Pusan National University Holds 'SW·AI Creative Convergence Camp'

About 140 Gifted Students in the Gyeongsang Region Strengthen Future Core Competencies

Pusan National University (President Choi Jaewon) announced that, as part of the "2025 Young Talent Nurturing Project" hosted by the Ministry of Education and operated in the Gyeongsang region by the Pusan National University Institute for Educational Development, it held the "SW·AI Creative Convergence Camp" for approximately 140 elementary, middle, and high school students from Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk, Daegu, Busan, and Ulsan. The camp took place at the Grand Moment Youth Hostel in Nam-gu, Busan, from July 28 to 29.

Busan National University is holding the 'SW AI Creative Convergence Camp' and taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan National University

This camp is a core program of the Young Talent Nurturing Project, supporting students in exploring their interests and aptitudes and developing their potential by participating in one-on-one mentoring with mentor teachers, career experience activities, and independent research programs.

Members of the Pusan National University coding education volunteer club "Code Coach" served as mentors, sharing case studies on e-sports career education from the digital entertainment company Sandbox. Through this, students enhanced their collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills while broadening their understanding of software (SW) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Additionally, the camp included a variety of experiences and special lectures, such as a visit to Arte Museum Busan, leadership training, ICT-based smart farm experience, and special lectures by master teacher Lee Okryeon and education PhD Shim Hyojin, all of which strengthened students' social-emotional competencies and concentration. Starting July 30, an inner growth program utilizing the social-emotional learning book "Boseokdonggul" is also being conducted.

The Pusan National University Young Talent Nurturing Project began with an orientation and launching ceremony in May, completed this camp, and plans to continue operating programs such as independent research, expert career mentoring, and visits to science high schools and schools for gifted students from September onward.

Kim Jungseop, principal researcher and professor at the Department of Education at Pusan National University, stated, "We will continue to support students so that, through SW·AI-based education, they can grow into future talents equipped with social-emotional competencies, problem-solving skills, and creativity."