JBNU G-Lamp Project Group (LAMP) participated in a nationwide science festival held in Daejeon and operated hands-on programs for children to promote the popularization of basic science.

JBNU G-Lamp Project Group said it operated life science–based hands-on programs at the "2026 Korea Science Festival in Daejeon," held at the Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) from the 17th to the 19th.

The Korea Science Festival, organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT, is a leading domestic science culture event jointly promoted by the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity and the National Research Foundation of Korea. From this year, the festival has moved away from being held in a single region and is being held sequentially across major regions nationwide, including Yeongnam, Chungcheong, the Seoul metropolitan area, and Honam.

At the event, the laboratories of Professor Dae‑wi Kim of the Institute for Basic Materials and Energy Science (Sang‑gyu Kim, PhD; Jae‑hyuk An, MS/PhD integrated program student) and Professor Ji‑min Yang (Ye‑rin Yang, PhD; Hyun‑ji Shin, master's student) presented specialized life-science hands-on programs.

Professor Dae‑wi Kim's laboratory, under the theme "A Small but Vast World: Microorganisms," ran Gram-staining activities and microscope observation programs to allow participants to directly observe differences in microbial cell wall structures. Professor Ji‑min Yang's laboratory, themed "Pulling Out the Thread of Life with My Own Hands: DNA," explained the principles of DNA gel electrophoresis and provided a family-relationship verification activity using experiment kits to help participants understand practical applications of life science.

On site, participating students engaged directly in the experiments and learned life-science principles through hands-on experiences. The programs achieved high participation and positive responses.

Dr. Sang‑gyu Kim said, "It was impressive to see students show interest in life science as they directly observed microbial characteristics through Gram staining. I hope this experience becomes an opportunity for them to feel more familiar with science." Dr. Ye‑rin Yang added, "Although time was short, the children participated with high concentration and enthusiasm. I hope we were able to convey the appeal of life science fully."

Hee‑seon Kim, Director of the JBNU G-Lamp Project Group, emphasized, "The popularization and dissemination of basic science are core objectives of the project group. We will continue to contribute to the development of regional science culture through various science exchange activities linked with local communities."