With rising research and development capacity and innovative power, Taiwan is dedicated to the development of next generation global STEM talents. This summer, 34 outstanding young talents from more than 10 countries across the world, such as India, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Philippines, attend the summer program organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Center for Global Affairs and Science Engagement (GASE). In order to promote academic exchange and enhance global partnership in science and tech, the organizer joint forces with 23 leading national research institutions and labs in Taiwan to provide a comprehensive experience across multiple constituents.
The 2019 MOST GASE Summer Program officially kicks off on Wednesday, June 19. By focusing on the two trending topics in STEM - Quantum Technology and Artificial Intelligence – the program offers a unique “experiential learning” experience combining multidisciplinary lab research with researchers, two seminar speeches by STEM experts, and corporate visits. The Deputy Minister Dr. Yu-Chin Hsu, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), hopes that young talents will strengthen the connections with Taiwan through the collaboration of professors and cross-cultural experience. Dr. Hsinya Huang, Director General of MOST, said that Taiwan has diversity in innovation and culture. Through this program, young students can take advantage of the precious opportunity to explore Taiwan.
Faculty of the program consists of 23 influential scholars from nation’s prominent academic institutions and research labs. Some of the well-respected faculty includes Professor Chi-Chuan Hwang, Director of National Cheng Kung University Supercomputing Research Center, and Professor Jacky Baltes Director of Educational Robotic Centre at National Taiwan Normal University.
To explore various innovative applications of new technology into our daily life, the program provides wide range of fascinating curriculum, such as AI Aquaculture Research by Professor Chin-Chang Hung of National Sun Yat-Sen University, AI in Medicine by Professor Yu-Chuan Jack Li of Taipei Medical University, and AI in Music by Professor Von-Wun Soo of National Tsing Hua University, just to name a few.
Dr. Chia-pei Chou, the Executive Vice President of National Taiwan University, mentioned that Professor Yung-Jen Hsu of National Taiwan University also leads her NTU IoX Center team to participate our program. There are 7 female participants in this year’s program. Dr. Chou believes the percentage will continue to increase in the near future.
According to MOST GASE, the main goal of the program is twofold: First, to encourage young STEM talents to seize the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in modern technologies. Through hands-on experience with leading academic and research institutions in Taiwan, participants will gain better understanding of world’s progressive technological and innovative developments. Second, to attract outstanding foreign talents and scientists to further their study and research in Taiwan.
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GASE is a joint initiative by MOST and National Taiwan University (NTU). Designed as a university-centered structure with 15 university members on Steering Committee, the goal of GASE is to elevate Taiwan’s engagement with international research community while nurture and empower local researchers.
GASE aims to build active collaboration with key international partners across the world. While linking and forming alliances with higher education and research institutions worldwide as one ecosystem, GASE thrives to build effective partnerships and initiate industrial collaboration and social innovation to create synergy and long-lasting impact.
For more information, please visit https://gase.most.ntu.edu.tw/
Media Contact:
Dr. Hui-Chuan Cheng
Specialist, Department of International Cooperation & Science Education
Tel: (02) 2737-7472
E-mail: hccheng1@nstc.gov.tw
