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On October 3rd, Business Management Professor In-Ki Joo received the Hwangjo Guenjeong Order of Merit (황조근정훈장) at the 8th Accounting Day ceremony. This Order of Merit is one of the highest honors granted by the Korean government to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to enhancing transparency in the nation’s accounting practices. For decades, Professor Joo has made significant impacts to the field of accounting through academic research, education, and policy advising. Particularly, from 2018 to 2020 he served as the first Korean President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), playing a pivotal role in developing policies that improved Korea’s international accounting credibility and strengthening fairness and transparency. Along with this achievement, Professor Joo was also inducted into the Korea Accounting Hall of Fame in 2023 by the Korean Accounting Association. Click here to read more.
On October 27th, SUNY Korea collaborated with Daejeon Dongbu Office of Education to conduct a special training program aimed at enhancing digital-based educational innovation capabilities for middle school vice principals. The program was attended by around 50 vice principals and the Superintendent of Daejeon Dongbu Office of Education, Su-Jo Yang. The session featured a special lecture on the necessity of leadership and technology-based learning trends in the era of digital transformation. As part of the program, Professor Neal Dreamson and Professor Johng-Ihl Lee, from the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook Korea, delivered special lectures offering insights into the direction of education in the AI era. Professor Dreamson presented on “Understanding and Case Studies of AI-Driven Digital Educational Innovation,” while Professor Lee led a lecture titled “Ten Useful Tips for Understanding the Advancement of AI” as part of his talk, “Science and Technology for Educational Leaders.” The participants remarked that the training provided a meaningful opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how to apply the latest digital technologies in education and explore practical strategies for integrating them into school management and classroom innovation.
On November 1st 2025, SUNY Korea opened its doors to welcome prospective students and their families for the Experience Day event, an opportunity to discover what it’s like to study at SUNY Korea and explore various academic majors. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and was filled with excitement, curiosity, and school spirit. The day began with an introduction session, setting the stage for a series of engaging academic presentations. Session One (10:00–10:50 a.m.) featured programs in Business Management, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Fashion Design. Session Two (11:00 –11:50 a.m.) followed, highlighting Technology and Society, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Fashion Business Management, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. While students explored their desired majors, parents attended an information session led by the Admissions Team, where they had the chance to ask questions and learn more about SUNY Korea’s programs, admissions process, and campus life. Adding to the excitement, SUNY Korea’s beloved mascots made a special appearance, spreading cheer, posing for photos, and creating lasting memories for guests. The event concluded with a mingling session, where prospective students interacted with Student Ambassadors and department representatives, gaining firsthand insights into academic life and campus experiences. Another highlight of the day was the Golden Bell Math Competition, where participants challenged themselves in a friendly contest that combined learning with fun. SUNY Korea’s Experience Day not only provided valuable information but also captured the vibrant community spirit that defines the university. For many students, it was a glimpse of their future, one filled with learning, innovation, and global opportunity. Written by Student Reporter, Onyinyechi Achi (onyinyechi.achi@stonybrook.edu)
On Saturday, October 25, IGC students gathered at SUNY Korea for the Fall 2025 IGC STEM Career Map. The event took place in Academic Building B, bringing together experts from a variety of STEM fields to share their experiences, insights, and advice with students. It featured talks from professionals representing key industries, including AI and Data Computing, Sustainability and Green Technology, Bio and Health Technology, Process and Quality Engineering, and Robotics and Smart Systems. The event offered students a valuable opportunity to explore different STEM career paths and satisfy their curiosity by engaging directly with the speakers through questions and discussions. The program began with lunch and refreshments and included two tracks for different academic levels. Track A ran from 1:00 to 2:50 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores, while Track B took place from 3:00 to 4:50 p.m. for juniors and seniors. Students chose the field of their interest and had the opportunity to interact with specialists from leading STEM companies including LG AI Research, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Biologics, SK Hynix, and LivsMed. During their talks, the speakers shared their backgrounds, professional experiences, and the unique challenges and insights from their respective industries. Overall, the Fall 2025 IGC STEM Career Map proved to be a meaningful and inspiring event. Students left with clearer goals, a deeper understanding of their future career paths, and strong ambition to pursue their passions in the STEM fields. Written by Student Reporter, Temirlan Gubashev (Temirlan.gubashev@stonybrook.edu)
Six senior students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SUNY Korea—Hyoung-Dong Jin, You-Sung Doh, Wha-Rang Shin, Sun-Jae Lee, Joon-Heong Kim, and Joo-Hyun Lee—have been selected as one of the Top 30 finalists in the Growth Track (A) category of the 2025 Student Startup Promising Team 300+ Competition, hosted by the Ministry of Education and organized by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation. The SUNY Eagles will showcase their startup innovation, NanoTrace — a total solution for democratizing high-precision analytical instrumentation, at the final exhibition and evaluation, which will be held from October 29 to 31 at EXCO in Daegu. The event is part of the Industry-Academia-Research EXPO 2025, where selected university startup teams nationwide present their prototypes and business models before investors, accelerators, and industry experts. The Student Startup Promising Team 300+ Program aims to nurture entrepreneurial talent in Korea by discovering and supporting 300 promising student startup teams across the country through mentoring, commercialization training, and prototype support. Among these, only 30 outstanding teams are chosen for the final exhibition round NanoTrace, developed by the SUNY Eagles, focuses on making cutting-edge SERS-based analytical devices more accessible and affordable for real-world applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, and precision medicine. Further details about the team’s project and the competition can be found at https://www.u300.kr/ipo/detail/1/123.
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