Handong University and Baylor University Pursue Science and Engineering Cooperation, Broaden Graduate Study Pathways

Handong University President Park Sungjin visited Baylor University in the United States on October 14 to discuss ways to collaborate in science and engineering.

The two universities also explored ways to establish pathways for Handong undergraduates to pursue graduate studies at Baylor and to jointly carry out overseas engineering projects.

They also discussed directions for cooperation linked to HI Alliance, a global education cooperation network.

Handong University President Park Seongjin poses for a commemorative photo with Baylor University officials during a visit to Baylor. From left: Lee Yeoljin, head of Handong University's International Cooperation Team; President Park; Lee Nordt, acting vice provost of Baylor University; and Dean Daniel Pack. [Photo provided by Handong University]

Baylor is the oldest university in Texas and has recently been increasing its investment in engineering, rapidly expanding the scale of its research.

The collaboration is expected to give students in science and engineering opportunities to conduct research overseas.

The two universities also discussed ways to develop their cooperation based on a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Paul Roh, a professor in Baylor’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, explained the background, saying, “A doctoral student from Handong whom I advised was outstanding, and I want to give more students the same opportunity.”

They also explored pathways for Handong undergraduates to pursue graduate studies at Baylor.

Baylor University said that, through this visit, it would also consider visiting Handong University as a special partner.

President Park Sungjin said, “Baylor, which combines a Christian ethos with research capabilities, will be an excellent place for Handong students in science and engineering to learn. I hope that dual degrees and field projects will come to fruition and create opportunities for students to learn and grow on a broader stage.”

Meanwhile, the Handong University delegation, led by its president, plans to visit Dallas Baptist University, Biola University, Azusa Pacific University and California Baptist University in succession through October 21, with the aim of expanding participation in HI Alliance.

Attention is focused on whether Handong University’s visits to U.S. universities will lead to practical collaboration that expands opportunities for its science and engineering students to participate in overseas research and pursue graduate studies.

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