韩中两队伍斩获2023年中总全国中学科技创新比赛冠亚军
马来西亚中华总商会于2023年12月16日举行了2023年中总全国中学科技创新比赛的颁奖仪式。本校有两支队伍荣获本年度的冠亚军。今年的比赛一共有308名学生参赛。这场比赛经过了两轮的筛选选出了前3甲以及3队优秀奖队伍。本校派出的两支队伍顺利进入决赛，并且在决赛中表现亮眼，最终分别获得了冠军和亚军。获得冠军的队伍成员有李华贤(SE11)、李薰(SE11)和林宇恩(SE11)，获得亚军的队伍成员则有许儧羽(J2E1)、吴立佑(J2E1)和钟润愉(J2E1)。
给予本校队伍指导的叶进博教练表示，他和学生们花了无数的时间和心血在比赛作品上，最终获得了他们想要的成果，这令他感到非常高兴。叶教练指出，所有的原型在建造的过程中都是困难重重的。比如说在构思的方面，资料显示方案A可行，但是在实际操作的时候会发现到方案A其实不完全能够使用。这次比赛有个实际例子，就是在黑水虻幼虫要转换成蛹时，学员需要将其赶至特定的盒子。网上的资料显示这些预蛹是怕光的，所以学员们使用了发光二级管(LED)想要将其给弄走。可后来发现效果不佳，最后才改成了使用加热的方法来驱散它们。
叶教练表态，对于这次比赛的结果，他感到有些讶异，因为他从来没有想过冠亚军都会是他们的囊中物。他认为学员们这次的表现可说是因为累计了之前的经验，所以表现异常良好。最后，他希望学员们可以再接再厉，不要停下脚步，止步于此。他期待学员们可以提升作品，也希望将来有机会在市面上看到学员们的作品。
带领队伍取得冠军的李薰同学(SE11)表示，他们队伍中有2名不是创发学会的会员。他们参加这项比赛是因为他们非常热爱科学，从来没有预想过可以荣获冠军。因此，他们对比赛的成绩感到很惊讶，也非常开心和满足。这是他们第一次参加这项比赛，所以过程中经历了很多次的失败。她指出，他们的作品是 “黑水虻堆肥”，利用黑水虻来分解剩饭，一石二鸟，解决了食物浪费的问题，也从中获得肥料。为了这个作品，他们需要培养一种叫黑水虻(Black Soldier Flies)的苍蝇。因此，他们需要克服对昆虫的恐惧，也要懂得如何妥善处理。李同学提出，他们起初也不会写报告，甚至对编码也不是很了解。 但是，在叶进博老师和蔡佳缙老师的指导下，他们成功完成了作品。
李同学表态，他们三位从小就互相认识，但过程中也避免不了纠纷，但这并没有影响他们之间的友谊。他们不把比赛时遇到的纠纷和彼此之间的感情和交流混合在一起。反而，他们会一起讨论以便能够达成共识来解决问题，叶老师有时也成为了他们的中间人。她声称，比赛前他们也会感到很焦虑，因为他们在比赛上花费了很多心血，甚至必须在上课时抽出时间去完成作品,，每个星期五也都有咨询会，假期也必须回校进行培训。李同学坦言，他们尽了最大的努力去完成作品，把压力化为动力，不想辜负教练的期望。最后，她提出，通过这次的比赛他们学习到了很多关于科技的知识，同时也很感谢老师的耐心指导。
亚军队伍的组长，来自J2E1的许儧羽同学透露，对于这次的成功，他感到即高兴又自豪。首先，他非常感谢他们的教练，叶进博老师给予他们许多编码上的引导。其次，他也要感谢每位愿意参与他们比赛呈交的影片的老师们，包括温碧珠老师、符俊泉老师、吴柔涵老师等，老师的劝告及鼓励让他们的作品可以不断地进步。最后，他想对给予他们无限支持和鼓励的父母与朋友们表达感激之心。许同学表示，在这个比赛里最具挑战性的地方就是要完美结合硬件与软件，然后管控作品的成本。虽然这是团体赛，但是他们之前曾经组队参加比赛，所以很清楚每个人的强项和弱点，因此并没有出现任何的分歧。他提出，当时想要参加这项比赛是因为他们想要挑战自己的极限和走出自己的舒适区，也想要宣扬STEM的价值以及它的重要性。
许同学指出，他们的作品可以帮助许多方面发展的自动对焦系统(Autofocusing Machine)。简单来说，这个作品可以将聚焦过程(Focusing Process)自动化。比赛前，他们对作品怀有得奖的期望，因此难免会感到紧张和焦虑。通过这次比赛，他们学习到了很多方面的新知识，包括设置在线用户界面(Online User Interface)、演讲技巧和写报告的技能。这些收获非常难能可贵。许同学认为，他们的团队表现得很不错，如果要打分的话他会打上7/10的分数，因为大致上大家都有尽全力，所以他很满意；另外的3分是整个队伍的弱点，那就是临场发挥的能力还有演讲技巧，这部分他觉得他们的团队还有进步的空间。
“If you do the work you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life.” – Michael Jordan
In a resounding display of ingenuity and technological prowess, Han Chiang High School students achieved remarkable success at the esteemed 2023 Malaysia Chinese Chamber of Commerce National High School Science and Technology Innovation Competition. The champion position was secured by the talented trio of Anastasia Belle Lee Shin, Nicole Lee Wah Yin, and Allyssa Lim Yu En. At the same time, the runner-up position was claimed by the outstanding team composed of Hii Zan Yi, Chong June Ee, and Ngoo Li Yu.
Hii Zan Yi, Chong June Ee, and Ngoo Li Yu joyfully expressed their gratitude, extending heartfelt thanks to their mentors and acknowledging unwavering support from parents and friends. Emphasizing the pivotal role of seamless hardware-software integration, effective cost management, and the team’s prior collaborative experience, they highlighted how these factors eliminated disagreements and streamlined the creative process.
The competition, catalysing fostering technological innovation awareness among teenagers, prompted participants to channel their creativity into developing products with meaningful contributions to the public. Valuable learning experiences were gained throughout the challenging competition, with participants honing skills in online interfaces, presentation techniques, and data recording.
Hii Zan Yii, Chong June Ee, and Ngoo Li Yu firmly believe the acquired skills will profoundly shape their future. Despite their triumph, the team maintains a humble perspective, acknowledging the need for continuous improvement and recognizing the potential of enhanced presentation skills for future victories.
Meanwhile, Anastasia Belle Lee Shin, Nicole Lee Wah Yin, and Allyssa Lim Yu En shared that their motivation for participating in the competition stemmed from their passion for science and technology. Being first-time participants, they encountered numerous challenges during the development of their prototype. One notable hurdle involved raising black soldier flies (BSF) where they were not only required to learn about the flies but also overcome their initial fear of handling insects.
Given their novice status in this type of competition, the trio faced difficulties while writing the report and navigating unfamiliar territory in coding and presentation skills. Despite these challenges, with the invaluable guidance provided by their teachers, they not only completed the project but also did so with precision and within the stipulated timeframe. Their journey reflects a commendable blend of determination, learning, and teamwork.
They also claimed that they had known each other since childhood. Initially, they had some disagreements and were unclear about their respective responsibilities. However, this did not affect their friendship. They separated the conflicts faced during the competition from their personal feelings, and instead discussed things together to find a solution.
The competition proved to be quite demanding, causing the team significant stress due to its time-consuming nature. They found themselves utilising their classroom time extensively to meet project deadlines. Additionally, the commitment to weekly consultations and sacrificing holiday time to work on the project underscored their dedication. Despite the challenges, the team viewed the experience as highly educational, recognizing that it provided valuable lessons in science and technology. The demanding nature of the competition also taught them how to work more effectively and efficiently.
Coach Mr. Yap, a guiding force behind the team’s success, highlighted the significance of students’ self-driven registration, minimizing misunderstandings, and fostering a sense of responsibility. The consistent application of Stanford University’s Design Thinking Process played a pivotal role, encouraging understanding, thoughtful problem contemplation, and the generation of innovative solutions.
Mr. Yap, proud of the team’s dedication, envisions their future persistence and potential market success. He imparts valuable wisdom, viewing success and failure as inevitable components of life. Noting effective strategies for success, he sees failure as an opportunity for learning and improvement, instilling a growth mindset in the students that will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavours.
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