KASCON 31
The Maritime Conference Center at ...
692 Maritime Boulevard
Linthicum Hts., MD 21090-1952
(866) 798-9469
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
We will not cover all of these themes and topics, but they are worth thinking about -- for this conference and for future conferences.
On Being Korean American… On Being an ABK (American-Born Korean)
On Being a KBA (Koran-Born American)... On Being a “Korean Korean” in America
On Being Asian American… On Being Amerasian
On Being Bicultural… On Being Biracial… On Being Multiracial
On Being Bicultural and Multicultural
On Being an ABC (American-Born Chinese)
On Being an ABT (American-Born Taiwanese)
Where Asian Americans & the AAPI Community Can Come Together
Where Asian Americans & the AAPI Community Can Demonstrate Solidarity
Why Voting Matters
Faith & Community, Public Service, and Service to Humanity
Is the Korean American Community in America Divided, And, If So, Along What Lines?
On Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Well-Being
Does Affirmative Action No Longer Apply to Asian Americans?
Is the “Model Minority Myth” Still Prevalent?
How Asian Americans Can “Break the Corporate Ceiling”
Moving Science, Technology & Academia Forward in the Service of Humanity
E Pluribus Unum
Why It’s Important to Honor Everyone Who Came Before Us
Does Identity Begin With Language?
Is the Media the Unofficial Fourth Branch of the Government?
Careers in Journalism
Careers in Education, Teaching & Academia
Careers in Visual Arts & Dance
Careers in Engineering & Technology
Careers in Banking & Finance
Careers in Real Estate
Careers in Law
Why Uplifting & Supporting One Another is Evermore Important Today
What it Means To Be a Civic-Minded American
Why Asian American Studies is Growing in Importance on College Campuses
What Colleges and Graduate Schools Really Want to Know About the Applicant
How to Write the Best College Essays and Personal Statements
Can Koreans and Korean Americans Introduce Jeong to America and the World?
Jeong = A FACE = Affection, Friendship, Affirmation, Camaraderie, Endearment
What Comprehensive New Immigration Act Might Supplement the 1965 Immigration Act?
Can We Abolish the Lingering Effects of the Pandemic?
U.S.-East Asia Relations
U.S.-Korea Relations (North and South)
Will the U.S. Restitch the Korean Peninsula?
Building Our Future Together One Dream, One Friendship & One Connection At a Time
What’s Your Dream?
What’s Your Story?
Keynote Speakers
SoHyun Bae, Artist living and working in New York; BFA, Rhode Island School of Design; MFA, Boston University; MTS, Harvard Divinity School
David Baek, Aerospace Engineer at Blue Origin; BSE, Mechanical Engineering & Masters in Space Engineering, University of Michigan
Rev. Hyepin Im, President and Founder of Faith and Community Empowerment (facela.org);U.S. Presidential Appointee on the Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service
Dr. Young J. Kim, MD, PhD, Surgeon-scientist & Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University; Former Surgeon & Professor, Johns Hopkins; Former Chair of Oncology and the Global Development Scientific Council at Regeneron
Dr. Rose Maria Li, MBA, U. Chicago; PhD, Public & International Affairs, Princeton University; Founder, President & CEO, Rose Li and Associates, Inc.
Kathy Park, National correspondent for NBC News; BA Degrees in Journalism and Psychology, University of Maryland, Collage Park
Featured Speakers
Alyssa Colen, Biology Instructor at Mercersburg Academy; BA, Emory; Masters in Education,
UPenn '27
Hannah Colen, Korean American photographer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist
Philip Colen, Software Developer @ Deloitte
Dr. Yong S. Colen, PhD, Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Luke Hahn, Lieutenant at U.S. Navy Reserves and former nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy;Technical Project Manager at Axiom Innovation
Erick Kim, Esq. Corporate Attorney, Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC, Columbia, MD
Juliana Kwak, Sales Manager at Redfin, Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Sophia Kwok, College of William and Mary, BA, Education '25, Masters in Education '26
Dr. Albert Lee, MS, PhD, Director, Science Management and Research Administration, Rose Li and Associates, Inc.
Dr. Shawn Li, Mass Spectrometry Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Dr. Hyung Na, Pharmacist and small business owner
Dr. Paul Na, Pharmacist at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Moderators
Susan Baek, Production Assistant at NBC News, New York, NY; BA, School of Public and International Relations; Certificates in Cognitive Science and Asian American Studies; Princeton '23
Thomas Baek, Founder, The Korean American Students Conference (KASCON)
Please Stay Tuned for Updates!
Shuttle service is available to and from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport & BWI Amtrak Station
Call the Maritime Conference Center and Hotel at
(410) 859-5700
if you need shuttle service.
Shuttle Service
For reservations at the Maritime Conference Center Hotel,
call (410) 859-5700 or visit https://mccbwi.org/
Parking
For Overnight Guests, Speakers, Volunteers, and Participants, Please Park in Lot D.
For Conference Day Only Guests, Speakers, Volunteers, and Participants, please park in Lots A or B.
Courtyard Baltimore BWI Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport
TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
Sonesta ES Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Extended Stay America - Baltimore - BWl Airport - International Dr.
Hyatt Place Baltimore/BWI Airport
Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport
Extended Stay America - Baltimore - BWI Airport - Aero Dr.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore - Bwi Airport North by IHG
And other hotels
This Schedule is Subject to Change.
Please Check Back for Updates.
Thank You.
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
Coffee, Tea, Bagels, Pastries, Donuts, Muffins, Beverages
9:00
Call to Order: Morning Moderator -- Thomas Baek
9:03
A Rendition of “God Bless America”
9:05
1st Keynote Speaker: TBA
9:25
2nd Keynote Speaker: Rev. Hyepin Im
9:45
3rd Keynote Speaker: Dr. Young J. Kim, MD, PhD
10:05
4th Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rose Maria Li, MBA, PhD
10:25
Break & Late Registration
Coffee, Tea, Bagels, Pastries, Donuts, Muffins, Beverages
10:40
Interactive Q & A Session With the Morning Speakers & Moderator
11:40
Break for Lunch -- Registrants and Speakers Dine Together
12:30
Afternoon Session Call to Order: Susan Baek -- Moderator
12:35
5th Keynote Speaker: Kathy Park
12:55
6th Keynote Speaker: David W. Baek
1:15
Interactive Q & A with Above Speakers and Moderator
2:00
7th Keynote Speaker & Visual Presentation: SoHyun Bae
2:50
Break
Coffee, Tea, Beverages, Pastries, and Cookies
3:10
“Careers for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond, Part 1” **
Featured Speakers: Juliana Kwak, Erick Kim, Evan Kim,
Luke Hahn, Dr. Albert Lee, Dr. Shawn Li
With Keynote Speakers Who May Join the Panel
-
Including Interactive Q & A
4:20
Break
4:30
“Careers for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond, Part 2” **
Featured Speakers: Alyssa Colen, Dr. Yong Colen, Hannah Colen, Phil Colen, Sophia Kwok, Dr. Hyung Na, Dr. Paul Na
With Keynote Speakers Who May Join the Panel
-
Including Interactive Q & A
5:50
Concluding Remarks: Thomas Baek
6:00 - 8:00
Social Hour
Open Bar and Hor D’eurves
6:00 - 7:30
Dinner
8:00 - 9:00
Meeting with Student Leaders Interested in Hosting KASCON 32
** Each Featured Speaker will speak for 5 to 10 minutes.
** Keynote Speakers May Join the Panel