The 1^st International Youth Science Fair for Discovery Videos hosted by the American Youth Science and Engineering Association and the Hong Kong Youth Science Academy was held in Boston from September 29^th to October 7^th, attracting youth participants and science enthusiasts the world over.

Pui Ching high school students Mr. Chi Lung Wong and Mr. Man Hon Lok participated in the semi-final contest in August and was qualified for the final contest hosted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.  The contest aimed at youth science education through digital imaging and provided a platform for talented young scientists to exchange ideas and showcase their discoveries.  Mr. Chi Lung Wong attended the contest under the guidance of his teacher Mr. Kun Wa Lao and received the honour of the First Prize—the highest award among a total of 106 nominated works.  Mr. Wong also received the Exemplary Research Award and the Best Innovation Award from the Chinese Foundation.

Mr. Wong’s work documented the journey of Pui Ching’s Underwater Robotics Team in its research on 3^rd generation underwater robots.  The video also recorded interviews of the young inventors on their experience with research and perspective on science, as well as the course of the team’s activities entering their work into various international youth science contests. 

During the competition, teacher and students also attended various talks at the International Innovation Education Forum at Harvard University, including a lecture on “Boston—the Birthplace of Legends of Innovation”.  They also had the opportunity to exchange ideas with MIT students on “garage innovations” and tour the Phillips Academy to learn about innovation education in American high schools.

The 21^st Century is an age of technology and innovation.  To pique the interests of youths in areas of science, technology, society, engineering as well as mathematics (STS, STEM), Pui Ching is dedicated to creating various international platforms for its students to exchange ideas on science and innovation, broadening student horizons in different fields of research.