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A future shaped by science and creativity

The Hong Kong Science Museum works to groom a new generation of creative thinkers trained in science, technology and problem solving.

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Science or magic? As depicted in this video, some things can be both. It is often simple but curious phenomenons like this that kick-start important scientific discoveries. The HK SciFest, taking place now until April 25, is the place to be to immerse yourself in the fun of science.

The Hong Kong Science Museum (HKSM) sees itself as an informal educational institution serving the general public by organising a wide variety of innovative and multi-disciplinary exhibitions, activities, shows, and outreach programmes. Through the popular HK SciFest and other flagship programmes, the museum works to inspire the next generation of innovators with the boundless possibilities offered by science and technology.

HKSM Museum Director Paulina Chan (right) and Ronne Yuen, Curator, encourage the public to take part in HK SciFest 2018 to find fun in science.
HKSM Museum Director Paulina Chan (right) and Ronne Yuen, Curator, encourage the public to take part in HK SciFest 2018 to find fun in science.

According to Ronne Yuen, Curator of the HKSM, the museum designs education programmes for the elderly as well as families with children, but their main target group is youths and students because they are at an important learning stage. In particular, HKSM focuses on STEM (science, tech, engineering and maths) education to steer the growth of these prospective scientists and technology innovators.

HKSM Museum Director Paulina Chan further explained: “STEM education is not new especially in western countries, where they have developed a systematic approach that is integrated into early education. It is now quite common to see primary school students in these countries writing programmes, making robots, or using computer simulation to create many interesting things. This early, integrated approach gives the students a very solid foundation as they go into tertiary education and a career in related fields.”

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