On May 10th, the IGC Research Showcase was held at the Incheon Global Campus. The day was packed with students and faculty, featuring a total of 104 posters. The event was a vibrant platform for sharing research findings, where faculty and students presented their work through posters and oral presentations. The IGC Research Showcase featured categories for faculty and graduate students, undergraduate students, and creative arts and demonstrations. SUNY Korea made a significant impact at the event, contributing 25 posters: 20 from undergraduate students and 5 from faculty and graduate students.
At the end of the event, the celebratory award-giving ceremony was held and this year’s first place was awarded to SUNY Korea students Eun Jae Lee, DaeRyeon Choi, Jungmin Lee, Mijin Lee, and Hyobin Shin, all from the Mechanical Engineering Department. Their research topic focused on an AI Smart Farm for Households with Growth Optimization. Their project showcased the forward-thinking and practical applications of AI in everyday life, particularly in optimizing household farming.
The annual IGC Research Showcase serves as an academic forum for students and faculty to present their research topics to fellow colleagues, gain exposure for their work, and network with peers. With participation from all four universities, a diverse array of unique projects was presented throughout the day, providing attendees with ample learning opportunities.
SUNY Korea is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two Fashion Design alumni, Anezka Rysava and Jamie (Yoonseo) Han, who have been recognized through prestigious 2026 scholarship programs supporting the next generation of fashion designers. Both Anezka and Jamie began their fashion design education through the AAS program at FIT SUNY Korea before continuing their BFA studies at FIT in New York. Presented by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the scholarship supp
The campus was buzzing with energy, excitement, and new beginnings as the Fall 2026 New Student Welcome Week started. SUNY Korea welcomed 231 new students to campus for Fall 2026 New Student Welcome Week, a multi-day program designed to help incoming students prepare for university life, connect with the SUNY Korea community, and begin their academic journey. The journey began with Placement Exam Day, where students completed required placement examinations in writing and mathematics
On Wednesday, May 20, the Mechanical Engineering Department at SUNY Korea hosted the Mechanical Engineering Open Lab Day. The event introduced students to various research laboratories, engineering projects, and graduate study opportunities through a series of short presentations by professors and lab members. Students were also provided with light lunch snacks and drinks during the event. The event began with a welcome speech by Chair Changwoon Han, who discussed the importance of g
The student club Technology, AI & Law Society at SUNY Korea hosted a seminar titled “AI in the Workplace: Responsible and Effective Use of AI” on May 13, 2026. The event featured Professor Joseph S. Cabuay, who delivered a presentation focused on how artificial intelligence is being used in real workplace settings and how students can prepare for an AI-driven future. During the seminar, Professor Cabuay discussed practical AI tools and real applications that are
Beatrice (Xuan) Mak, a Spring 2023 graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a concentration in Knitwear, has been named the first-place winner of a design competition hosted by Roc Nation in collaboration with FIT. The competition was created exclusively for FIT students and aimed to recognize emerging fashion talent through creativity, innovation, and technical excellence. Representing diverse cultures and artistic influences, five FIT finalists presented their ori