KUNMING, China, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th Belt and
Road Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop, co-hosted by the
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Ministry
of Science and Technology of People's
Republic of China (MOST), and the People's Government of
Yunnan Province, launched in
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan
Province, on July 23.
Themed "Dream of Future Science, Dedication to Better World,"
this year's event, held in a hybrid online and offline format,
reached a record high in offline participation, with approximately
300 teachers and students from 37 countries and regions converging
in Kunming. The event, which emphasizes science education and
international cooperation, offered a collaborative environment for
participants from countries involved in the Belt and Road
Initiative (BRI). The program included four science-themed
camps—"Fossils that Witness the Evolution of Life on Earth from
Yunnan," "Plant Fantasy," "Guide
the Future Wisely," and "Chasing Sun"—and ten activities focusing
on science, technology, and cultural exchange, such as Cultural
Night, Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience, and Dialogue with
Scientists. These activities provided a dynamic setting for young
participants to explore scientific subjects, engage in creative
projects, and interact with both peers and distinguished
scientists. Teachers participated in specialized exchanges to
enhance their professional development and promote cross-cultural
educational collaborations.
At the opening ceremony, scientists from around the world
jointly launched International Initiative for Collaborative
Innovation in Science Education under the BRI Framework. The
initiative advocates for empowering student science clubs and seeks
to empower young people by enhancing their scientific knowledge and
skills. In collaboration with distinguished scientists from BRI
countries, the initiative strives to create an international
platform for dialogue and exchange, and to establish a sustainable
cooperation mechanism aimed at building a community with a shared
future for mankind.
Since its first gathering in 2017, the Belt and Road Teenager
Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop has been held annually for eight
consecutive years, attracting students and teachers from dozens of
countries and regions who embark on an exhilarating journey of
scientific discovery. In 2023, the camp was recognized as one of
the practical cooperation projects of the Third Belt and Road Forum
for International Cooperation. It remains the only program of its
kind dedicated exclusively to teenagers.
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