Providing STEM experiences for underprivileged students through a learning programme
The iResearch project aims to bridge the educational gap for underprivileged students through a comprehensive STEM programme incorporating citizen science. The six-month programme connects students with professional researchers and includes workshops on scientific inquiry, encouraging participation in multidisciplinary research projects.
During the six-month experiential learning course, students can participate in a series of workshops, field trips, and research experiments led by university scholars, and have the opportunity to receive various benefits, such as experimental reports and build a personal academic network.
A citizen science platform will also be set up to provide the latest research information and resources, support independent research, and foster a community-driven approach to scientific discovery in Hong Kong.
Name of Organisation
iResearch Limited
Approved Funding Amount
HK$100,000
Funding Period (Status)
6 months (Ended)
Impact / Outcomes
- Organised 2 field trips
- Organised 3 educational workshops
- Built 1 research platform and recorded 145 times of participation in research studies
- Benefitted 50 underprivileged students
- Benefitted 11 researchers
- Recruited 2 research interns
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