FINAL

CIRCULAR

Woman Scientists and Engineers

Shaping the Future
August 31 (Thu) ~ September 2 (Sat), 2017
The Plaza Hotel, Seoul, Korea

The Association of Korean Woman

Organized by Scientists and Engineers

Sponsored by
BIEN 2017 Woman Scientists and Engineers Shaping the Future

Invitation
The Association of Korean Woman Scientists and Engineers (KWSE), which celebrates its 24th anniversary this
year, has grown to become a leading, recognized organization representing women scientists and engineers in
Korea. Since it held the first-ever convergence-themed international academic conference on biotechnology
(BT), information technology (IT), environment and energy technology (ET), and nanotechnology (NT), called
“BIEN” in 2003, the association has been striving to promote academic collaboration and leadership capability
among women scientists and engineers around the world. For a step forward, this year’s event, BIEN 2017 will
be held at The Plaza Hotel, Seoul from August 31, to September 2.

Women scientists and engineers with a pioneering spirit will go on to become future leaders of scientific and
technological innovation based on their excellent communication and convergence abilities. The KWSE has
organized BIEN 2017 to celebrate the dedication and tenacity of women scientists and engineers and also to
promote the interchange of knowledge and ideas and collaboration among future women leaders in science
and technology fields.

Under the theme of “Women Scientists and Engineers Shaping the Future,” BIEN 2017 will bring together
experts in Bio, Information, Environment / Energy / Earth, Nano and Space technologies from about 20
countries worldwide and have them engage research achievements and information exchange with active
discussions. The conference will also host special sessions on the specific topics and policy and KWSE/APNN
International Young Woman Scientist Camp to enable the participants to forecast future developments in
science and technology and to engage in productive networking for cooperative culture.

We cordially invite you to BIEN 2017, where we can all celebrate greater convergence and solidarity in gender
and research with the goal of designing and ushering in a new and better future.

Your support and active participation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Haryoung POO, Ph.D. Hye-On YOON, Ph.D. Hyo-Suk LIM, Ph.D.

Chair of BIEN 2017 Co-Chair of Organizing Committee Co-Chair of Organizing Committee

Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
BIEN 2017 Chair
Haryoung POO (KRIBB)
Organizing Committee Co-Chairs
Hye-On YOON (KBSI)
Hyo-Suk LIM (KARI)
Scientific Committee Chair
Hyewhon RHIM (KIST)
Finance Committee
Mun Ja KANG (KAERI)
Mi Young HAN (Pai Chai U)
Hye Young KIM (Korea Natl. Sport U)
Young-Sil KWAK (KASI)
Jung-Sook LEE (KRIBB)
Publicity Committee
Myung-Ae CHUNG (ETRI, PACST)
Seong Jin JU (ADD)
Kyung Sook LEE (KISTI)
Youngsun SONG (Inje U)
Eun-Jung SUNG (KRISS)
Planning Committee
Sook-Kyung KIM (KRISS)
Jang Hee CHU (KIPO)
Mijeong HAN (KRICT)
Ji Youn LEE (KRISS)
Ghil-Soo NAM (KIST)
Publication Committee
Eun-Wie CHO (KRIBB)
Jihye GWAK (KIER)
Gwi Sook JANG (KAERI)
Hae Sun JEONG (KAERI)
Seung Mi LEE (KRISS)
Eun Kyung LIM (KRIBB)
Gender Strategy Committee
Jung Sun KIM (Dongseo U)
Sun Jung KIM (DHC)
Miray OHM (Dongseo U)
Hye Young PARK (Pusan Natl. U)
Seonock WOO (KIOST)
August 31 (Thu) ~ September 2 (Sat), 2017 Seoul, Korea
Scientific Committee
BT ST
(Biotechnology Subcommittee) (Space Technology Subcommittee)
Jungwoon LEE (KRIBB) Eun-Jung CHOI (KASI)
Sihyun HAM (Sookmyung Women's U) Aeree CHUNG (Yonsei U)
Eun Mi HUR (KIST) Yoola HWANG (ETRI)
Eun Sook HWANG (Ewha Womans U) Hyoun Kyoung KIM (KARI)
Hye Ran KIM (KRIBB) Sujin KIM (KASI)
Jieun E KIM (Ewha Womans U) Jeong-Eun LEE (Kyunghee U)
So Yeon KIM (KIST) Wookyoung LEE (KASI)
Seok Hee LIM (KARI)
IT Jo Ryeong YIM (KARI)
(Information Technology
Subcommittee)
Jinah PARK (KAIST) Special Committee
Soo Mi CHOI (ITRC, Sejong U)
Yoo-Joo CHOI (SMIT) Hyuneui LIM (KIMM)
Hyunjoo LEE (KAIST) Kyeongsook KIM (KEPCO)
Yanghee NAM (Ewha Womans U) Sul-Ah AHN (KISTI)
Alice OH (KAIST) Moon Jeong CHOI (KAIST)
Hwa Jin PARK (Sookmyung Women's U) Sun Mi CHOI (KIOM)
Mee Young SUNG (Incheon Natl. U) Sohee JEONG (KIMM)
Jungsun YOON (KISTI) Ayoung KIM (KAIST)
Sun Jin YUN (ETRI) Min Sun KIM (KITECH)
Jeehye KWEON (WISET)
E3T Young Ju KWON (KT&G)
(Environment / Energy / Eunok LEE (NIE)
Earth Technology Subcommittee) Jihyun LEE (KIMM)
Meehye LEE (Korea U)) Haein YIM (Sookmyung Women's U)
Eun-Young CHOI (KAERI)
Young Sin CHUN (Natl. Typhoon Center) YWS Camp
Hyen-Mi CHUNG (NIER) (Young Woman Scientist Camp)
Youngsook HUH (Seoul Natl. U) Sangmi JUN (KBSI)
Heeyeon KIM (KIER) Mee A KANG (Andong Natl. U)
Hyun Mee KIM (Yonsei U) Soon Hyung KANG (Chonnam Natl. U)
Jin Young KIM (KIST) Hyo Jung KIM (Pusan Natl. U)
Jung-Ae KIM (Yeungnam U)
NT Jeong Kyun SEO (KIMM)
(Nano Technology Subcommittee) Younsook SHIN (Chonnam Natl. U)
Eun Joo ROH (KIST)
So-Hye CHO (KIST)
Yun Jeong HWANG (KIST)
Jinsoo KIM (KRICT)
Yong Ae KIM (HUFS)
Jeong-O LEE (KRICT)
So-Jung PARK (Ewha Womans U)
Chaok SEOK (Seoul Natl. U)
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Program at a Glance
Time 8. 31 (Thu) 9.1 (Fri) 9.2 (Sat)

Registration Scientific Scientific Special YWS

Session Session Session Camp
Morning Opening Ceremony (NT) (ST) (Leadership) & SS MAPWiST
Workshop
Plenary Session I II

Lunch Closing

APNN Country Exhibition Poster Session II

Scientific Special YWS Scientific Special Scientific YWS

Session Session Camp Session Session Session Camp
Afternoon (IT) (Future & SS (BT) (Women in (E3T) & SS
Society) Workshop Industry) Workshop
I III Optional
Tour

Plenary Session II Plenary Session III

Poster Session I Poster Session III

Evening Welcome Reception Banquet

Grand Ballroom (B2) Orchid Hall (4F) Maple Hall (4F) Oak Room (4F) Serve Room (B2)

Scientific Sessions
- BT : Biotechnology
- IT : Information Technology and Convergence
- E3T : Environment / Energy / Earth Technology
- NT : Nano Technology
- ST : Space Technology

YWS Camp & SS Workshop

KWSE / APNN (Asia Pacific Nation Network) International Young Woman Scientist Camp & Smart Sister
Workshop

MAPWiST
The Meeting of Asia and Pacific Women in Science and Technology

Poster Sessions
I. IT, E3T, Basic Science
II. NT, ST, YWS Camp & SS Workshop I
III. BT, Policy, YWS Camp & SS Workshop II
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Plenary Speakers
Plenary Session I
Jae Ung Jung
Distinguished Professor and Chair, University of Southern California, USA

Zika virus and brain defects in babies

11:10-12:00, August 31 (Thu)

