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Public Hearing on the 4th Basic Plan for Human Resources in S&T 2021-2025
- Writer Chaerin Park
- Date2020-11-19
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On November 18th, Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) held a online&offline public hearing on the 4th Basic Plan for Human Resources in S&T 2021-2025.
The 4th Basic Plan for Human Resources in S&T 2021-2025 is the 5-year pan-government plan for suggesting the direction and vision of human resources in S&T policy, and the purpose on this public hearing has 2 main points: to announce the main contents of plan and to gather opinions from the public and experts. It was streaming online on MSIT’S Youtube following the Covid-19 guideline, and its replay is available in link below.
(Replay) https://youtu.be/K7zmioGOBoM
This plan will gather the opinions from relevant departments on December, and it will be resolved to National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) on January, 2021.
Director Hong-teak Yong (MSIT) delivered a opening remarks emphasizing the importance of human resources in S&T. In addition, President Sang-seon Lee (KISTEP) stressed the role of S&T in a Pax Technica.
Director General Soon-cheon Byun (KISTEP) gave a presentation and the following session was a panel discussion. Its participants were as follows: (Host)Professor Myeong-sook Oh (Hongik University), Director Teak-ryeol Jung (MSIT), Professor Jun-mo Ahn (Sogang University), Director Hee-sook Yoon (Korea Institute of Materials & Science, KIMS), Mr. Kye-hyeon Park (GE Power Korea Company), Mr. Yong-wan Lee (The Chosunilbo).
Director General Byun (KISTEP) explained the main contents of the 4th basic plan for HRST, containing the importance of fundamental skills, and increasing demands of lifelong education, and building a specialized foundation for social diversity and a lack of human resources.
Next, He mainly indicated 2 current problems: a decline in mathematics and science and the insufficient supply of postgraduate degrees. Furthermore, he suggested the strategy for fostering human resources, containing the contents of creating the environment for young researchers, and developing expertise in S&T, etc.
In the following panel discussion, Professor Myeong-sook Oh (Hongik University) hosted it, and its topic was an education plan for future generation.
Director Teak-ryeol Jung (MSIT) emphasized the importance of STI capacity of Korea to stay agile in a fast-changing world, and suggested solutions like supporting researchers, providing a digital education, etc.
Professor Jun-mo Ahn (Sogang University) suggested the best strategy for digital transformation has to focus on mathematics and science education for building a solid foundation, and the interdisciplinary cooperation ability is critical to prepare for industry convergence.
Director Hee-sook Yoon (KIMS) emphasized 2 points relating basic factors : building up researchers’ physical strength, and the financial aspect of research such as research funding,
Ms Kye-hyeon Park (GE Power Korea Company) explained how important not only building a solid foundation but problem-solving skills. In addition, she emphasized the industry-academia cooperation and an effective policy as well.
Mr. Yong-wan Lee (The Chosunilbo) mainly emphasized the importance of improving a research environment for Post-docs such as establishing institutes in universities, expanding a scale of block funding, and inviting international scholars.
The 4th Basic Plan for Human Resources in S&T 2021-2025 is the 5-year pan-government plan for suggesting the direction and vision of human resources in S&T policy, and the purpose on this public hearing has 2 main points: to announce the main contents of plan and to gather opinions from the public and experts. It was streaming online on MSIT’S Youtube following the Covid-19 guideline, and its replay is available in link below.
(Replay) https://youtu.be/K7zmioGOBoM
This plan will gather the opinions from relevant departments on December, and it will be resolved to National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) on January, 2021.
Director Hong-teak Yong (MSIT) delivered a opening remarks emphasizing the importance of human resources in S&T. In addition, President Sang-seon Lee (KISTEP) stressed the role of S&T in a Pax Technica.
▲ Director Hong-teak Yong (MSIT)
▲ President Sang-seon Lee (KISTEP)
Director General Soon-cheon Byun (KISTEP) gave a presentation and the following session was a panel discussion. Its participants were as follows: (Host)Professor Myeong-sook Oh (Hongik University), Director Teak-ryeol Jung (MSIT), Professor Jun-mo Ahn (Sogang University), Director Hee-sook Yoon (Korea Institute of Materials & Science, KIMS), Mr. Kye-hyeon Park (GE Power Korea Company), Mr. Yong-wan Lee (The Chosunilbo).
Director General Byun (KISTEP) explained the main contents of the 4th basic plan for HRST, containing the importance of fundamental skills, and increasing demands of lifelong education, and building a specialized foundation for social diversity and a lack of human resources.
Next, He mainly indicated 2 current problems: a decline in mathematics and science and the insufficient supply of postgraduate degrees. Furthermore, he suggested the strategy for fostering human resources, containing the contents of creating the environment for young researchers, and developing expertise in S&T, etc.
▲ Director General Soon-cheon Byun (KISTEP)
In the following panel discussion, Professor Myeong-sook Oh (Hongik University) hosted it, and its topic was an education plan for future generation.
▲ Panel Discussion
Director Teak-ryeol Jung (MSIT) emphasized the importance of STI capacity of Korea to stay agile in a fast-changing world, and suggested solutions like supporting researchers, providing a digital education, etc.
▲ Director Teak-ryeol Jung (MSIT)
Professor Jun-mo Ahn (Sogang University) suggested the best strategy for digital transformation has to focus on mathematics and science education for building a solid foundation, and the interdisciplinary cooperation ability is critical to prepare for industry convergence.
▲ Professor Jun-mo Ahn (Sogang University)
Director Hee-sook Yoon (KIMS) emphasized 2 points relating basic factors : building up researchers’ physical strength, and the financial aspect of research such as research funding,
▲ Director Hee-sook Yoon (KIMS)
Ms Kye-hyeon Park (GE Power Korea Company) explained how important not only building a solid foundation but problem-solving skills. In addition, she emphasized the industry-academia cooperation and an effective policy as well.
▲ Ms Kye-hyeon Park (GE Power Korea Company)
Mr. Yong-wan Lee (The Chosunilbo) mainly emphasized the importance of improving a research environment for Post-docs such as establishing institutes in universities, expanding a scale of block funding, and inviting international scholars.
▲ Mr. Yong-wan Lee (The Chosunilbo)