Establish Educational Institutes That Facilitate Diverse and Adaptive Learning

Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology/Yu Chang Technical and Commercial Vocational Senior High School/Yuan Ze University

FENC values diverse and adaptive learning, encouraging students to apply what they have learned to achieve self-fulfillment. Over the years, the Company has established Oriental Institute of Technology, Yu Chang Technical and Commercial Vocational Senior High School and Yuan Ze University, providing students with options in terms of the right educational environment based on career development to bridge the gap between what students learn at schools and the skills required at the workplace. Since 2012, the affiliates of Far Eastern Group expanded the practical training program for students. As of today, 805 students have participated in the industry-academia internship program, and entered the companies after graduation. Such programs have created win-win for students, corporations and the society.

Shining International Spotlight Onto Taiwan With International Competitions

Taiwan Young Student Physicists’ Tournament

To build a solid foundation in science education among young students, Y. Z. Hsu Science and Technology Memorial Foundation started the Y. Z. Hsu Competition-Taiwan Young Student Physicists’ Tournament in 2020 with the Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University. The competition is open to high school student teams around the nation. Students who perform well during the competition will be recruited to the national team, which will train with professors from National Taiwan Normal University, and compete in International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT).

The twelve questions for contestants of Taiwan Young Student Physicists’ Tournament are selected from the 17 questions published by IYPT. The tournament attracts students from top high schools each year. They conduct experiment or simulation based on each question; report and debate over their findings with other contestants during the tournament. As of 2021, the 13th year of the tournament, the event has attracted 1,814 contestants and awarded NT$12.82 million in prizes. Y. Z. Hsu Science and Technology Memorial Foundation has been sponsoring food, accommodation and transportation for the IYPT national team members. The students were exceptional, winning 1 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals.

Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students did not attend the tournament, which was held abroad.

Inspire Next Generation Talents to Embrace Emerging Fields With Platform of Exchange

Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum

Y. Z. Hsu Science and Technology Memorial Foundation hosted the first Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum in 2013 to encourage youth to enter the field of science and technology and create a new future for the next generation. In 2020, Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum expands it outreach to the younger generation. For the first time in its history, FENC brought the forum to senior high schools, including Taipei First Girls High School and The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University. This arrangement gives high school students exposure to diverse technological fields. Winners of Y. Z. Hsu Science Award are invited as speakers and panelists to share their experience and legacy, inspiring young students to embrace emerging technological industries. Based on the satisfaction survey, participants are highly satisfied with the forum.

 

Coverage of 2021 Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum(Chinese)

⇥Coverage of 2021 Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum

Video footage of 2021 Y. Z. Hsu Innovation Forum