2009 Young Generation Forum (YGF-2009)
July 6, 2009 (Mon.) - July 10, 2009 (Fri.)
Capital Hotel, Seoul, Korea

Application Deadline April 7, 2009


*       Why YGF 2009?
Each year since 2002, to share the Korean vision of science and
technology, 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 YGF 2008 will bring 80 young generation Korean-heritage
students/professionals from all over the world including U.S., Canada,
Germany, Japan, etc. as well as 40 young generation Koreans. 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.

The primary goals of the KOFST 2009 Young Generation Forum are to
promote young Korean scientists and engineers
(1)     To contribute to the advancement of contemporary science and
technology,
(2)     To understand the current scientific and technological
developments in Korea,
(3)     To establish cooperative networking that will encourage future
collaboration with foreign counterparts.

A testimony from a past participant:
"Now in its fifth year of inception, the Young Generation Forum
continues to bring students and young professionals in science and
engineering together from all over the world. Through networking with
peers and older generations as role models, we learn how to maintain our
Korean roots while succeeding as scientists and engineers in the foreign
societies in which we live. The forum is an opportunity to experience
not only the rich scientific opportunities in Korea, but also the
cultural depth that benefits many of us as 1.5 and 2nd generations."

*       Program Content:
1)      Overseas participants (80, 30 from the USA) + domestic
participants (40)
2)      Day 1:  Registration/Ice-break at Hotel Capital
www.hotelcapital.co.kr
3)      Day 2:  Opening Ceremony 2009 KOFST Annual Conference/ Keynote
Lecture/
       Presentation of Country Representatives / Banquet
4)      Day 3:  Group Discussion / Special Lecture, Q&A and Discussion /
CEO/CTO Forum and Dinner
5)      Day 4:  Visit with Industry
6)      Day 5:  Visit with Industry & Evaluation of the Event

*       Who is qualified to attend this 2009 YGF?
1)      USA citizens or residents (evidence required.)
2)      1.5 or 2nd generations
3)      Born after 1975.
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 2009?
1)      F-1 students
2)      Students who already attended 2002-2008 YGF
3)      A student who is not a junior, senior, master, Ph.D., or
post-doc.

*       What 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: March 1, 2009 - April 7, 2009 500 PM
(Pacific Time)

*       Past & Current YGF web site: http://www.ygf.or.kr/  (Microsoft
IE web browser is preferred.)

*       Application Documents:
1)      A PDF/Word version of the application form with a personal
statement

2)      A PDF/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 1975 or after.
-       High school education diploma that shows you are 1.5 or 2nd
generation.

3)      A 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.kofst@gmail.com

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