Young Scientist Scheme (YSS) for students in the 6688 SMC Programme and outstanding Students in the 6901 BSc Programme

Simba ZOU

BSc alumnus (Major in Physics (Intensive))

Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) participant in Laboratory for Space Research (LSR)

As a student enthusiastic about pursuing academic research, I benefitted significantly from participating in the Summer Research Fellowship Scheme (SRF), via which I worked at LSR on a topic related to observational Astronomy – so called Planetary Nebula. The research experiences greatly enhanced my problem-solving skills and my theoretical knowledge.

Conducting actual research required the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary knowledge such as programming, and to tackle real-life science problems. The beauty of an early research experience was that it encouraged students to explore their interests and learn actively out of classrooms.

All in all, SRF definitely strengthened my determination to pursue academic research in my later studies as well as reinvigorating my curiosity in Physics – the study from the fundamental building blocks of the universe, to the gigantic stars and galaxies we see upon the sky.

FELICIANNA

BSc alumna (Major in Food & Nutritional Science and minor in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)

Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) participant in School of Biological Sciences

The SRF Scheme was a delightful experience to me. I realised that research is not merely in the lab; a lot of reading has to be done outside the lab. I was also glad to meet very kind and helpful people in the lab, to acquire technical and timemanagement skills, making the experience amazing. By having spent more than two months in the lab, I found that I enjoy working in the lab, and that pursuing research in the future is something I would highly consider. The experience helped me explore more possibilities of my future.

Morris CHAN

BSc student (Major in Geology(Intensive))

Overseas Research Fellowship (ORF) participant in Department of Earth Sciences

The Overseas Research Fellowship scheme was an incredibly satisfying, enjoyable, and enlightening experience. I had the chance to work with renowned professors in worldwide universities and witnessed the research workflow firsthand. Taking on responsibility for a mini academic research project, I was involved in every stage of work, from preparation to field studies and experiments, then to data interpretations and write-ups. This experience has greatly enriched my understanding of what it is like to work in academia.

This ORF scheme is a precious experiential learning opportunity that I would highly recommend to all science students. It is not merely a research project, but a remarkable journey where you can enrich your personal experiences and discover your own potential.

Tim SUI

BSc Student (major in Biological Sciences, minor in Mathematics)

Visiting student at Yale University

As a member of the Faculty’s Young Scientist Scheme, I got the privilege and sponsorship to go to Yale University for visiting study. At Yale, I experienced their graduation ceremony, attended some inspiring seminars, and even got to hear Nobel Laureate Svante Paabo share his insights. In addition, I took a research internship in Professor Gendron’s lab, where I applied mathematical modelling to study plant photoperiodism, which enhanced my systems biology skills and further fuelled my goals.