Welcome to the KSEA Philadelphia Chapter

Your local hub for Korean-American scientists and engineers in the Philadelphia area. We are a chapter of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA), dedicated to fostering networking, professional development, and community among our members.

Upcoming Events & Recent News

2026 KSEA Election Results

The 2026 KSEA election has concluded. Congratulations to the newly elected officers!

  • 55th President-Elect: Ohbong Kwon (NYC Tech)
  • 55th Vice President 1: Harold Kim (GT)
  • 55th Vice President 2: Joseph Kim (CSULB)
  • Auditor: IL Minn (UTSW)
  • Young Generation Rep: Clara Kim (BI)

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National Math and Science Competition (NMSC)

Date: April 18, 2026

Location: 3601 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (UPenn)

Time: Arrival by 1:20 PM | Orientation starts at 1:30 PM

Registration is open! Philadelphia Chapter is hosting the Math Competition only.

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KSEA STEP-UP 2026

Date: May 16-17, 2026

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Partners' Upscale Program. Hosted by Philadelphia Chapter.

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35th Northeast Regional Conference (NRC)

Date: March 14, 2026

NRC 2026 successfully concluded! Congratulations to our four chapter members who received awards.

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2026 US-Korea Northeastern Symposium (Successfully Concluded)

Date: February 27, 2026

Location: UPenn Smilow Center Arthur H Rubenstein Auditorium

The symposium successfully concluded. Check out the event recap and photos.

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Philadelphia Chapter Joint Monthly Seminar Series

Dates: Monthly from September 2025

A collaborative monthly seminar series co-hosted by KSEA Philadelphia, PKSA, KITEE, and KKYU, featuring speakers from various scientific and technological fields.

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Our Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of our sponsors.

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