ICISTS

ICISTS (International Conference for the Integration of Science and Technology into Society) is a student-run organization at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Officially launched in November 2003, ICISTS first started off as an affiliated organization for HPAIR (Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations). However, since the summer of 2005, ICISTS annually holds conferences independent of HPAIR, titled "ICISTS-KAIST".Infobox Organization
name = International Conference for the Integration of Science and Technology into Society


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abbreviation = ICISTS
formation = November, 2003
affiliations = HPAIR, DIN, KUNISA, NEAN, SM-PAIR
website = http://www.icists.org/

Mission

"ICISTS-KAIST, having in mind the significance of science and technology in future generations, aims to raise a sense of awareness among the general public and foster future leaders of diverse backgrounds." ["ICISTS Introduction." ICISTS-KAIST. ICISTS. 7 Oct. 2008 .]

Vision

*Foster future global leaders
*Promote science and technology, as well as KAIST, among the general public
*Provide an international forum for debate
*Form a human network between future leaders
*Provide opportunities for students to interact with prominent figures

ICISTS-KAIST

Conference Vision

*Unite experts and students to engage in a fruitful discussion and come to consensus regarding controversial issues in science and technology.
*Promote public awareness and interest in the field of science and technology.
*Provide students from around the world with valuable educational opportunities and a long-lasting global network.
*Publish superb theses for increased awareness of the general public.

2008

Date and Location

July 15-18, 2008

Daejeon, Korea

Workshop Topics

I. Human-Robot Symbiotic Society

II. Neo – Brain Science

III. Traffimatics

2007

Date and Location

July 24-27, 2007

Daejeon, Korea

Workshop Topics

I. Changing Paradigms of Communication: Media Revolution

II. Finding New Strategies to Conquer Disease: Dreams of Life Extension

III. Bringing Sim-city into Reality: Utopia, Dreams Come True

2006

Date and Location

July 26-29, 2006

Daejeon & Seoul, Korea

Workshop Topics

I. Prophecy on Interdisciplinary Movement: Culture Technology

II. Transcending Dimensions to BioMedical Problems: Nanotechnology

III. Shifting Gears Into a New Paradigm of Vehicles: Future Automobiles

2005

Date and Location

July 20-23, 2005

Daejeon & Seoul, Korea

Workshop Topics

I. Online Culture: From Anything to Everything

II. Paradigm Shifts in Biotechnology: DNA, Human Cloning, and Beyond

III. The Next-Generation Lifestyle: Ubiquitous Computing

Past Sponsors

* [http://www.mest.go.kr/ Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, South Korea] (formerly Ministry of Science and Technology)
* [http://www.mct.go.kr/english/index.jsp Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, South Korea] (formerly Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
* [http://www.kofac.or.kr/ Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity] (formerly Korea Science Foundation)
*KAIST
*KT (telecommunication company)
*SK Telecom
*Samsung
*Woori Financial Group
*POSCO
*Seoul Broadcasting System
*Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
*Philip Morris International
* [http://www.robotis.com ROBOTIS]
* [http://www.tlj.co.kr Tous Les Jours]
* [http://www.dongsuh.com Dongsuh]
* [http://www.hyosung.com/ Hyosung]
* [http://www.hyundaitel.co.kr Hyundai Telecom]

References

External links

* [http://www.icists.org/ ICISTS-KAIST]
* [http://www.kaist.edu/ KAIST] , the official website in English
* [http://www.kaist.ac.kr/ KAIST] , the official website in Korean