The Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA (www.cast-usa.org) 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). providing networking and collaboration opportunities among Chinese scholars and all professionals in the United States. 2). facilitating communication and exchange between Chinese and US communities in science, technology, education, culture, business, trade and other fields; 3). promoting traditional Chinese culture to the general public 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 16 regional chapters in the United States and 16 liaison offices in China. CAST-USA is now one of the most-recognized organizations among Chinese professionals in the United States. Greater New York Chapter is the founding chapter and one of the most active. We hold technology and career seminars, startup contest and annual conference to serve science and technology community in the region.