2026-1 Semester POSTECH Department of Mathematics Kick-Off Day

 On February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the 2026-1 Semester Department of Mathematics Kick-Off Day was held at Room 402 of the Mathematical Sciences Building at POSTECH. Around 80 members of the department—including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, and administrative and research center staff—gathered for the event. The gathering provided an opportunity for members of the department to come together at the start of the new semester, strengthen connections within the community, and share the department’s future directions. The event was hosted by the department chair, Jae-Hun Jung.

 The program began with welcoming remarks from Professor Jung, followed by introductions of faculty members and staff. The event then continued with the introduction of new students for the 2026 spring semester. Newly joined graduate students Junhyuk Gu, Minseop Kim, Haemin Kim, Taejun Park, Jeongmin Seo, Seungho Ok, Seogyoon Yoon, Minseo Lee, Junhui Jo, and Ju Young Han were introduced one by one and warmly welcomed by the audience, marking a meaningful moment to celebrate the beginning of their academic journey within the department.

 The program also included a presentation reviewing the department’s major achievements and events from the second half of 2025. In addition, several research institutes and centers affiliated with the department PMI, MINDS, CRT, and CM2LA were introduced, giving attendees an overview of the diverse research activities and collaborations taking place within the department.

 An awards ceremony followed, recognizing members of the department for their outstanding accomplishments, including the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Graduate Research Fellowship, and BK21-related recognitions. The event concluded with a group photo session and a raffle drawing, which created a lively and cheerful atmosphere among participants.

 The gathering ended with a casual Tea Time, where sandwiches and beverages were served. During this time, participants had the opportunity to interact freely and strengthen connections within the department. The Kick-Off Day ultimately served as a meaningful occasion for the department community to reflect on recent achievements while looking ahead to a new semester together.

February 27, 2026