The POSCO student volunteer group, Beyond, is expanding its outreach through educational activities that integrate science, technology, and engineering.
According to POSCO, the 18th cohort of Beyond, which completed its activities earlier this year, conducted technology-based volunteer work reflecting the company's goal of enhancing advanced technological competitiveness.
Since the launch of the volunteer group in June last year, they have implemented various programs over approximately eight months, including training on generative AI, maker education (creating devices using various tools), developing engineering experience kits, and educational volunteer work for children in Pohang and Gwangyang.
During the summer break, members conducted hands-on educational volunteer work for children and teenagers using the engineering kits and materials they developed. This initiative allowed participants to learn the principles of science and engineering and experience the changes brought about by technology firsthand.
After completing their domestic activities, the Beyond members were dispatched to Cilegon, Indonesia, for eight days in January, where they continued educational volunteer work and cultural exchange with local youth using engineering kits for electric vehicles, solar mood lights, and walking toys.
Park Soo-bin, a member from Dong-A University majoring in electrical engineering, stated, "Designing the engineering kits and practicing with the children on-site made me realize how technology can change people's lives. I felt a great sense of fulfillment knowing that our volunteer work could be more than just assistance, but also education that prepares for the future, and the bright smiles of the local youth were the greatest reward."
Since founding the overseas student volunteer group Beyond in 2007, POSCO has trained over 1,500 volunteers in 19 years, leading efforts to improve the environment and address social issues for vulnerable populations both domestically and internationally.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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