Korean-American Educational Commission

Dr. Se-Mi Oh is a 2023-2024 U.S. Research Scholar alum from the University of Michigan. She studied urban planning around the Han River, tracing its development since the 1960s, in affiliation with Seoul National University.

We are happy to share information about Dr. Oh’s upcoming seminar hosted by the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies.
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The Kyujanggak Korean Studies Book Talk Series: Lecture III will be held on Monday, June 15th at 10:00 AM (KST).

For this event, Dr. Se-Mi Oh (University of Michigan) will present on her book: City of Sediments: A History of Seoul in the Age of Colonialism.

The event will be conducted in English, and held in a hybrid format. We warmly invite your interest and participation.

🔹Book Title: City of Sediments: A History of Seoul in the Age of Colonialism
🔹Date: Monday, June 15th at 10:00 AM (KST)
🔹Venue: Room 444, Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies (Bldg. 103) & Zoom 🔹Online Meeting (A separate email will be sent the day before.)
🔹Language: English
🔹Author: Se-Mi Oh (University of Michigan)
🔹Moderator: Baek Yung Kim (Seoul National University)
🔹Discussant: Baek Yung Kim (Seoul National University), Choon Woong Choi (Seoul National University)
🔹Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbJGgs1e5W9XryOApJm533Cra5ybTfodbrsD6FQzcuTNV0lg/viewform?usp=dialog

☝ To participate, please submit the application form by Friday, June 12th at 4:00 PM (KST).
☝ For further inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +82-2-880-9378.

Learn how a Fulbright experience can extend beyond the lab to inspire students in Korea and create meaningful impact through STEM education and cross-cultural exchange.

Recognizing the importance of educating and empowering women for the prosperity of both countries, 2025–2026 Fulbright STEM Initiative grantee Julia Going founded a club to support and inspire future women leaders in STEM across Korea and the United States.

Alongside her research in materials science and engineering at host institution Yonsei University, Julia launched two initiatives for students at Yale Girls’ High School in Seoul. Through monthly pen pal exchanges with Cedarburg High School in Wisconsin, students explored cultural perspectives and shared their STEM aspirations. She also designed and led hands-on STEM lessons and experiments to encourage students to explore future academic and career pathways.

This post features recent lessons in structural engineering and medical data science, highlighting how STEM learning can foster curiosity, connection, and impact.

On May 16, PY2025 English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grantee Charlotte Sims volunteered with the Gwangju City Youth Leadership Program.

Here is what she had to say about her experience: "I had the privilege to meet a group of passionate, young students at the Gwangju International Center as a speaker during their Gwangju Global Leader Training Program. It was such a great experience to share and discuss American culture with these students as they prepare for their future in potential international opportunities! What a great way to spend my Saturday, and I hope for more chances like this!"

Charlotte is placed in Damyang, Jeollanam-do. We're so glad she was able to support the community and share about American culture!

You are invited to attend the Fulbright closing presentation of 2025–2026 U.S. Scholar Program (STEM) grantee Dr. Motolani (“Mo”) Adedipe on June 11.

A Year at the Intersection: Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life in Korea

Dr. Adedipe has spent the past year as a STEM Scholar at Seoul National University Hospital, conducting research on cancer survivorship and quality of life in Korea. She is now sharing her findings and reflections before heading home.

The evening will cover:
• Cancer survivorship in Korea: what the research shows
• Quality of life after cancer: measuring what matters
• Korea vs. the US: two systems, shared challenges
• Lessons from a year at SNUH and at the Korean dinner table project

Light refreshment will be provided.

🔗RSVP: https://forms.gle/P72N8oTudTnhrTam6

📅 Thursday June 11, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Fulbright Building, 6th Floor · 168-15 염리동, 마포구 · Seoul

Space is limited, please RSVP by June 5 to secure your spot.

We hope to see you there.

Congratulations to 2024–2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program alumnus Brandon Kwon on being selected as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Alumni Ambassador for the 2026 cohort! 🎉

A graduate of Harvard University with interests in immunology, cardiology, and public health, Brandon conducted research in Korea on fermented food consumption and cancer risk in collaboration with Seoul National University and the Korean National Cancer Center.

Brandon also recently participated in Fulbright-related outreach activities in Washington, D.C., where he had opportunities to engage with Fulbright leaders, policymakers, and fellow alumni from across the United States.

We are proud to see our Fulbright Korea alumni continuing to embody and advance the values of the Fulbright Program through academic exchange, collaboration, and global engagement.

