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MY EXPERIENCE AT YGFMY EXPERIENCE AT YGFJuly 9-14, 2007July 9-14, 2007
Jennifer Channa Park Jennifer Channa Park University of SaskatchewanUniversity of Saskatchewan
College of DentistryCollege of Dentistry
An opportunity for young generation Korean scientists and engineers from home and abroad to exchange scientific ideas, promote fellowships, and build networks
Primary Objective: foster leadership based on national identity
Young Generation Forum (YGF)Young Generation Forum (YGF)
Undergraduate and graduate students with science and technology related majors
80 from USA, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, UK, France, Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Austria◦ 1.5 generation or over◦ citizens of belonging countries
40 from Korea
ParticipationParticipation
The Korean Federation of Science The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST)and Technology Societies (KOFST)
Mission Statement:To foster and support science and technology
societiesTo promote and facilitate the participation of
scientists and engineers in social developmentsTo enhance public awareness of science and
technologyTo contribute to national developments by
providing independent, objective analysis on the issues related to science, technology, and innovation policy
KOFST Major ActivitiesKOFST Major Activities
Conducting research and providing consulting services on science and technology policy issues
Fostering and supporting science and technology societies, including overseas Korean scientists and engineers
Promoting public understanding of science and technology
Promoting exchanges with international scientific and technological organizations
Publishing and dissemination scientific and technological materials
Management of the Korea Science and Technology Center
Funding and organizing international conferences Young Generation Forum (YGF)
Special Lectures◦ Professor of Seoul National University◦ President of POSTECH◦ Vice-President of LG Electronics◦ Vice-Chairman of Hyundai – Kia Motors◦ CEO/CTO of Hyundai Heavy Industries
Enhancing KnowledgeEnhancing Knowledge
A Success!!A Success!!
Exchange scientific ideas Promote fellowships Build networks Foster leadership based on national
identity Enjoyable and Everlasting