As the only representatives of Macao, Pui Ching students attended the 2017 STEAM National Youth Innovation Exhibition from July 28^th to 31^st.  The theme this year is Smart City.  Contestants were required to come up with innovative solutions for social issues such as smog in the city, traffic congestion, food safety, smart households, and clothing accessories.  Award-winning proposals will be taken into consideration by the S.A.R. government to improve life in the city.

Contestants were required to attend a proposal defense and skills testing session.  Contestants from Pui Ching attended the competition in three teams.  Team A involved Senior 3 students Mr. Iok Tong Lei, Mr. Wai Kin Lo, Mr. On Chun Lau, Mr. Chun Iao Tai, and Mr. Cheok Lam Chan, who designed the BRAvO smart lingerie under the instruction of their teacher Mr. Seng Sang Lou.  The design won the first prize, the highest award in the STEAM exhibition. It also won the STEMCloud Utility Award and the Best Innovation Award.

Team B involved Senior 2 students Mr. Keng Tou Chu, Mr. Ion Keng Ho, Mr. Pui In Ip, and Ms. Si Kei Kam, who designed the Macao Smart Tour Guide App under the instruction of their teacher Mr. Pui Chan Leong.  Their design won The Brave and the Bold Award.  Team B was also the only representatives from Macao to have their work displayed at the closing ceremony.

Team C involved junior secondary school students Mr. In Chong Choi, Ms. Wai Nam Lau, and Ms. Oi Man Fok, who worked under Mr. Chan Lam Wong and designed the NFC Mobile Identification Recognition System, which received the STEMCloud Utility Award and the Best Innovation Award.

Many congratulations to our contestants!