NEWS REPORT
In the 29th "College and University Information Application Service Innovation Competition" finals, Chung Yuan Christian University won two first-place awards and the Best Popularity Award. The "Apical Image Analysis and Detection System" secured first place in the "Industry-Academia Cooperation Group 1," achieving a seven-time consecutive championship. The "MIRRORCLE – Your Magic Mirror" project won first place in the "Labor Empowerment Training Group," aiding users in interview confidence.
Chung Yuan Christian University's College of Smart Computing and Quantum Information held the "1st Smart Computing and Quantum Information Innovation Competition" on October 30. Students showcased diverse, innovative projects, earning awards such as the Excellence Award, Best Application Award, Best Innovation Award, and Special Quantum Information Award.
First-year students in Chung Yuan’s OBU Program recently held an all-English design review, showcasing their skills through projects themed "Think Global, Act Local" in collaboration with Chung Yuan Night Market businesses, earning high praise.
Since its launch in 2020, Chung Yuan’s "Design Together" workshop has become a new design education tradition. The 2024 "Design Together 5.0" attracted 340 faculty and students, highlighting fresh energy in Chung Yuan’s design education.
On October 23, 2024, Chung Yuan Christian University’s Career Development Office held the "Career Dream Train Showcase and Awards" at the Jong Juo-Chang Memorial Hall, celebrating its achievements in career counseling. Co-hosted with the Indigenous Student Resource Center, the event concluded the university’s success in the Ministry of Education's national competitive programs, establishing Chung Yuan as a leader in career guidance.
In response to the needs of the new era and to provide students with a higher quality learning environment, the B1 "Study Room and Reading Room" of the Chang Ching Yu Memorial Library underwent a comprehensive renovation and was reopened on October 23, 2024. This renovation not only enhanced the comfort and brightness of the study space but also added more seating and power outlets to meet student needs. It fully demonstrates the university's commitment to prioritizing student needs, making this space an ideal place for Chung Yuan students to engage in self-directed learning.
Chung Yuan Christian University triumphed at the Taiwan Innotech Expo's invention competition, winning the top Platinum Award again in 2024 after its victory in 2023. The consecutive Platinum Awards were achieved by a team led by Associate Professor Lin Cheng-An from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, featuring patented nanobiomedical microscopy and contrast agent technology. Additionally, Professor Huang Hsin-Hsing from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Professor Hsieh Ming-Fa from Biomedical Engineering won gold and silver medals, respectively, showcasing CYCU's strong innovation capabilities!
Guided by the Ministry of Education and organized by the National Science and Technology Museum and the Office of the Cross-disciplinary Talent Cultivation Project for Sustainable Energy, the 2024 "Taiwan Energy - Sustainable Energy Innovation Competition" attracted 227 teams from universities and colleges nationwide. The Department of Electrical Engineering at Chung Yuan Christian University combined solar energy storage technology, electronic incineration simulation, and intelligent control to develop an electronic energy storage furnace, winning the gold medal in the "University Net Zero Emissions Category."
Professor Hong Yingyi of Chung Yuan Christian University’s Department of Electrical Engineering won the 11th "Youshang Technology Invention Award" in the AI category, being the only recipient from a private university. The award underscores her contributions to industry-academia collaboration and the potential of AI in transforming traditional industries.
Chung Yuan Christian University excelled in global higher education by securing EU "Jean Monnet Program" certification and a €30,000 grant. The recently completed "European Industrial Landscape International Workshop" has enhanced students' international mobility and competitiveness.
The School of Design hosted a "Face-to-Face with GSAPP" symposium, open to all students. Associate Dean Steffen Boddeker introduced GSAPP’s master’s programs, including M.Arch, MS.AAD, Historic Preservation, Real Estate Development, Urban Design, and Urban Planning. He highlighted GSAPP’s philosophy of encouraging students to explore diverse architectural platforms worldwide, fostering personal development and reflective learning.
As technology and the global economy advance, social challenges grow. To prepare students, Chung Yuan Christian University held the 2024 "Future Problem-Solving Competition," focusing on holistic education and practical application to enhance core skills. The competition, with expert-designed challenges, attracted 55 teams from 14 universities. CYCU's Information Management and Industrial Engineering teams won first and third place.