Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries. For example, ChatGPT, an AI platform powered by deep learning, is widely recognized for its remarkable capacity to perform various tasks, such as writing, translating, and coding, by simply answering questions. However, this process requires extensive learning, resulting in increased power consumption and delayed calculation time, thus requiring efficient semiconductor technology.There is a need for a high-performance AI semiconductor device that is power-efficient, durable, and accurate. To meet this demand, a research team

Shortform. A phrase that is synthesized with “short” and “form”. Recently, a considerable number of people talk about how long they have spent on screen rolling with watching shortform and how addictive it is. Famous platforms such as Instagram, Youtube and TikTok all provide shortform content, where most people spend time vacantly. Thinking it as a problem, TikTok reported in early March that they had decided to decide to restrict users under the age of 18 to only watch for 60 minutes in order to raise awareness of how much time young users are spending on its app. In order to continue using,

Ever since the pandemic, over-the-top media services (OTT) have been an inseparable part of our life. This phenomenon led to not only a boom in the industry but also global recognition and exports of Korean content (K-Content). But this hype seems to have inspired some wrong people. Both Korean and global OTT have been pulling their hair out over an illegal streaming website. Estimated 10 million users each month and a total of over 1.8 billion views, the site has illegally distributed many contents on their site, including many popular K-Content. Considering that domestic OTT platforms’ month

If I were to define my relationship with writing, my answer would be “a passionate pain”. Writing pains me, but at the same time makes me passionate, unlike anything else. Good writing is hard to accomplish, but the joy of having written a good article is an unsurpassable feeling. For me, writing is an art that requires craftsmanship, patience, and rhythm. Every writing has its own unique story, which I like just as much as the writing process itself. To be more specific, stories of people’s lives and thoughts intrigue me more than anything in the world. Getting to know someone’s story and the

As a kid, I loved to play with LEGO. The joy of the LEGO craft was searching for one fitting piece from a pile of blocks and assembling the selected pieces in the proper orientation. Writing uses a similar mechanism to building a LEGO work. The first step to writing is finding the right terms with definitions and connotations that match my situation. In the next step, I have to order the words so that the sentence convey my thoughts and intent. Although this process can be time-consuming, but finding unique words, sentences, and, eventually, text from an infinite possibility is the beauty of w

As an assistant reporter for The Postech Times, I am passionate about promoting a global perspective through journalism. I believe that the newspaper requires dedicated individuals who possess the necessary skills to tackle challenging issues, and I am confident in my abilities to do so. My goal is to convey the essence of POSTECH to audiences worldwide through my writing.My journalism life began in high school where I worked for an organization that produced and distributed school newsletters. During this time, I wrote articles covering industrial technology and student news. This experience

『The Road Not Taken』Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth:Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim….Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference This is part of a poem, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. The words “and I, I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference” always touched me. As a person who always dares to take a new road, beco

Once in class, I asked a Postechian how much money it would take before he would allow someone to put a tattoo on his body. He was a person who did not currently have any tattoos and did not plan on getting one in the future. He said that he would only consider it for 100 million KRW, and other Postechians nodded in agreement. The conversation highlighted the reluctance of individuals to allow an indelible mark on their bodies against their wishes. Indeed, even a simple line drawn on one's back could be difficult to accept, as it would still be a permanent and unwanted alteration to one

Have you ever wondered if you are a follower or a pioneer in your lifestyle? Followers are people who tend to go along with the crowd. They are comfortable following the traditions and norms of their culture or society. They may be risk-averse and prefer to stick with what is known and familiar rather than trying something new. They often adopt lifestyles that are common or popular. Pioneers, on the other hand, are more likely to explore new lifestyle choices. They are curious and adventurous, and they enjoy trying new things. They may be more open to different ideas and perspectives, and they

I lived a very lazy life during summer vacation. I always played until past 4 A.M. and fell asleep and didn’t wake up until 2 P.M. During those three months, there were many goals to achieve, such as taking an English test, studying foreign languages, and getting a driver’s license, but nothing was achieved, and the second semester began.As winter vacation came back, I reflected on my life in the previous summer vacation. Unlike when I couldn’t achieve anything, I decided to wake up early and start the day and make time to do what I wanted to do. However, trying to get up early from the beginn

Most Korean citizens over 18 and under 60 years old have a duty to join the National Pension Service (NPS). Those without an income and payment history are exempt from the national pension until they are 27 years old. However, when they become 27 years old, they are forced to join the NPS and must pay more than 9% of their income. When a citizen over 18 years old earns their first income, they must join the NPS even though they have student or military status. As some Millennials and Generation Z (MZ) started to pay their pension, the NPS is a hot potato among the students and a subject worth

