Event Overview
As part of its ongoing "Science Popularization Series," the Macao Science Center presents a special lecture and workshop titled "Know Your Lock" to coincide with the opening of a new exhibition on locks. Two renowned experts in the field of locks and lock mechanisms will share their knowledge with the public.
Lecture Details
Lecture 1: My Commoner's Hobby: Ancient Chinese Locks
- Speaker: Dr. Yen Hong-Sen
- Speaker Bio: Professor and Vice President of National Cheng Kung University, former Director of the Kaohsiung Museum of Science and Technology. A specialist in mechanism innovation design and ancient machinery restoration, with over 300 papers and 12 books published.
- Language: Mandarin
- Date & Time: June 21, 2014 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Content: This lecture explores the speaker's journey with ancient locks, delving into their craftsmanship, cultural significance, and artistic beauty. It will cover ancient Chinese metal padlocks, including spring locks and combination locks.
Lecture 2: Comprehensive Lock Applications
- Speaker: Mr. Lee Chung-wah
- Speaker Bio: Known as the "Lock King" of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Honorary President and Technical Chairman of the China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lock Industry Association, and a First-Class Supervisor in the university's Building Services Unit.
- Language: Cantonese
- Date & Time: June 21, 2014 (Saturday), 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Content: This practical lecture will cover how to choose the right locks for various applications (residential, commercial, hotel, laboratory, prison, hospital, etc.), including features like fireproofing, waterproofing, sound insulation, and master key systems. Live demonstrations of lock mechanisms will be included.
Practical Information
- Venue: Conference Hall, Convention Center, Macao Science Center
- Target Audience: All Macao citizens
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