Cai Ruolian praised the creativity of edible drinking pipes made of peel, and hoped that students would become a force in innovation and technology to contribute to the country

The 24th "Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition" held an awards ceremony today (14th). This year, as many as 3,500 students participated in the competition. Some students showed their creativity and invented edible and biodegradable drinking straws made of fruit peels, as well as the use of music. and artificial intelligence to encourage the elderly to exercise.

Cai Ruolin, the Secretary of Education who served as the guest of honor, congratulated the award-winning students on the FB page, and hoped that everyone will continue to work hard to become a new force in the development of innovation and technology, and make contributions to the country and Hong Kong in the future.

She also mentioned that the Education Bureau will strive to unite forces from all walks of life, create an atmosphere for learning science and innovation and technology, and further promote STEAM education.

Secretary for Education Cai Ruolian attended the awards ceremony of the 24th "Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition". She said that after viewing the works of students at the venue, she found that they were full of creativity.

(Picture on the FB page of Director of Education Cai Ruolian)

The "Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition" is organized by the New Generation Cultural Association. According to the official website of the competition, the competition is open to all secondary, primary and kindergarten students, teachers and schools in Hong Kong. Inventions", "STEM Activities", "STEM Teachers", "STEM Teaching Aids" and "STEM Schools", etc. This year's edition also added the "Science Fiction" category.

Cai Ruolin wrote on the FB page that after visiting the works of her classmates at the venue, she found that they were full of creativity. "It can benefit people and is very meaningful!" She mentioned in particular that some works have even been exhibited in the "Geneva International Invention Exhibition" and "Regeneron International". He has won awards in international projects such as the "Science and Engineering Grand Prix", including the invention of edible and biodegradable drinking straws made from fruit peels, and the use of music and artificial intelligence technology to arouse the interest of the elderly in sports.

Cai Ruolian said that the Education Bureau will continue to optimize the curriculum, strengthen teacher training, provide resources for schools, organize popular science and gifted education activities for students, and create an atmosphere for learning science and innovation to further promote STEAM education.

(Picture on the FB page of Director of Education Cai Ruolian)

She mentioned that in order to equip students to face the opportunities brought by technological development, the Education Bureau not only optimizes the curriculum, strengthens teacher training, provides resources for schools, and organizes popular science and gifted education activities for students, but also strives to unite forces from all walks of life , to create a scientific and innovative technology learning atmosphere, and further promote STEAM education.

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