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Ewha Opens the K-MOOK service

This month, Ewha Womans University introduced the Korea-Massive Open Online Course (K-MOOC) service, so now everyone can enjoy Ewha’s high-quality lectures online free of charge. Ewha is participating in the K-MOOC service, in which a total of 27 courses are made public free of charge on the website (www.kmooc.kr) thanks to Korea’s nine leading universities including Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Previously in 2013, Ewha played a leading role in the MOOC service by introducing regular courses on the web through “iTunes U” for the first time in Korea, at which time two of Ewha’s courses were ranked among the top ten educational courses of iTunes U. Now Ewha is joining the K-MOOC service, which is expected to appeal to e-learners. From this month Ewha will provide four lectures online: “Modern Physics and the Revolution of Human Thought” by Prof. Kim Chanju (Physics); “Understanding Movie Storytelling” by Prof. Lyou Chul Gyun (Digital Media); “Socio-Cultural History Interpreted through Architecture” by Prof. Yim Seock-jae (Architecture); and “Human Action and Society Structure” by Prof. Hahm Inhee (Sociology).
- No.38
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.11.16
- Views14849
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Ewha hosted "EWHA-JAX Joint Symposium on Genomic Medicine“

Ewha hosted "EWHA-JAX Joint Symposium on Genomic Medicine at the Ewha SK Telecom Center and Convention Hall on October 2. The symposium was the first joint initiative for the two institutions. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and EWHA Womans University intend to develop cooperative initiatives in genomics-based medical research. With the emergence of precision medicine, highlighted in U.S. President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union speech, researchers are taking an innovative approach to disease prevention and treatment based on each patient’s unique genetic makeup. Ewha-JAX International Research Center for cancer immunotherapy, which will be established in 2017, was recently endowed by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The participants of the symposium include JAX President/CEO, Dr. Edison Liu, Professor Charles Lee, Professor Yijun Ruan, Dr. George Weinstock, Dr. Laura G. Reinholdt, Dr. Ewelina Bolcun-Filas from JAX and Prof. Goo Teag Oh, Prof. Duk Hee Kang, Prof. Sanghyuk Lee from Ewha.
- No.36
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.10.15
- Views16596
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Ewha's Mission to Establish International Research Center for Cancer Immunotherapy with Jackson Laboratory

Ewha will establish a new International Research Center for cancer immunotherapy with Jakson Lab in 2017. Ewha-JAX International Research Center for cancer immunotherapy was recently endowed by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The research directors include Professor Jaesang Kim, Ewha's Professor Sang-hyuk Lee and Jackson Lab's endowed chair Professor Charles Lee. The Jackson Laboratory is a world renowned biomedical research institution dedicated to contributing towards a future of better health care based on the unique genetic makeup of each individual. Ewha-JAX International Research Center for cancer immunotherapy will pursue various exchange programs for all institution researchers as well as education and training purposes. The institution is expected to become a leading research institution for the global cancer immunotherapy field. On Friday, October 2nd, Ewha will host “EWHA-JAX Joint Symposium on Genomic Medicine” at the Ewha-SK telecom Center.
- No.34
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.09.30
- Views16768
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Ewha Ranks High in ‘The Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking’ and ‘Chosun-QS Asia University Ranking’

