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Prof Pascale Fung (1st from right, 3rd row from front) HKUST’s representative in Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society, joined a 2-day forum in Berlin on October 23-24 to exchange with global experts on issues including AI safety, security, AI and labor and AI’s social and societal influences. (Photo credit: Yann LeCun and Eric Horvitz)
Prof Pascale Fung (1st from right, 3rd row from front) HKUST’s representative in Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society, joined a 2-day forum in Berlin on October 23-24 to exchange with global experts on issues including AI safety, security, AI and labor and AI’s social and societal influences. (Photo credit: Yann LeCun and Eric Horvitz) 
Ensuring Safety, Security & Privacy of AI in Asia
Urvil Sheth and the MemoTV he developed with his teammates in the Design Thinking course.
Urvil Sheth and the MemoTV he developed with his teammates in the Design Thinking course. 
“MemoTV” to Help Elderly Revive Their Old Memories
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Academic Excellence Recognized
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017.
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017. 
Significant Contribution to Advancement of Geotechnical Field
Twenty-three Master of Science students from HKUST School of Engineering were awarded 2017-18 Ford-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Conservation and Environmental Research Grants programme.
Twenty-three Master of Science students from HKUST School of Engineering were awarded 2017-18 Ford-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Conservation and Environmental Research Grants programme. 
23 MSc in Engineering Students Awarded Grants to Focus Research on HK’s Environmental Conservation, Transportation Optimization and Sustainability
Prof Richard So (2nd from right) and his PhD students (from left) Shutao Chen, Jun Hui and Tingyi Wang received a souvenir from Ms Vivian Wong, Chairlady of the Hong Kong Parents Association for the Hearing Impaired.
Prof Richard So (2nd from right) and his PhD students (from left) Shutao Chen, Jun Hui and Tingyi Wang received a souvenir from Ms Vivian Wong, Chairlady of the Hong Kong Parents Association for the Hearing Impaired. 
Professor Pascale Fung
AI Pioneer Celebrated for Significant Contribution
Faculty members received the School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2016-17 from Dean of Engineering Prof Tim Cheng.
Faculty members received the School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2016-17 from Dean of Engineering Prof Tim Cheng. 
Promoting Students’ Learning
HKUST’s Robotics Team leader Prof Woo Kam Tim (second left, front row), his team members and their ROV Beluga.
HKUST’s Robotics Team leader Prof Woo Kam Tim (second left, front row), his team members and their ROV Beluga.