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New 'Science Hall of Fame' Opens in Vision Hall, Highlighting Achievements of Modern and Contemporary Scientists A portion of the existing exhibition space in the 'KAIST Vision Hall,' located at our university's main campus in Daejeon, has been reorganized as the 'KAIST Science Hall of Fame' and opened to the public. Opened in March 2018 on the first floor of the Academic and Cultural Complex, the KAIST Vision Hall is a historical exhibition hall that has showcased KAIST's major history and research achievements from its establishment to the present. In particular, various materials that formed the foundation of KAIST's establishment are displayed, including the 'Survey Report on the Establishment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science (also known as the Terman Report),' which was prepared through a due diligence conducted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in 1970. < Overall View of the Science Hall of Fame within Vision Hall > Through this exhibition reorganization, Vision Hall has expanded its scope to not only trace KAIST's journey but also highlight prominent scientists who have made significant achievements across the entire Korean science and technology community. The newly revamped 'KAIST Science Hall of Fame' consists of two main sections. The first section introduces modern and contemporary scientists who dedicated themselves to research even under challenging political and social conditions, such as during the Japanese colonial period. The second section focuses on the research achievements and international cooperation cases accomplished by KAIST researchers, built upon the efforts of these pioneering scientists. < Overall View of the Science Hall of Fame within Vision Hall > Professor Geun-bae Kim of the Department of Science at Jeonbuk National University, who advised on the exhibition reorganization, expressed his feelings, saying, "I am delighted that my efforts in researching modern and contemporary science history and the socio-history of science have been of even a small help in this reorganization of the KAIST Vision Hall exhibition." Seung-Mok Son, Team Leader of the KAIST Arts & Culture Center, who oversaw the planning and operation of the exhibition space, stated, "This exhibition is a special composition that unpacks the history of Korean science through a human-centered narrative. We expect visitors to gain deep inspiration through the lives and visions of our scientific predecessors." KAIST President Kwang-Hyung Lee remarked, "Just as a tall tree has deep roots, KAIST's ideals and achievements are rooted in the dedication of our scientific predecessors. We have newly established the Hall of Science and Technology Figures to honor their spirit and pass it on to future generations." < Overall View of the Science Hall of Fame within Vision Hall > Vision Hall operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and is open to the general public as well as KAIST members free of charge. The newly established 'KAIST Science Hall of Fame' features actual exhibits such as research notes, historical photographs, degrees, newspaper articles, and handwritten manuscripts of pioneering scientists. Public viewing became available in the afternoon of the same day, following the opening ceremony held in the morning of the 2nd. More detailed information can be found on the official Vision Hall website: https://visionhall.kaist.ac.kr/. ※ Related Video: KAIST Science Hall of Fame Video at YouTube Channel "KAIST art museum" https://youtu.be/TlC93xMRfxU?si=3Lf0fzcWU3q1spKf
2025.06.02 View 102

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