STEM for Girls Workshop: Mini Electric Tricycle Workshop Sparked Girls’ Interest in STEM
The Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers and the Center for Global & Community Engagement of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Hong Kong, co-organized a well-received “STEM for Girls Workshop: Mini Electric Tricycle Workshop” for around 90 girls and teachers from nine primary and secondary schools on December 5-6, 2024.
During the workshop, students began with a brief introduction to electric bicycles, exploring their benefits and drawbacks. They also learned about the main components of an electric bicycle, including the motor, battery, and transmission systems. The highlight of the workshop was the hands-on experience, where students assembled their own electric tricycles, applying the knowledge they acquired. Through engaging tasks and collaborative efforts, students developed practical skills and a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.
Overall, the workshop not only imparted knowledge but also empowered young girls to pursue their interests in STEM. By combining theoretical learning with practical application, the workshop successfully inspired the next generation of female engineers and innovators.
Participating schools:
- Diocesan Girls’ Junior School
- Sacred Heart Canossian School
- Yaumati Catholic Primary School
- Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong
- Spanish School of Hong Kong
- C.C.C. Chuen Yuen First Primary School
- St. Antonius Primary School
- S.T.F.A. Ho Yat Tung Primary School
- Yuen Long Public Secondary School
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2021.
