Ryu Ji-young, director of the KAIST Center for Gifted Education Policy, won the Best Researcher Award at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Gifted Education Society held in Takamatsu, Japan from the 17th to the 20th.,
, “The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST, President Lee Kwang-hyung) announced on the 29th that it won both the Best Researcher Award and the Best Program Award at the ‘2024 Asia-Pacific Gifted Education Society (APCG).'”,
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, “Ryu Ji-young, director of the Science Gifted Education Research Institute, was honored to receive the inaugural Best Researcher Award established by the APCG this year. The ‘KAIST Science Outreach Program (KSOP)’ operated by the Gifted Education Policy Center was selected for the Best Program Award, also the first award given since the establishment of the society.”,
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, ‘The awards ceremony took place at the 2024 APCG International Conference held from the 17th to the 20th in Takamatsu, Japan, with over 1,000 gifted education experts from 27 countries around the world in attendance.’,
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, ‘Ryu Ji-young, who became the recipient of the inaugural Best Researcher Award of APCG, has been actively presenting in-depth research results targeting gifted students from underprivileged backgrounds for the past 20 years to the academic community in Korea and abroad. In addition, she was recognized for her contributions in planning long-term and systematic education programs such as KSOP and the Gifted Growth Project for gifted students from underprivileged backgrounds.’,
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, ‘KSOP, which received the Best Program Award, is a science sharing program initiated by our university in 2014. It selects potential science gifted students interested in mathematics and science among economically disadvantaged students from the first year of middle school to the third year of high school, provides learning mentoring during the semester, and conducts intensive camp education during vacation periods to support them in growing into excellent STEM professionals.’,
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, ‘Initially operating in the Daejeon area, it expanded nationwide with the support of the Ministry of Science and ICT since 2015.’,
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, ‘KAIST students volunteer as learning mentors for KSOP, and a total of 518 alumni have graduated from the program. Over 70% of them entered STEM universities, including 17 entering KAIST and others entering specialized science and technology colleges, Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University, achieving outstanding college admission outcomes.’,
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, ‘Some of the students admitted to universities through KSOP return to the program as learning mentors for their juniors, contributing their talents. Furthermore, some university students who participated as mentors for more than two years donate scholarships for underprivileged students after finding employment, demonstrating a cycle of generosity initiated during their school years and continued in society, earning high praise for raising awareness of social service and promoting a culture of sharing.’,
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, ‘Director Ryu Ji-young stated, “This award is very meaningful as it acknowledges the international level of excellence in research and programs by the KAIST Science Gifted Education Research Institute and recognizes the educational values and impact of KSOP in bridging education gaps and building career ladders. I will continue to lead the development of global gifted education through ongoing research and education.”‘,
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, “The 18th APCG held this year attracted gifted education experts from various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who shared the latest trends and research results from each country. Director Ryu Ji-young participated as a keynote speaker, introducing the research and programs of the KAIST Science Gifted Education Institute under the theme ‘Unearthing Hidden Talent: Perception of Giftedness in Underprivileged Students.'”,
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