First Announcement
11th AASSA Regional Workshop on
“Gender Issues in Science Research and Education”
Seoul, Korea
26-27 August 2015
In conjunction with
Gender Summit 6 Asia Pacific 2015
26-28 August 2015
Jointly Organized by:
Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA)
Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
Supported by:
IAP – InterAcademy Partership
2015 Gender Summit - Asia Pacific
ORGANIZERS
The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) was established in
2012 through the merger of the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA) and the
Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS). The aim of AASSA
(www.aassa.asia) is to promote solidarity and cooperation among the scientific and technological
academies in Asia and Australasia, and to play a central role in collaborations to further develop
the region through science and technology. AASSA currently has a total of 34 member
academies and societies representing 30 countries. It is one of the four Regional Networks of the
InterAcademy Parternership (IAP) (www.interacademies.org).
The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) is South Korea’s most prestigious
community of scientists and engineers. KAST was founded in 1994 and its mandate is to
recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology made by Korean scientists. As the
scientific authority of Korea KAST performs various activities from policy research and advising
the government on scientific matters through public lectures and mentoring students. KAST also
organizes symposia and colloquia on important scientific topics such as climate change, nuclear
power plants, avian influenza, foot and mouth disease, science education, etc.
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BACKGROUND & PLAN OF THE REGIONAL WORKSHOP
The AASSA Regional Workshops on “Women in Science and Engineering” were held for three
times: the 1st was in Baku Azerbaijan in 2012; the 2nd was in New Delhi India in 2013, and the
3rd was in Izmir, Turkey in 2014. Local Academies were the host organizations. The outcomes of
these workshops are: first, the establishment of the “Special Committee for Women in Science
and Engineering” in AASSA, and second, the writing of a report titled “Women Scientists in
Asia”. The final report will be published and distributed on 26th of August, 2015.
This year’s workshop is the 11th international workshop by AASSA, and KAST is the host
organization. This year’s workshop is very special because it will be held concurrently with the
“2015 Gender Summit Asia-Pacific.”(http://gender-summit.com/gs6-practical-information)
PROGRAM
25 August 2015:
Arrivals and Welcoming Dinner
26 August 2015:
11th AASSA Regional Workshop on “Gender Issues in Science Research
and Education”
Evening: Ceremony for publication of the “SDA Report on Women
Scientists in Asia”
27 August 2015:
Morning: 2015 Gender Summit Asia Pacific
Afternoon: Group discussion & Wrap up sessions for “11th AASSA
Regional Workshop”
Evening: 2015 Gender Summit Asia Pacific Gala Dinner
28 August 2015:
Morning: 2015 Gender Summit Asia Pacific
Afternoon: AASSA Special Committee on Women in Science and
Engineering (WISE) Meeting (Closed meeting)
Evening: Farewell dinner
29 August 2015:
Field Trip/Tour and Departures
30 August 2015:
Departures
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Applicants are invited to submit a brief C.V. and a one-page English abstract on her or his
country’s situation or best practices of the topic areas (MS Word, 12 points; refer to the attached
sample C.V. and abstract) by e-mail to the AASSA Secretariat ([email protected] and
[email protected]) by June 20, 2015. After review by the organizing committee, authors will be
notified the results of the review by the AASSA Secretariat by July 20, 2015.
General areas of sbstract submissions
Science education and mentoring for female students
Career development programs tailored for young women scientists
Cultivation of women’s leadership in science
Strategies to overcome gender gaps in research
Retention and success of women scientists
Gender balance in decision making on science research and education
Gender balance in research teams at all levels
Research & life balance and study & life balance of women researchers and students at all stages
Evidence on gender diversity as a competitive advantage in research
IMPORTANT DATES
April 20, 2015:
June 20, 2015:
July 20, 2015:
August 10, 2015:
1st Announcement
Due date for abstract and CV submission
Abstract acceptance notification
Due date for submission of the presentation file
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the workshop. English will be used for printed materials,
presentations and discussions.
TRANSPORTATION
Incheon International Airport is located approximately 1 hour by bus from where the workshop
will be held in downtown Seoul. Transportation from and to the airport, and for the field trip in
the Program will be provided by KAST.
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VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION
The workshop will be held at the Plaza Hotel (http://www.hoteltheplaza.com/eng/index.jsp)
located in downtown Seoul. Accommodation at the Koreana Hotel
(http://www.koreanahotel.com/2013_home/main/index.asp) will be provided to individuals
whose abstracts are accepted. Other participants can make reservations at the Koreana Hotel
through 2015 Gender Summit Asia-Pacific (http://gender-summit.com/gs6-accommodation) to
receive the group rate.
WEATHER OF SEOUL IN AUGUST
Seoul at the end of August is hot and humid. Maximum temperature can reach as high as 35°C.
The hotels are fully air conditioned.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Due to budget restrictions, AASSA will provide need-based partial travel grants up to USD 600
to a limited number of participants whose submitted abstracts are accepted through review. In
addition, local expenses (accommodation, meals) up to 5 nights for those speakers will be
covered by KAST. We also welcome anyone who wishes to participate in this symposium with
her or his own sponsorship.
VISA
All foreigners wishing to visit Korea must have a valid passport and visa. Visitors with roundtrip tickets from countries that have a special agreement with Korea are exempted from the visa
requirement and can stay in Korea visa-free for certain periods, depending on the type of
agreement between the two countries. Participants whose nationals require a visa to enter Korea
should apply for one at a local Korean Embassy or Consulate.
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
International Organizing Committee
Co-chairs
Doe Sun Na (KAST / Professor Emeritus, University of Ulsan, Korea)
Azra Khanum (Pakistan Academy of Sciences)
Members
Yoo Hang Kim (KAST / Executive Director, AASSA)
Yu-Kyoung Oh (KAST / Seoul National University)
Hang Soon Choi (KAST / Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University)
Khairul Anuar Bin Abduillah (Academy of Sciences Malaysia)
Nadira Karunaweera (National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka)
Anjana Singh (Nepal Academy of Science and Technology)
Jennifer Grave (Australian Academy of Science)
Arzum Erdem Gursan (Turkish Academy of Sciences)
Local Organizing Committee
Chair
Doe Sun Na (Vice President, KAST / Professor Emeritus, University of Ulsan, Korea)
Members
Yoo Hang Kim (Fellow, KAST / Executive Director, AASSA)
Hang Soon Choi (Vice President, KAST / Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University)
Yu-Kyoung Oh (Fellow, KAST / Seoul National University)
Hong-Hee Kim (Fellow, KAST / Seoul National University)
Soon-Yeong Chung (Fellow, KAST / Sogong University)
Sung-Jin Kim (Fellow, KAST / Ewha Woman’s University)
Jung Han Yoon Park (Fellow, KAST / Hallim University)
Jin Ho Choy (Fellow, KAST / Ewha Woman’s University)
CONTACT INFORMATION
All correspondences should be addressed to:
Sang-cheol KIM (MR.)
International Cooperation Team
The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
42 Dolma-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
463-808, the Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-31-710-4622 / Mobile: +82-10-6847-6345 / Fax: +82-31-726-7909
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
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Doe Sun NA
Professor Emeritus, University of Ulsan
Vice-President, The Korean Academy of Science & Technology
[email protected]
EDUCATION
1967 – 1971
1973 – 1977
1979 – 1982
EXPERIENCES
1982 – 1985
1985 – 1990
1990 – 2014
2005 – 2008
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, B.S.(Pharmacy)
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, M.S.(Pharmacy)
Northern Illinois University, Ph. D.(Chemistry)
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Schools of Medicine
and Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Principal investigator/ Laboratory Head(1989-1990), Genetic Engineering
Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University
of Ulsan College of Medicine
President, Korea Foundation for Science and Creativity (KOFAC)
MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2001 – 2003.12
Founder and President, Women’s Bioscience Forum
2003 – 2005.12
Founder and President, Korean Federation of Women’s Science and
Technology Associations
2005.01 – 2005.12 President, Korean Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
2002 – present
Fellow, The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
2013 – present
Vice president and Chair for Women Scientists Committee, KAST
2011 – 2014.02
Vice president and Chair for Women Scientists Committee, Korean
Federation for Science and Technology Associations
2007 – present
Board Member, UN Global Compact Korea Network
2009 – present
Member, UN Secretary General’s Biotechnology Initiative
2013 – 2014
Member, President’s Advisory Council on S&T
2013 – present
Chair, Special Committee for WISE, AASSA
AWARDS
2002
2002
2004
2004
2005
2007
Professor of the Year, University of Ulsan
Order of Science and Technology Merit of Korea
Loreal Korea-Unesco Award for Women’s Biological Science Promotion
Woman Scientist of the Year, Ministry of Science and Technology, Korea
Bichumi Woman Award, Samsung Public Welfare Foundation
Chevalier dans l’Ordre Légion d'honneur, France Government
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Women Scientists in Korea: Achievements and Challenges
Doe Sun NA, Ph.D.
The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST), Republic of Korea
[email protected]
Despite of rapid growth of Korean economy, GGI(gender gap index) of Korea by World
Economic Forum is 111th of 136 countries in 2013. Women’s economic participation is 53.9%
and women at the management level are only 0.11% of the employed women, which is quite low
among OECD countries. In most countries, women’s economic participation increases with
women’s education years. However, this is not true in Korea. Women with college education are
not are much less successful in the job market. In the science and engineering area, it is even
worse.
Korean government put a lot of efforts to improve this situation, because utilization of
women’s talents, especially in science and engineering, is crucial to the economic growth of the
country. In 2002 the Government established the ‘Act on Fostering and Supporting Women in
Science and Technology’. Based upon this act, ‘Center for Women in Science, Engineering, and
Technology (WISET)’ was established to implement the government policy. The budget of
WISET reached to 5.6 million dollars in 2013. WISET has been performing many functions to
strengthen the women scientist’s capacity in science and engineering and to cultivate capabilities
and leaderships.
Women scientists associations contributed a great deal in cultivating leadership skills of its
members by organizing seminars, workshops, and providing networking opportunities.
Especially Korean Federation of Women Science and Technology Associations (KOFWST), a
federation of 41 women scientists associations, was established in 2003, played a major role as
the representative of all Korean women scientists.
Recently the research institutions and academic societies are more aware of utilization of
women in their organizations, in hiring, promoting, and providing women scientists with
opportunities to be leaders. Even though it is still long way to achieve equity of women in
science and engineering, the situation is improving and we expect to see more changes in the
near future.
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