HKUST Annual Report 2017-18

29 community initiative launched by Wharf in 2011 to empower local secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds through learning opportunities. Over the year, the Academy and Project WeCan co-organized a nine-month joint-school science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) competition. The contest involved 120 students from 28 secondary schools. Those taking part worked in teams and applied engineering knowledge to build their own STEAM prototypes, which later went on public display at a shopping center. The School’s Center for Global & Community Engagement hosted its annual Underwater Robot Competition under the HSBC/HKUST Robotics for Youths Programme, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The activity aims to boost students’ confidence and encourage inclusion and STEAM between young people. Over 350 teachers and students from 54 different primary and secondary schools signed up for the four- day event.