SNU NOW Vol.246, New Technology Cuts Sepsis Deaths, Jul. 31, 2024

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Jul. 31, 2024

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Opening a New Path to Significantly Reducing Sepsis Mortality
Professor Sunghoon Kwon's team from the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering developed a technology drastically reducing sepsis mortality rate without blood culture. This acheivement marks the world's first implementation of personalized antibiotic prescription within a single day. This discovery is published in Nature. more>>

Silicon Valley Immersion – SNUTI to Silicon Valley (1)

On June 23, about 100 first-year SNUTI students visited Silicon Valley for their summer break. The eight-day "SNUTI to Silicon Valley" program included company visits, alumni talks, student discussions, and presentations. Discover more about their exciting journey!

Exploring SNU and Korea through the International Summer Program

The ISP program, held every summer, was successfully run again this year. We welcomed students from all around the world, who not only enjoyed academic life at SNU but also had enriching experiences learning about Korean culture.

Enjoy a Smart Vacation with LikeSNU

Utilizing big data, LikeSNU at SNU Library offers personalized book recommendations along with academic and research guidance. We encourage you to explore LikeSNU to make the most of your summer break and prepare effectively for the upcoming semester.

“Looking In” the Lives of Resource Recycling Activists

The Student Council at SNUSR empowers students to lead community outreach projects. This semester, the Regeneration and Healing team of the SNUSR Student Council has focused on addressing the high rates of geriatric depression among resource recycling activists. Check out their activities and exhibitions with these activists!

Stretchable Glove for Precise Hand Motion Detection

A research team led by Professor Yong-Lae Park from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has developed a stretchable glove that accurately measures finger bone lengths and joint angles, broadening its potential applications in remote surgery and VR/AR.

Angry leaders and coworkers: Cross-cultural evaluation of anger expression through high-status and equal-status roles

Anger in the workplace sends strong social signals that affect how people view and interact with each other. Professor Choi Jinnam’s team from SNU Business School looked at how cultural backgrounds and the hierarchy within an organization influence how anger is perceived.

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