2012 Young Generation Forum (YGF) Announcement
KSEANE
Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Subject: 2012 Young Generation Forum (YGF) Announcement
Dear KSEA Members,
We at KSEA are very pleased to announce the 2012 Young Generation
Forum (YGF) program to be held July 2-7, 2012, in Seoul, Korea
(location is tentative).
Each year since 2002, the Korean Federation of Science and Technology
Societies (KOFST) and the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers
Association (KSEA) have been hosting the Young Generation Forum (YGF)
by bringing young Korean Heritage scientists and engineers from all
over the world to Korea. The goal is to share the Korean vision of
science and technology around the world.
The Young Generation Forum (YGF), organized by the Korean Federation
of Science and Technology Societies, brings together 120 of the
brightest ethnic Koreans from all over the world. Participants will be
pulled from countries including USA, Canada, Japan, and Germany to
learn more about Korea, and create a strong world-wide network. This
is a rare opportunity to meet young generation scientists and
technology leaders from all over the world, experience Korean culture,
and a forum to share research ideas.
The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association is proud to
be able to send 30 delegates from the US to the event. The event is
FREE and in addition, participants receive meals, lodging, and travel
stipends to cover the airfare to Korea.
Please visit YGF 2012 website at http://yg.ksea.org/ygf to learn more
about the event, eligibility requirements, the application, and links
to more resources on YGF.
Program Contents:
7/2 (Mon) Registration and Introductions from delegates of
represented nations.
7/3 (Tue) Group discussion, presentation, and seminars
7/4 (Wed) Cultural trip
7/5 (Thu) Korea Conference on Innovative Science and Technology
7/6 (Fri) Cultural trip
7/7 (Sat) Wrap up and feedback surveys
Eligibility:
· Must be one of the following:
College Junior or Senior /Graduate Student / Postdoctoral Fellow
· 1.5, 2nd or 2+ Generation Korean-American
(e.g. born in US or have attended High School in the U.S.)
· US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
· (Must submit a copy of Passport or Permanent Resident Card as proof)
· Born AFTER 1978
· Must NOT have attended a prior YGF
· Conversational in English & ability to understand basic Korean
· Background / Major in Science, Technology, and/or Engineering
Deadlines:
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012 (11:59 PM PDT)
Finalist Notification from KSEA: April 1, 2012
Final Notification from KOFST: TBD
Application Procedure:
1. Download the application form at http://yg.ksea.org/ygf (Must
consolidate all materials into one file)
2. Submit to ygcom...@gmail.com
In case you have any questions, please visit the FAQ on the website,
or you may send any remaining questions to ygcom...@gmail.com.
Thank you,
John H. Lee
KSEA YG Committee Chair