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Research Team Led by Professor Nam Wonwoo Publishes Paper in International Journal Nature Chemistry

An international joint research team led by Ewha has discovered the precise role of calcium in the process of photosynthesis by plants, and thereby laid a foundation for the development of artificial oxygen generation. The result of this study, led by professor Nam Wonwoo of Chemistry & Nano Science at Ewha, was published on September 14 as an article in the online edition of Nature Chemistry, a world-renowned science journal. The team found out that calcium plays a key role in the generation and emission of oxygen in the process of photosynthesis by plants. This study demonstrated the principle of oxygen generation, and Prof. Nam expects the research to contribute to not only artificial photosynthesis system, but also the development of eco-friendly, alternative energy technology, which would harness the energy generated during oxygen generation. Prof. Nam thanked the researchers and Ewha students who worked on the study and said, “I am delighted to have the article published in the world-renowned journal, and vow to continue in our tireless efforts towards the Novel Prize.”
- No.243
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.10.02
- Views5445
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Early Admissions Application for 2015 Closes with High Competition at Average Ratio of 15.9:1

The application period for early admissions into Ewha in 2015 closed at 19:00, September 15. A total of 29,690 prospect students applied for the full acceptance capacity of 1,871, thereby recording a high competition rate at 15.9 to 1 on average and marking an increase by 6,770 applicants over the previous year (22,920 applicants for an acceptance capacity of 1,591, average competition rate of 14.4:1). By academic department, some of the highest competition rates stood at 125.1:1 for the Department of Pre-Medicine, 87.6:1 for the Department of Elementary Education, 39.1:1 for the Division of Molecular Life and Chemical Sciences, and 36.1:1 for the Scranton College. In particular, the Department of Pre-Medicine showcased Ewha’s reputation and competitiveness with a historical high rate of 125.1:1. The Dean of Admissions remarked, “This year’s trend of applicants for Ewha Womans University showed Ewha’s unwavering competitive edge even in comparison to coeducational universities, and Ewha will continue to uphold its reputation by developing and creating women-friendly and competitive degree programs.”
- No.241
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.09.25
- Views6499
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Research Team Led by Professor Yeo Chang-Yeol Publishes Paper in the international journal Cell

Under the leadership of Professor Yeo Chang-Yeol of the Department of Life Science at Ewha Womans University, an international joint research team reported a discovery in the study of protein tyrosine kinase, an enzyme whose function is to control the extracellular matrix. This research outcome is anticipated to pave the way for understanding biological processes such as fibrosis or cancer metastasis. The research article on this discovery was published in Cell, a prestigious global bioscience journal, and entitled “A Secreted Tyrosine Kinase Acts in the Extracellular Environment,” with Prof. Yeo as the first author and a researcher of the team, Yum Jina, as the second author. Prof. Yeo announced that his team had discovered that vertebrate lonesome kinase (VLK), necessary for mouse bone and lung development, is a secreted tyrosine kinase. Prof. Yeo said, “It gives me great pleasure to see the publication of this study in the world-renowned journal Cell as a featured article, which testifies to the outstanding nature of our scientific discovery.” He stressed the significance of this study and added, “I hope that greater understanding of VLK activity in vivo will contribute to subsequent studies on genetic disorders and progress in the treatment thereof.” The research, conducted by the joint team led by Prof. Yeo at Ewha and Prof. Malcom Whitman from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, was funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning as part of the Mid-career Researcher Program and the Advanced Research Center Program, and under the New-Generation BioGreen 21 Program by the Rural Development Administration.
- No.239
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.09.19
- Views9670
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Ewha Strengthens Partnership with the State University of New York at Stony Brook

