Our department successfully hosted the "2025 KAIST NQe Summer Research" program for undergraduate science and engineering students nationwide, spanning five weeks from June 30 to August 1, 2025.
This participatory program allowed undergraduate students nationwide to conduct research in nuclear and quantum engineering laboratories at KAIST and gain hands-on experience with graduate school.
Participating students applied to a lab of their interest before the program began. Selected students were assigned to that lab and engaged in hands-on research alongside professors and graduate students. Through diverse research experiences, including experiments, data analysis, and literature research, students were able to concretize their career paths and gained valuable insights into their fields of study.
During the five-week program, participants interacted with students from various universities nationwide, sharing information and fostering camaraderie on a variety of research topics in the nuclear energy field. The poster presentation held at the end of the program, in particular, was a highly acclaimed opportunity for students to share their research findings. At the poster presentation held on Thursday, July 31st, a total of 40 students were divided into two groups and presented their research results. The top three presenters were selected through a judging process and awarded prizes. The first-place winner received a prize, which served as a great encouragement and motivation.
On the final day, Friday, August 1st, a graduation ceremony was held, concluding the five-week program, and all participants received certificates of completion. Through the program, students went beyond simply participating in experiments to experience KAIST laboratory culture and graduate school life in general, and explored specific career paths in nuclear and quantum engineering.
Our department will continue to provide excellent undergraduate students with access to a cutting-edge research environment and foster their growth as future talents based on science and technology.