POSCO Beyond 19th Class Wraps Up Activities: University Engineering Ideas Used in Domestic and International Educational Volunteering

Developing Engineering Kits and Learning Content
Engineering Education Volunteer Work for Children in Korea and Abroad

POSCO announced on August 30 that the 19th class of the university student volunteer group ‘Beyond’ wrapped up three months of activities—including developing an engineering experience kit and participating in educational volunteer work both in Korea and abroad—with a presentation held at the POSCO Center in Seoul on August 28.

Children at Incheon Community Child Center are experiencing engineering principles by connecting circuits using an engineering kit called 'AI Safe Made with My Own Color Key,' developed by the 19th Beyond members. POSCO

POSCO Beyond is a university student volunteer group founded in 2007 with the meaning 'Here, right now, let's go further beyond.' University students directly plan volunteer programs and carry out activities related to education, environment, and social issues for both domestic and international communities.

The 19th class of Beyond operated as an intensive program during this year’s summer vacation. Starting with a launch ceremony in June, the members developed their engineering skills through engineering education and hands-on maker activities using a variety of tools. They then independently developed engineering experience kits and educational content, applying them in educational volunteer work in Korea and overseas in Vietnam.

Divided into five teams, the members planned and developed engineering kits and learning content on topics such as electronics and circuits, physics and mechanics, and physical AI. By using engineering principles like ultrasonic sensors and machine learning, as well as mechanical structures, they designed the kits so students could experience AI and sensor technology, the principles of motion, and safety technology.

In July, they carried out educational volunteer work for 63 children at community child centers in Songdo, Incheon. Using the engineering kits and content they had developed, the volunteers explained scientific and technological principles and practical applications in everyday life in a way tailored to the children's level.

In August, they visited Phu My in southern Vietnam and provided engineering education volunteer work for 250 elementary school students. In addition to the hands-on engineering education program, they participated in school environment improvement activities such as painting murals and creating flower beds. There were also cultural exchange programs between Korean and Vietnamese students, including K-pop dance performances and traditional fan making.

This overseas project also included seven Vietnamese university students who are recipients of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Global Scholarship. Korean and Vietnamese university students jointly operated the engineering education and cultural exchange programs.

Sanghak Kim, a member of the 19th class of Beyond, remarked, “By explaining engineering principles in a way that suited the children's level, I learned about the importance of communication and education. I realized that even a small experience can open new interests and possibilities for children.” He added, “Through exchanges with Vietnamese students, I also learned that engineering can be a bridge connecting people and cultures.”

A local Vietnamese member shared, “As a student supported by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, I wanted to give back to society. Being able to do that through this volunteer work was a meaningful experience.”

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