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Toward high-density photonic chip integration

This is a report from the 2022 Young Investigator Grant recipients. We are living in the era of computers and smartphones. I cannot imagine work and life without having them. How have these technologies become a significant part of our life? Recall that the early stages of computers in the 1950s are made of approximatelyContinue reading “Toward high-density photonic chip integration“

KOFST YG 2022

The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) and Korean Federation of Science & Technology Societies (KOFST) co-hosted the young generation leadership training program from August 15-20, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. The aim of this program was to provide young generations with the opportunity to build networking and learn about careerContinue reading “KOFST YG 2022”

2022 Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development (SEED) Workshop

The SEED 2022 was held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA on August 16-17, 2022. This workshop program, offered by KSEA since 2013, has been designed to provide mentorship to, and help develop the careers of, junior Korean-American scientists and engineers. I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to organize this Continue reading “2022 Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development (SEED) Workshop”

KSEA Next Generation Awards Announcement

KSEA is very pleased to announce that Next Generation Awards recipients. There are six categories for NG awards: visionary, inclusivity, sustainability, impact, outreach, and neo. Visionary recognizes those that contribute to our future, including through innovation, imagination, vision, initiative, and planning. Dennis Yun Tae Cha, for his work with the YG Committee. He createdContinue reading “KSEA Next Generation Awards Announcement”

KSEA YG Regional Summits 2022 – Los Angeles

Event SummaryThe third annual YG Regional Summits aimed to develop regional networks among YG Group leaders and provide opportunities for the YG leaders to interact and discuss successes and struggles of each YG Group. The YG Summit was catered to the needs of the West Coast YG Groups, and YG Committee Members and National BoardContinue reading “KSEA YG Regional Summits 2022 – Los Angeles”

KSEA New York Metropolitan Chapter “Young Scientists’ Night”

On October 23rd, 2021, approximately hundred well-dressed, passionate, and smart young scientists and engineers gathered at the Union Square, Manhattan in the evening for the 2021 Young Scientists’ Night hosted by New York Metropolitan Chapter (NY Metro Chapter) to network, connect, and share ideas and expertise. Note: All attendees were required to present the proofContinue reading “KSEA New York Metropolitan Chapter “Young Scientists’ Night””

2022 Korea-America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences(KAGES) General Meeting

The 2022 KAGES General Meeting took place via Zoom on Sunday, February 27, 2022, 7:00pm (EST). The event was hosted by the 2021-2022 KAGES Board. The meeting was announced in January 2022 through KAGES website, email, and Twitter. The aims of the event were to 1) recruit new members of KAGES and KSEA; 2) promoteContinue reading “2022 Korea-America Association for Geospatial and Environmental Sciences(KAGES) General Meeting”

The 28th KSEA NY Metropolitan Chapter Math/Science Olympiad (KMSO)

The KSEA NY Metropolitan Chapter Math/Science Olympiad (KMSO) is dedicated to promoting and nurturing curious young minds in their pursuit of intellectual challenge, to helping them discover the joy of science and math, and to providing them with mentoring and a sense of community. What makes this Olympiad even more special is that the volunteersContinue reading “The 28th KSEA NY Metropolitan Chapter Math/Science Olympiad (KMSO)”

KSEA Austin TX Chapter to host a face-to-face technical seminar at the University of Texas at Austin

The Austin TX technical seminar for scientists and engineers, held virtually for the past two The Austin TX technical seminar for scientists and engineers, held virtually for the past two years due to COVID-19, was held face-to-face at the University of Texas at Austin on March 25th, 2022. The seminar committee hosted Euijin Yang, Ph.D.Continue reading “KSEA Austin TX Chapter to host a face-to-face technical seminar at the University of Texas at Austin”

Let’s Science

KSEA performed a unique national science fair event for 120 elementary level students from 3rd to 6th graders on Saturday, June 5, 2021 (http://ksea.iseesciencelab.com/). This Zoom event was prepared separately from NMSC-2021 and named ‘Let’s Science’ to teach children for 4 hours in the afternoon from west to east coast. Over 150 students, speakers, mentors,Continue reading “Let’s Science”