The 2nd Global Marty Challenge has successfully concluded with a grand award ceremony celebrating young participants' exceptional creativity and talent in programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
This year's competition, themed "Marty's Got Talent," saw students unleash their creativity, using Marty the robot and its programming functions to create captivating talent performances. These innovative projects not only showcased the artistic flair of Hong Kong's younger generation but also highlighted their remarkable ability to flexibly utilize Marty.
The award ceremony was held in a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere, with many esteemed guests in attendance to witness this significant event. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following officiating guests who took time out of their busy schedules to attend:
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Representative of the Organizer: Dr. Chan Kee-yu, MH, JP, Dean of Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Professional Education and Executive Development, and Director of the STEAM Education Technology Lab
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Guest of Honour: Ms. Yim Cheuk-hei, Assistant District Officer (Yau Tsim Mong), and Ms. Au Chor-kwan, JP, Yau Tsim Mong District Council Member and Director of Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
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Judge: Mr. Yeung Man-yui, MH, President of Smart City Consortium
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VIP Guests: Ms. Cheng Ho-yee, Senior Director of R&D Ecosystem, University Technology Transfer and Marketing at Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Mr.Pun Chi-ho, Founder of Social Enterprise Seed Charity; and Mr. Hui Chung-yin, Deputy Convener of Social Enterprise Seed Charity
The presence of these distinguished guests demonstrated their strong support and affirmation for the STEAM development of the younger generation. Their attendance not only added luster to the award ceremony but also greatly encouraged these young talents. We also sincerely thank all the principals, teachers, and parents for their meticulous guidance and support; you are the strongest backing for the students!
Congratulations once again to all participating students for their outstanding achievements! We eagerly anticipate seeing more brilliant works in the next competition and will continue our commitment to promoting STEAM education, nurturing more future talents with innovative thinking and practical abilities!
