IMPACTs 2025: Empowering Korean-American Professionals Through AI-Driven Innovation

 March 28–30, 2025 | Harrah’s Las Vegas | Hosted by KSEA The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) successfully hosted the second annual IMPACTs Conference from March 28 to 30, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the theme “AI Empowered: Transforming Careers Through Technology,” the conference convened 126 professionals, speakers, and organizers for a weekendContinue reading “IMPACTs 2025: Empowering Korean-American Professionals Through AI-Driven Innovation”

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 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”