FW: Young Generation Forum 2011

[Heonmin Lim]

fyi

Heonmin Lim [Senior Dev Lead.SMEG.OME(Mobile).OEM.Microsoft]


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From: KSEA [mailto:nor...@ksea.org]
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:06 PM
To: Heonmin Lim
Subject: Young Generation Forum 2011
Importance: High

Dear fellow KSEA Members,

KSEA is pleased to announce "YGF 2011" (Young Generation Forum 2011) hosted by KOFST(the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies)and KSEA.

All 1.5 and 2nd generations, who major in Science, Technology and Engineering, are encouraged to apply for this special event in Korea. This is a rare opportunity to meet young generation scientists and technology leaders from all over the world as well as sharing research ideas and experience Korean culture together. Additionally, the invited YG members will be fully reimbursed for their airfare, lodging, and meals while attending the forum.

• Program Content:
1) Overseas participants (90, 30 from the USA) + domestic participants (40)
2) Day 1 (16:00 – 19:30)
Registration/Ice-breaker
3) Day 2 (10:00 – 20:00)
Opening Ceremony 2011 KOFST Annual Conference/ Keynote Lecture/
Presentation of Country Representatives / Banquet
4) Day 3 (9:00 – 20:00)
Group Discussion / Special Lecture, Q&A and Discussion / CEO&CTO Forum and Dinner
5) Day 4 (9:00 – 18:00)
Visiting Gyeongju Cultural Places, staying at Hotel Gyeongju Chosun
6) Day 5 (9:00 – 18:00)
Visit Ulsan and Phohang Industrial areas and staying at Hotel Gyeongju Chosun
7) Day 6 (7:30 – 18:00)
YGF Evaluation, visit Gyeongju Museum, then return to Seoul

• Who is qualified to attend this 2011 YGF?
1) USA citizens or residents (proof of citizenship or residency required)
2) 1.5 or 2.0 generations
3) Born after 1977.
4) Science, Engineering, or Technology related majors
5) Undergraduate juniors to post-doc, no professionals
6) English communication should not be a problem.

• Who is not qualified to attend this YGF 2011?
1) F-1 students
2) Students who already attended 2002-2010 YGF
3) A student who is not a junior, senior, master, Ph.D., or post-doc.

• What are the benefits?
1) All expenses for this event are supported if you are accepted.
2) Airfare for economy class is supported by the maximum amount - East: $1,400, Middle: $1,300, and West: $1,100. But, all receipts need to be submitted.

• Application Period: February 6, 2011 – March 13, 2011, 5:00 PM (EST, 5 weeks)

• Application Documents:
1) PDF or Word version of the application form with a personal statement

2) PDF or Word version of your resume must include your:
 KSEA student or regular member ID and local chapter name.
 Relationships/contributions with local chapters if you have any.
 Birth date that shows you were born in 1977 or after.
 High school education diploma that shows you are 1.5 or 2nd generation.

3) PDF/Word version of the following that proves
 You are a USA citizen or resident (a copy of USA passport or green card) but, please block the social security number when you scan the passport or green card.

4) A PDF/Word version of your official or unofficial school transcript must show that:
 You are a student majoring in Science, Engineering, or Technology related area.
 You are currently a junior, senior, master, or PhD student.
 If you are a post-doc student, you must show your current contract of your position.

• Submit applications: ygf....@gmail.com

• For further questions, visit http://www.ksea.org or email YGF Committee at ygf....@gmail.com

Please see the attached announcement and application to apply for this program.


Thanks,
Christian I. Hong, Ph.D.
KSEA YG Committee Chair

[Alex Choe]

Should it contains at least minimum age as well? It only included the upper age limit! See below:
"...Birth date that shows you were born in 1977 or after..."

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Dear fellow KSEA Members,

• Submit applications: ygf....@gmail.com

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[Heonmin Lim]

Correct.
But, qualified starts from "College Undergraduate Junior".
So, if somebody is really young and brilliant that he/she is already undergraduate junior student by age of 15, he/she can apply too.