Sponsors

(VEF and Friends)

Vietnamese Scientists and Engineers
Network in the U.S.

Theme: Connect, Collaborate, and Contribute

2023 Annual Conference

101 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 August 18-20, 2023
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Welcome Message

Dear Conference Participants,

We extend a warm welcome to the 2023 Annual Conference of the Vietnamese Scientists and Engineers Network in the U.S.!

Organized by the Vietnam Education Foundation Fellows and Scholars Association in the U.S. (VEFFA) and proudly hosted by New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), this marks the third time of our conference. With great excitement, we have chosen a theme that epitomizes our mission: Collect, Collaborate and Contribute

At the heart of this gathering is the desire to provide a dynamic platform for VEF Fellows and Friends to share their work with a diverse audience. By fostering science and technology networking, we aim to create an environment conducive to fruitful interactions among Vietnamese researchers in the U.S., thus promoting interdisciplinary collaboration that knows no bounds.

The conference serves as more than just an event; it symbolizes the deepening relationship between Vietnam and the United States, and embodies our collective commitment to empowering the next generation of Vietnamese scientists and engineers. Throughout this inspiring event, we encourage open dialogues and the exchange of profound knowledge and experiences across various STEM fields. Together, we can explore effective ways to contribute to the advancement of science and technology in both Vietnam and the U.S.

To enrich our experience further, we are privileged to welcome distinguished speakers who will share their insights on crucial subjects like career development, leadership, and the vital connection between research, education, and entrepreneurship, contextualized within the U.S. and Vietnam.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to NJIT for their enthusiastic support, as well as our generous sponsors, whose belief in our vision has made this conference possible. Thank you all for joining us on this remarkable journey of "Connect, Collaborate and Contribute". Your presence and contributions ensure the success of this Conference.

Sincerely,
The Conference Planning Team

Tracks/Topics

RESEARCH-ACADEMIA

Journeys to Success 
and Career Opportunities

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Poster Session
and Research Pitching

INDUSTRY

Career Paths in the Industry

PRE-CONFERENCE:
Young Vietnamese Scholars Session

Thursday, Aug. 17
9:00 to 11:30 am
Presentation of research and projects by Vietnamese high school and undergraduate students (via video conferencing and available via registration and invitation) 


CONFERENCE AGENDA

DAY 1

Friday, Aug. 18
4:00 to 6:00 pm
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Poster Session and Research Pitching for Graduate Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology, 36th Floor, 101 Hudson Street
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Registration
New Jersey Institute of Technology, 36th Floor, 101 Hudson Street
Welcome Reception
New Jersey Institute of Technology, 36th Floor, 101 Hudson Street
Morning
Team-building Activities
Liberty State Park, Jersey City 07305

DAY 2

Saturday, Aug. 19
Closing Session: Re-cap and Announcement of Next Year’s Plan
4:30 to 5:00 pm
6:30 to 10:00 pm
Gala Dinner
New Jersey Institute of Technology, 36th Floor, 101 Hudson Street
10:30 am
Break
10:45 am
Industry sharing: How to Succeed at a Career in the Industry
- Dr. Thu Duong, Associate Principal Scientist, Merck
- Dr. Long Vu, Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center
- Dr. Vinh Nguyen, Senior Controls and Behavior Engineer, Ghost Robotics
- Dr. Phuc Huynh, Research Engineer, GE
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Lunch
Speech by Mr. Bruce Langone, Co-Founder, 6 Nines Power
9:30 am
9:00 am
Welcomes and Introductions
New Jersey Institute of Technology, 36th Floor, 101 Hudson Street

9:10 am
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Cuong Nguyen, Founder and Director, VEF 2.0 Program
9:15 am
All the Ways Home: Trends and Career Opportunities in Vietnam in the Next Five Years
- Career Opportunities in Vietnam with WorldQuant (via video-conferencing)
- Mr. Long Nguyen, Chairman, CLS Company (via video-conferencing)
Journeys to Success in Academia and Research in the U.S.
- Dr. Hieu Nguyen, Fellow in Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Dr. ThanhVu Nguyen, Assistant Professor, George Mason University
- Dr. Linh Phan, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Hai Phan, Associate Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology


1:30 to 3:00 pm
Graduate Students’ Talk: Interdisciplinary Discussion
3:00 to 4:30 pm
Sunday, Aug. 20

City Tour and Departure

DAY 3

Team-building
Panel Discussion and Sharing
Guest Speakers
Casual Networking and Bonding
City Tour
See you in Jersey City!
Contact:  2023conf@vef2.org
Gala Dinner

CONFERENCE BOOKLET