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The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors.
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors. 
Developing the Next Generation of Semiconductor Leaders
HKUST Hosted Finals of IEEE 2026 International Youth IC Challenge (China) and Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th 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 Canada this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th 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 Canada this June. 
Entering the Global Arena
HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle Team Clinched Their 14th Championship in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition
Thirteen HKUST students and 11 EdUHK students joined hands to conduct introduction sessions and organized game booths at EdUHK campus to foster participants’ know-how in underwater robotics.
Thirteen HKUST students and 11 EdUHK students joined hands to conduct introduction sessions and organized game booths at EdUHK campus to foster participants’ know-how in underwater robotics.  
Fostering Cross-University STEAM Collaboration
HKUST and EdUHK Co-organized Underwater Robot Fun Day for 200 Local Students
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics.
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics. 
Empowering Educators with Innovative Strategies in STEM Education
HKUST Hosted Training Program for Primary and Secondary School Principals in Chinese Mainland
The opening ceremony of “STEAM Day@HKUST”, organized by the Center for Global and Community Engagement under the HKUST School of Engineering was held today. Officiating guests included Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (fourth left); Prof. Jimmy Fung, HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning) (third left); Prof. Hong K. Lo, HKUST Dean of Engineering (fourth right); Prof. Tim Woo, HKUST Director of Center for Global and Community Engagement (first right); Ms. Lam I-Chin
The opening ceremony of “STEAM Day@HKUST”, organized by the Center for Global and Community Engagement under the HKUST School of Engineering was held today. Officiating guests included Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (fourth left); Prof. Jimmy Fung, HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching and Learning) (third left); Prof. Hong K. Lo, HKUST Dean of Engineering (fourth right); Prof. Tim Woo, HKUST Director of Center for Global and Community Engagement (first right); Ms. Lam I-Ching, Assistant District Officer (Sai Kung) (third right); Dr. Lam Wai-Lim, Principal Education Officer (Innovation Technology Education and Quality Assurance) of Education Bureau (first left); Mr. Yau Siu-Hung (second left) and Mr. Lau Kai-Hong (second right), Sai Kung District Council Members.  
Largest Popular Science Initiative Draws Over 5,000 Participants
“STEAM Day@HKUST” Inspires Thousands of Primary and Secondary School Students to Explore Science and Technology
A Day of Learning and Excitement
HKUST and ExxonMobil Ignite Young Minds at iSTEAM Program 2025
(From left to right) Prof. Henry Lam, Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies), HKUST; Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, School of Engineering, HKUST; Mr. Kevin Ng, Deputy General Manager of Information Technology Department, BOCHK; and Prof. Dan Tsang, Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development, School of Engineering, HKUST, attended the award presentation ceremony.
(From left to right) Prof. Henry Lam, Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies), HKUST; Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, School of Engineering, HKUST; Mr. Kevin Ng, Deputy General Manager of Information Technology Department, BOCHK; and Prof. Dan Tsang, Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development, School of Engineering, HKUST, attended the award presentation ceremony. 
Developing Creativity and Collaboration
The Fourth Robot Explorer Cup: A Showcase of Innovation and Community Engagement
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
The Educator Who Demonstrated that Different Abilities Equal Better Science
HKUST students tuned their regular photoelectric robot during the preparation time.
HKUST students tuned their regular photoelectric robot during the preparation time. 
Fostering Innovation and Teamwork
HKUST Robotics Team Earned Six Awards at 20th National University Students Intelligent Car Race in Shenzhen
Co-organized by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, the 11th Annual International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) International Summit cum Award Ceremony brought together global experts to share their insights on various topics to promote local and international exchanges in mathematics education.
Co-organized by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, the 11th Annual International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) International Summit cum Award Ceremony brought together global experts to share their insights on various topics to promote local and international exchanges in mathematics education. 
Promoting Exchanges in Mathematics Education
IEDA Department Co-Organized International Mathematical Modeling Challenge International Summit cum Award Ceremony
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