HKUST Genesis = 同創, Volume 13, Number 4

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[evdate 2002-05-06] THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Genesis VOL.13 NO.4 6 MAY 2002 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nansha developments 2 Industrial study tour 2 Education officials visit 3 EMBA graduation 3 TA Achievement Awards 3 Outstanding students recognized 4 Chinese Chamber on campus 4 New library exhibition 4 Nurturing the best Rainy weather on 23 March did notdeter over 50 secondary school students and their parents from attending HKUST's information session on its early admission program for gifted students, which was announced on 11 March.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs Prof Yuk-Shee Chan opened the session, which

explained admission requirements, procedures and courses of the program. HKUST's program will provide gifted secondary school students with the opportunity to enter a local university earlier, and help keep the best talents here in Hong Kong.

Under the plan, students will start the University's three-year undergraduate program

this September, with a guarantee of entering one of their three choices of department.

Prof Shiu-Yuen Cheng, Associate Dean of Science and Head of the Department of Mathematics, said: six-week intensive summer program will help students make the transition from secondary to tertiary education. Overseas exchange opportunities,

one-on-one mentoring and first-year campus accommodation will also be offered. Admission requirements include five A's or more at the HKCEE in one sitting, and

outstanding performance in leadership, extra-curricular activities and social service.

Applicants will be interviewed individually and in groups, with results due out in late

May. Some families from overseas attended, raising questions about the HKCEE and Chinese language requirements. Prof Chan pointed out that HKUST was the only institution that accepts international exam results, and in addition was planning to

recruit more non-local students, making it an ideal environment for students from overseas. Participants responded positively. One parent said his son, who attended high school in Canada, liked HKUST's environment and was hoping to major in computer science, while a Form 6 student from Hong Kong said she hoped to enroll in HKUST's accounting program because of the School of Business and Management top international ranking.

Plans are to enroll 40 gifted students for the year 2002-03, and as of mid-April, the

University had received more than 200 applications, including 9A and 10A students.

Math talents complete special program The early admission program is the latest in a series of initiatives HKUST has put in

place to nurture academically gifted secondary school students. Since 1999, the University has implemented special programs such as the Physics Summer School, the Cyber University, the multidisciplinary Mentoring Scheme, and the Saturday School

in Mathematics, the last two in collaboration with the Education Department. Participants range from Form 3 to Form 7 students.

The Saturday School for Gifted Students in Mathematics saw its first group of 96

math talents receive their certificate of completion on 14 April. More than 100 parents and guests attended the ceremony held on campus. HKUST President Prof Paul Ching-Wu Chu officiated together with Mrs Fanny Law, Secretary of Education and Manpower, who commended the students for their efforts, and encouraged them to realize their dreams and contribute to Hong Kong, China and the world. Citing examples of great scientists, Prof Chu encouraged the students to be inquisitive,

creative, to persevere and keep a positive attitude. HKUST advocates all-round education to nurture far-sighted, creative leaders of tomorrow. Collaborating with the

Education Department on this gifted program is in line with our founding mission,

and a way to fulfill our commitment to Hong Kong.? The program started in October 2001 and ran for 20 three-hour sessions, held every

Saturday. Sessions comprised fundamental athematics-conducted by Prof Wu-Yi Hsiang, Prof Shiu-Yuen Cheng and other Department of Mathematics' faculty-and general education, taught by faculty of other departments and local universities.

Nansha developments Developments at the Nansha IT Park were discussed at a meeting with the Chief Secretary of the HKSAR Mr Donald Tsang, Prof Otto Lin, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Mr Kwan-Ling Zhang, Vice-Mayor of Guangzhou, on 27 March in Nansha.

