Big Data Innovation Convergence Project Group Runs Data Science Educational Program at USC…19 Students Participated
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- Writer 커뮤니케이션팀
- 보도일자 2025-08-20
The Big Data Innovation Convergence Project Group participated in the “2025 Big Data Innovation Convergence University–USC Conference” held at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles from July 21 to August 1, where it operated a global data science education program.
As part of the government’s Advanced Innovation Convergence University Project (Big Data), 27 students from four universities—Sookmyung Women’s University, the University of Seoul, Chonbuk National University, and Gyeongsang National University—participated. Among them, our university dispatched the largest number, with 19 students.
The curriculum focused on practical training and included courses such as ‘Introduction to Data Science’, ‘Machine Learning Algorithms’, and ‘Data Visualization’ and ‘Predictive Modeling’. Students strengthened their global analytical skills through lectures and hands-on practice with USC faculty.
In addition, Dr. Jangwon Kim of ‘Oracle Health AI’ delivered a special lecture on “Building Competitiveness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” presenting a new perspective that AI should be regarded as a “partner.”
One of the program’s highlights was the “AI for Road Safety Challenge” hackathon, where students teamed up with USC students to carry out projects on topics such as vehicle video analysis and accident prediction systems, testing both creativity and data analysis skills.
Two teams that included our university’s students—Team KBS and Team Supernova—were awarded ‘Honorable Mentions’ at the hackathon. They received high praise from the judges for their creative approaches and practical implementation of AI models. Their achievement was also reported in the Korea Daily in Los Angeles, adding significance to the exchange between Korean and American college students.
The Big Data Innovation Convergence Project Group supported program costs including tuition, dormitory expenses, and part of airfare. The group plans to continue offering diverse global education programs as well as academic and practical training initiatives to strengthen data competencies.
Project Director Prof. Chul-Yun Kim stated, “It was a meaningful experience for students to build problem-solving skills in a global environment and expand their capacity for data-driven thinking. We will continue to operate international joint education programs and foster digital convergence talent.”