Plenary Session II
Justine Cassell
Professor and Associate Dean, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Socially aware artificial intelligence: Women changing the future of computer science
17:00-17:50, August 31 (Thu)

Plenary Session III

Marlene Kanga
President Elect, World Federation of Engineering Organizations, Australia

Smart diversity strategies for shaping a sustainable future

17:00-17:50, September 1 (Fri)
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Conference Program
August 31 (Thu)
10:30-11:10 Opening Ceremony Grand Ballroom, B2

Plenary Session I Grand Ballroom, B2

11:10-12:00 Zika virus & brain defects in babies

Jae Ung Jung (University of Southern California)

12:00-13:00 Lunch Grand Ballroom, B2

Scientific Session IT (Human-Centric Computing and Interaction) Orchid Hall, 4F

Chairs Sun Jin YUN (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute)

Hwa Jin PARK (Sookmyung Women's University)
Yoo-Joo CHOI (Seoul Media Institute of Technology)
14:00-14:30 Wearable healthcare (bio-medical systems & circuits)
Hoi-Jun Yoo (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
14:30-14:50 Smart homes and HCI
Jaeyeon Jung (Samsung Electronics Limited)
14:50-15:10 Developing and applying machine learning methods for computational social science
Alice Oh (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
15:10-15:30 Making use of "big data" in educational technology research
Gahgene Gweon (Seoul National University)
15:30-15:50 Coffee Break

15:50-16:10 Reconstruction of 3D objects from freeform sketch

Hyewon Seo (Universite de Strasbourg - CNRS)
16:10-16:30 Mobile VR technology and applications
Soo-Mi Choi (Sejong University)
16:30-16:50 Notes on virtual reality
Kyoungju Park (Chung-Ang University)
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Conference Program
Special Session Future Society (4th Industrial Revolution and Future Society) Maple Hall, 4F

Chairs Moon Jeong CHOI (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Jihyun LEE (Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials)
14:00-14:40 Potentials and predictions of the fourth industrial revolution: from imagination to implementation
So Young Kim (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
14:40-15:05 Social implications of artificial intelligence
Shubha Gokhale (Sejong University)
15:05-15:30 The 4th industrial revolution and the strategic response
Jin Ha Kim (Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break

15:45-16:10 Recent trends of 3D bioprinting technology

Hyun-Wook Kang (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
16:10-16:35 Soft robotic technology
Kyu-Jin Cho (Seoul National University)
16:35-17:00 A-cent technologies: learning from ancient futures
Jinhee Kim (National Institute of Ecology)

YWS Camp & SS Workshop I Grand Ballroom, B2

14:00-14:30 Vietnam woman in scientific research

Nguyen Thi Lan (Vietnam National University)
14:30-15:00 Korea’s policy and key support programs for women in STEM
Wha-Jin HAN (Korea Center for Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology)
15:00-15:15 Smart Sister Program Presentation

15:15-15:30 Coffee Break

15:30-16:30 Oral Presentation

Plenary SessionⅡ Grand Ballroom, B2

17:00-17:50 Socially aware artificial intelligence: women changing the future of computer science
Justine Cassell (Carnegie Mellon University)

17:50-19:00 Poster SessionⅠ Lobby, B2 & 4F

19:00~20:30 Welcome Reception Grand Ballroom, B2

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Conference Program
September 1 (Fri)
Scientific Session NT (Convergence Research on Nano-technology and Chemistry) Orchid Hall, 4F

Chairs Chaok SEOK (Seoul National University)

So-Hye CHO (Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
09:00-09:40 Nanostructured materials by covalent self-assembly
Kimoon Kim (Pohang University of Science and Technology / Institute for Basic Science)
09:40-10:10 Band-engineered graphene for carbon-based semiconductor electronics
Gap Soo Chang (University of Saskatchewan)
10:10-10:40 DNA-based self-assembly for dynamic nanostructures
So-Jung Park (Ewha Womans University)
10:40-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-11:30 Transparency of graphene; graphene-substrate interface plays a critical role

Jeong-O Lee (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology)
11:30-12:00 Repurposing polymers via post-polymerization modification
Christopher Bielawski (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)

