Established in 1993 as Korea’s first association for Korean women scientists and engineers, KWSE has grown nearly tenfold to 2,457 members today. Notably, 70% of our network hold doctorate degrees, driving global innovation in STEM.
Mission
Expand the participation of women in the STEM field
Foster collaboration through active knowledge-sharing
Advance the professional status and rights of women scientists and engineers
History
1993
- Held the inaugural meeting of KWSE
- Founded KWSE
- Registered as a non-profit corporation under the Ministry of Science & Technology
1997
- Joined the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies
2002
- Become a member of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES)
2003
- Established the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Regional Chapter
- Established the Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Chapter
2004
- Established the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Regional Branch
2010
- Received an award for Outstanding Implementation of NIS-WIST Support Projects
2011
- Awarded the Prime Minister’s Citation during the 16th Woman’s Week by the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family
2013
- Celebrated the 20th Anniversary of KWSE
- Awarded the Presidential Citation for the 40th Anniversary of Innopolis Daedeok
2017
- Received the Education Superintendent’s Citation from the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education
2023
- Celebrated the 30th Anniversary of KWSE
2024
- Launched the 15th Presidency
- Established the Gangwon Regional Chapter
- Reorganized the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter into the Honam Chapter
Key Activities
Research Capacity
KWSE Members Day & Women in STEM Industry Day
Multidisciplinary Convergence Academy
International Research Collaboration Grant
Global Webinar Series
BIEN: International Conference for Women in Science and Technology
Conferences by disciplines and regions
Sustainable Infrastructure
Center for Senior Women in Science and Technology
KWSE Center Development Campaign
Index for Gender Barrier Perception in Science and Engineering (GISE)
Legislative Contribution: Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
Founding Initiative: Childcare Centers in Daedeok Research Complex
Policy Forums with National Assembly
Digital Platforms
Digital Archiving & Research Network Map
World Women in Science and Technology (WWST)
Cyber Science Discovery Class
Digital Science Book Content
Registry of Female Evaluation Panelists
Global Leadership
International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES)
Young Woman Scientist Camp & Global Webinar
Smart Sister Program
Academic exchange with Diaspora women in STEM
STEM Outreach
Science Book Mentoring Program
Science Exploration Classroom & Outstanding Essay Award
