February 03, 2024

IMPACTs

Hyatt Regency Long Island, New York

An unforgettable day of networking, development, and empowerment of scientists and engineers across industries.

What to expect at IMPACTS

Beyond the Bench

Join panel sessions with those who left academia and went into industry. Panelists will share insights of working in industry and their career progressions. 

These discussions will allow graduate students to have an open mind when it comes to career searching without the feeling of being stuck on the academic path.

Roundtable Discussions

Roundtable discussions will bring people with similar work experience level (entry, senior, people manager, etc.) to share stories among each other, regarding topics such as: 

Into the Future

Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to network with Korean-American Scientists and Engineers who have paved the path in the industry for future generations. 

 

Our Mission

 IMPACTs strives to create a peer-to-peer support system within industries, provide practical tools and insights on navigating the corporate world, and expose students to careers outside of academia.

Daniel Lee

Daniel leads the global financial planning and advice team at BrightPlan, a financial wellness fintech startup. Prior to BrightPlan, Daniel was a wealth manager for wealthy families in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also an instructor and on the Advisory Board of the Personal Financial Planning program at UC Berkeley Extension.

Marcy Axelrod

Marcy Axelrod has spent the past twenty-five years uncovering nature’s model of how humans are designed to thrive. Marcy’s work combines neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics, and biology with top consulting strategies and twenty years of her own research. She is the executive director of the Show Up Institute, a social enterprise dedicated to creating a more grounded, ready, Alltelligent culture.

Stella Chun

Stella Chun is associated with KSEA and Thermo Fisher Scientific and has recently ventured into the world of DiSC as a trainer. She harnesses insights of DiSC profiling to create positive impacts in the workplace. With a focus on career advancement, Stella integrates DiSC principles to enhance collaboration, communication, and overall team effectiveness. 

The Venue

Hyatt Regency Long Island

1717 Motor Parkway

Hauppauge, New York, 11788

Hyatt Regency Long Island is a full-service upscale hotel on the southeastern coast of New York with resort-like amenities, creative on-site dining, and more. Considered a Long Island hidden gem, the hotel is easily accessible from Islip MacArthur and Ronkonkoma train stations, JFK and LaGuardia airports, as well as major highways.

Accommodation

KSEA members will receive 2 nights of lodging (w/ one assigned roommate) with the registration fee of $200. You may also have the option to room alone at an extra charge.

What's included?

For KSEA members


For all

An unforgettable day of 



Contact information

If you have any questions, email us at yg@ksea.org

Travel Reimbursement details

Coming soon!

Local activities & attractions

Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the local activities and arrange groups on their own. Local attractions include: