KSEA SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT (SEED)
WORKSHOP 2025
August 5 - 6, 2025
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park
Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted by
Korean-American Scientists
and Engineer Association (KSEA)
KSEA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ksea_official/videos
What is SEED?
SEED stands for Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development Workshop and is offered by KSEA and KOFST to provide mentorship to, and help develop the careers of, junior Korean-American scientists and engineers ranging from postdoctoral researchers to early career professionals.
When / Where is SEED 2025?
The 2025 Scientists and Engineers Early Career Development (SEED) Workshop will be held on August 5th (afternoon) – 6th (afternoon) in Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Atlanta, Georgia.
Who will be attending?
We plan to accept 70-80 participants (including Ph.D. students, postdocs, junior faculty, and early-career professionals in national labs & industry) who are particularly interested in the topic of “Building a Sustainable and Successful Career and Life.” The program will provide opportunities to discuss career development and emerging topics in the fields and cultivate the development of mentoring relationships among participants.
Application Timeline
What are the selection criteria?
The selection criteria will be both merit and need-based (up to about 80 applicants)
What support will be provided for attendees?
✈️ Airfare up to $200 or driving mileage ($0.50/mile) up to $200
🏨 Hotel accommodation: One night (Tuesday, Aug 5th), Two per room.
🥄 Meals: Lunch/dinner on Aug 5th, Breakfast/lunch on Aug 6th.
Registration Fees
🎓 $50 for graduate students
🧑🎓 $75 for postdocs
🧍$100 for junior faculty, government employees, or early-stage professionals
Check out who is involved!
Check out previous SEED events!
SEED Alumni and 2024 Participants Shorts Video
Check out what SEED alumni and previous participants have to say about the SEED workshop.
Join us by sending us your shorts! Submission link will be live soon.
SEED Tea Time Sponsors
Renowned universities, institutes, and companies in Korea are supporting SEED as sponsors. There will be a special Tea Time event with them in the afternoon of Day 2 (August 6). The list of SEED Tea Time sponsors will be updated continuously—stay tuned!
Application is now closed.
Successful applicants will be announced on May 5th 2025.
Have any questions?