1. MY EXPERIENCE AT YGF July 9-14, 2007 Jennifer Channa Park University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry

2. 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)

3. 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 Participation

4. The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) Mission Statement: To foster and support science and technology societies To promote and facilitate the participation of scientists and engineers in social developments To enhance public awareness of science and technology To contribute to national developments by providing independent, objective analysis on the issues related to science, technology, and innovation policy

5. KOFST 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)

6. Enhancing Knowledge The “Inside View” Presentation of Country Representative

7. 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 Knowledge

8. Daily Group Discussions Brainstorms & Presentations Enhancing Knowledge

9. Experiencing Culture GYEONGJU

10. ULSAN Experiencing Culture

11. Great food Korean busdrivers

12. Socialization (aka:Networking)

13. Friends & Memories

14. A Success!! Exchange scientific ideas Promote fellowships Build networks Foster leadership based on national identity Enjoyable and Everlasting

15. Prof. Seok-Bum Ko Prof. Gap-Soo Chang Prof. Sang-Dae Park (organizer) Sunny Cho (Selection Chair)