Scientific Session ST (Future Space Science & Technology with International Cooperation) Maple Hall, 4F

Chairs Hyun Ok KIM (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)

Aeree CHUNG (Yonsei University)
09:00-09:40 Women in space science and engineering: challenges and opportunities
Mazlan Othman (Academy of Sciences Malaysia)
09:40-10:10 Readiness for space situational awareness in Korea
Jung Hyun Jo (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute)
10:10-10:40 Liquid rocket engines for space exploration
Jinhan Kim (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
10:40-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-11:30 "Astronomy for all", hosting the 31st IAU general assembly in Busan, Korea
Hye Sung Kang (Pusan National University)
11:30-12:00 International cooperation for space capability build-up
Ee Eul Kim (Satrec Initiative)
 August 31 (Thu) ~ September 2 (Sat), 2017 Seoul, Korea

Conference Program
Special Session Leadership (Improving leadership through the meeting of senior and junior) Oak Room, 4F

Chair Myung Hee JUNG (Institute for Basic Science)

09:00-09:30 What should we prepare for retirement
Mi Ja Lee (EX Central Research Institute of KT&G)
09:30-10:00 Active role of Korean women scientists and engineers in international society
Kong-Joo Lee (Ewha Womans University)
10:00-10:30 Open Science, a shared economy for researchers
Sun Hwa Hahn (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information)
10:30-10:50 Coffee Break

10:50-11:20 Policy Making Process of Science and Technology

Byung Joo Min (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
11:20-12:00 Discussion

Gyeongbokgung
09:00-12:00 YWS Camp & SS WorkshopⅡ(Cultural Tour)
Palace

12:00-13:00 Lunch Grand Ballroom, B2

13:00-14:00 Poster SessionⅡ Lobby, B2 & 4F

Scientific Session BT (Neurodevelopment and Stem Cell Technology) Orchid Hall, 4F

Chairs Yoichi KOSODO (Korea Brain Research Institute)

Mi-Ryoung SONG (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
14:00-14:40 Transcription control of motor neuron diversity and survival
Mi-Ryoung Song (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
14:40-15:10 Therapeutic implications of directly converted human adult stem cells for neuroregeneration
Mi-Sook Chang (Seoul National University)
15:10-15:40 Gene regulatory networks for motor neuron generation
Seung-Hee Lee (Seoul National University)
15:40-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-16:30 Role of defined intrinsic and extrinsic factors to regulate neural stem cell differentiation
Yoichi Kosodo (Korea Brain Research Institute)
16:30-17:00 Modeling peripheral genetic disorders by using direct cell engineering tools
Yong Jun Kim (Kyung Hee University)
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Conference Program
Special Session Women in Industry (Roles and Achievements of Women in Industry) Maple Hall, 4F

Chair Kwang-Ryeol LEE (Korea Institute of Science and Tehcnology)

14:00-14:30 Suggestions for improving the utilization of woman R&D manpower
Dong-Gyun KIM (Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology)
14:30-15:00 How to grow as a professional and leader in industry
Mi Nam Shin (Doosan Fuel Cell)
15:00-15:30 Nurturing female talent in Korea telecom
Sun Joo Lee (KT)
15:30-15:50 Coffee Break

15:50-16:20 Woman scientists in Dong-A ST pharm Industry

Hyun Joo Shim (Dong A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)
16:20-16:50 Woman scientists and engineers in Samsung Electronics
Young Soon LEE (Samsung Electronics Limited)

Scientific Session E3T (Sustainable and Safe Future} Serve Room, B2

Chair Meehye LEE (Korea University)

14:00-14:30 Fine particle pollution in Northeast Asia
Gwi-Nam Bae (Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
14:30-14:50 Renewable energy resource mapping using earth observations
Hyun Goo Kim (Korea Institute of Energy Research)
14:50-15:10 Benefits from air quality model simulations at various scales
Si-Wan Kim (NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory)
15:10-15:30 20th century variability and trends of refractory black carbon in Europe retrieved from a
Caucasian ice core
Saehee Lim (UCI Earth System Science)
15:30-15:50 Coffee Break

