Encouraging Academia to Accelerate Technological Research, Development and Innovation

Y.Z. Hsu Science Award

Far Eastern Y. Z. Hsu Science and Technology Memorial Foundation is founded on the mission to promote “technology and innovation.” Since 2002, the foundation has been presenting Y. Z. Hsu Science Award to encourage academia for dedication to innovative research and development in the technological fields. The foundation consistently exerts efforts and resources into the cause, making Y. Z. Hsu Science Award one of the most prominent awards in scientific research in Taiwan. As this award marches into its 21st year in 2023, it is now one of the most significant technology awards in Taiwan and the number of applications reached 238. Over 2228 scholars and experts participated in the peer review and chose 26 winners for Science Chair Professor, Science Paper Award, Yuan Ze Chair Professor and Outstanding Professor Award. Among them, winners of Y. Z. Hsu Science Chair Professor received NT$11.4 million. Over the 21 years of the award history, 467 awards have been presented with NT$190 million in prize money, which is a remarkable record.

After devoting decades of effort and resources, the Y. Z. Hsu Science Chair is now one of the prominent science awards in Taiwan. Among past awardees, many went on to become the academicians of Academia Sinica, the most prestigious honor in the academic field, including academicians Lih-Juann Chen , Chung-Yuan Mou, Shie-Ming Peng, Li-Chyong Chen, Pan-Chyr Yang, Huey-Kang Sytwu, Soo-Chen Cheng, Ann-Shyn Chiang and Chien-Hong Cheng.

FAR EASTERN Y.Z.HSU FOUNDATION (Chinese) 

Improving Quality of Medical Service with Medical Institutes

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital / Far Eastern Polyclinic 
 

In the 1970s, Y. Z. Hsu, founder of Far Eastern Group (FEG), became aware of the lack of modern hospitals in New Taipei City. Back then, patients suffering major injuries or acute illnesses had to seek medical treatments in Taipei City. The distance often caused delayed treatment and ultimately tragedies. To prevent such unfortunate occurrences, FEG made donations to establish Far Eastern Medical Foundation, which was founded upon the missions to build hospitals; incentivize medical research; provide emergency and medical care as well as free clinics for underprivileged patients. The Group went further by building Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in Banqiao in 1981 and Far Eastern Polyclinic in Taipei City in 1988.

 

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (FEMH) has officially begun its 42nd year of service. It is the first medical center in New Taipei City and has grown over the years. FEHM currently offers 81 medical specializations, 1,415 beds and 150,000 monthly out-patient appointments with two medical centers. Its dedication to patient service is acknowledged by the National Quality Award as well as Disease Specific Care Certification.

In May 2023, FEMH signed the Sustainable Development Proposal for hospitals with Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), pledging to foster robust governance and exercise its social influence to fulfill environmental sustainability. The aim is to reach carbon neutrality and complete the green transition by 2050. In recent years, FEMH has been improving the building design, air-conditioning and lighting system to minimize energy consumption. It also examines the water and waste management on a regular basis to safeguard the health of the people, conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. FEMH received the International Golden Award for Tobacco-free Hospitals in 2023. The hospital incorporates smart recognition using information system, provides automatic inter-disciplinary referral for patients who are trying to quit smoking, and promotes the smoke-free culture from the inside out, reaching schools and communities, and creating a sustainable smoke-free environment for all ages.