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Science Communication YouTuber Challenge

Winning Entrants

Currio announcementWe're excited to share the results of the Science Communication YouTuber Challenge: Currio's Science Co-Host Search Contest. The journey has been inspiring, full of creativity, passion, and dedication from all contestants. We appreciate each and every participant for their immense contribution.Currio announcement

 

In the HKU Group, we're delighted to congratulate:

Gold Prize winner:Anouk EHREISER, PhD Student (Department of Earth Sciences)
Silver Prize winner:YAU Yeuk Laam, Science Master Class Student – Bachelor of Science and Master of Research (majoring in Biological Sciences (Intensive))
Merit Prize winners:
  1. CHAN Chun Chun, Bachelor of Science Student (majoring in Biological Sciences) 
  2. POON Hoikiu, MPhil Student (School of Biological Sciences)
People's Choice Award Winner:CHAN Chun Chun, Bachelor of Science Student (majoring in Biological Sciences)

 

 

In the Secondary School Group, the laurels go to:

Gold Prize winner:LU Yee Hang, Stamford American School Hong Kong
Silver Prize winner:Darling ALEXANDER, Hong Kong International School
Merit Prize winners:
  1. LAM Yui Yi, Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School
  2. Ashly Joy Taroma SUBRAMANIYAM, ELCHK Lutheran Academy
People's Choice Award Winner:LAM Yui Yi, Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School

 

We also want to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the voting process. Your engagement was instrumental in shaping the success of this contest. Your interactions helped us identify our winners and built a thriving community for science communication.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment. Together, let's continue to foster a culture of curiosity and keep the spirit of science communication alive. Keep exploring, keep questioning, and keep learning. The journey of science is more exciting with you on board.

 

 

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HKU Group

Could Our Gut Bacteria Help Us Fight Depression?

CHAN Chun Chun 
Bachelor of Science Student (majoring in Biological Sciences)
 
Join Jenny and Currio to explore the relationship between gut bacteria and depression.

What Earth's Toughest Microbes Teach Us About the Search for Life on Mars

Anouk EHREISER
PhD Student (Department of Earth Sciences)
 
Follow Anouk and Currio to explore the Earth's toughest microbes and how they can help us in our search for life on Mars.

Crisp(r) Cut from Being Sick(le) – Gene Therapies and Treatments

POON Hoikiu 
MPhil Student (School of Biological Sciences)
 
Hear from Kailee and Currio to learn the current state and future development of gene therapy.

Microbiome, the Community within Us

YAU Yeuk Laam
Science Master Class Student – Bachelor of Science and Master of Research (majoring in Biological Sciences (Intensive))
 
Listen to Ariel and Currio as they explore the impact of gut bacteria on our diet, emotions, and overall health.

 

Secondary School Group

Terraforming Mars

Darling ALEXANDER
Hong Kong International School
 
Join Darling and Currio to explore the methods for creating a new home for humanity on Mars.

What Is the Science behind Al and Data Science that Revolutionize Our Lives?

LAM Yui Yi
Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School
 
Hear from Emily and Currio as they explore the intriguing science underpinning Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

The Physics of Bottle Flipping

LU Yee Hang
Stamford American School Hong Kong
 
Unveil the physics principles that govern bottle flipping as Luke explains why a bottle can flip successfully and land stably.

Together, Let's Fight Epilepsy!

Ashly Joy Taroma SUBRAMANIYAM
ELCHK Lutheran Academy
 
Listen to Ashly and Currio as they share the neuroscience principles of epilepsy and how we can fight it together.

 

 Acknowledgement to Participating Schools/Institutions

Canossa College
Carmel Secondary School
C.C.C. Heep Woh College
C.C.C. Ming Yin College
Christ College
Christian Alliance International School of Hong Kong
Clementi Secondary School
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Secondary School
Diocesan Boys School
ELCHK Lutheran Academy
G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Good Hope School
Heep Yunn School
HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College
HKTA Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School
Ho Ngai College (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong True Light College
International College Hong Kong
King’s College
Leung Shek Chee College
Methodist College
PAOC Ka Chi Secondary School
Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College
Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College
Pui Kiu College
SAHK B M Kotewall Memorial School
Sha Tin Government Secondary School
Shatin Pui Ying College
Sheung Shui Government Secondary School
Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School
Singapore International School (Hong Kong)
St Stephen's College
St. Catharine's School for Girls
St. Francis' Canossian College
St. Joseph's College
St. Margaret's Co-educational English Secondary and Primary School
St. Mary's Canossian College
St. Paul's Secondary School
St. Paul's Co-educational College
St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section)
Stamford American School Hong Kong
Tack Ching Girls' Secondary School
True Light Girls College
True Light Middle School of Hong Kong
Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College
TWGHs Sun Hoi Directors' College
West Island School
Yew Chung International School
Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School
The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education