- The Academy was held from July 14~16
- Provided technology to be utilized after learning the coursework in the developing countries
From July 14 to 16, 2016 ‘Creative Convergence Design Academy’ for 90% of the Marginalized was held co-hosted by Handong Global University and the Sharing and Technology Incorporated Group. It was organized by Engineering Innovative Center of Handong Global University.
The ‘Creative Convergence Design Academy’ for 90% of the Marginalized was initiated to support the marginalized with the benefits of appropriate modern science technology. This year marks the 9th anniversary. 100 university students, graduates, and mentors attended this year’s Academy.
Eighteen teams five to six students majoring in different fields such as: engineering, management, psychology, and biology designed appropriate technology to resolve practical problems. In these processes, understanding the social effects of engineering was enhanced and technology design competency was nurtured. In addition, the participants grew their spirit of social volunteer work by providing professionalism in engineering and resolving global issues. Furthermore, they understood technology, society, economics and experienced the synergy effect of cooperation.
The projects required appropriate technology for Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal. Some projects developed low energy water-purifying devices for drinking water, low-energy & low-cost green algae removal technology, sunlight biomass · hybrid dryers using heat saving tools, easy installment devices in rivers for the efficient use of hydroelectric power, development of bamboo slicer-strippers, development of low speed generators for hydroelectric power, design irrigation water systems for dry-season agriculture in Southeast Asia, medicine storage refrigerator operating system designs runs by sun light, development and countermeasures of device to support autistic people, resolving hearing impairment difficulties and the development of efficient usage system interfaces based on touch functions for people with visual impairments.
In this Academy, researchers and working-level experts worked together. They served as mentors and tutors providing suggestions, evaluations, and various kinds of lectures to resolve problems of the participant students.
The first day of the Academy, lectures by Daeik Hand, Jae-hyo Kim and Yoon-sik Han were delivered. Other lectures, group activities and poster presentations followed. On the last day, the outcomes from the two nights and three days were presented.
According to the Center Director, Hwan-ki Young, “This Academy provided a time to share local information from the Director of each foreign center. Students were expected to design practical engineering technology to share with the marginalized. “
