□ DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) is accepting applications for the “DGIST Science Creativity School” through November 21 to nurture young science talents among local elementary and middle school students. Eligible applicants are 5th-6th grade elementary and middle school students in Dalseong-gun, Daegu. The program aims to select students with strong potential to become future leaders in science and technology.
□ The “DGIST Science Creativity School” was established as part of a regional science and creativity talent development initiative led by the DGIST Convergence Talent Academy, aiming to implement a future-oriented convergence education model by opening DGIST’s world-class research infrastructure to elementary and middle school education. Since its opening in August 2025, it has received a strong positive response, and this marks its second round of admissions. The selected students will complete the regular curriculum on the DGIST campus throughout 2026.
□ The curriculum is designed as an experiment- and inquiry-based convergence education program, built upon DGIST’s advanced research environment and the expertise of its faculty. Students learn mathematics and science in an integrated manner, not through simple theoretical lectures but through a participatory and inquiry-based learning approach in which they define problems themselves and explore solutions through experiments. All classes are co-taught by DGIST faculty members and teachers specialized in gifted education.
□ A total of approximately 60 students will be selected for admission. Ten students will be admitted to each of the elementary-level integrated math and science courses, and about five students will be chosen for each subject area, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and life science, under the middle school basic and advanced courses. Applications will be accepted from October 20 to November 21, 2025, followed by a document review, a creative problem-solving test, and interviews. The final list of successful applicants will be announced on December 19, and registration will take place from December 29 to 31. All educational programs are provided free of charge.
□ Chang-won Seok, Director of the DGIST Convergence Talent Academy, stated, “The DGIST Convergence Talent Creativity School is a unique educational program that allows local students to explore the essence of science firsthand within the university’s research environment. We are committed to fostering creative, convergence-minded talents who can think independently and solve problems on their own. As all programs are offered free of charge, we hope to see many students with a passion for science take part.”
□ DGIST plans to expand cooperation with local educational institutions and municipal governments around the Science Creativity School to build a regional ecosystem for nurturing scientific talent. Through this initiative, students in Dalseong-gun are expected to gain experience in world-class science and technology education, establishing a strong foundation for their growth into future convergence leaders.
※ For detailed information on the admission schedule and guidelines, please visit the DGIST Convergence Talent Academy website (https://www.dgist.ac.kr/gifted/index.do).
