2018 Young Scientist Award
2018-12-01Towngas places great importance on cultivating talent, and has sponsored the Hong Kong Institution of Science's Young Scientist Awards for years. The 2018 award ceremony was held on 1 December at City University of Hong Kong. The awards are organised into three streams: life science, physical / mathematical science, and engineering science. A total of 113 applications were received, with professors from a range of educational institutions invited to be the selection panel for shortlisting applicants. During the final stage of the process, young scientists from each stream delivered their presentations, and the audience voted for their favourites. Besides facilitating academic exchange between young scientists and scholars, the annual awards are useful for encouraging innovation and enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness.