Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Cultivates Future Talent in Marine, Fisheries, and Science

？ Offers advanced research vessel tours, science experiments, and hands-on programs for middle schoolers during summer break

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-hoon) hosted a series of educational programs for middle school students in Busan during the summer vacation, including the Ocean Science Camp, Summer Fisheries School, and Natural Science Exploration Program.

The University’s College of Environmental and Marine Sciences held the 2025 Ocean Science Camp on July 24？25 with around 80 middle school students from the Busan area.

The camp was designed to provide youth with educational and hands-on experiences in marine and environmental science on a university campus. It began with a kickoff ceremony held at the College’s main conference room, followed by expert lectures by professors under the theme “Marine Environment and Resources,” a tour of the university’s cutting-edge research vessel Nara-ho, and fun science activities led by graduate students.

Following their on-campus activities, participants of the Ocean Science Camp also enjoyed hands-on marine sports experiences at Gwangalli Beach near PKNU, including yachting, paddleboarding, banana boating, and jet boating.

In addition, the College of Fisheries Science held the 2025 Summer Fisheries School on July 23, where around 50 middle school students from the Busan area took part. Together with university students and graduate mentors, participants engaged in various educational activities such as DNA extraction, cooking with alternative seaweed-based foods, marine exploration, and underwater ecosystem experiences.

The 2025 Natural Sciences Exploration Program, hosted by the College of Natural Sciences at PKNU, took place from July 22 to 24, with over 130 middle school students from Busan participating. The program featured subject-specific sessions in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and scientific computing, as well as tours of the university’s Joint Experimental Lab facilities.

Meanwhile, PKNU continues to contribute to local education by leveraging its specialized academic resources and infrastructure, inviting local middle school students to campus every summer for science-themed programs. <Pukyong Today>