Prof Lin reported on the University's vision to help promote the Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Pearl River Delta region as a vibrant, world-class technopolis. The Nansha IT Park-a joint initiative by HKUST, the Fok Ying

Tung Foundation, and the Guangzhou Municipal Government-has been set up as a center of technology support to nurture high-tech startups originating from this area as well as other parts of the Mainland and overseas; to expand

business opportunities closer to Hong Kong for SAR companies; and to improve profitability for existing industries in the Pearl River Delta, a majority of which are run by SAR business people. This mission differentiates the Nansha IT Park from other IT centers in the region. It

places emphasis on technology, innovation and enhancing productivity, as well as providing services to the Hong Kong business community. Another major focus will be on training talent and technology development. There are currently nine companies already at work in Nansha, with more expected to

follow once construction is completed. The report was well-received by Mr Tsang, who was visiting the site for the first

time together with other Government officials as part of ongoing discussions between

the HKSAR and Guangzhou on developing the area. Nansha was also the site of the recent International Symposium on Economic Development through Commercialization of Science and Technology co-organized

by HKUST and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

Industrial study tour opens eyes Twenty-four science and engineering undergraduates were able to build bridges for future job opportunities on the Chinese Mainland when they visited large-scale industrial enterprises and met fellow students in Guangzhou on the recent Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou) Industrial Study Mission. The three-day trip, held from 2 to 4 April, was organized by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) at the request of the Dean's Office in the School of Engineering, and facilitated by the University Graduates Employment Guiding Center of the Higher Education Bureau of Guangdong Province. The Guiding Center arranged visits to the Guangzhou branch of the state-owned China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), joint venture Honda Guangzhou and software manufacturers at the Tianhe Scientech Park, the second largest business center of its kind in China. It was the first time any student visit had been made to the Sinopec plant. Final-year student Rio Wai-Chu Tam (IEEM) said: wanted to take a look at the Mainland plants, its manufacturing and the people, and I was able to see my subject being applied at Honda Guangzhou. It was really eye opening. I might look for a job in the Mainland so this was paving the way for the future.? Second-year student Alice Yuk-Shan Lo (BICH) was deeply impressed with the size of Sinopec and its facilities, which include a hospital and school. could compare what I am studying with their manufacturing process. But pollution is a concern. The tour included time to relax with students spending an afternoon swapping experiences with final-year engineering students from Guangdong University of Technology, and getting a taste of life on the Mainland during shopping expeditions and other leisure activities. We had exchange with Mainland students who have found employment. That helped us know more about job search in the Mainland,said second-year student Raymond Ka-Kei Chan (IETM). in the past the Mainland might not have seemed that exciting, but on this tour students could see how things are changing,said Brian Cheng, SAO Student Counselor. Mr Cheng is now exploring the possibility of internships with the companies visited. Eight students have expressed interest in such a chance. In addition, the SAO is setting up a Chinese Mainland Career Service, a new initiative that will provide job information, employer networking, internships and study tours for those keen on working in the Mainland. A week-long trip to Shanghai, open to students from all Schools, is being planned. GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002 Chief Secretary Donald Tsang (right) discusses progress at Nansha with Prof Otto Lin.

Education officials visit Dr Rosanna Wong, Chairman of the HKSAR Education Commission, visited the University on 17 April, accompanied by senior officials of the Education and Manpower Bureau including Mrs Cherry Tse, Deputy Secretary.

The group met first with HKUST President Paul Ching-Wu Chu, who presented the University's plans and vision for the next decade. High-impact

areas and facilities were also introduced, including lab demonstrations of research in nano science and technology and the Rubber Soil project.

The visit was Dr Wong's first in her capacity as Chairman of the Education Commission, and provided the opportunity for the officials to become

more acquainted with the University's new developments. The group visited HKUST start-up EDPlatform and the Entrepreneurship Center. Dr Wong was a member of the University Court from 1994 to 2001.

GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002

Celebrating executive spirit and global diversity The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program celebrated its fourth graduation on 14 April, awarding degrees to 51senior executives. This year's graduates represent 13 nationalities, hold over 15 years of executive experience on average, and hail from

global companies such as FedEx, Hewlett-Packard and Citibank. Close to 30% work outside of Hong Kong, attending the twicemonthly classes at HKUST from places like the Philippines, Japan and as far away as Hawaii. his was the largest graduating class yet, and in terms of cohesion, very strong compared to previous classes said Dr Steve DeKrey, Program Director and Associate Dean of Business and Management.

