At 14:30 pm on May 27th, the much-heralded final oftheinaugural Science Popularization Presentation Competition in Chengdu University of Information Technology was held grandly.Jointly organized by the School Science Association, Science and Technology Department, School Youth League Committee, Academic Affairs Office, and Graduate School, the competition aimed to enhance the scientific literacy ofteachers and students across the campus and promote the popularization and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Multiple professional judges were invited to evaluate the presentations, with criteria including the scientific rigor, interestingness, and presentation skills of the content. After rigorous and fair scoring, the award winners in each category were ultimately determined.After intense competition in the preliminary rounds and the final,TeacherYan Yang fromthe School of Resources and Environment, stood out among numerous contestants and achieved the top spot.
The competition has garnered widespread attention fromteachers and students since its inception. After the fierce competition in the preliminary rounds,there werevariousteachers and students successfully advanced to the final. The final was divided into Teacher Category and Student Category, and all contestantsof these two categorieshave demonstrated profound knowledge and unique insights in the field of popular science."
At the final, the contestants showcased the charm of science through lively and engaging presentations. They utilized various forms such as videos and PowerPointsto present complex scientific principles in an accessible manner to the audience, enabling them to learn rich scientific knowledge in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Worth special mention is that Teacher Yan Yang, with her solid professional knowledge and excellent presentation skills, advanced to the final round of theTeacherCategory and emerged as the champion in the final competition. She chose a science popularization topic closely related to daily life, "Why Mosquitoes Are So Fond of You?" She explained the scientific principles and applications in an in-depth yet concise manner, captivating the audience's attention through vivid cases and interactive explanations.
The successful holding of this Science Popularization Presentation Competition not only provided a platform for teachers and students to showcase themselves and exchange learning experiences, but also further promoted the development of campus science popularization culture. Yan's outstanding achievement fully demonstrated the professional literacy and teaching level of the faculty members fromthe School of Resources and Environment.It is anticipated that Chengdu University of Information Technology will orchestrating an array of future science outreach events, delivering a wealth of exhilarating scientific experiences to both faculty members and students alike.
