MPI-SP Director Meeyoung Cha wins Hong Jin-Ki Creator Award

Meeyoung Cha recognized for her “creative achievements in the field of science and technology”

Every year, the Hong Jin-Ki Creator Award is presented to leading figures and organizations in the fields of science and technology, social sciences, and culture and arts, for their outstanding creative achievements. This year, MPI-SP Director Meeyoung Cha was awarded this prize for her efforts in using computer science to make a meaningful impact on society.

 

In her acceptance speech, Cha expressed her vision of using data science for the benefit of the world: “I saw the potential for computer science to become an "actionable science" that contributes to society - through collaboration with experts in various academic fields.” She shares this year’s award with Hanmaeum Education Volunteer Group and Conductor Sol Chin.