{"id":72285,"date":"2025-04-27T00:13:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T07:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=72285"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:16:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:16:05","slug":"cesascs-63rd-annual-convention-ignites-hope-unity-and-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=72285","title":{"rendered":"CESASC\u2019s 63rd Annual Convention Ignites Hope, Unity, and Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Gabriel, CA\u00a0\u2022\u00a0April\u00a026,\u00a02025<\/b> \u2014 <\/span>Under the theme \u201cReunion, Reflect, and Restart\u201d<\/strong>, more than 300 engineers, scientists, students, and civic leaders gathered at the Hilton San Gabriel for the Chinese American Engineers and Scientists Association of Southern California\u2019s (CESASC<\/strong>) 63rd Annual Convention.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From sunlit afternoon forums to a luminous evening gala, our community came together in friendship, gratitude, and shared dreams\u2014building bridges across generations and lighting the way toward a brighter future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Afternoon Program: Learning, Connecting, and Dreaming<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The day opened with warm reunions and vibrant conversations. Dr. Yongping Zhang led a forward-looking Technical Symposium<\/strong>, where Mr. Jingbo Lou introduced innovative building fire safety designs, and Ms. Tammie Tan illuminated how modern fire insurance practices protect communities.<\/span>
\nEach insight reminded us: today\u2019s advances are built on the dedication of those who came before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Momentum carried into the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum<\/strong>, hosted by Dr. Jiachen Zhang. Dr. Chao Zhang (USC), Mr. John Chi (CEO of Synova Life Sciences), and Dr. Shu Li (CEO of Petri Bio) shared heartfelt stories of scientific breakthroughs and entrepreneurial resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The afternoon culminated in Dr. Lingyun Gu\u2019s keynote, “AI and the Infinite Cosmos Ahead,” a soaring vision of compassionate, technology-driven possibilities for humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evening Gala: Honoring Our Past, Uplifting Our Future<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As twilight fell, the Hilton ballroom filled with light and anticipation. MCs Liping Yan, Sarah Liu, Jenny Zhang, and Elijah Riggins opened the gala with a touching CESASC retrospective video.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Southern California Tsinghua Alumni Dance Team then delivered a graceful tribute, \u201cA Special Love for a Special You,\u201d<\/em> honoring President Dr. Ying Zhan\u2019s heartfelt leadership and celebrating CESASC\u2019s enduring ties with Tsinghua alumni.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In her moving welcome, Dr. Ying Zhan reflected on 63 years of CESASC\u2019s legacy\u2014woven from teamwork, innovation, and service. Joined by Dr. Jonathan Jiang and President-elect Dr. Lei Xu, she introduced past presidents, whose brief reflections rekindled stories of perseverance, mentorship, and hope.<\/span><\/p>\n

The evening\u2019s emotional crescendo came as Brian Kao honored his late father by launching the inaugural Wei Kao Scholarship\u2014a living bridge from past devotion to future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moments later, the long-awaited CESASC Anthem<\/strong> made its debut. Lyrics penned by Dr. Jonathan Jiang and Dr. Ying Zhan, set to music by Yu Xia\u2014Tsinghua alumnus, piano medalist, and Microsoft Asia engineer\u2014came alive through lead vocalist Bin Wang and guest singers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAs the final chorus rose, all past presidents, lifetime members, and guests stood, voices united across time, carrying CESASC\u2019s spirit forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dinner and conversations flowed into the evening, enriched by the elegant performance \u201cPeach Blossom Spring.\u201d<\/em> Dr. Yongping Zhang and Dr. Jiachen Zhang shared highlights of the day’s knowledge exchange, followed by Dr. Gan Wang\u2019s inspiring keynote, “The Future Is Generative,” unveiling a luminous vision of AI-powered innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scholarship Awards: Investing in the Future<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The evening honored not only pioneers but rising stars.<\/span><\/p>\n