HKUST's EMBA program-a highly successful alliance with Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management that capitalizes on the strengths of both top schools-is specifically designed for senior executives who have already attained

positions of leadership within their organization. 167 executives have graduated

from the program to date, adding a strong component to both universities?overall

alumni base. Mrs Fanny Law, HKSAR Secretary for Education and Manpower, gave the commencement address. These two institutions are committed to the pursuit of excellence, bonded by a shared vision to nurture executives with a global perspective

and to create an international network of business leaders,she said. Prof Donald Jacobs, Dean Emeritus of Kellogg, HKUST President Paul Ching-Wu Chu, and Acting Dean of Business and Management Prof K C Chan also congratulated

the students.

Peer recognition This year's top Teaching Assistant Coordinators (TACs) were honored by their peers, and a new batch of TAs were presented with Certificates of Achievement in a ceremony held on 28 March. PhD candidates Zhiguo Du (HUMA) and Ravikant Pathak (CENG) won the Best TAC awards, each receiving a roundtrip ticket to Bangkok courtesy of Cathay Pacific. Second-time winner Du was chosen by his fellow TACs, while Pathak was elected in an

online ballot open to all TAs. TACs are experienced teaching assistants who mentor and coordinate the work of TAs, acting as liaison with the department

or school and working in tandem with the Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching

(CELT) on training and support activities. The TA Coordinators play a leading role in

motivating TAs to provide excellence,said Dr Grace Au, Director of CELT. Du thanked his fellow TACs and CELT for helping him. The award is an encouragement to continue to try my best,The said. Being a TAC has helped him gain coordination experience useful to him in his future teaching career, and boosted his communication skills.

His views were seconded by Pathak, who found that being a TAC allows me to contribute to learning and teaching at the University, and gain confidence in myself as a coordinator. TAs are a valuable resource to the University as part of its focus on creating a

collaborative and learning environment. CELT has bolstered and enhanced the training program this year, with TAs going through a series of training courses and

seminars in the fall and spring semesters which includes an induction session, IT workshops, labs and training on handling difficult situations. All TAs who complete

the training receive a Certificate of Achievement. The close collaboration was evident at the lively awards ceremony, with faculty, department heads and administrators all on hand to present awards and congratulate the new TAs.

Awards went to this year's best TACs Ravinkant Pathak and Zhiguo Du (2nd and 3rd left), and runnersup Karen Cheung (left), Bobby Yip (2nd right) and Vincent Cheung (right), sharing the moment with CELT Director Dr Grace Au.

Outstanding students recognized Stellar academic performance and leadership distinguished the 39 top third-year HKUST students who were honored at the Outstanding Students Luncheon on 13 April. Hosted by President Paul Ching-Wu Chu, the event was a chance for the students to gather together and celebrate their achievements with parents and

friends, teachers and mentors. Over 120 participants-the largest group to date-enjoyed the celebratory occasion, which also served to congratulate parents

and teachers who helped inspire these top students to excel. These students embody the spirit of excellence, not just in academics, but in service, conscientiousness and tenacity,?Prof Chu said, thanking their parents and teachers, and encouraging the students' continued involvement in the University through the Alumni Association and other avenues. Many of the students, who either received a cumulative Grade Point Average equivalent

to an A, or provided distinguished service to the student body, will continue with postgraduate studies at HKUST and other top universities. Nine of those honored were recipients of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship for Outstanding Mainland

Students. For Joseph Zhou, who will pursue PhD studies at HKUST, the recognition is

something he is proud of. I am always striving to do my best, and am thankful to my

teachers and classmates for helping me, he said.

GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002 Chinese Chamber on campus HKUST has been working actively to forge closer ties with industry and business in Hong Kong, developing and strengthening links and partnerships in research and business areas. Over 20 members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) visited the University on 3 April, at the invitation of HKUST Council Chairman Dr Vincent Lo and President Paul Ching-Wu Chu. The delegation toured campus facilities; were introduced to some of the University's breakthrough areas in nano technology, smart card and biotechnology; learned about HKUST start-ups and discussed technology transfer. Led by Chamber Chairman Dr Robin Y H Chan, who is Chairman and Managing Director of Asia Financial Holdings Ltd and an HKUST Council member, the delegation included Vice-Chairmen Mr Sai-Chu Ho and Mr Kwong Siu Lam, as well as Standing Committee members. Founded in 1900, the CGCC is one of the oldest and largest chambers of commerce in Hong Kong, with a membership of over 6,000. Splendors of the West A striking exhibition of photographs by award-winning photo journalist Shouxian Jin opened at the Library Gallery on 13 March. 'Splendors of the West' features

magnificent landscapes, abundant natural resources, and the rich and colorful customs

of the peoples of West China, known for their spirit, soul and beauty. Jin employs lucid lines, bright colors and simple composition in his photographs

to express the eternal theme of the relationship between man and society, and man

and nature. Currently chief press photographer of the Southwest Economic Daily, Jin

was born in Chongqing in 1943. His career spans over 26 years, and his works are

widely published and exhibited throughout the world. This exhibition sums up the

photographer"s work in West China in the last decade, and will run until 14 June.

People Power 科大人 蕭裕{????}P學社會責任的承擔 卸任科大學生會會長職務的蕭裕{????}P 學〔圖左〕在中學時期已積極參與學 生會工作，認為這是充實自己、擴闊視野 的重要途徑。入讀科大時，他相信：'大學 生有他的社會責任和義務。'過去兩年多 積極參與社會和校園活動，令他更加肯定 這份信念。 蕭裕均剛進科大時，也和不少同學一 樣，對於怎樣在學業和學生活動中取得平 衡而感到迷惘。幸好他的導師、數學系主 任鄭紹遠教授給了他非常重要的指引：'你 想做的事便去做吧！學業方面，只要保持 合格水平其實已經足夠了。' 鄭教授的話令他更有信心選擇了人文 學和社會科學兩個副修課程，同時亦參與 科大學生會的工作，分別在一年級和二年 級擔任時事秘書及會長。 蕭裕均認為唸大學的目的不應只限於 學習一些專業技能，更重要的是培養思考 能力，這亦是他選擇數學系的原因。不過， 投身學生會工作後，他發現很多事情不能 單以理性分析。'數學雖然可以幫助我建立 邏輯思維，卻不能使我明白自己在社會和 群體中的位置，讓我可以作出縱覽全局的 決定。這亦是我副修社會科學，並決定畢 業後深造社會科學碩士課程的原因。' 蕭裕均感受最深刻的是發生於2000年 6月26日的'人大釋法事件'。時為特區政 府為內地人士居留權問題尋求人大釋法一周 年，專上學生聯會代表與一群爭取居留權 人士在終審法院門前靜坐抗議。警方要求 他們離場，後更使用胡椒噴霧制服部分抗 議人士，並拘捕蕭裕均和另外四位專上學 生聯會成員，控以非法集會等罪名；最後 律政司決定不予起訴。 這件事令蕭裕{????}韞[肯定自己的信念： 大學生應該負起社會責任，並使他更盼望 在科大校園內推動關心社會的風氣。為了 實現這個理想，他在二年級組閣參選學生 會會長。 在他任內，學生會曾對多宗本地和國 際重要事件作出積極回應。例如美國發生 九一一事件當晚，蕭裕均和幾位幹事徹夜 整理有關報道，並於翌日舉辦悼念燭光會， 讓同學和教職員抒發感受；去年底大學教 育資助委員會提出統一英語評核試的建 議，學生會籌辦'英語評核試討論會'，邀 請教資會張寶德秘書長、朱經武校長及語 言中心主任詹恪禮教授(Prof Gregory James) 與同學討論有關議題。 蕭裕均認為大學生應該敢於表達意見， 不要因為怕被別人批評而忍氣吞聲。在科 大學生會工作兩年，他亦經常面對同學和 社會人士的質疑和反對：'學生會的工作經 常涉及一些具有爭議性的事件，有人支持、 有人反對是很自然的。' '面對質疑我的同學，我不會否定他 們的觀點，但我相信我的決定會對大家有 幫助。'他以魯迅名句'橫眉冷對千夫指， 俯首甘為孺子牛'鼓勵科大同學勇於承擔 社會責任，不平則鳴；並說這是大學生回 饋社會的最佳途徑。 同創{????}二〇〇二年五月六日

