2024 the 4th HOBY Korea International Young Scholars Conference
Leading with Insights: Research-Driven Solutions for Global Challenges
2024 the 4th HOBY Korea International Young Scholars Conference
Knowledge is important in leadership, and it has the power to create common good and value in society. This two-day interdisciplinary conference aims to provide teenagers with opportunities to expand their knowledge, enhance their ability to effectively articulate it through speech and writing, and cultivate the power to create social value and public benefits, essential elements of leadership.
2024 Theme
Leading with Insight: Research-Driven Solutions for Global Challenges
Purpose
– To learn skills to become informed and effective changemakers
– To understand the value of research in different leadership contexts (research-driven leadership)
– To emphasize the practical application of research in tackling current challenges and leading positive change
Date and Venue
September 28(SAT) and 29(SUN), 2024, Korea Standard Time
ZOOM Events platform
Hosted and Organized by
Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Foundation International Partner for the Republic of Korea(HOBY Korea) and Education Association for Software Empowerment(EASE)
Special Lecturers
Associate Professor of EECS at MIT
Stanford University as a faculty member of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International
Associate Professor, Department of Government at Cornell University
Associate Professor of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania
Who can participate in?
Middle and high school students regardless of nationality
Tracks
– Paper Presentation Track (PPT)
– Research Mentoring Track (RMT)
– Open Track (OT)
Programs
■ Lectures from Current Professors at Ive League Universities, MIT, and Stanford: This program features lectures by prominent professors from top universities like MIT, Cornell, Stanford, and UPENN. These lectures will likely cover cutting-edge research and thought leadership in various fields. (Open to all participants)
■ 4 Presentation Sessions: Participants showcase their research shaping the future across various fields, offering a platform for scholars to share their findings and ideas. This program focuses on research paper presentations. (Open to Paper Presentation Track Participants)
■ Data Analysis and Visualization Sessions: These sessions are designed to help teenagers develop research skills. It will cover how to transition from forming opinions to using data analysis and visualization techniques to find evidence to support their claims. It focuses on transitioning from subjective opinions to evidence-based analysis through data analysis and visualization techniques, empowering young researchers to make informed decisions and communicate their findings effectively. (Open to Paper Presentation Track Participants)
■ Research Mentoring Workshops: These workshops equip participants with the skills and tools needed to transform their inquiries into well-structured research proposals, fostering a culture of inquiry and academic excellence. The workshops will cover steps like developing a research question, conducting research, and crafting a research proposal. (Open to Research Mentoring Track Participants)
■ Free Speech Sessions: Participants deliver presentations on various forms of research across all fields. (Open to Open Track Participants)
Language
English
Awards
■ PPT : For each group
- 1st: Awarded by Professor (1)
- 2nd: Awarded by Professor (2)
- 3rd: Awarded by Professor (3)
- 4th: Awarded by the Organizing Committee (4)
■ RMT : For each session
- 1st: Awarded by Professor (1)
- 2nd: Awarded by Professor (1)
- 3rd: Awarded by Professor (2)
- 4th: Awarded by the Organizing Committee (3)
- 5th: Awarded by HOBY Korea (5)
■ 0T
- 1st: Awarded by the Organizing Committee (1)
- 2nd: Awarded by HOBY Korea (2)
- 3rd: Awarded by EASE (3)
- 4th: Awarded by Green Environmental Practice Headquaters (5)
Benefits:
■ PPT
- A Ph.D. candidate or someone with a Master’s degree or above leads a session.
- Professor gives feedback to each participant (paper and oral presentation).
- Participants receive Certificate of Recognition with the signature of Professor who gave your paper feedback.
- Participants receive Certificate of Participation issued by the Committee.
- Participants can publish their full papers in HOBY Korea Journal KNOWLEDGE TO LEAD Volume 5 Issue 1 (ISSN 2765-0626). (Optional. Not applicable if already published or scheduled for publication in another journal.)
■ RMT
- Participants receive Certificate of Participation issued by the Committee.
- Participants can publish the research proposals they produced during the conference in the HOBY Korea Journal, KNOWLEDGE TO LEAD Volume 5 Issue 1 (ISSN 2765-0626).
■ 0T
- Participants receive Certificate of Participation issued by the Committee.
Important Dates
■ Deadline: September 14, 2024 (KST)
■ Announcement of the winners: October 16, 2024
■ Publication of Knowledge to Lead Volume 5, Issue 1 in late October, 2024
How to Apply
Complete the application form by following the link provided below.
https://www.emposw-youth.org/page/registration
FAQ
https://www.emposw-youth.org/page/faq
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