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IBM and CUHK Launch the First EWeek in Hong Kong EWeek encourages youth to pursue studies in engineering and science
IBM and CUHK Engineering Faculty held four half-day sessions with student groups from the Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Carmel Secondary School, Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School and CNEC Christian College. As part of the program, CUHK professors presented topics ranging from the history of microchips to peer-to-peer networking, and IBM volunteers guided students through games and competitions focused on applying science and mathematics skills. The winners from each school received certificates and the opportunity to visit CUHK research laboratories to participate in activities that offer a first-hand glimpse of interesting technologies and applications. Although IBM¡¦s involvement in EWeek dates back to 1990 internationally, the program launched last week represents the first in Hong Kong. It marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between IBM and the CUHK Engineering Faculty to collaborate on further educational programs focused on developing Hong Kong¡¦s youth. ¡§Ensuring a well-educated and talented workforce is key to the long term prosperity and growth of Hong Kong,¡¨ said Dominic Tong, General Manager, IBM China/Hong Kong Limited. ¡§We¡¦re committed to championing this effort in support of our local community.¡¨ For more information about EWeek please visit http://www.eweek.org/site/About/background.shtml
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