西貢區議員訪問科大 西貢區議會、分區委員會及民政事務處一行 20人由吳仕福主席及丘世仁民政事務專員領 導，於4月11日應邀訪問科大，藉以增進地區 諮詢組織與科大的聯繫。他們除與朱經武校 長會談外，亦參觀了科大的科研設施和研究 項目，包括生物技術研究所、人類語言技術 研究中心及橡膠土開發計劃。 朱校長對西貢區代表說：'科大與西貢關 係密切，我衷心希望西貢區各界積極支持科 大，讓我校能為本區的未來發展作出貢獻。' 參觀者對科大優美的校園及卓越的科研成 果深表讚賞，並表示樂意支持科大的研究開 發工作，例如協助科大成員在將軍澳工業 申請廠址，開發高新科技工業。

科大新龍舟下水 連續於2000及2001年奪得香港國際龍舟邀請賽大專組冠軍的 科大龍舟學會於4月7日舉行新龍舟下水禮，慶祝他們擁有第 一艘屬於科大的龍舟'科大龍'。學生事務處處長黃兆光 先生主持下水禮，嘉賓包括嶺南大學龍舟隊，以及多位科大 教職員和學生。科大龍舟的建造費用由學生事務處贊助。 中國傳統非常尊重龍舟，因此下水禮必須擇定良辰吉日，並按照傳統儀式進 行，包括：拜祭天神和海神、簪花掛紅、點睛及三沖上岸等。所謂三沖上岸是 由龍舟隊成員划動新龍舟，向岸上祭台致敬，等如以龍舟行三叩首禮一樣。 '科大龍'全長8米，可容納26人。龍舟上的圖案由龍舟學會構思，以鮮豔的 橙色和科大校徽的藍色組成，凸顯科大龍舟會熾熱的團隊精神及高昂士氣。 科大龍舟隊隊長楊振傑(機械工程學系三年級)表示：'有了這艘屬於我們的龍 舟，有助提高科大全體成員的歸屬感。我們更希望藉此推廣龍舟競渡這種富有 中國傳統特色的運動。' 科大教職員和學生如果想在今年端午節試試這艘新龍舟，為科大奪取各項龍 舟賽事錦標，請與科大龍舟學會聯絡(電郵：su_dboat@stu.ust.hk)。

同創{????}二〇〇二年五月六日 Senior Editor Barbara Yang Editors Cecelia Judge, Bosco Wong Contributor Sally Course Design & Production Publishing Technology Center Genesis is published by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs to keep members of the HKUST community in touch with University news and views. The next issue of Genesis will be published on 5 June 2002. Contributions are welcome, but must be received at least three weeks before publication date either by fax at 2358-0537, or by email at genesis@ust.hk 下期《同創》將於2002年6月5日出版。 《同創》園地公開，歡迎投稿。來稿請傳眞 2358-0537，或電郵genesis@ust.hk。 截稿日期：出版前三週。 c2002 by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved. GENESIS http www.ust.hk/genesis Campus Calendar 校園活動 Until 14 June Splendors of the West- Photographs by Jin Shouxian Ping Yuan and Kinmay W Tang Gallery, Library 2 May 7-8 pm HKUSTSU Drama Society Performance Exposition Hall 7 May 1-2 pm Muse Guitar Quartet Performance Performers: Stephen Chau, Sonia Law, Kimmy Kwong and Stephen Li Exposition Hall 14 May 7:30-8:30 pm Cello and Piano Recital Cellist: Christine Walevska Pianist: Choi Sown-Le Exposition Hall 展期至6月14日 西部風情晉守賢攝影展 圖書館唐炳源、唐溫金美展覽廳

