Our Mission
The mission of the Brown Chapter of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) is to build a student-centered community that supports professional growth, mentorship, and scientific collaboration while strengthening STEM connections between the United States and South Korea. KSEA uniquely bridges academic, professional, and international exchange by linking scientific and engineering innovation with transpacific partnership, creating opportunities for students to engage with Korean industries, universities, and government research programs.
Ultimately, Brown KSEA’s goal is to foster a binational scientific community and prepare students to become globally minded engineers and researchers who contribute to innovation in both the United States and South Korea.
National & International Opportunities
Through the national organization, students will have national conferences and programs they will be able to participate in such as KATALYST (Korean-American Mentorship and Leadership Immersion for Young Scientists and Technologists), IMPACTs (Industry Meetup Program for Advancing Careers and Technical Skills), FIRE Symposium (Fostering Innovation in Rising Experts), UKC (US-Korea Conference on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship), and Startup 101, as well as international events like the Young Generation Forum (YGF) in South Korea. KSEA supports members in exploring entrepreneurship, leadership development, and emerging areas such as AI-driven innovation among others.
KATALYST 2025 — image from the official KSEA website
Mentorship & Career Development
On campus, Brown KSEA will serve as a platform for mentorship, workforce development, and global research exposure for students who are interested in applying science and technology in international contexts. With professors in STEM and natural sciences with a background in both the United States and Korea, the information and advice they can provide to students will be monumental.