19th Korea-America Student Conference: Powering Tomorrow Roundtable
Project Abstract
Energy is the lifeline of a modern economy, shaping not only prosperity but also national security, environmental sustainability, and public health. This roundtable will explore how energy policy guides the production, distribution, and consumption of energy resources, and how collaboration between South Korea and the United States can influence regional and global outcomes.
Delegates will consider how the Korea–U.S. relationship can be strengthened through deeper cooperation on energy and nuclear issues. Discussions may focus on energy security, climate change, technological innovation, and the ethical implications of nuclear power. By approaching these topics through economic, political, and environmental lenses, participants will explore opportunities for joint leadership in building a sustainable and secure energy future.
Conference Details
Conference Name (full, no abbreviations): Korea-America Student Conference
Dates: July 25 – August 12, 2026
Sponsoring Body: International Student Conferences
Conference Website: https://iscdc.org/kasc
The conference takes place over the course of 3 weeks, and as a delegate I must travel to a different host city each week.
Week 1: San Francisco
Week 2: New Orleans
Week 3: Washington, D.C.
Funding Type
Travel Grant
Academic College
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Area/Major/Minor
English Ed/TESOL P12 cert & Global Languages/Spanish Teaching
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Classification
Senior
Name
Dr. Latricia Trites
Academic College
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Recommended Citation
Littrell, Sydney N., "19th Korea-America Student Conference: Powering Tomorrow Roundtable" (2026). ORCA Travel & Research Grants. 253.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/orcagrants/253