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NC Chapter Boosts Community Engagement Through Successful Membership Events

The KSEA North Carolina Chapter recently held a series of successful community and membership engagement events aimed at strengthening connections and expanding its member base. Among the highlights was a collaborative Yard Sale event held on May 31, 2025, co-hosted with St. Ha-Sang Paul Jung Catholic Church. The event attracted around 60 local attendees andContinue reading “NC Chapter Boosts Community Engagement Through Successful Membership Events”

Tampa Bay Chapter General Meeting 2025

The General and Membership Drive meeting was a successful event, attracting over 20 attendees from KSEA Tampa Bay chapter members, their friends, and family members. The event began with an introduction to KSEA and Tampa Bay Chapter history, followed by a brief self-introduction, a well-prepared lunch buffet, and networking sessions. This gathering was an excellentContinue reading “Tampa Bay Chapter General Meeting 2025”

New York Metropolitan Chapter General Meeting 2025

Reported by Sungeun Choi (Chapter President) On the evening of Friday, June 6, 2025, the KSEA New York Metropolitan Chapter held its annual General Meeting at Hudson Manor in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This event marked the conclusion of the 49th administration and included elections for the incoming leadership team. In previous years, the GeneralContinue reading “New York Metropolitan Chapter General Meeting 2025”

Austin Chapter Inaugural SEED Workshop Empowers Next Generation of Korean-American Scientists and Engineers

Reported by Seungheon Lee(President of UT Austin YG Group) On March 29, 2025, the Austin TX Chapter of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) hosted its first-ever Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development (SEED) Workshop at The University of Texas at Austin. The event marked a significant step forward in supporting the career advancementContinue reading “Austin Chapter Inaugural SEED Workshop Empowers Next Generation of Korean-American Scientists and Engineers”

KSEA STEP-UP 2025

The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) successfully hosted the 6th Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Partners’ Upscale Program (STEP-UP) on May 17-18, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA. Under the theme “Bridging Ideas to Markets,” the event connected technology-driven innovations to broader audiences and markets through engaging discussions, impactful networking, and inspiring case studies. Event HighlightsContinue reading “KSEA STEP-UP 2025”

2025 KSEA Upstate New York Symposium

“Building Bridges, Strengthening Community” The 2025 KSEA Upstate New York (UNY) Symposium, held on April 12 at Rochester Institute of Technology, marked a major milestone for the Korean-American scientific community in Upstate New York. As the first KSEA event in the region in over 20 years, the symposium successfully brought together 55 participants from fiveContinue reading “2025 KSEA Upstate New York Symposium”

2025 International Drone League for KSEA Communities (iDrone KSEA)

Reported by Hannah Ziegler The 2025 International Drone League (iDrone) youth camp took place virtually via Zoom from May 5th to 8th, 2025. This camp featured informal STEM learning modules, including drone building, coding, and a poster presentation to experience fast-moving technologies, such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Throughout the camp,Continue reading “2025 International Drone League for KSEA Communities (iDrone KSEA)”

National High School Physics Competition (NHSPC) 2025

Reported by Chueng-Ryong Ji (NHSPC Chair, Professor of Physics, North Carolina State University) The 2025 National High School Physics Competition (NHSPC) was held on April 5, 2025. NHSPC has been held annually as a joint event between the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) and the Association of Korean Physicists in America (AKPA) since 2013.Continue reading “National High School Physics Competition (NHSPC) 2025”

National Math and Science Contest (NMSC) 2025

Reported by Ohbong Kwon (NMSC Chair, VP1) The National Math and Science Contest (NMSC) is one of the flagship events hosted by KSEA. The NMSC 2025 was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking the fully in-person contest the same as in 2024. Nearly 1,000 students from 4th through 12th grade in 22 different locationsContinue reading “National Math and Science Contest (NMSC) 2025”

2025 KSEA STEAM ART CONTEST: BEYOND REACH

Reported by KSEA Art contest committee(Chair Wooram Park, Engagement Director Simon Shim) The 2024 KSEA National Art Contest was held in the spring for K–12 students across the United States. In March, the theme “Beyond Reach” was announced via email and posted on the official event website: https://art.ksea.org. By May, 140 students had submitted theirContinue reading “2025 KSEA STEAM ART CONTEST: BEYOND REACH”