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2024 Science Explore Fair

Introduction
History

To foster a culture of exploration 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 Education Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government, together with the NCHC, launched the "To Do, To Understand" competition, aimed to cultivate information literacy among teachers and students. This competition drew a lot of attention and gained quite a crowd of participants.


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


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2016


A Milestone

2017~2018


Sailing to New Horizons

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


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


Persistence During 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 division of "Vocational High School" and a renewed focus on internationalization.


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2023


A Decade of Excellence

2024 and Beyond


Cross-disciplinary Integration: Together Shaping a Global Narrative of Science

In 2024, the proportion of female participants exceeded 52%, highlighting the outstanding achievements of women in the field of science. Participants from five international regions formed 26 teams, with Macau and Malaysia both advancing to the finals in the High School Division!


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Missions

This competition is based on the spirit of scientific inquiry. To nurture science communicators and interpreters capable of sharing their scientific exploration process, 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. They shell present their findings through written reports and videos so that their peers can understand the scientific exploration process. By fostering a passion for science among students, teachers, and the general public, this competition aims to increase the accessibility and enjoyment of science.

Core Values
  • Cultivating a Love for Science

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

    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 higher education students and 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.