5月2日下午7時至8時 《人之初夜》 演出：科大學生會劇社 展覽廳 5月7日下午1時至2時 妙思結他四重奏 演出： 周啓良、羅慕恩、鄺嘉媚及李洲海 展覽廳

5月14日下午7時半至8時半 大提琴及鋼琴演奏會 大提琴：Christine Walevska 鋼琴： 蔡崇力 展覽廳

新任學生會幹事與校方高層會談 第十屆學生會幹事會16 位成員在4月3日與校董會主席羅康瑞博士共進午 膳，並與羅博士及朱經武校長進行非正式會談。羅博士 於1999 年就任校董會主席後，定期每年兩次與學生會代表見面，交流意見。會談 不預設議程，自由討論，氣氛輕鬆。 本屆學生會幹事會成員全是一年級本科生，其中11位來自工商管理學院，三位 來自工學院，兩位來自理學院。他們在迎新營相識，對組織學生會有共同抱負和興 趣。雖然他們對校務認識尚淺，但都充滿熱誠，希望能積極參與，把科大建設成 一所更優秀的學府。 在討論的項目中，最為幹事們關注的是如何在低迷的經濟下協助同學為前途作 好準備。他們表示希望能與工商界人士有更多接觸，了解社會的實際情況。羅博士 對此大表贊同，認為同學能在成功人士身上得到啓發，學習處世做人。他表示會協 助安排傑出人士到科大講課，與同學分享經驗。朱校長亦表示會考慮把這些講課轉 為學分課程，同學選修這些課程可獲授一個學分。 幹事們亦希望校方能為同學提供更多暑期實習機會，以及擴充導師計劃及海外 交流計劃。他們認為可從實習中汲取寶貴經驗，並不計較待遇多寡。 在這次會面的前一天，幹事們亦與朱校長見面，雙方在親切的氣氛下談了個多 小時。討論範圍包括高等教育檢討、功課壓力以至朱校長對學生的期望等等。 朱校長表示希望科大學生能表現得更敢作敢為、 更積極進取、更獨立、更多提問。他說：'我希望學生 成功，那就等如學校成功。最重要是過一個快樂、成功 的人生。而成功是相對的，所謂"一沙一天地，一花一 天堂。"在人生之中，逆境與順境的比例是100:1。每 一件事都可以讓我們從中學習，只要我們抱著樂觀、積極的態度，自然能克服種種 困難。'幹事們會後對《同創》表示：十分欣賞校董會主席和朱校長對同學的關心和重 視，他們提出的問題亦已獲校方承諾跟進。 Shooting dates : 9-15 May 2002 (Individual) 1 May 2002 (Group) Venues : 4/F Room 4006 Workshop (Individual) University Center (Group) Capture that memorable moment 2002 GRADUATION PHOTO SERVICE Schedule & details of service at www.ab.ust.hk/cso/info_photo2002.htm Enquiries: souvenir@ust.hk 科大流動空氣監測平台啓航 由科大創建、香港賽馬會慈善信託基金撥款1,230萬港元資助的大氣監測 走航平台於4月8日舉行啓用儀式；校長朱經武教授及香港賽馬會董事鄭明 訓先生〔圖右〕擔任主禮嘉賓。鄭先生代表香港賽馬會把走航平台的車匙 移交朱校長及方明教授(走航平台項目負責人，圖左〕，象徵這{????}畊y首創 的走航空氣監測平台正式移交科大研究小組。 啓用儀式結束後，研究小組安排嘉賓及傳媒參觀走航平台的設施。化 學工程學系陳澤强副教授〔走航平台項目首席研究員〕陪同朱校長及鄭先生 登上走航平台，在大學附近繞一圈，以介紹走航平台的運作情況。 有關走航平台的設施及應用詳情，請參閱《同創》2002年4月號第六 頁報道。 7 同創{????}二〇〇二年五月六日