Ewha, who ranked 1st amongst Korean universities in the Leiden Ranking 2015, ranked highly in ‘The Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking’ and ‘Chosun-QS Asia University Ranking.’ Additionally, Ewha received profound scores in the 'Citation per paper’ indicator which proves the powerful impact of Ewha’s research. On June 10th, Ewha was announced to be ranked 8th amongst Korean universities in The Asia University Ranking. It also ranked 53rd in Asian Universities which increased from 76th place last year. The Asia University Rankings 2015 are based on the same criteria as the ‘The World University Rankings’ powered by Thomson Reuters. It judges world class universities across all of their core missions: teaching, research, citation, industry income and international outlook. Ewha saw a significant score increase in all 5 evaluation categories compared to last year. Ewha also ranked 9th among Korean universities and 43rd among Asian universities from Asia's university evaluation compiled by the Chosun Ilbo and QS, global university evaluation institute of the U.K. The evaluation was conducted among 507 universities in 17 Asian countries. The academic & employer reputation, research, academic support, international outlook were the determining factors which contributed to this outcome. Especially, Ewha ranked 1st place among Korean universities for citation counts from research papers, which showcases the direct impact of the university's research capacity. The overall ranking for Ewha's research capacity ranked 4th in Asia. Ewha is able to maintain its top ranking thanks to the unwavering passion and dedication of faculty members and students, paired with the continuous support of university board members. Additionally, Ewha offers the best research infra such as University-Industry Cooperation Building and Ewha-Solvay R & I Center.
- No.32
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.24
- Views17503
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Ewha Faculty Members Commissioned as Editorial Board Members of ‘Scientific Reports’

Professor Kim Dong-Ha (Department of Chemistry and Nano Science) and Professor Kim Dong-Wook (Department of Physics) were honorably commissioned as Editorial Board Members of ‘Scientific Reports’ by the publisher of ‘Natures.’ Professor Kim Dong-Ha will serve in the field of Chemical Physics while Professor Kim Dong-Wook will serve in the field of Electronics, Photonics, and Device Physics. ‘Scientific Reports’ is an online and publicly accessible journal curated from the publishers of Nature. The journal publishes scientifically valid primary research from all areas of the natural and clinical sciences with the Editorial Board of active researchers from all major fields within the clinical, biological, chemical, physical and earth sciences. Professor Yoon Juyoung(Department of Chemistry and Nano Science) has been already serving as Editorial Board Member since 2014. Professor Kim Dong-Ha devoted himself to the research of nano technology-biotechnology and energy convergence through polymeric hybrid nanomaterials and has since published more than 100 research papers on premier SCI journals. Professor Kim Dong-Wook actively researched on the area of information and optoelectronic device using functional nanostructures and has since published approximately 130 research papers in prestigious SCI journals.
- No.30
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.16
- Views17332
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Ewha Ranks 1st in Leiden Ranking for Three Consecutive Years Among Korean Universities

Ewha Womans University ranked 1st in Korean universities in the Leiden Ranking 2015 among 750 other universities around the world. Ewha maintained its top ranking since 2013. The Leiden Ranking which was announced by the Leiden University in the Netherlands, was determined by careful evaluation of research papers published and cited during the last 4 years. This ranking is unique in that, in evaluation, it is using only Thomson Reuters Database, the world's leading source of intelligent information for professionals to evaluate papers, while other rankings are highly dependent upon a subject evaluation method i.e survey. Ewha accounted for 1.3% of the top 1 percentile of most frequently cited papers, making it the 1st research university in Korea. According to field evaluations, Ewha ranked 1st in Physical Sciences and Engineering among other Korean universities. Ewha has been able to maintain its top ranking thanks to the unwavering passion of faculty members and students for the world's best research and education, paired with the continuous support of university board members. Additionally, Ewha offers the best research infra such as University-Industry Cooperation Building and Ewha-Solvay R & I Center.
- No.28
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.03
- Views17226
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Department of Computer Science and Engineering Ranked Top in "Seoul Accord Activation Business" Evaluation

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering(Department Chair: professor HyoKyung Bahn), acquired the first degree class in evaluation of "Seoul Accord Activation Business". Operated by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, "Seoul Accord Activation Business" is the large-scale software talent development program that supported $3.7 million for 7 years. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering's faculty evaluation is assessed by lecture evaluation, student counseling, online lecture, participation of the teaching method seminar and implementation of smart teaching. Since the evaluation result is highly considered for promotions, professors have made a greater effort for undergraduate education since the beginning of ‘Seoul Accord Activation Business.’ This effort by professors have contributed to the satisfaction of students. Kijoon Chae, the dean of College of Engineering said, “I am pleased to see the department has grown steadily, and as a result of 'Seoul Accord Activation Business’, the admission rate for the department has since doubled."
- No.26
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.05.04
- Views16868
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Asian Center for Women’s Studies Signs Publishing Agreement with Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

