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III SCIENCE & STEM EDUCATION 106 107 To kick-start our outreach efforts, and in collaboration with the Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education, we have launched a series of talks entitled Emerging technologies – Science, Opportunities and Challenges. In these talks, we would like to introduce the scientific principles behind some emerging technologies such as genome editing, quantum computation, artificial intelligence, science of climate change, computer assisted drug design and the latest discoveries in cosmology. Many of these technologies are likely to have a huge impact on our economic development and way of life. We would like to prepare our younger generation for the opportunities and challenges to come. Currently, the young academy is also heavily involved in mentoring high school students by participating in the “Distinguished Masters, Accomplished Students” mentorship program of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences. We are also planning other outreach activities to serve our community. You are welcome to visit our website https://yashk. org.hk to get connected. Published on July 17, 2019 a physicist to my incredible teachers and professors for their enlightenment and inspiration. The desire to reciprocate when I have the opportunity to do so has always been on my mind. In 2017, recognizing the imminent need to groom young scientists, the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences initiated the establishment of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences. Officially launched last month, it is a group of young scientists and engineers working in universities in Hong Kong. Our members have diverse research interests, ranging from quantum physics, biomedical research, textile, civil engineering to cosmology. Together with our 30 members, we would like to use our expertise to serve our community. In particular, we are committed to enlightening and grooming future talents in science, innovation and technology.