Mentoring Program

About the Mentoring Program

The KSEA Chicagoland Mentoring Program has achieved success thanks to the active participation of mentors and mentees from Korean communities in the Chicagoland area, and with the help of strong interest and support from KSEA HQ. The program's vision aligns with KSEA's, which promotes the application of science and technology for the general welfare of society and helps Korean American Scientists and Engineers develop their career to their best potential. 

The Mentoring Program is the perfect fit for high school students who are eager to gain knowledge in STEM fields. The program can supplement many high school programs that lack sufficient information about careers in science, technology, and engineering.

The Program is an exceptional opportunity for the next generation of Korean American students to receive invaluable guidance from established professionals in academia and industry. Students will be able to reach their full potential in their future careers through the Program that is dedicated to nurturing their capabilities. 

Program Goal

KSEA Chicagoland aims to guide high school students in discovering their ideal career paths by providing a comprehensive understanding of STEM fields and their practical applications in the real world. 

Through a half-year-long project spanning from December to June, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills in tackling real-world problems with expert guidance.

timeline

• Application due: 11/30/2023 (google form) 

• Announcement: 12/9/2023 (email) 

• Mentor-Mentee orientation: 12/16/2023 (hybrid) 

• Progress reports: Jan (3rd or 4th week), Mar (3rd week) 

• Final report and presentation in May (3rd or 4th week, TBD) 

*Final report book printing (estimated cost $35/book) in June (3rd or 4th week, TBD) 

**Mentors/students should arrange additional meetings between sessions, either in-person or online meeting 

Final report (class of 2024)

Current participants

Mentor - Mentee - Major

Jun Hyuk Chang - Kendrick Jong Lee - Computer Science

Dohun Kang - William Kim - Computer Science

DK Kim - Chanjun Hwang - Computer Science

Mingoo Kim - Mina Kim - Start-up

Sunhwa Kim - Keri Gina Ryu - Precision Medicine 

Young-A Yoo - Yeonwoo Ko - In Vivo Pharmacology

Young-A Yoo - Benajmin Lee - In Vivo Pharmacology

Application announcement

Dear KSEA Chicagoland members, 

I am thrilled to announce that our mentoring program will be returning this year. Over the past four years, the program has been incredibly successful, with many students expressing their interest and participation. Although the 2023-2024 term will be slightly later than in previous years, we are committed to providing a similar process at the latest possible time.

Here are the key details regarding the program: 

1. Areas of the mentors: 

- Computer science/data science (3) 

- Biology - In-vivo Pharmacology (1) 

- Biology - Precision Medicine Immunology (1) 

- Chemistry - Medicinal/Organic/Inorganic chemistry (1) 

- Entrepreneurship - Biology/industry/business (1) 

2. Applicants: 

- Should have a requirement/desired minimum subject(s) in school 

- Open to 10th~12th graders 

- Bring your own curiosity(topic or area) that you want to pursue for 6 months 

- Mentees will be required to submit a personal statement to the mentor.

- Mentees can select multiple mentors in case their first choice is unable to accept additional mentees. 

3. Timeline: 

- Application due: 11/30/2023 (google form) 

- Announcement: 12/9/2023 (email) 

- Mentor-Mentee orientation: 12/16/2023 (hybrid) 

- Progress report in Jan (3rd or 4th week, TBD) and Mar (3rd or 4th week, TBD) 

- Final report and presentation in May (3rd or 4th week, TBD) 

- Final report book printing (estimated cost $35/book) in June (3rd or 4th week, TBD) 

4. All applicants' parents must be regular members of KSEA. You can find more information about membership on our website: https://www.ksea.org/about-membership   

5. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at mentoring.kseachi@gmail.com  

6. Mentoring program application form here (no more accept the application)

Thank you for your continued support. 

Sincerely, 

Seungwon Chung 

KSEA Chicagoland Chapter President