In an AI-driven world, how do we build better connections?

The Collaborative Social Technologies Lab (CSTL) at KAIST’s School of Computing is dedicated to answering this question. Building from our work in online trust and safety, we chart the course for the future of social computing. We strive to enrich interpersonal dynamics across digital platforms—enabling more positive and productive collaboration, learning, and leisure. By advancing social AI agents and simulation technologies, we aim to unlock a new paradigm in how humans interact with each other and with intelligent systems.

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Recruiting MS students for Fall 2026

The Collaborative Social Technologies Lab is recruiting MS students for Fall 2026. Candidates must have already been admitted to the KAIST School of Computing or AI Computing Department for Fall 2026. Ideal candidates will have experience and interest with HCI and/or AI. If you are an interested candidate, please email Professor Joseph Seering by July 10th, 2026 with the following information:

A copy of your CV, transcript, and MS application package.
Any courses you are currently taking that are not listed on your transcript.
Your current plans for what you want to do after you finish your masters.
A one page statement of purpose (in English) detailing your research interests and relevant experience.

Application materials will be reviewed promptly, and interviews will be scheduled during the following week. Interviews will include a presentation of research interests to current graduate students and a 1-on-1 meeting with the professor. Notifications will be sent out by July 20th.