== '''KOGICian Spirit for Scientific Researchers''' ==
KOGIC is a center promoting the importance of science. Science is the 'most important representation of the life processes occuring in the universe.''' Scientific methodology is the essence of life propagation.<br/> <br/> KOGICians must:<br/> <br/> 1) '''Think critically and independently.<br/> '''2) ''''''Be curious and question'''and question everything they hear or read.<br/> '''3) ''''''Work as a team''': Science is done only through collaboration via intense teamwork.<br/> '''4)'''''' '''Communicate''', for it is the key to research - it is as important to us as the results of our work are. Accordingly, we reccomend that you acquire a proficiency in English. There are members of our lab who are non-Korean speakers, and a majority of our activities (e.g. reading papers, presenting) are done in English.<br/> '''5) ''''''Be oriented by purpose. '''. The purpose of science is to objectively understand the universe. Its importance preceeds personal gains and interests.<br/> '''6) ''''''Have a passion for science''''.''' Science has many types of motivation. The best of all is '''passion'''. The key to becoming a good KOGICian is having a passion for life and its principles.<br/> 7) '''Be driven by justice.''' Everyday, Kogicians should mindful of their actions and strive to be just in their decisions.<br/>