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Introduction
History

To foster a culture of inquiry and innovation, the Education Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government, in collaboration with the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC), launched the "To Do, To Understand" competition in 2014. This initiative aimed to inspire students to explore science through hands-on projects and cultivate a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.


2014~2015


A Humble Beginning

In 2014, the Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau, together with the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC), pioneered the "To Do, To Understand" competition, aiming to cultivate information literacy among teachers and students. This pilot project garnered significant interest from all sectors.


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The "To Do, To Understand" competition expanded dramatically in 2016, attracting over 502 participating teams and a total of 1,604 participants. Both preliminary and final rounds were held.


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2016


A Milestone Year

2017~2018


Sailing to New Horizons

The competition took a giant leap in 2017 and 2018, introducing categories for "Elementary School", "Junior High School", "Senior High School", "General Public", "Teachers", and even "Marine Science". Additionally, Overseas Chinese High schools in Korea and Indonesia participated, marking a significant step towards globalization.


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In 2019, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology co-organized the competition, alongside NCHC and five major national museums in Taiwan.


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2019


A Powerful Alliance

2020~2022


Unwavering Spirit Amidst the Pandemic

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition continued to thrive. Between 2020 and 2022, both the final rounds and award ceremonies were conducted online, yet the number of participating teams continued to soar, exceeding a thousand.


In 2023, the "To Do, To Understand" competition celebrated its 10th anniversary with the addition of a category of "Vocational High School" and a renewed focus on internationalization.


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2023 and Beyond


A Decade of Excellence

Mission

To nurture science communicators and disseminators capable of sharing their scientific inquiry process, expressing and creating narratives. By fostering a passion for science among elementary, junior high, senior high, vocational high school students, teachers (including pre-service teachers), college students, and the general public, this competition aims to increase the accessibility and enjoyment of science.

This competition is based on the spirit of scientific inquiry. We encourage participants to question everyday occurrences and phenomena, formulate hypotheses, collect and analyze data, test hypotheses, repeat experiments and discuss findings, reach conclusions, and apply their knowledge to new situations. Participants should present their findings through written reports and videos so that their peers can understand the scientific inquiry process.

Core Value
  • Cultivating a Love for Science

    Science is often perceived as complex, distant, and even dangerous. However, science is ubiquitous and intertwined with our daily lives. By encouraging individuals to recognize their connection to science, we can foster a love for and appreciation of science.
  • Promoting Scientific Inquiry and Communication

    Everyday life is full of scientific wonders that require observation, curiosity, and creativity to uncover. This competition aims to empower participants to become science communicators, combining their interests, expertise, and unique qualities to share their scientific discoveries.
  • Enhancing Scientific Literacy

    We encourage individuals of all ages and backgrounds, from elementary school students to higer education students and members of the general public, to develop their scientific literacy by observing everyday phenomena and applying scientific thinking to solve problems.
  • Fostering Inclusivity

    We have established special awards and incentives for female, Second-generation immigrant, and Indigenous participants to encourage greater diversity and representation in STEM fields.