高教檢討報告提倡擇優 大學教育資助委員會(教資會)於3月26日 發表'高等教育檢討2002'報告，提 出了多項對香港高等教育未來十年發展有 深遠影響的建議。報告發表後，即引起本 港大學教育界和社會人士廣泛討論；科大 學生會亦於4月12日舉辦'高等教育檢 討報告論壇'，邀請教資會秘書長張寶 德先生〔圖中〕及科大學術副校長陳玉 樹教授〔圖右〕擔任主講嘉賓。 是次高等教育檢討於去年5月展 開，由英國愛丁堡大學校長、教資會 資深委員宋達能勳爵(Lord Stewart R Sutherland ) 領導。教資會希望這次檢討 能幫助香港高等教育界制訂策略性發展 方向，在社會和經濟轉型下，保持香港的 國際競爭力。宋達能勳爵在檢討報告中提 出的建議包括： 從策略角度突出少數院校為政府資助及私人捐助的重點對象，提升這些院校參 與國際最高水平競爭的能力； 增加政府撥款中按院校表現和辦學使命分配的經費比重； 教學及研究撥款應與院校的表現掛 ； 進一步放寬高等教育制度的規管，包括容許各院校有更大自由度和彈性決定教 學人員的薪酬和服務條件；另一方面，院校必須建立一個更有效、更接近私營 機構的管理模式，並加强問責制度； 院校不應以教資會的整體補助金補貼獲其他機構資助的研究項目；其他資助機構有責任按十 足成本提供研究經費；

擴大本科生課程二年級及以上的學額，以吸納有志進修人士；推行學分累積及 轉移制度，加强學生的流動性。朱經武校長發表回應時指出：科大支 持大學應各按使命適當分工；將研究資源 集中於匯聚優秀人才、表現卓越的院校， 提升其國際競爭力，使發展成為世界級大學。由於資源有限，八所院校應集中精力 在個別表現卓越的學術領域，發揮優勢，建立凝聚效應，力爭在國際學術界佔一席 位。朱校長說：'科大自建校伊始，定位非常清晰，就是要成為一所世界級研究型大 學，在每一個精選的教研領域走在國際前沿。短短十年間，科大在科學、工程、工 商管理等範疇已奠定堅實的基礎，在研究上屢獲重大突破，達到國際一級水平，如 納米科技及分子神經科學研究等。今後科大將繼續集中資源，發展重點學術領域，包 括納米材料、生物技術、物流管理、環境科學及集成電路設計與封裝等。' 科大亦同意檢討報告中建議各大學在教授的薪酬及服務條件上應有更大自由 度，以吸引及留住最優秀的人才。至於大學教職員薪金應否與公務員脫 ， 則必須先進行詳細的研究和諮詢，並希望政府不會在脫 後減少對大學的整 體資助。 同時，科大認為政府應增加研究撥款，按使命分工而推行相應的撥款機 制。科大歡迎研究資助局以外的撥款機構按十足成本提供研究經費，讓大學毋 須額外承擔基礎設施或行政成本。科大學生會會長陳順彬同學〔圖左〕在 學生論壇上說：'我們歡迎檢討報告强調教學以學生為本的路向。不過，我們也憂慮 學分轉移制度會促使香港高等教育轉為市場導向，導致一些人文及社會科學學科因 為缺乏市場價値而被淘汰。'張寶德秘書長回應說：'靈活學分制度 賦予學生更大的選擇權利，從而鼓勵院校在開辦課程時，先考慮學生的實際需要。 這個制度讓學生可以到其他院校修課，可能會提高一些冷門科目的修課人數，使它 們可以繼續生存。'他强調檢討報告提出了擇優的原則，鼓勵各院校自由競爭，形成 向上動力，從而提升本港高等教育水平。 香港科技大學二OO二年五月號

科大積極為香港拔尖 科大繼3月11日公佈資優生錄取計劃之後，在3月23日舉行公開簡介會。50 多位中學生及家長冒雨來到清水灣科大校園，了解科大的收生要求、報名程序和課 程內容。 學術副校長陳玉樹教授致辭時說：'科大推出資優生錄取計劃，目的是讓香港 的資優中學生留港升讀大學，藉此為香港留住人才。' 獲取錄的資優生將於今年9月入讀科大的三年制本科生課程，並可進入三個志願 其中一個學系。理學院副院長兼數學系主任鄭紹遠教授說：'此項計劃的特色是學生不需以 額外

