About Cast-USA

Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA (CAST-USA)

 

The Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA (CAST-USA: www.cast-usa.net) is a non-profit and non-political organization. It was founded in August 1992 in New York City. The missions of CAST-USA include: 1) to build relationships and exchange programs between China and United States in the areas of science, technology, education, culture, business, trade and other fields; 2) to promote traditional Chinese culture and provide local Chinese community activities to the general public in the United States; and 3) to provide networking and collaboration opportunities among Chinese scholars and all professionals in the United States.

CAST-USA is a cross-regional, cross-industry, integrated technology group. The majority of CAST-USA members are Chinese-American professionals, who hold advanced degrees in science and technology, education, business, law, medicine, art and other fields of endeavor. CAST-USA is growing at a rapid pace with more than thousands of members in more than 30 states across the United States, working in universities, industries, government agencies and other sectors, many in the world’s top 500 multinational corporations, or well-known large companies, universities or research institutions. Currently CAST-USA consists of 12 regional chapters & 7 to-be-built regional chapters in the United States and 9 liaison offices in China. CAST-USA has an Executive Board responsible for daily operations and management, a Board of Governors to propose a revision to CAST-USA Bylaws, an Advisory Board, and a Board of Directors to review and approve amendments to CAST-USA Bylaws and vote on the impeachment motion initiated by the Board of Governors. CAST-USA has the following famous Honorary Advisors: Prof. Jian Song, Prof. Chen-Ning Franklin Yang, Miss Anna Chan Chennault, Prof. Guangzhao Zhou, Prof. Lilan Zhu, Prof. Yongxiang Lu, Mr. Man-Chung Tang, and Prof. Dan Shechtman, Prof. Mario Capecchi and other academic and social celebrities.

CAST-USA and its chapters hold regular academic seminars and provide academic exchange platform for members. CAST-USA regularly publishes the “Overseas Scholars” magazine and newsletter. The contents include a presentation of academic activities, the latest news of the science, technology, and business sectors, job and investment opportunities, and immediate concerns from many members.

CAST-USA and its chapters hold nation-wide annual conferences and regional conferences, and dozens of academic lectures and academic seminars, which invite many well-known celebrities to address and discuss academic and social issues. CAST-USA is now one of the most-recognized organizations among Chinese professionals in the United States. It is the leading institution dedicated to the promotion of understanding between Americans and ethnic Chinese in the United States. Since its foundation, CAST-USA has established strong ties with the scientific and technological communities both in the United States and in China.

Current President of CAST-USA is Zhixiong Chen, , Chairman of the Board of Governors Yunming Song, Chairman of the Board of Directors Howie Yu, President-Elect Bill Jiang. Former presidents of CAST-USA are Huakang Zhou, Qiu Zhang, Zhenchun Xu, Chongqing Lu, Qiyuan Ma, Mengchu Zhou, Jiaye Xie, Shuigen Xiao, Hong Shi, Yousuo Zou, Minyue Lin, Feiyue Wang, Bailian Li, Li Zuo, Lu Shen, Qiang Lu, Daniel Zeng, Tony Fang, Xiaoming Sheng, Yiqiang Cai, Howie Yu, and Yuming Song.