16th CKY newsletter

HK Youth Science, Technology &
Innovation Competition
We were delighted that one of our primary students recently achieved First Place in Research at the HK Youth Science,
Technology and Innovation Competition for his project “Catching More of the Sun”. Yet another example of a young
scientist who is adapting to change by taking an experimental approach to the environment which he observes.
The aim of my research project was to find a way to improve the power output of solar panels,
through the application of filters, different cooling treatments and also reflectors. One of the
challenges I encountered when performing the experiment was maintaining consistent light
intensity as the sun is ever changing. To workaround this, I had to complete the experiment very
quickly, sometimes needing to restart because of the sudden changes in sunlight. The most
rewarding experience was presenting in front of the judging panel of university professors. It
made me nervous but I told myself to treat it like any other presentation. Fortunately, every
question I was asked was within my scope of knowledge. In the end, I was very fortunate and
proud to receive the award for first place. Thank you to my parents, teachers and classmates
for supporting me.
Wan Him Ho 5F
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