In August, President Choi Kyunghee hosted President Samuel Stanley of the State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY) upon his visit, to discuss ways to promote mutual academic friendship, further develop exchanges and cooperative efforts, and elevate the level of strategic partnership between the two universities. Representatives of Ewha at the meeting included President Choi, Oh Eok-Soo (Dean of Faculty and Research) , Park Ihn-Hwi (Dean of Global Affairs), Chun JongSerl (Associate Dean of Global Affairs), and Kim Hyunsoo (Head of Administration at the Ewha International Co-Ed Summer College); while guests from the SUNY included President Samuel Stanley, Matthew Whelan (Vice President for Strategic Initiatives), Kim Choon-Ho (President of the State University of New York in Korea (SUNY Korea)), Lee Jong-il (Head of Department of Planning and Operations at SUNY Korea), and Daniel Kim (Head of Department of Academic and Student Affairs at SUNY Korea). Discussions at the meeting involved issues such as promoting a variety of exchange methods, as well as examining opportunities to create a synergic effect through collaboration, particularly in the field of medicine as a specialty discipline shared by both schools, and others such as liberal arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and education. Following the conclusion of a university-wide agreement in 1992 for student exchanges, Ewha and SUNY signed an MOU in 2007 to allow students to visit the partner school at their own expense, amidst continuing efforts for exchanges. Since 1994 when the exchange became active, about 400 students of the two universities have visited the other as exchange students.
- No.237
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.09.11
- Views7106
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President Choi Kyunghee Invites the Press to Talk About “Realizing Ewha’s Change and Innovation”

On August 27, Ewha President Choi Kyunghee invited the Ewha press corps to Aryeong-dang (Home Management House) and explained her vision and plans for her term of office. President Choi shared her aspirations for “challenge and innovation to lead Ewha on its path to the top.” President Choi said that “innovation is most required at a time when universities are subject to quantitative evaluation criteria and excessive competition” and added that she would “lead Ewha’s progress through innovation in four major areas: organization, human resources, infrastructure, and networks.” The new president also highlighted the importance of restructuring Ewha’s colleges to better serve newly emerging industries and integrated knowledge, in an effort to position the university as an innovative educational institution befitting a new era. She expressed her determination to improve the employment rate of Ewha’s graduates, one of the quantitative evaluation criteria for universities, by creating new academic departments that discover, develop, and utilize industrial sectors complementary to existing departments. Pointing out the improvement of Ewha’s reputation as the top priority, President Choi pledged to exert her “utmost effort to ensure that Ewha’s genuine values receive due appreciation as a driving force in the development of Korean society and reform of higher education, thereby recovering Ewha’s reputation.”
- No.235
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.09.04
- Views5673
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Ewha Hosts the 2014 International Congress of Women Mathematicians

The first International Congress of Women Mathematicians (ICWM) was held as a two-day event at Ewha Womans University and the COEX convention center on August 12 and 14, respectively. Organized under the auspices of the International Mathematical Union (IMU), the ICWM 2014 brought together approximately 500 women mathematicians from some 50 countries and featured lectures and presentations by renowned scholars. Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee for the ICWM 2014, Prof. Noh Sunsook (Mathematics Education) said, “Hosting this international conference is a matter of great honor for the field of mathematics in Korea, which has recently seen some remarkable progress; I hope that this event will serve an opportunity to share mathematical and educational accomplishments with female mathematicians not only from developing countries but also from across the entire world.” In particular, the conference was widely acclaimed as a display of female prowess in mathematics, following the announcement of the first female recipient of the 2014 Fields Medal, which is often described as the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics.”
- No.233
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.08.27
- Views5884
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Ewha Embraces the World: Ewha-Harvard Summer School Program and International Co-Ed Summer College

2014 Ewha-Harvard Summer School Program On August 1, the Ewha-Harvard Summer School celebrated the completion of its eight-week program in a closing ceremony co-hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies at Ewha and Harvard University. Ewha-Harvard Summer School is Korea’s only joint summer session program with Harvard University, and participants in this year’s program consisted of seven students from Harvard and 16 students from Korean universities including Ewha, under the theme of “Cinema Korea: Documenting Korean Society through Film.” Based on content learned through a variety of lectures and activities, the students filmed six documentaries reflecting their thoughts on Korea and Korean society, and received good reviews for the quality and unique perspectives in their works. 2014 International Co-Ed Summer College 2014 International Co-Ed Summer College was held as a venue for young talented people around the world to gather and study Korea as a subject. Initiated by Ewha and followed by over 40 years of history and tradition, the program consists of two sessions: Session I is held over four weeks from the mid-June to July, and Session II is held over two weeks in August. Participants at the sessions numbered at approximately 500 and 100 students, respectively, and received favorable comments with regards to the Korean language classes with proficiency-based grouping, lectures on various themes, and field trips. The first session of the 2014 International Co-Ed Summer College ended its four week-program with the closing ceremony held on July 23, and another closing ceremony for the second session is due to be held on August 20.
- No.231
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.08.20
- Views6415
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Ewha Founds King Sejong Institute in Iowa City, U.S.