15:50-16:10 Climate change mitigation and sustainability: Global trend of critical elements recovery from
waste sources
Ji Whan Ahn (Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources)
16:10-16:30 Nuclear fuel cycle status in Korea
Eun-Young Choi (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
16:30-16:50 The legal framework of Korean environmental monitoring and data quality management
Hyen-Mi Chung (National Institute of Environmental Research)
 August 31 (Thu) ~ September 2 (Sat), 2017 Seoul, Korea

Conference Program
YWS Camp & SS WorkshopⅢ Grand Ballroom, B2

14:00-15:20 Group Discussion (by Major Field of Study)

15:20-15:30 Coffee Break

15:30-16:40 Group Mentoring

Plenary SessionⅢ Grand Ballroom, B2

17:00-17:50 Smart diversity strategies for shaping a sustainable future

Marlene Kanga (Engineers Australia, World Federation of Engineering Organisations)

17:50-19:00 Poster SessionⅢ Lobby, B2 & 4F

19:00~ Banquet Grand Ballroom, B2

September 2 (Sat)
MAPWiST (Mapping the future of women in STEM in Asia and the Pacific Nations) Maple Hall, 4F

Chair Jung Sun KIM (Dongseo University)

09:00-09:40 Balanced development of human resources in STEM for the future of artificial intelligence
Kong-Ju-Bock Lee (Ewha Womans University)
09:40-10:20 Making full use of human potential: how structural change is being promoted in the European Union
Caroline Belan Menagier (Head of European Union & International Relations / Université
Confédérale Léonard de Vinci)
10:20-10:30 Coffee Break

Panel Discussion
10:30-11:50 Gender barriers perceived and experienced by women scientists and engineers among APNN
member countries
Yanghee Kim (Gender & Leadership)
Fumie Takei (National Defence Medical College)
Jun Hada (WISE Nepal)
Li-Ling Tsai (National Kaohsiung Normal University)
Ariunbolor Purvee (Mongolian Univ. of Science and Technology)
Open Discussions and Questions from the Floor
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YWS Camp & SS Workshop

The KWSE / APNN International Young Woman Scientist Camp (YWS Camp) allows the next-generation
of women scientists and engineers in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance global competitiveness with
international cooperation while providing opportunities for quality global networking. The 2017 YWS Camp
is composed of oral and poster presentations in the research fields, invited lectures, mentoring, discussion
and cultural programs. This year’s camp will be an excellent opportunity to meet global leaders as well as to
experience our global vision of science and technology.

MAPWiST
The roles of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been a great
inspiration to the participants of the Asia Pacific Nation Network (APNN) program. The Meeting of Asia and
Pacific Women in Science and Technology (MAPWiST) aims to build a “Map for policy development” of action
plans towards gender equality in STEM for Asia and Pacific nations. This international policy forum is geared
towards a discussion on the present conditions and policies of Gender equality as well as to encourage the
exchange of information on the results of the international survey on key issues for STEM professionals in
Asia & Pacific nations.

Poster Presentation
Guideline
Please ensure that your poster does not exceed this size. Each poster will be provided a number as indicated
in the Program Book or BIEN 2017 website (www.bien.or.kr).

Size
- Poster size should be A0 (1189mm x 841mm)
- Poster panels are 2,350mm in height by 950mm in width
- The poster title, author(s)'s name(s) and affiliation(s) should appear at the top.
 
Set-up
- A poster panel and presentation number (Code No.) will be provided for each poster.
- Mounting and Removal must be done during the assigned schedule only. If not, it will be removed by staff
without notice and the organizing committee will not take responsibility for any damages or losses.
- Adhesive tape will be available to attach your poster to the panel.
(Tape will be provided in the poster session room)
 August 31 (Thu) ~ September 2 (Sat), 2017 Seoul, Korea

Registration
All participants are required to register through the BIEN 2017 online registration system and advised to
register in advance (by July 31, 2017) to receive the early registration discount.
* Presenting authors must register prior to the conference.

