The 16th Postech-KAIST Science War wrapped up its two-day rivals’ duel at the KAIST campus in Daejeon on September 23. The event was established in 2002 to build a close tie between the two renowned universities for science and technology, and to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and abilities.
On September 21, a convoy of red Postech buses carrying more than 650 athletes, students, and supporters arrived at the KAIST campus in Daejeon. The two teams competed in eight events including both online and sports event.
The night before the actual games started, cheerleading teams from both Postech Cheero and KAIST ELKA kicked off the event.
1st Day (September 22)
Cheers to the students committees, participants, and supporters who put every ounce of their effort into successfully running the 16th Postech-KAIST Science War.
Day |
Category |
Winner |
Day 1 |
Hacking |
Postech |
Soccer |
KAIST |
|
Artificial Intelligence |
Postech |
|
E-Sports (LoL) |
Postech |
|
Day 2 |
Baseball |
KAIST |
Science Quizzes |
Postech |
|
Badminton (spin-off) |
KAIST |
|
Basketball |
KAIST |
(The final tally for KAIST in the Science Wars was eight wins and six losses)
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