2025 Texas A&M University Career Development Forum

Reported by Jaein Cha (KSEA-South Texas Chapter Texas A&M University Vice President) Organizing Committee: Kyeongseo Choi, Jaein Cha, Yerim Kim, Raeyeon Park, Jeongwung Seo, Yang Hyun Auh, Seongjun Cho, Grace Kim, Alex Ahn, Eden Kim The Career Development Forum (CDF) stands as one of the signature professional events organized by KSEA YG at Texas A&MContinue reading “2025 Texas A&M University Career Development Forum”

Research seminar on hot topics: Biomechanical understanding of golf swing

The research seminar entitled Biomechanical Understanding of Golf Swing was a great success with 30 attendees from the Southwest area in Michigan. To make this seminar more meaningful, our chapter invited Dr. Young-Hoo Kwon from Texas Woman’s University, a leading scholar in the field of golf biomechanics. Dr. Kwon explained how to improve golf swingContinue reading “Research seminar on hot topics: Biomechanical understanding of golf swing”

Engineering Impact: Science, Resilience, and Societal Change Virginia Tech 2025

On March 22, 2025, Virginia Tech proudly welcomed Dr. Yoon, a world-renowned mineral processing and separation science expert, for a special lecture that captivated engineering students, faculty, and early-career researchers. Reflecting on his remarkable 46-year tenure as a professor at Virginia Tech, Dr. Yoon shared his journey from a young, unknown academic to a globallyContinue reading “Engineering Impact: Science, Resilience, and Societal Change Virginia Tech 2025”

South Texas Young Generation Forum (YGF) 2024

The 2024 Young Generation Forum (YGF) was held at Rice University’s Student Center in Houston on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), this event brought together approximately 200 attendees, including undergraduates, graduateContinue reading “South Texas Young Generation Forum (YGF) 2024”

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”

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 KSEA Chicagoland Research Day @ UChicago – Event Report

The 2025 KSEA Chicagoland Research Day at UChicago took place on March 1, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Kersten Physics Teaching Center (KPTC) 206 in the UChicago campus. The event featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Jooyoung Sohn, a leading expert in radiation and cellular oncology, titled “Optical Flashing for BetterContinue reading “2025 KSEA Chicagoland Research Day @ UChicago – Event Report”