USC's Asia Conference Seoul 2004, Scholarships for International Economic Summit Partner High School Teachers from the University of Southern California

The CIBER at the University of Southern California made grants available to five area high school teachers to participate in the USC Asia Conference, Seoul, Korea October 28 to 30, 2004.

"The conference was such an eye opener. The amazing strides the Asian countries are making economically, how competitive the world will be for my students, how much there is to learn, how important connections are for individuals and businesses and so much more. My students couldn't wait to hear all about Korea and everything I had done while I was there. These experiences provide so much growth and knowledge and create a desire and enthusiasm in me (and hopefully in my students too) to read, learn and experience more to become more effective in life and in our careers."

Pat Harrison, High School Economics Teacher, El Segundo High School. Participant in the USC Asia Conference Seoul

Southern California high school teachers that participate in the CIBER co-sponsored International Economic Summit, a world trade simulation that is designed to help high school students understand the benefits of trade and explore the controversies associated with globalization, competed for scholarship funds to attend the USC Asia Conference Seoul. CIBER provided lodging, conference registration fee and a travel/per diem allowance.

The USC Asia Conference Seoul, "Challenges & Opportunities for Pacific Rim Societies in the 21st Century," attracted over 350 alumni and friends from 20 economies to discuss important socio-economic, cultural and technology issues affecting Pacific Rim societies. The participants included academic, business, and government leaders, sponsors of USC research and internships, prospective USC students and parents, as well as eight USC trustees, nine USC deans and a dozen USC faculty.

The conference explored such important social-economic, cultural and technology issues affecting Pacific Rim society as:

• Business Opportunities in China, Japan and Korea
• North East Asia Security Issues
• Museums, Art and Urban Development
• America's Changing Image in Asia
• Public Health Issues in Asia
• Information Technology Trends in Asia

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