SUNY Korea Mechanical Engineering students won the First Place and Honorable Mention awards in the 2023 IGC Research Showcase for Outstanding Presentation of Research Project in Poster Form. The 2023 Incheon Global Campus (IGC) Research Showcase, which took place on Monday May 22, was the first IGC universities’ showcase aimed to present their current works and learn about latest research topics with fellow professionals.
Sooho Lee, Sambridha Bhattarai, and Artham Bordoloi, advised by Professor Cornelius Bradter were awarded First Place in their “WildEye: Expeditionary Hexapod” research. The research was about designing and building an expeditionary hexapod, WildEye, to capture wildlife footage to help preserve the natural habitat and environment.
Design of the Hexapod
Joonhyeong Kim and advisor Professor Eugene Pak presented their research on “Nano Mechanical Modeling of Virus Assembly Process”, which won the Honorable Mention award. Their research was about the study of mechanical properties of a viral capsid based on icosahedral structure, a study established by Casper & Lug, to explore the next upcoming epidemic.
The full-day event included faculty presentations, ninety undergraduate student poster presentations and competition, and a celebratory reception at the end of the Showcase. This 2023 IGC Research Showcase served as an academic forum that promotes research projects through academic networking among the four IGC universities. The entire IGC community was invited to learn and explore new approaches on the different types of studies.
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