Graduate Events
Presentations at International Academic Conferences
Graduate students from the Department of Child Development & Family Studies actively present their research findings at academic conferences held around the world, gaining recognition for their scholarly contributions. The department also promotes its work by hosting informational booths at international conferences.
The major international scholarly associations that hold the conferences that our graduate students frequently attend are as follows:
- Child Development
Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), International Congress of Infant Studies (ICIS), International Society for Child Indicators (ISCI), etc. - Family Studies
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Gerontological Society of America (GSA), International Association for Time Use Research (IATUR), Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA), etc. - Child Development & Family Studies
Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE), Asian Regional Association for Home Economics (ARAHE), etc.
National Council on Family Relations
National Council on Family Relations
Society for Research in Child Development
2024 International Conference on Child Development and Family Studies (Taiwan)
Presentations at National Academic Conferences
Graduate students from the Department of Child Development & Family Studies actively participate in numerous national academic conferences held in the spring and fall, presenting their research findings to the scholarly community. Many of our students have received accolades such as Best Poster Presentation Awards and Outstanding Thesis Awards at these conferences.
The academic societies in which our graduate students are actively involved include:
- Child Development
Korean Association of Child Studies (KACS), Korean Association of Childcare and Education, Academic Conference of the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE), etc. - Family Studies
Studies Association, Korean Gerontological Society (KGS), Korean Association for Family Therapy (KAFT), etc. - Child Development & Family Studies
Association of Families and Better Life (AFBL), Korean Home Economics Association (KHEA), Korean Association of Human Development (KAHD), etc.
Annual Research Presentation & Awards Ceremony
The Department hosts an annual Annual Research Presentation & Awards Ceremony, bringing together graduate students and their academic advisors to celebrate research achievements of the year. At this event, outstanding graduate students are recognized for their exceptional accomplishments.
The event also serves as a platform for sharing exemplary cases of interdisciplinary and creative research, experiences from long-term overseas research, and participation in international academic conferences – providing valuable insights and inspiration to fellow graduate students.
CDFS Annumal Research Presentation
& Awards Ceremony
CDFS Annumal Research Presentation
& Awards Ceremony
CDFS Annumal Research Presentation
& Awards Ceremony
Graduate School New Year’s Gathering
Every year, graduate students and faculty members come together for a New Year’s gathering to exchange warm greetings and share wishes for a successful year ahead. This event is also known for the witty and memorable self-introductions given by new graduate students.
Graduate School New Year’s Gathering
Graduate School New Year’s Gathering
Graduate School Special Lectures & Workshops
The program hosts a wide range of special lectures, including Master Lectures by renowned international scholars, Frontier Lectures exploring innovative research cases, Field Connection Lectures featuring industry experts, and lectures on career development and entrepreneurship.
In addition, intensive research methodology workshops are offered to help students learn and practice the latest research techniques. An English Academic Writing workshop is also held, providing guidance on preparing manuscripts for leading international journals.
International Symposium
Master’s and Doctoral Thesis Presentations
Each semester, graduate students approaching degree completion present the key findings of their master’s or doctoral theses in a Final Presentation, and share their research proposals in a Midterm Presentation.
The presentation, attended by all faculty members and graduate students in the Department of Child Development and Family Studies, is an essential component of the degree requirements. This provides valuable opportunities to refine research through constructive feedback from professors and peers, fostering both academic rigor and professional growth as emerging scholars.
Master’s and Doctoral Thesis Presentations
Master’s and Doctoral Thesis Presentations
Long-Term Overseas Research Program
Through the BK21 Plus Program, graduate students have participated in long-term overseas research, gaining valuable experience in collaborative projects with leading international scholars and engaging in academic exchange with experts and graduate students at foreign universities. These research stays have led to notable achievements, including publications in prestigious international journals.
Institutions where graduate students from the Department of Child Development and Family Studies have conducted training for more than two months include University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, USA), University of Georgia (Department of Human Development and Family Science, USA), University of Minnesota (Lab School, USA), and University of Oxford (Faculty of Oriental Studies, UK).
Long-Term Overseas Research Program
Long-Term Overseas Research Program
