the Seoul Science Museum to operate the “Toxic Era IN Science Museum” program until August 9.

Toxic Era × Science Museum Promotional Poster. University of Seoul

This program, which opened on June 14, is themed “Ask Tough Questions, Answer with Science.”

The program consists of four main components: ▲ the “Research Poster Exhibition & Explanation,” which includes pop-up explanations of various hands-on activities and research content such as experiencing a household chemical products database; ▲ “Reading Science,” a session for adults to read and verify scientific facts from published papers produced through the center’s research; ▲ the “Toxicity Experiment Class,” where participants can directly observe and experiment with cell and Caenorhabditis elegans biological models used in animal alternative testing; and ▲ the “Toxicology Exploration Team,” which allows participants to visit university research sites and explore career paths.

All programs are directly operated by Professor Choi Jinhee and her research team at the Chemical Substance Big Data AI Research Center, University of Seoul.

In particular, “Reading Science” is a free program for adults, breaking away from the traditional youth-focused format. The experiment class and university exploration are paid programs open to middle school students and older.

Applications can be submitted through the Seoul Science Museum website (science.seoul.go.kr) or via the Seoul Public Service Reservation System. Applications for the university exploration program will be accepted starting July 1.

Professor Choi stated, “The research we are conducting is ultimately for the safety and happiness of citizens,” adding, “I expect this science communication program to play a significant role, as it allows us to set the direction of our research together with the public.”

Meanwhile, since 2021, the University of Seoul and the Seoul Science Museum have been working under a partnership agreement to establish channels for science communication with citizens through various programs.