The coming September is due to see the establishment and commencement of operations for a new King Sejong Institute (KSI), located at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, U.S., as part of the effort to promote Korean language education and Korean culture in Midwestern United States. The Iowa City King Sejong Institute will be the sixth of its kind to be founded in the U.S. Established by the Korean government as a statutory mandate, the KSI is tasked with the overseas education of the Korean language and culture, in response to the growing demand for Korean language learning caused by trends such as the rising popularity of Korean pop culture, an increase in international marriages, and entry into overseas markets by Korean businesses. In 2014, a total of 70 universities and institutions underwent the assessment process conducted by the King Sejong Institute Foundation for designation to host KSI projects, which resulted in the official designation of 17 universities and institutions including Ewha. In March 2001, Ewha became the first university in Korea to establish a Division of International Studies and has since contributed to fostering human resources specialized in international issues. Ewha is also planning to add Global Korean Studies in 2015 as a new major degree to produce professional global leaders equipped with a proficient understanding of Korean culture and language. By participating in the foundation and management of the new KSI in the U.S., Ewha expects to spread its accumulated wealth of educational achievements in relation to the Korean language and culture and to further expand its global capacity.
- No.229
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.08.13
- Views6172
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Farewell and Inaugural Ceremony for Ewha Presidents

The farewell and inaugural ceremony for Ewha’s 14th president Kim Sun-Uk and 15th president Choi Kyunghee was held in the Kim Young-ui Hall on July 29. The outgoing president, Kim Sun-Uk, delivered her farewell address to express her reflections on the four-year tenure of her service at Ewha: “Ewha’s vision of becoming the global hub for women’s education was finally established through the past four years in pursuit and implementation of this ambition.” The incoming president Choi Kyunghee said, “We face the task of envisioning the next century in Ewha’s development, a vision that calls for the wisdom of all within our community.” President Choi added, “I hereby present ‘Innovation Ewha,’ a new slogan to open a whole new era toward Ewha’s bicentennial. This vision will be guided by a spirit of challenge and innovation, bringing together all of our capacities to take Ewha on its path to the top.” Having begun its endeavor for women’s education 128 years ago, Ewha has since made remarkable achievements, and this ceremony has provided yet another opportunity to reaffirm Ewha’s commitment to new challenges and innovation.
- No.227
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.08.06
- Views6743
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Ewha and Yale Hold the First Joint Conference

From July 11 to 12, Ewha and Yale held the first Ewha-Yale Conference: Korean Literature, Art, and Film from 1910 to 1945, located at B146 of ECC. This conference was arranged to expand and promote academic exchange in the field of Korean and East Asian studies, as well as to discuss Korean culture and literature during the period of Japanese occupation. Notably, it was the first academic event related to Korean studies hosted by Yale in collaboration with a Korean university. The conference was chaired by Professor Emeritus John Treat of Yale, with the welcoming address given by President Kim Sun-Uk of Ewha, followed by opening remarks delivered by Daniel Botsman, Professor of History and Chairperson of the Council on East Asian Studies at Yale, and Song Ki-Jeong, Director of Ewha Institute for the Humanities. Over the two days, the conference consisted of four sessions with four panels on a number of different subjects and three keynote addresses delivered by Prof. Setsuko Hatano at University of Niigata Prefecture, Prof. Kim Young-hoon at Ewha Womans University, and Prof. John Treat at Yale University. Ewha has sought various ways to strengthen collaborations with prominent universities worldwide. Furthermore, Ewha seeks to capitalize on venues of academic discussions such as this conference to open new prospects for academic exchange with outstanding universities across the world, thereby establishing a higher standard of quality for such exchanges as well as a greater number of opportunities.
- No.225
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.07.30
- Views6607

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