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Thinking about applying for a Fulbright award? 🎓

Listen to the latest Fulbrighter podcast episode featuring Fulbright and Institute of International Education (IIE) leaders sharing practical tips and best practices for applicants in the U.S. and abroad.

Please find the full episode at:
🔗Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLPIECPFkqk
🔗Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GTJDYpucbx8pK0RTORgr0
🔗Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-apply-for-a-fulbright-award-all-you-need-to-know/id1840357819?i=1000765000781

2024-2025 풀브라이트 대학원 장학 프로그램 동문으로, Georgetown University에서 석사 과정 중인 김세영 동문의 풀브라이트 이야기를 공유 드립니다!

문학과 사회·의학의 관계에 흥미를 느꼈던 김세영 동문은 조지타운에서 영어학 석사 과정을 통해 문학, 의료인문학, 디지털 인문학의 교차점에서 연구를 진행해 왔습니다. 학업 외에도 교내 한인·아시아계 기독교 학생 모임(ABSK)을 통해 다양한 사람들과 교류하고 상호 이해와 공동체 정신을 실천하는 등 풀브라이트 가치를 실현했습니다.

조지타운 졸업 후에는 Rice University 영어영문학 박사과정으로 진학해 학문 여정을 이어갈 예정입니다. 풀브라이터로서 조지타운에서 학문적·개인적 공동체를 구축하며 성장한 김세영 동문의 자세한 이야기는 아래 링크를 통해 확인하실 수 있습니다.

Seyoung Kim, a 2024-2025 Fulbright Graduate Student Program grantee and a student in Georgetown’s M.A. in English program, deepened her interest and passion in the intersections of literature, medical humanities, and digital humanities during her time at Georgetown University. Georgetown’s interdisciplinary emphasis has given Kim the opportunity to pursue advanced research in the medical humanities. She was recognized for her thesis-related research, including a Georgetown Medical Humanities Research Fellowship, a Voters’ Choice Award at a campus-wide library showcase, and conference presentations. She also built community through Asian Baptist Student Koinonia (ABSK), Christian fellowship group at Georgetown, and the Georgetown Medical Humanities Initiative.

https://grad.georgetown.edu/2026/05/07/fulbright-international-masters-student-georgetown/

2026 풀브라이트 국제교육행정가 프로그램에 참가한 장학생들이 2주간의 미국 연수 일정을 성공적으로 마무리했습니다.

장학생들은 시애틀과 필라델피아 소재의 다양한 대학 및 기관을 방문하여 교육 및 연구 현장을 직접 경험하고, 현지 관계자들과 교류하는 뜻깊은 시간을 가졌습니다.

프로그램을 성공적으로 수료한 모든 장학생들에게 축하의 인사를 전하며, 앞으로의 지속적인 성장을 기대합니다.

📸사진: 1주차 시애틀 활동

Scholars of the 2026 Fulbright Korean International Education Administrators Program have successfully completed their two-week visit to the United States.

During the program, participants visited various universities and institutions in Seattle and Philadelphia, where they experienced local educational and research environments and engaged in meaningful exchanges with host institutions.

We hope the visit provided a valuable opportunity to broaden participants’ understanding of international education and research systems while exploring diverse practices in education administration.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all scholars on successfully completing the program and look forward to their continued growth and contributions.

#풀브라이트 #한미교육위원단 #국제교육 #교육행정 #국제교류 #미국연수 #교육전문가

📣한미교육위원단에서는 27년 9월부터 28년 1월 사이에 미국 기관에서 6개월 이상 최대 1년 동안 postdoctoral fellow로 연구를 수행할 장학생을 모집합니다.🇺🇸

[풀브라이트 포스트닥 장학 프로그램]은 국내 대학원에서 박사 학위를 취득하고 미국 기관에서 포스트닥(박사후) 연구를 수행할 우수한 지원자를 대상으로 합니다.

[2027-2028 풀브라이트 포스트닥 장학 프로그램] 안내
📌선발대상: 22년 9월-27년 2월 사이 국내 대학 박사학위 취득자/취득예정자

📌장학금: 월 생활비, 1회성 정착비/연구비, 미국무부 의료보험, 왕복 항공권, 귀국 수하물

📌원서제출 마감: 26년 8월 14일(금)
▪️ 온라인 지원서: 26년 6월부터 제출 가능
▪️ 우편 서류: 26년 8월 3일(월)-8월 14일(금)

📌 자세한 내용: 🔗https://www.fulbright.or.kr/grant/postdoc

‍👩‍💻🧑‍💻미국 포스트닥 연구를 계획 중인 우수한 지원자를 기다립니다. 💻🗓v