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Korea Foundation for Women i n Science, Engineering and Technology

International Community Highlights the Role of Women in Science and Technology for Sustainable Development

-Moon Aree, President of WISET, was selected as the first Korean member of the UN 2024–2025 Science and Technology Experts Group (10-member Group) and chaired the UN STI Forum.
-Highlights the Korean government's interest and efforts in supporting women in STEM.

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[DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION IN STEM]

WISET is a world-leading institution in creating value for women in STEM.
We provide a wide range of support to foster women in STEM and to create a science and technology ecosystem,
empowering women in STEM to achieve their dreams and contribute to the national
advancement of science and technology.

The Future of Science and Technology by Female Scientists
A world of valuable science and technology that we create together

At a glanceprogram.
Cultivating global
female leaders Building an ecosystem to achieve
sustainable growth
Wiset Program For women to become global leaders  We support education, mentoring, job training, and research support programs.
Attract girls
to
STEM fields Elementary, middle, and
high school students
  • Customized training 
  • Career exploration training
Prevent leaving
from
STEM fields Undergraduate
and graduate
  • Career Exploration Mentoring,
    Global Mentoring
  • Regional industry–academia linkage programs
  • Support for STEM Research Team Projects
Prevent career
interruption,
Support career re-entry Unemployed
  • Job matching and training
    (Emerging technologies
    and industries, and startup)
  • R&D Career Re-Entry Program
  • Parental Leave Replacement
    Programs for STEM R&D Sectors
Develop career
and
leadership Current and highly
experienced employees
  • Capacity building program for
    current employees
  • Current Employees Mentoring
  • Supporting research travel grants
Wiset Program For women who want to continuously grow in STEM We support projects for policy and system innovation, projects for culture development, and projects for network expansion. 
Lead customized
support policies
for women in STEM Policy and System Innovation
  • [System] Affirmative action
    (recruitment, employment, promotion,
    and position target system) 
  • [System] Designation of officers
    in charge of women in STEM 
  • [Policy] Policy agenda and preemptive responses
    (policy forum and policy research) 
Promote a diverse
and inclusive
culture in STEM  Promoting DEI Culture
  • Lectures by role models for women in STEM 
  • Discovering role models for women in STEM and
    sharing best practices
  • Annual Convention for Women in STEM 
Expand domestic
and international
cooperation networks Establishing Network
  • Cooperation with organizations for women in STEM
    and international exchange
  • Operation of W Bridge, a platform for women in STEM
    to grow over their entire life cycle