About GSCST(Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology)

 
In the midst of rapid growth of knowledge-based economy, the demand for field-oriented experts with interdisciplinary integration of knowledge on not only basic science such as physics, chemistry, mathematics but also on cultural, social, life, medical sciences is rising. Creative experts in the field of newly emerged convergence technology consisted of Information technology, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology are also quested.

The Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology at Seoul National University has opened on March 1st 2009 with the following missions: (1) act as knowledge-producing base on global standards, (2) lead the development of new technologies in the future industry, (3) cultivate creative experts with international competitive power, (4) develop new technologies for industries through promotion of academic-industrial cooperation, (5) train field-oriented experts, (6) nourish experts with both interdisciplinary integration of knowledge and practical professionalism, and (7) foster creative as well as field experts of the new convergence technology consisted of IT, BT, NT which will promote the creation and the development of new industries.

GSCST currently consists of 4 convergence departments; Department of Digital Contents Convergence, Department of Nano Science and Technology, Department of Intelligence Convergence System, Department of Molecular medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences(WCU). GSCST will act as a role model of nourishing creative experts of convergence studies.