Successful Completion of ‘2025 2nd AI Team Project Supercomputing Youth Camp’

The ‘2025 2nd AI Team Project Supercomputing Youth Camp‘ concluded successfully, marking an exciting milestone for 87 high school students in Ulsan and laying the foundation for their future contributions to the fields of AI and supercomputing. The five-day camp, hosted by the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education and co-organized by the UNIST Supercomputing Center and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), provided participants with hands-on experience in supercomputing and AI technology.

The camp’s primary objective was to foster talent in the supercomputer and AI fields by offering participants the opportunity to learn and practice advanced science and technology. This program aimed to cultivate “Ulsan-type digital talents” by focusing on the practical application of cutting-edge technologies in real-life scenarios.

Throughout the camp, students gained valuable experience in parallel computing and AI implementation using Python, developing their problem-solving skills through team-based practice. A highlight of the camp was the competition, where participants utilized a small GPU system to solve AI problems, showcasing their emerging expertise. Students demonstrated significant gains in their understanding of parallel computing and AI implementation, showcasing their abilities in the final competition.

The competition culminated in the Team Impossible from Daehyun High School winning the Grand Prize and the Award, given by the Superintendent of Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education. Additional awards, including the Best Award, Excellence Award, and Participation Award, were presented as the Ulsan Metropolitan City Superintendent of Education Award, the UNIST President Award, and the KISTI Director Award, respectively.

To complement the technical training, a series of lectures were delivered to spark scientific curiosity among participants. Notable speakers included Professor Cheol-Min Park from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST, who discussed the invention of AI and the Nobel Prize. Dr. In Kim from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) shared an engaging story about chemistry. Director Jeong Tak Min of the Korea Institute of Robot and Convergence (KIRO), who introduced the robot industry and a webtoon artist YOON, whose work is known for its innovative use of AI, who explored the world of digital comics and emphasized the convergence of creativity and technology.

“As participants learned and practiced the latest technologies, they developed a deep understanding of supercomputing and AI,” said Director Chunggi Baig of the UNIST Supercomputing Center. He further expressed gratitude for the active support of the Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education and emphasized UNIST’s commitment to continuing its partnership with KISTI to provide local youth with opportunities to experience advanced technologies and grow into scientific talents.