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The Fall 2023 Internship Panel, which took place this past Wednesday, ended successfully. Four notable students were able to share their experiences as interns at various companies to their fellow colleagues during this event. The four students were Eunbin Cho (AMS), Minjun Kim (CS), and Christian Choi (TSM) from Stony Brook University, and Jennifer Christiana (FBM) from Fashion Institute of Technology. In the first half of the event, the speakers shared their unique experiences and gave tips. In the second half, students had the opportunity to ask questions, allowing for an interactive discussion. This was a great opportunity to learn about internship programs and meet other students.
Eunbin Cho did her internship at SeeAnn Solution, a software and 3D modeling manufacturing company.
Minjun Kim, a Computer Science major, finished his internship at d2 Engineering (engineering company), THE COMPANY (software development company), SOOBAK (Fashion, textile, and other specialized industry), and To Be Done (language institute).
Christian Choi, a TSM major, did his internship at Pala, a software development company,
Jennifer Christiana, Fashion Business Management major, completed her internship at Gingerline Curated (thrift & consignment store), Lee Seung Jin Wedding (designer's brand), Voda (designer's brand), and by Sophie (fashion & beauty company).
Throughout each semester, the Career Development Center provides numerous sessions that help in the development of future careers. This fall semester, key events include: FIT Alumni Talk on October 25, IGC Career Workshop on November 1, the SBU Alumni Panel on November 11, and Career Talk to You on November 15.
SUNY Korea’s 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony took place on December 13, 2024, at the IGC Auditorium. The event celebrated the achievements of 77 graduates, including students from both the main campus and SUNY Korea. The graduates represented various departments, including Computer Science, Technology and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The ceremony opened with a welcome speech by Professor Hamid Hefazi, who served a
The 2024 SUNY Korea Research Challenge showcased the remarkable talents of 79 students from Stony Brook University (SBU) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The event aimed to cultivate creativity, independence, and innovative thinking in research and entrepreneurship. Moreover, participants worked collaboratively to develop ideas for patents and startups, as well as solutions for social causes, all tied to this year’s theme of R&D and entrepreneurship. A total of 36 tea
On Saturday, December 7th, FIT students and faculty went to Hanyang University Erica Campus to learn from and connect with fashion experts from around the world. This conference, held by the Korean Society of Fashion Business, focused on the future of K-Fashion as we enter the digital age, and what this means for sustainability. The conference had two keynote lecturers, the first being Professor Ali Howell Abolo, from Drexel University, USA. Her presentation explored reviewing a company&
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, SUNY Korea hosted its annual Mechanical Engineering Final Project Showcase from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Doosan Dream Makerspace (IGC Building B1093). The event provided students with an opportunity to present their innovative projects to peers, faculty, and visitors. Projects ranged from AI-based pothole detection systems to student-manufactured items and even casino slot machine prototypes which reflected the creativity and engineering skills of partici
November 29th, 2024, was a memorable night for the SUNY Korea community. The annual Year-End Party was held at the IGC Banquet Hall, where many students, staff, and faculty gathered to celebrate and close out the year. This year’s theme was Casino, and the games and dress code were aligned with the casino theme. During the party, there was a talent show along with special guest appearances to electrify the crowd. There were a total of 9 performances, all of which were