Minahir Shahid Automotive technology is advancing at a remarkable pace. With the rapid development of autonomous vehicles (AVs), electric cars (EVs), and connected systems, the industry is delivering innovations that promise to revolutionize how we travel. These breakthroughs are making driving safer, faster, and more convenient. But as we race toward this future, we’re overlooking... Continue Reading →
The Future of Urban Sustainability: How Digital Twins Are Transforming Cities
Adeer Khan The rapid urbanization following the Industrial Revolution has presented cities with unprecedented challenges, from managing population growth to mitigating environmental degradation. In response, urban centers are increasingly embracing digital twins—a transformative technology that creates virtual replicas of physical cities. These digital models serve as dynamic platforms for urban planning, allowing for the simulation,... Continue Reading →
Is Going Electric Sustainable? The Current Thought
Muhammad Ahmed “A truly sustainable transition to electric mobility requires not only technological innovation and policy support but also a commitment to equitable and ethical practices in resource extraction.” Sustainability has emerged as a critical focal point in global efforts to combat climate change. As the world grapples with the challenges posed by global warming,... Continue Reading →
Generative AI and Gender: Posing Questions for Future Policy Development
Ph. D student at KAIST Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy Ern Chern Khor kec_1028@kaist.ac.kr Following the public release of ChatGPT, which impressed many people with its communication and reasoning skills, there has been a surge in the availability of artificial intelligence (AI) models and related services, along with significant investments and collaborations in... Continue Reading →
AI Adoption for Sustainable Development: Navigating Ethical and Technical Challenges for Inclusive Impact
카이스트 과학기술정책대학원 석사과정 May Myat Thwe maymyatthwe@kaist.ac.kr In the fast-paced world of technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating transformative ripples across all sectors of private and public institutions, including those vital to achieving sustainable development and the protection of human rights. AI technologies are changing the way we solve problems, make decisions, and interact... Continue Reading →
민군겸용기술: 우주, 미사일, 그리고 국제정치
카이스트 과학기술정책대학원 석사과정 양문열 officerymy@kaist.ac.kr 왜 발사체 기술의 발전이 위성체 기술의 발전보다 늦을까? 한국의 우주기술 수준은 어디쯤일까? 2021년 9월 국방과학연구소가 성공한 우주발사체용 고체추진기관 연소시험 이후 국방부와 과기부는 공동명의로 배포한 보도자료에서 우리나라를 7번째 우주강국이라고 공표하였다1. 사실 한국의 위성체 기술은 발사체에 비해서 이미 빠른 속도로 발전하였다. 1980년대 후반 개원한 한국과학기술대학은 영국의 서리대학교에 대학원생을 파견하여 기술을 습득해... Continue Reading →
On the Landscape of Youth Participation in Science Policy
Richard D. SungPhD candidate, KAIST Graduate School of Science and Technology Policydhsung91@kaist.ac.kr Shashank AgarwalPhD candidate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge USAssnk_agl@mit.edu Introduction Today, science plays a vital role in ensuring that public policies promote the wellbeing and sustainable development of a society. Science not only establishes the epistemic accountability of policy decisions but also provides... Continue Reading →
The History and Present of Youth in Climate Action
Saher Rashid BaigGlobal Youth Advocate for Climate, Ocean, Gender and Human Rights, Constituent of YOUNGO, UNFCCCsaher.baig@unmgcy.org The History of Climate Action and Youth In 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, the Youth and Children were finally recognized in Agenda 21 as one of the Major Groups. The active participation of Youth and Children in the... Continue Reading →
CTBTO Youth Group to Secure Nuclear-Test-Free World for the Next Gen
Kseniia PirnavskaiaMaster's student, KAIST Graduate School of Science and Technology Policypirnavskayakd@kaist.ac.kr Globalism in the hallway This article will be a more or less personal story that depicts my journey with the CTBTO Youth Group. Before I introduce its nuts and bolts and the acronym you may not have heard of if you are not a... Continue Reading →
I. QR. U: 전문연구요원, 출석, 그리고 신뢰 시스템
한 발 밖에서 보면 QR코드는 전문연 제도가 내포한 다층적 논의를 복무 관리의 신뢰도라는 지엽적 논의로 환원시켰다. 어느새 복무 관리가 잘 이루어지는 것이 결과적으로 전문연 제도 전체의 신뢰를 보장하는 것처럼 포장되었다. QR코드 시스템이 등장하면서 우리는 더 이상 전문연구요원의 “출석”이라는 개념이 대체 무엇을 의미하는지에 대해 논의하지 않는다. 대신, QR코드가 잘 작동하는지, 이것을 통해 전문연구요원의 존재를 증명해낼 수 있는지에만 집중하고 있다.