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August

31

Registration now open for 2018-2019 round

Students who would like to develop their potential and skills in STEM may join the 2nd round of The U-STEMist Scheme

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June

26

Joint-university China STEM Study Visit

33 students visited 5 places in Shenzhen and Guangzhou between 25/6 and 26/6 in enriching their knowledge in STEM

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Registration now open for 2018-2019 round

Fri 31 August 2018

The U-STEMist Scheme (2018 - 2019) is now open for registration. Students who are looking for an interesting and rewarding experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are encouraged to join.

This round of the scheme runs in 2 stages from October 2018 to June 2019. Major activities include:

  • Joint-university lectures and workshops
  • Visit schools, STEM organisations and community organisations
  • STEM Service Project

Students who are interested may click here for further details.

Application Deadline: 21st September 2018

 


Joint-university China STEM Study Visit

Tue 26 June 2018

The U-STEMist Scheme organised the Joint-university China STEM Study Visit between 25th June and 26th June. 33 students from 4 universities participated in the study visit and visited the following companies and schools in Shenzhen and Guangzhou:

(In alphabetical order:)

Guangzhou No. 2 High School
isBIM
Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub
School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology
Shenzhen Kingdee Software Park

Through attending industrial talks and sample classes, students have gained insights on the development of STEM Education in mainland schools and learnt about the use of Building Information Modelling in the construction industry from the visit. They were happy about the arrangements for the visit and agreed that the trip broadened their horizons.

 


The U-STEMist Scheme Project Exhibition cum Prize Presentation

Sat 9 June 2018

 

The U-STEMist Scheme Project Exhibition cum Prize Presentation was conducted on 9 June 2018 (Saturday) on PolyU Campus, with 22 STEM Project Teams showcasing their STEM project in STEM Education, Smart City, Caring for the Society, and Health Monitoring & Promotion. Dr YU Kar Ming, Guest of Honour and Dean of Students of EdUHK, Project Leaders, Co-leaders, Community Partners and schools took part in the event to share happiness and achievements of the student teams.

A Prize Presentation Ceremony was held in Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre, PolyU Campus, right after the Project Exhibition, to appreciate teams with outstanding performances in the scheme. The results are as follows:

Award Group Project Title Poster
Gold Award Smart City Group 4 Automatic Paint Spraying Machine  Download
Silver Award Smart City Group 2 To Provide the Shortest Route to reach nearby Car Park Download
Bronze Award STEM Education Group 6 Microplastics Investigation  Download
Most Creative Project Award

STEM Education Group 12

The Cat House Project  Download
Best Impact Award Caring for the Society Group 1 A STEM approach to help Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Emotional expression Download
Best Reflective Thinking Award Health Monitoring & Promotion Group 2 LETS: A New Solution to Hidden Youths and New Immigrants Download
Best Presentation Award STEM Education Group 11 Food Industry: Molecular Gastronomy Workshop 

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Part A

Part B

Special thanks to adjudicators (in alphabetical order:)

Dr CHAN Chi Keung Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK
Dr Kennedy CHAN Division of Mathematics and Science Education, HKU
Dr CHAN Man Ho Department of Science and Environmental Studies, EdUHK
Professor CHAN Pak Keung Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, PolyU
Mr Michael FUNG Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CUHK
Professor Wilfred LAU Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CUHK
Dr Ida MOK Division of Mathematics and Science Education, HKU
Professor Paul PANG Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, PolyU

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