The Ministry of Science and ICT announced the appointment of Yoon Hye-on as the new chair of the Korea Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology (WISET) on June 15.
Yoon graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in science education. She holds a master's degree in geology (mineralogy) from Seoul National University and another master's degree in geochemistry from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She earned her Ph.D. in geochemistry from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Seoul National University.
Since joining the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) in 1994, Yoon has served as a senior researcher in the Regional Analysis Science Division and is currently a senior research fellow. She is also a non-executive director of the Korea Science and Technology Personnel Development Institute (KIRD) and has held various leadership roles, including the 12th president of the Korea Women Scientists and Engineers Association (KWSE) and a member of the Fifth Basic Plan for Science and Technology Establishment Committee.
Yoon's appointment followed a review and recommendation process by the executive recommendation committee in accordance with WISET's bylaws. Her term begins immediately and will last for three years.
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