Explore STEAM at HKUST: Join Open House on January 18 (Saturday)

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STEAM, encompassing the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, plays a crucial role in shaping our society and rapidly transforming our way of living. To confront the complex challenges of the present day, the application of interdisciplinary knowledge to innovate and solve problems is essential, thus applying the knowledge of STEAM becomes one of the 21st-century skills. Organized by the Center for Global & Community Engagement, School of Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the STEAM Day will take place on January 16-18, 2025, at the Clear Water Bay campus.

A wide spectrum of activities is available to the public, which include hands-on experiences, Dream Team Hub displays, booths and DIY corners.

  • STEAM Competition Review & Sharing: Get a taste of three major STEAM competitions, which are organized by HKUST. Learn about our Underwater Robot Competition, where participants control a diving robot to carry out specific missions. Also, be introduced to the Robot Explorer Cup, where participants navigate a robot through the game field of the Robot Explorer Cup. In addition, we also have the Bright Future Cup, which features team-based soccer matches using soccer robots.
  • Robot Demonstration & Display from University Student Teams: The Dream Team Hub at HKUST gathers a group of student teams who represent HKUST to participate in local and international STEAM-related competitions.
  • Interactive Game Booths: There are interactive games that require STEAM knowledge and use Micro:bit. And don't forget to visit the booth featuring robot performance.
  • DIY Corners: Participants can get hands-on experience by making their own STEAM crafts.
  • Fun Hands-on Experience & Mission Challenge: It is designed for students to have some hands-on experience together with fun missions to achieve. Students will have a chance to experience the importance and enjoyment of STEAM.

We warmly welcome students, parents and teachers from primary and secondary schools to join us at HKUST this Saturday and dive into the world of STEAM!

Program details:
STEAM Day@HKUST Open House
Date: January 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Atrium, HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus
Free admission; registration is not required

Website: https://steamfestival.hkust.edu.hk
Transport information to HKUST: https://hkust.edu.hk/visit

 

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