KWSE

The Association of Korean Woman Scientists and Engineers (KWSE) was founded in 1993 as the first association of women scientists and engineers in Korea. KWSE aims to empower scientific capability, build exchange networks, and uplift the status of women in academia, research institutes, and industry.

Mission and Vision

• Expansion of the social infrastructure for women scientists and engineers
• Encouragement of R&D activities by facilitating information exchange
• Enhancement of the social status and rights of women scientists and engineers
• Strengthening of the relationship among women scientists and engineers

History

2024.01.25.

Established the Gangwon Regional Branch

2004.07.29.

Established the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Regional Branch

2003.02.21.

Established the Busan-Gyeongnam Regional Branch

2003.05.29.

Established the Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Branch

2002.07.29.

Joined the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES)as an organizational member

1997.06.27.

Joined the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST)

1995.09.02.

Registered as a non-profit public organization at the Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST)

1993.08.16.

Promotion meeting held for the establishment of the Association of Korean Woman Scientists and Engineers (KWSE)

1993.09.20.

KWSE founded