The concept of privacy is often brought up in public discussions and its importance cannot be overstated. It is also a concept highly vague and abstract in nature, such that, if one is asked to elaborate on the reasons why it is important, they often fail to provide any profound explanation. Indeed, privacy is important because every individual is an agent of free will – this should be respected at all costs. This alone, however, seems to be a weak justification for the great levels of emphasis put on it. The principle of separation of powers is often associated with the political philosopher

Over the past few years, more people consume online content as a multitude of online services from email to streaming appeared. These commodities do not accompany physical consumption just as buying normal goods, so people use them without any inconvenience and online-based activity gradually rises.However, carbon emissions occur as much as using actual goods although it is invisible. Most Internet services are processed in data centers, which are like factories that make products. Of course, it consumes energy like a normal factory, but the amount is rapidly increasing these days. In particul

As the number of young people who do not understand text after reading increases rapidly, controversy over the literacy of the “digital generation” is brewing. Literacy refers to the basic ability required for adults to lead their daily lives beyond the narrow meaning of understanding and using letters. A program named “Your Literacy” on EBS once covered adult literacy. In the program, the production staff made a test for “2022 adult literacy” and conducted the test for adults. The result was shocking. Of the 15 questions, the average number of correct answers is 6.19, which is less than 50 po

Der Teil und das Ganze, the original title of the book Physics and Beyond was so cool, and I could not resist reading it. Although it was hard to fully understand what the author, Werner Heisenberg, wanted to say, the book sure did change my mind and behavior toward science. Physics and Beyond is a book composed of thoughts of Heisenberg and his conversation with other scientists like Bohr and Pauli. They mainly talk about philosophical and political subjects based on theories of atoms and how to get to reality through observation and analysis of phenomena. Physics and Beyond narrate the theor

채도 낮은 여러 색상이 나부룩하게 어우러진 풍경 속에 분주하게 움직이는 오토바이와 정겨운 말투의 사람들이 활기를 불어넣는다. 신호등보다는 경적에 몸을 맡기는 성미가 급한 사람들이지만 인사 한마디에 따뜻한 미소로 화답하는 모습을 보니 베트남은 꽤 우리나라와 닮은 구석이 있어 보인다.하노이에는 베트남의 ‘삼성’이라고 불리는 빈그룹이 설립한 명문 사립대학교 빈유니(VinUniversity)가 자리하고 있다. 2020년 첫 학사 연도를 시작한 빈유니는 △행정 및 경영학 △공학 및 컴퓨터 과학 △보건 과학의 3개 단과대를 중심으로 △호텔 관리 △경영·행정 △전자공학 △기계공학 △컴퓨터 공학 △약학 △간호학 등 7개 전공을 교육한다. 빈유니는 베트남 최초 비영리 사립 대학으로서 베트남 고등 교육의 돌파구를 마련하고 세계 50대 젊은 대학으로 성장하는 것을 목표로 양질의 교육 체계 수립을 꾀하고 있다. 현재 빈유니는 코넬대와 펜실베이니아주립대 등 국제적인 명문대와 긴밀히 협력해 이들의 프로그램을 차용하고 있다.넓은 캠퍼스에 들어서면 나무와 식물로 어우러진 아름다운 조경 사이 신고전주의 스타일의 건물들이 눈에 띈다. 밝은 목소리로 기자단을 반기는 빈유니 홍보팀 응옥 씨를

지난달 17일, 우리대학 대강당에서 4년 만의 대면 입학식이 거행됐다. 김무환 총장, 대학법인 이덕락 부이사장, 교수단을 포함한 내외빈 및 신입생과 학부모가 참석한 가운데 우리대학은 △학사과정 365명 △석사과정 192명(철강대학원 22명 포함) △석ㆍ박사 통합과정 168명(철강대학원 3명 포함) △박사과정 72명(철강대학원 6명 포함) 등 총 797명의 학생을 맞이했다.행사는 △개식 △국민의례 △학사 보고 △신입생 다짐 △총장 식사 △환영 연설 △토크쇼 △교가 제창 △폐식 순으로 진행됐다. 신입생 다짐의 경우, 한 명의 신입생 대표가 다짐과 연설을 하던 예년과 달리 이번 입학식에서는 신입생 전체가 함께 다짐을 외쳤다. 대표자 없이 신입생 모두가 주인공이 되기를 바라는 김 총장과 무은재학부 행정팀의 뜻이다. 이날 환영 연설은 컴퓨터공학과 동문이자 현재 우리대학 교수로 재직 중인 오은진(컴공) 교수가 맡았다. 오 교수는 “포스텍이 선택한 훌륭한 학생들이니 다가올 대학생활에 두려움을 갖지 말라”라며 새로운 일에 도전하고 성취감을 경험할 것을 강조했다. 토크쇼에는 구현모(무은재 23)·김세현(반도체 23) 학우 두 명의 신입생과 김 총장, 오 교수, 주의손(컴공

지난달 3일, 학사팀은 교내회보에 2023학년도 1학기 재학생 등록금 납부 안내문을 게시했다. 납부 안내 공지에 따르면 올해 대학원 등록금은 학기당 4,986,000원으로 작년보다 2.59%가량 인상됐다. 우리대학은 교육의 질을 유지하기 위해 물가상승률에 따라 등록금을 인상하고 있다. 특히 대학원 등록금은 2009년 3,294,000원에서 매년 1%에서 4% 사이의 상승률로 14년 연속 인상됐다. 등록금이 인상될 때마다 포스텍 라운지에는 계속해서 오르는 등록금과 달리 대학에서 지원하는 실질 생활비는 고정돼있어 부담이 크다는 의견이 올라온다. 이에 본지는 대학원생 214명을 대상으로 설문조사를 진행해 등록금 인상에 대한 의견을 조사하고, 기획예산팀과 학사팀 인터뷰를 통해 대학의 생각을 들어봤다.설문조사 결과, 응답자 중 95.3%(204명)가 등록금 제도가 불합리하거나 인하돼야 한다고 응답했다. 등록금 제도가 불합리하다고 생각하는 이유로는 크게 △실질 생활비 동결 △교과 과목 수강 여부에 관계없이 동일한 등록금 △대학 차원의 복지 부족이다. 설문조사에 참여한 대학원생들은 현재 등록금 제도에 대한 개선 의견으로 수료 제도의 도입과 교과 과목 수강 여부에 따른 등

우리대학 김원종(화학) 교수 연구팀이 뇌 질환 치료를 위한 압전나노입자를 개발했다. 최근 뇌 질환 치료법으로 주목받고 있는 뇌심부자극술은 뇌에 전극을 삽입한 뒤 전기적으로 신경세포를 활성화해 신경 장애를 완화하는 치료법이다. 기존의 뇌심부자극술은 뇌에 전극을 삽입하기 위한 외과 수술이 필요했기에 부작용이 발생하기 쉽고 비용이 많이 드는 등 임상 적용이 어려웠다. 그러나 연구팀은 초음파에 선택적으로 감응해 전기적 신호가 발생하는 압전나노입자를 개발했고, 동물 실험을 통해 파킨슨병을 앓던 생쥐의 증상이 개선되는 것을 확인했다. 이 치료법은 비침습적으로 뇌 질환 치료를 가능케 하고 고강도 집속 초음파를 사용해 부위에 따라 선택적인 치료제를 공급한다는 장점이 있다. 김 교수는 “압전나노입자는 퇴행성 뇌 질환을 비롯한 신경 장애 치료법에 새로운 패러다임을 제시할 것이다”라며 기대감을 보였다. 한편, 이 연구는 국제적인 바이오메디컬분야 권위지 Nature Biomedical Engineering 온라인판에 게재됐다.

우리대학 △조동우(기계) 교수 △장진아(융공) 교수 △윤정빈(기계) 박사 연구팀이 3D 바이오프린팅 기술을 이용해 장과 신장이 연결된 이중장기를 개발했다. 장과 신장은 기능적으로 밀접하며 서로 유기적으로 작용해 복합 모사체를 제작하는 것은 어려운 것으로 평가됐다. 연구팀은 모사체를 개발하기 위해 살아 있는 세포를 원하는 구조로 배열하는 3D 바이오프린팅 기술을 이용했다. 나아가 연구팀은 ‘장성 과수산뇨증’ 질환을 모사체 내부에 재현해냈다. 장성 과수산뇨증은 장과 신장에 복합적으로 발생해 신장 결석을 유도하는 질환이다. 연구팀은 해당 질환의 증상을 모사체 내부에 재현한 뒤, 신장 결석 억제제를 이용해 신장 결석이 용해되는 것을 보여 모사체의 성능을 확인했다. 조 교수는 “여러 장기에 걸쳐 나타나는 복합 질환을 치료하는 데 활용될 수 있다”라며 모사체를 활용한 의약품 개발에 기대감을 드러냈다. 해당 연구 결과는 국제학술지 Applied Physics Review에 발표됐다.