Early Registration On-site Registration

Category (by July 31, 2017) (after August 1, 2017)

USD KRW USD KRW

KWSE Member 300 350,000 350 400,000
Non-Member 350 400,000 400 450,000
Graduate Student 100 100,000 130 150,000
Accompanying Person 200 230,000 250 280,000
Undergraduate Student free

Registration fees include:

∙ Admission to all sessions, welcome reception, lunches, coffee breaks, and banquet
∙ Conference materials including program book, abstracts and conference bag
* Members of KWSE are qualified for the Member Rate. If you would like to become a member of KWSE, please register
at the KWSE website, www.kwse.or.kr.
* Registration of the first 30 undergraduate students in BIEN 2017 will be restricted on a first-come, first-served basis.
And Undergraduate students are requested to submit proof of enrollment or student ID/certificate to verify their status
to the Secretariat by e-mail.
* An Accompanying Person is family member. The accompanying person fee includes admission to the reception and banquet.

Registration Confirmation
A confirmation email will be automatically sent to you upon completion of registration. Registrants can check
the status of registration and payment on ‘My Page’ of the online registration system. You will be able to print
an official receipt from the online registration system once your payment is completed.

Payment Options
To pay the registration fee, select the appropriate choice: on-line credit card payment on the homepage or
wire transfer through your bank. Please refer to the bank information for wire transfers posted on the website
(www.bien.or.kr). Please note this payment option may cause a delay in processing.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by July 31, 2017 ▶ Receive 100% refund
Cancellation from August 1 to August 15, 2017 ▶ Receive 60% refund
Cancellation after August 16, 2017 ▶ No refund
1. Any cancellation of registration should be notified in writing to the secretariat by email at (info@bien.or.kr).
2. All refunds will be processed after the conference by bank transfer
(All bank charges are the responsibility of registrants).
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Originating back more than 5,000 years, Korea is one of the

oldest countries in the world, and also one of the most unique.
The capital, Seoul, is steeped in a rich history of over 600 years of
culture and tradition but is also an exciting futuristic city featuring
the latest state-of-the-art technology.

For more information please contact the websites below.

http://english.seoul.go.kr
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/

For Further Information

Detailed information on BIEN 2017 is on the conference website (www.bien.or.kr).
If you wish to receive the detailed information by e-mail, please contact BIEN 2017 Secretariat.

BIEN 2017 Secretariat

People-X, Inc. 16, Yeoksam-ro 17 gil, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06246, Korea
Tel. +82-2-557-8422/8423 Fax. +82-2-566-6087 Website. www.bien.or.kr E-mail. info@bien.or.kr
KWSE
was established as one of the first associations of women scientists and engineers in Korea. KWSE aims to
contribute to the enhancement of the scientific capacity as well as to the status-uplifting of the women in
industry, academia and research institutes.

Mission and Vision

∙ Expanding the social infrastructure for women scientists and engineers
∙ Encouraging R&D activities by facilitating information exchange
∙ Enhancing the social status and rights of women scientists and engineers
∙ Strengthening the relationships among women scientists and engineers

Highlight of Achievements
2002: Held a public hearing for the legislation on the Act for Fostering and Supporting Women
in Science and Technology

2003: BIEN 2003 (The Converging of Bio, Information, Environment, Energy, Space and
Nano Technology)

2004: Held classroom lectures on scientific exploration and application to generate scientific-minded
culture

2005: 13th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES13)

2008: Supported the construction of daycare facility, Science Sinsung Day care center
2009: BIEN 2009 (Women in Green Technology towards a Sustainable Asia)
2011: Hosted the 1st Asia & Pacific Nation Network (APNN) Meeting (Adelaide, Australia) & elected as
the 1st chair organization

2013: BIEN 2013 (Korean Woman's Leadership in Science & Engineering and Future)
2014: MAPWiST Meeting of Asia and Pacific Women in Science and Technology

Awards received by KWSE

2002: Science and Technology Award by the National Assembly
2003: Minister's Citation during the 8th Woman's Week from the MOGEF
(Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Republic of Korea)

2010: Outstanding Implementation of IS-WIST Support Projects

2011: Prime Minister's Citation during the 16th Woman's Week from the MOGEF
2013: A Presidential Citation Award in the Innopolis 40th Anniversary from the Daedeok Research
Development Area
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