In order to strengthen the cultivation of “core competencies” and enhance students’ awareness and critical thinking about future issues, Chung Yuan Christian University hosted the 1st “Future Problem-Solving Competition” in 2023. The competition attracted 48 teams from 14 different colleges and universities. After three months of rigorous selection, 18 teams made it to the finals, gathering on July 21st at the Golden Glory Lecture Hall of the College of Business at Chung Yuan Christian University to showcase their creativity and skills.
In the end, teams from the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Psychology, Management Information Systems, and Electrical Engineering at Chung Yuan Christian University excelled and secured the top three positions in the competition. Additionally, teams from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Management Information Systems received three honorable mentions, making them the biggest winners of the competition! This event successfully fostered the development of students’ problem-solving abilities and highlighted their talent and dedication in addressing future challenges.
The “Future Problem-Solving Competition” is an interdisciplinary collaboration and talent development initiative in which companies propose challenges, and students come up with solutions. In this competition organized by Chung Yuan Christian University, the team consisting of Chan Yu-Yen, Zhang Rong-Xuan from the Department of Psychology, and Weng Qian-Bo from the Department of Applied Mathematics, won the championship with their project titled “Liberate Your Hands: Intuitive Control – The Future of Presentation Devices in the Circular Economy.” They were awarded a scholarship of 50,000 NTD.
Their project, named “Solo Talk,” innovatively integrates microphone and presentation pen functionalities, using the latest technology to create a new type of presentation device. The design is intuitive, allowing users to operate it easily and efficiently, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and fluency of public speaking. The team also incorporated environmental-friendly concepts by using biodegradable materials in its production. During the competition, the students showcased the 3D-printed prototype, impressing the judges with its feasibility and high practical value.
