Overview
The Macao Science Center (MSC), since its opening in 2010, has been committed to promoting international and regional popular science activities. The "Popular Science Activity Series" is one of its key initiatives for public science education.
To provide Macao citizens, especially secondary school students and parents, with more insights into science-related career paths, the Center has organized a four-part lecture series titled "Science, Education, Career" on weekends from April to May 2014. The series features distinguished speakers from various professional fields.
Lecture Series Details
1. Soaring to the Skies: Another Choice for Your Future
- Speakers: Mr. Liu Zhikang & Mr. Zhang Yinqiao (Future Pilots)
- Language: Cantonese
- Date & Time: April 18, 2014 (Friday), 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Target Audience: Secondary school students, parents, teachers, and individuals interested in becoming pilots.
- Venue: Macao Science Center Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 3-4
- Description: The speakers will share their journey, challenges, and joys of pursuing a flying career, including their training experiences in Australia. They will also introduce the necessary training and licensing qualifications to become a pilot.
2. Current Status and Future of Engineering Practice in Macao
- Speaker: Engineer Hu Zujie (Chairman of the Macao Association of Engineers)
- Language: Cantonese
- Date & Time: May 10, 2014 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Target Audience: Secondary school students, parents, teachers, and individuals interested in an engineering career.
- Venue: Macao Science Center Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 3-4
- Description: This lecture will analyze the significant changes in Macao's engineering sector over the past decade, discuss the current professional registration system, and explore the importance of continuous professional development and international certification for engineers.
3. Science, Education, Career
- Speaker: Macao Science Center Education Department
- Language: Cantonese
- Date & Time: May 17, 2014 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Target Audience: Senior secondary science students (Grades 10-11), parents, and anyone interested in pursuing higher education in Taiwan.
- Venue: Macao Science Center Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 3-4
- Description: Focusing on science stream students considering studying in Taiwan, this talk will introduce the learning environment, unique academic programs, and post-graduation development prospects, both in Macao and abroad.
4. Meeting the Challenges of 2030
- Speaker: Principal Chan Tak-hang (Veteran Hong Kong Educator)
- Language: Cantonese
- Date & Time: May 17, 2014 (Saturday), 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Target Audience: Primary and secondary school students, parents, and teachers.
- Venue: Macao Science Center Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 3-4
- Description: This lecture explores the future socio-economic needs and changes in Macao and neighboring regions, discussing how students can best equip themselves to face the challenges ahead, as outlined in Macao's "Ten-Year Plan for Non-Tertiary Education Development."
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