The Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition (HKSSPC) 2021 has concluded after a successful two days of judging at the Hong Kong Science Park. A total of 125 teams, made up of local secondary students, took part in the competition which was jointly organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission and supported by the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences.
Today’s Final Judging saw a shortlist of 20 teams battle hard, cheered on by their online supporters. The judges were impressed by the exceptional performances of all the participants, particularly the high level of innovation and invention that was demonstrated.
The Awards Presentation Ceremony followed immediately after the Final Judging and were presented by Professor Timothy W. TONG, BBS, JP, Council Member of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group; Professor Paul LAM Kwan Sing, SBS, JP, President and Chair Professor of Environmental Chemistry at The Open University of Hong Kong; Professor Tan LEE, Assistant Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Engineering and Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering of The Chinese University of Hong Kong; and Dr. CHAN Pik-wa, Gloria, Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) Education Bureau of The Government of Hong Kong SAR.
Team “Bi-See-I” from Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School came first in the Junior Division Invention Project category with their smart bicycle which can identify different items and remind the users. The top prize in the Investigation Project category was won by “Test for Heavy Metals with Brine Shrimp” from Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Secondary School with their project investigating the impact of different pollutants on the growth of brine shrimp.
In the Senior Division, the team “Anti-bacterial Crab Bio-bandages with Bio-dressings 2.0” from Carmel Pak U Secondary School won in the Invention Projects category with their plaster made of chitosan, while team “Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Chemical Method for Antibacterial Bioplastic” from St. Paul’s Convent School aced the Investigation Projects category with their project using nano-particles to produce an effective anti-bacterial material.
The winning teams will not only have opportunities to publish their creative scientific works in the STEM Fellowship Journal (SFJ), but also participate in local and overseas science workshops, trainings and exchange programmes. They will also have the chance to represent Hong Kong in overseas competitions to gain international exposure and interact with like-minded peers. All these experiences will help them pursue their passion in science and technology.
Professor Timothy W. TONG, BBS, JP, Council Member of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group congratulated all winning teams. “I am so impressed by the level of creativity and application that all the students showed,” he said. “Their projects really did illustrate an innovative spirit, and their attention to the critical aspects of experimentation through observation, exploration, hypothesis and verification, is a testament to their teachers and schools. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education is an important part of future and it is wonderful to see these young people show such an interest now.”
Professor TONG added that apart from promoting STEM Education in recent years, The HKFYG is also committed to training young people to master both soft and hard skills, which include digital skills, learning how to problem solve, communicate and cooperate, while also learning how to be resilient and be aware of wellness management and life planning.
The Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2021 aims to stimulate students’ creativity and scientific mindset to explore and develop innovative solutions to address social issues. Participants are encouraged to use science and technology in practical ways in the hope that they will aspire to a career in the field, and become a fresh force in driving Hong Kong’s ongoing development as a 21st century innovation and technology hub.
An online public voting campaign of “Visitors’ Favourite Award” will start from today until 22 August. The public are invited to join and vote for their favourite project based on the students’ projects. For more details about the voting, the list of winning teams and the science projects, please visit hksspc.hkfyg.org.hk。
Junior Division
Invention Projects (Type A)
Award | Name of School | Project Title |
Champion | Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School | Bi-See-I |
1st Runner-up | Carmel Pak U Secondary School | Forma-Rid Chitosan Gel |
2nd Runner-up | Man Kwan Pak Kau College | Waste Collection Point |
2nd Runner-up | Fanling Rhenish Church Secondary School | AI Eye |
Honourable Mention | Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O) | Intelligent Chinese Medicine Box |
Investigation Projects (Type B)
Award | Name of School | Project Title |
Champion | Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Secondary School | Test for Heavy Metals with Brine Shrimp |
1st Runner-up | Victoria Shanghai Academy | ACE Fertilizer |
2nd Runner-up | Lung Kong World Federation School Limited Lau Wong Fat Secondary School | The New Biodegradable Nanofilter for Face Masks |
Honourable Mention | Sha Tin Government Secondary School | Magic Chinese Medicine Residue |
Honourable Mention | Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School | Fiberastic |
Senior Division
Invention Projects (Type A)
Award | Name of School | Project Title |
Champion | Carmel Pak U Secondary School | Anti-bacterial Crab Bio-bandages with Bio-dressings 2.0 |
1st Runner-up | Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O) | Intelligent Driver Drowsiness Detection System |
2nd Runner-up | Carmel Pak U Secondary School | Kombuchas of Putrescibles as Bio-disposables 2.0 |
2nd Runner-up | Christian and Missionary Alliance Sun Kei Secondary School | Marine Guard |
Honourable Mention | Christian and Mis8sionary Alliance Sun Kei Secondary School | A Portable Hong Kong Sign Language Translation Platform with Deep Learning |
Investigation Projects (Type B)
Award | Name of School | Project Title |
Champion | St. Paul’s Convent School | Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Chemical Method for Antibacterial Bioplastic |
1st Runner-up | Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School | Nanocellulose from Sugar Cane Bagasse for Removing Aqueous Heavy Metal Ions |
2nd Runner-up | Heep Yunn School | Invisible Hand |
Honourable Mention | Pui Ching Middle School | Genetically Modified Biosensor for Quantitative Diagnostic Detection of Dioxins |
Honourable Mention | Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School | Biosource Plastic |