The Asian Center for Women’s Studies (ACWS) signed a Publishing Agreement with Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group (hereinafter Routledge), the world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Routledge has begun publishing the online and print versions of the Asian Journal of Women’s Studies (AJWS), Vol. 21 No. 1 in March 2015. (http://www.tandfonline.com/rajw). A quarterly publication of ACWS, AJWS is a multi and interdisciplinary international forum for the presentation of feminist scholarship and voices on Asian feminist activism. Published first in 1995 as an annual issue, AJWS has been circulated quarterly since 1997. It is covered by the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) in addition to being indexed in Gender Watch, SCOPUS, and Korea Citation Index (KCI) among others. Through this Publication Agreement, ACWS hopes to build a more sustainable and systematic global reach of readers, contributors, reviewers, and subscribers. ACWS considers this strategic partnership with Routledge as a new way to innovate and increase the journal's competence in knowledge production and sharing of research information.
- No.24
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.07
- Views16978
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World-renowned professors of Ewha Humanities & Social Sciences present "Special Lecture Series of Innovation Ewha"

Ewha will host the special lecture series of "Innovation Ewha" to the public from April to August, which will allow Ewha’s world-renowned scholars to introduce their major fields and respective contributions. In continuation of last semester’s lectures in Natural Sciences & Engineering field, the current semester's lectures will be given by top-notch Humanities & Social Science professors of Ewha. The six distinguished professors who will meet and communicate with the public through these lecture series include: Professor ChulGyun Lyou who is "a pioneer of digital storytelling" (lecture given on April 1st), Professor Joon-Sik Choi, "a prominent authority of Korea studies"(April 8th), Professor JaeSeo Jung, "a great master of mythology"(May 6th), Professor Youngmok Jung, "the number one translator of Korea"(May 20th), Professor DaeSeok Choi, "a key architect of trust-building process on the Korean Peninsular"(June 3rd), and Professor Pilwha Chang, "the first women studies scholar"(August 5th). Ewha's Website, Facebook page, and Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/ewhauniv) has been releasing the special lecture series of "Innovation Ewha" which conveys the motto of "Academy Talks About the Future" by sharing the knowledge assets of Ewha and leading innovations in college education.
- No.22
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.01
- Views16002
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Ewha Faculty won recognition in various fields in the world

Prof. Jeongweon Wu was awarded "Ordre des Palmes Académiques" from the French Gov. Professor Jeongweon Wu, a director of CNRS-Ewha Research Center and Quantum Metamaterials Research Center was selected as a winner of the prestigious "Ordre des Palmes Académiques" from the French Government. The Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Academic Palms) is an Order of Chivalry of France selectively designated for distinguished figures in the world of culture and education. A decoration was founded by Emperor Napoléon to honor eminent members in 1808. Jérôme Pasquier, an ambassador of France, said, “This order is to display the French government's appreciation towards Professor Wu, not only for his efforts to increase harmonious collaboration between Ewha's and the French's educational institutes, but for also expanding the cultural and educational exchange between Korea and France.” Research Team of Prof. Hyun Sang Shin published paper on International Journal ‘Management Science’ The research paper, written by Professor Hyun Sang Shin of Ewha Graduate School of International Studies, was published on the February 23rd online edition of "Management Science", a world renowned international journal focused in Management. Professor Shin, along with his co-authors, Marc Fischer from University of Cologne and Dominique Hanssens from UCLA Anderson School of Management, wrote an article entitled, "Brand Performance Volatility from Marketing Spending" which analyzed how revenue and cash-flow volatility were influenced by their own spending and competitive marketing spending volatility.
- No.20
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.03.25
- Views15085

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