STEM Education

Claiming 14 Awards in First Participation
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2025 attracted students from 31 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition.
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2025 attracted students from 31 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition. 
Over 100 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2025 on March 29-30. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on May 10, 2025 (pictured), which also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the event.
Over 100 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2025 on March 29-30. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on May 10, 2025 (pictured), which also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the event. 
Prof. Mansun Chan is one of the 28 IEEE STEM Champions named in 2025 and the only one from Hong Kong.
Prof. Mansun Chan is one of the 28 IEEE STEM Champions named in 2025 and the only one from Hong Kong. 
Driving STEM Outreach in Local Community
The HKUST ROV Team won their 13th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 13th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June. 
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, fourth left) and Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement Prof. Tim Woo (front row, third left) led the way with an engaging introduction, extending a warm welcome to all participants on STEAM Day.
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, fourth left) and Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement Prof. Tim Woo (front row, third left) led the way with an engaging introduction, extending a warm welcome to all participants on STEAM Day. 
Fostering a Favorable Learning Environment
A fun session of STEAM Talk and Demonstration on Energy in Hung Hom Community Living Room
A fun session of STEAM Talk and Demonstration on Energy in Hung Hom Community Living Room 
Empowering the Underprivileged Community
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership.
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership.