About MI KSEA
WHO ARE MICHIGAN KSEA?
Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) is a nonprofit professional organization established in 1971. KSEA's vision is to promote the application of science and technology for the general welfare of society and to foster international collaboration especially between the United States and Korea (ksea.org). KSEA has grown to over 6,000 registered members with seventy local chapters (including four branches) and fourteen technical groups across the U.S.
In 2012, KSEA MI Chapter was re-established. Our purpose is to promote networking among Korean and Korean American scientists and engineers in Michigan by hosting seminars and social events for students and young professionals. MI KSEA events are free for all KSEA members. Become a member today and receive KSEA membership benefits including job referrals, scholarships, and participation in national KSEA conferences.
WHAT DOES MICHIGAN KSEA DO?
Michigan KSEA is one of over forty KSEA chapters across the United States. Our purpose is to promote networking among Korean and Korean American scientists and engineers residing in Michigan. There are over a hundred MI KSEA members, which is composed of undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals. Our mission is to continuously develop a stronger network especially between students and working professionals and serve the Korean community.
Anyone who is interested in Korean culture or wish to network with Koreans are invited to MI KSEA events. Every year (starting July 1 - June 30), we host technical seminars to support career development and fun, social activities. All local events are free for KSEA members.
The Michigan Chapter actively collaborates with KSEA Headquarter (HQ) by participating in HQ-organized national events such as US-Korea Conference (UKC Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship), Ygnite: Young Generation Technical and Leadership Conference (YGTLC), Scientists and Engineers Early-Career Development Workshops (SEED), and KSEA-KUSCO Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships. Also, the Michigan Chapter offers an opportunity for 4th - 11th grade students in Michigan to strengthen their knowledge in math and science by hosting the National Mathematics & Science Competition (NMSC).
JOIN MICHIGAN KSEA
- Become a KSEA member by completing the online membership application
- Join our Facebook Page
- Subscribe to MI KSEA Email List
- Any questions? Email us at ksea.michapter@gmail.com
MEET OUR TEAM
Local Chapter Officers
2019-2020 (48th Term)
President: Younseok Choi
Treasurer/Vice President: Yun Jae Cho
Secretary: Jun Ha Park
Webmaster: Benjamin Lee
Young Generation Group Board
at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
2018-2019
President: Jonathan Kim
Senior Advisor: Elaine Kim
External VP: Jeremy Yun
Internal VP: Sabina Kim
Secretary: Anna Kang
Study Group Chair: Anna Cheong
Event Coordinator: Katie Lee, Hojin Han
Design & Technology Chair: Joyce Lee
PAST CHAPTER OFFICERS
2018-2019 (47th Term)
President: Jun Ha Park
Advisor/Treasurer: Yun Jae Cho
Advisor: Benjamin Lee
Officers: Tae Hwa Lee, Jaihyun Lee, Stella Choi
2017-2018 (46th Term)
President: Yun Jae Cho
Advisor/Treasurer: Benjamin Lee
Advisor: Jullia Lee
Officer: Jun Ha Park
2016-2017 (45th Term)
President: Benjamin Lee
Vice President: Yun Jae Cho
Public Relations: Jullia Lee
Public Relations: Hyeon Joo
Webmaster: Il Taek Kwon
Communications: Youngjin Heo
2015-2016 (44th Term)
President: Joosung Kim
Vice President: Benjamin Lee
Public Relations: Jullia Lee
Public Relations: Hyeon Joo
Communications: Yun Jae Cho
2014-2015 (43rd Term)
President: Jullia Lee
Vice President: Benjamin Lee
Communications: Hyeon Joo
Public Relations: Seung Hyuk Lee
Webmaster: Joosung Kim
2013-2014 (42nd Term)
President: Hyeon Joo
Vice President: Benjamin Lee
Communications: Jullia Lee
Public Relations: Seung Hyuk Lee
Treasurer: WonSeok Lee
Webmaster: SangHyun Park
2012-2013 (41st Term)
President: YeEun Angela Park
Vice President/Public Relations: Benjamin Lee
Communications: YoonShik Brice Kim
Auditor: Hyeon Joo
Webmaster: SangHyun Park
Treasurer: WonSeok Lee
Secretary: JiYoung Kim
2011-2012 (40th Term)
President: Hahnsang Kim
Officer: Hyeon Joo
Officer: YoonSeob Kim
Officer: InHo Lee
Officer: DongKyoung Lee
Officer: YeEun Angela Park
Officer: JiYoung Kim
Officer: Seungchul Lee
YG Director: Benjamin Lee