Cross-Campus Collaboration to Cultivate Green Talent

Yuntech STEM Program Achievement Exhibition Showcases Student Learning Capacity and Innovation

To advance interdisciplinary science education and cultivate future talent in technology and sustainable development, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) held the “STEM Program Annual Achievement Exhibition” on April 22 in the first-floor lobby of the International Conference Hall on campus. The event was led by Principal Investigator Professor Kuo Chao-Yin and her team, showcasing annual teaching outcomes and student learning achievements. Partner senior high schools were also invited to participate, jointly witnessing the progress and impact of STEM education initiatives.

Strong Collaboration with Partner Schools

Representatives from partner institutions attended the event and received certificates of appreciation, including:

• Principal Wang An-Shun, Yung-Nien Senior High School
• Principal Kuo Heng-Jui, Siluo Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School
• Principal Sun Chia-Fang, Victoria Academy
• Director Tung Chi-Hua, Douliu Senior High School

In their remarks, all representatives highly recognized YunTech’s efforts in promoting STEM education. They emphasized that collaboration between universities and secondary schools not only broadens students’ perspectives but also strengthens the integration of science education with hands-on practice and industry-relevant competencies.

Interdisciplinary Teaching and Research Team

The STEM program is led by Professor Kuo Chao-Yin, with co-principal investigators Professor Kung Hsiang-Hui and Professor Wang Szu-Hung. The project team also includes Professor Wan Teng-Chou, Professor Huang Chi-Yao, and Professor Pan Chih-Long.

Through interdisciplinary curriculum design and experiential learning, the program encourages students to integrate knowledge across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), while cultivating problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking.

Student Learning Highlights

One of the highlights of the exhibition was students sharing their STEM learning experiences. Students presented their learning journey—from experimental design and data analysis to final project outcomes—in an engaging and insightful manner, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere with frequent applause.

Student Reflections

Shen Ying-Feng, a master’s student specializing in AI image recognition in the Department of Electronic Engineering, shared:

“Previously, I focused mainly on AI technology itself. However, when applying AI to water environmental issues in this project, I realized how closely water quality is connected to imaging data. It was truly fascinating. This experience made me appreciate how AI can contribute to environmental solutions and made my learning process more meaningful.”

Zhang Han-Zhong, a PhD student, stated:

“I found that AI significantly lowers the barrier to cross-disciplinary research and development. What is most aligned with industry needs is how sensing technologies connect with the real world. Since no industry can exist independently from the Earth’s environment, only when sensing data is accurately integrated into net-zero management can technology truly create value.”

Liu Wei-Ju, a student from the College of Management professional program, shared her interdisciplinary learning experience and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education for recognizing the role of women in STEM:

“We are not a group that needs special protection, but a group capable of creating exceptional impact.”

Outcomes and Impact

The students’ sincere and thoughtful reflections demonstrated the “learning by doing, learning by thinking” spirit of STEM education. Their presentations also highlighted the innovative potential generated through intergenerational learning and interdisciplinary integration.

The exhibition concluded with poster presentations and networking sessions, where students introduced their research and learning outcomes to guests and faculty members. Attending educators and school representatives highly praised the students’ performance, noting that STEM education effectively enhances scientific literacy, interdisciplinary integration capability, and teamwork skills.

Future Outlook

YunTech stated that the implementation of the STEM program not only strengthens the educational linkage between universities and senior high/vocational schools, but also enables students to learn and grow through real-world problem solving. Looking ahead to 2027, the university will continue to deepen cross-campus collaboration, integrating AI-driven environmental technologies and sustainability topics to cultivate more young talents equipped with STEM literacy and social responsibility.

The event concluded successfully amid lively discussions and applause, with anticipation for continued achievements in green STEM education in the coming years.

Director Tung Chi-Hua, Douliu Senior High School, sharing cross-school collaboration experiences and emphasizing STEM’s impact on problem-solving and interdisciplinary integration.

Principal Sun Chia-Fang, Victoria Academy, recognizing the value of STEM interdisciplinary teaching in fostering innovation and practical skills.

Principal Wang An-Shun, Yung-Nien Senior High School, expressing support for collaborative science education between universities and secondary schools.

Principal Kuo Heng-Jui, Siluo Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School, affirming the effectiveness of STEM education and its importance for hands-on learning and future development.

Group photo of YunTech faculty, partner school representatives, and students, showcasing collaborative efforts in promoting STEM education and cultivating green talent.

Organizing Unit: Environmental Education and Youth Innovation Research Center
Director: Professor Kuo Chao-Yin
Contact Person: Liu Yi-Jun
Tel: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 2510