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Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.
Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.  
Underwater Robots Create Waves in iSTEAM 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. 
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement.
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement. 
Accelerating Innovation in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing
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. 
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
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.