Young volunteers expand their power of practical implementation in an international scope: Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology was invited to
participate in the 2016 “Youth to Move the World" Achievement Show by the
Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education recently held a presentation and award ceremony for the “Youth to Move the World" Achievement Show at the Tamshui MRT Station in Taipei to demonstrate and share its achievements of in an internationalization scope. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology has made great achievements in promoting internationalization and was invited by the Ministry of Education to participate in the graphic arts exhibition. The school has two themes—"international cooperation" and "international volunteerism."

【Ming-Tse Zheng (first from left) from the Department of Mechanical Engineering explained to Director Huang (first from left) about his cross-border team and their cooperation and services.】

Ming-Lin Huang, Director of the Comprehensive Planning Department of the Ministry of Education, visited the showcase of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, which was hosted by Ming-Tse Zheng from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Zheng explained to her about his cross-border team and their cooperation with Japanese university. Director Huang expressed her appreciation and encouragement to STUST for its ability to cope with international communication through cross-border cooperation and services, by which STUST demonstrated its professionalism and ability in line with international standards.

【Jin-Hui Tsai, a student of the Department of International Business and Administration (right), Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, was answering questions from the audience.】

In the "International Cooperation" program, STUST teamed up with Japan's sister university—Mie University—and participate in the "2015 Ene-1 GP SUZUKA" new generation energy vehicle race held at the Suzuka Circuit. The race car "Japan and Taiwan Wings" was produced by students from both universities. STUST students provided vehicle tests and driving data analysis, sponsored by the Taiwan Taroko Group. As a result, from among all the 89 participating teams, they won the 10th place and ranked second in College Group. With their brilliant performance, they showed their power in the cross-regional cooperation. Combined with industry-academia resources, they altogether broadened the international vision of young students and their training in mobility.

【Jin-Hui Tsai (Left) and Ming-Tse (left) from Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology participated in the 2016 “Youth to Move the World" Achievement Show by the Ministry of Education.】

In addition, in terms of international voluntary work, the 2016 "Soar with Phil—Philippine International Volunteer Program" by the South Taiwan University of International Student volunteers continued to promote the Philippines to "shorten the digital distance." It is already the seventh year to provide digital teaching services and to set up information and education classrooms and windows to allow students from the Philippines and interested community residents to have more opportunities for learning. It also introduces Taiwanese culture, including Chinese teaching and calligraphy. With these courses, people of the Philippine islands had great access to in-depth understanding of Taiwan and its culture.