It is very fruitful! I have taken advantage of the many research opportunities offered by the IRE program. In the first two years, I was in Prof. Lortz’s research group doing experimental research on high-temperature superconductors. I continued my interest in this subject after I went for exchange at Columbia University and worked with a renowned theorist Prof. Andrew Millis on the novel superconductivity of FeSe. After returning to HKUST, I joined Prof. Vic Law’s research group and started to train myself to be a condensed matter theorist and get to know the field of topological superconductors. The IRE program has given me plenty of training to be a serious researcher and opportunities to interact with brilliant scholars.
Studying chemistry at HKUST is absolutely an enlightening and rewarding experience! Not only did I reap the benefits of research opportunities, but I also had all-round experience in leadership. Doing research with professors and in HKSTP place significant importance on my self-exploration. They further ignite my passion for chemistry research!
Throughout the years, HKUST has offered enrichment programs such as Science Busking Team and Changemaking Leader. With the eye-opening opportunity, I can explore society and introduce science to the public.
At HKUST, you can find many enrichment activities and exchange opportunities. I got the chance to intern at Wetland Park and learn about managing wetland and escorting eco tour. Besides, the field trips, lab works and faculty guidance have broadened my horizons, and helped me prepare for the career in environmental consultancy.
Being enthusiastic in cutting-edge chemistry research, I found the IRE track is a great option for me, as it offers opportunities for me to reach out to multiple research groups in HKUST and work on long-term projects. The exchange and overseas research internships further levitate the science learning experience.
I've had many opportunities ever since HKUST, but one highlight would be the exchange program to the University of Waterloo in Canada. Apart from this, I have joined research projects supervised by Computer Science and Mathematics professors and worked alongside postgraduate students. As a sweet bonus, I got the internships opportunities in Indonesia and Hong Kong. Overall, the mathematics program and the University have given me the tools required for my early career, and I only need to utilize them!
I got my first internship opportunity in the summer of my sophomore year and gained experiences on conducting several projects and research with the professors. Besides, I joined an exchange program held by the School of Science in my junior year, which broadened my horizons and utterly changed the way I viewed the world. For me, studying DSCT at HKUST is one of the best choices I’ve ever made!
The research-oriented Biochemistry and Cell Biology program gave me all-around laboratory training that equipped me for a career in the medical laboratory industry. At HKUST, you have the highest flexibility in course enrollment, you can enroll in any courses that can benefit your future endeavour. The Life Science advising team and faculty members are friendly, approachable, and helpful. They helped me a lot in career planning and taught me many lab skills on various occasions.
Studying Data Science at HKUST has been an exhilarating journey. The cutting-edge curriculum and hands-on projects have equipped me with valuable analytical and programming skills. From data visualization to machine learning, I've delved into various domains of this ever-evolving field. Faculty guidance has further enhanced my understanding of this subject. The opportunities for internships have been invaluable in preparing me for a rewarding career. I am excited to apply my knowledge to solve real-world challenges in the data-driven era.
Training in the Chemistry program equips me with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills. Together with the motivating learning atmosphere created by professors and lovely schoolmates, I developed a strong passion towards studying Science here. Meanwhile, the School of Science provides us with loads of enrichment activities beyond academics alone. Last year, I joined a Career Mentor Training Scheme and the mainland internship program, in which I polished my coaching skills and gained valuable industrial insights to prepare for my future ahead. It is really a blessing to be a member of this big family.