時{????}髡里珛{。他們只須於今年暑假到科大參加六星期的留宿密集課程，幫助他們 順利從中學過渡到大學。' 鄭教授强調：科大保證獲取錄的資優生有機會前往海外交流，並且由導師一對一 跟進發展；他們亦會在第一年獲分配宿位。報名的資優生一般須在中學會考中獲 得至少五科甲級成績，並且在領袖才能、課外活動及社會服務等方面有突出表現。 他們須通過個別及小組面試，甄選結果將於5月下旬公佈。 與會者中有從外地返港的家長，他們關注子女的入學條件和中文程度。陳玉樹教 授指出：科大是唯一接受國際考試成績為入學條件的大學，而且科大正計劃招收更多外 地學生，因此歡迎從外地返港的資優生報讀。 一位家長對《同創》說：子女剛在加國完成高中，希望報讀科大計算機科學系。 他覺得科大的環境很好，有大學氣氛。而一位本港中六生則希望報讀科大的會計學 課程，因為科大工商管理學院近年在國際排名中有突出表現。 科大預計今年將錄取40位中六資優生。本地學生和外地生的報名截止日期分 別是4月12日和5月3日。截至4月中，科大已收到200多份申請表，其中包括九優及十 優學生。

數學尖子完成特訓 科大培育資優生一向不遺餘力，自1999年起開辦不同的特訓課程，為香港社 會'拔尖'。這些課程有：物理學暑期班、資優生進修大學課程計劃、周 末數學特訓課程以及跨學科的名師教研計劃。後二者均與教育署'特 別資優學生培育支援計劃'合辦，參加者是中三至中七學生。 在4月14日，96位從70所中學甄選出來的數學尖子在科大接受周末 數學特訓課程結業証書，出席典禮的親友、老師和校長有100多人。 教育統籌局局長羅范椒芬女士和科大校長朱經武教授主持証書頒授典禮。羅局 長致辭時表揚同學利用課餘時間進修，並勉勵他們要實現個人理想和回饋社會。 朱校長引用多位偉大科學家的例子，勉勵同學要有好奇心、創造力、毅力，以 及積極樂觀的態度；並說：'科大提倡全人教育，旨在培育目光遠大、別具創意的社 會領袖。能夠和教育署合辦特訓計劃，正符合科大的辦學宗旨，也貫徹了科大對香 港的承諾。' 96位同學除接受証書外，更獲科大頒授兩個學分。他們從2001年10月13日開始， 逢星期六在科大上課三小時，內容包括基礎數學及通識教育；20節的課程至2002年3月16日結束。科大數學系項武義教授、鄭紹遠教授及另外四位教 授主持數學課；而通識講座則由科大不同學系教授及其他大學的 教授主持。 周末數學特訓課程學生代表江家鈺致辭時感謝科大及教育署 提供機會，並且表示日後會繼續努力爭取更好成績。

Dean's List Congratulations to the 308 undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean's List for the Fall Semester 2001-02 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. To earn a place on the List, students need a semester grade average of 10.00 or higher from 12 credits completed in the semester, and no failures in any enrolled course. Dean's List students receive a letter of congratulations from their dean, and the achievement is recorded on their transcript. Fall Semester 2001-02 School of Science Biochemistry Year 1 BAI Ting CHAN Lo Kong LU Cheng MA Hoi Tang SHI Lei WU Boyang Year 2 CHAN Wan Mui LEUNG Hoi Yan LEUNG Tak Ming MAK Man Chi NG King Pan PO Hoi Man WANG Kepeng Biology Year 1 CHU Tak Ho HO Cheuk Hei Year 2 FONG Nga Yin Year 3 MOK Chi Keung Chemistry Year 1 CHAN Ka Wang YEUNG Wai Kin Year 2 CHUNG Shuk Ting MAK Chun Kit TIN Wing Shan Year 3 CHEUNG Kwan Yee HON Yuen Ting LAM King Chung SUM Ka Wai SUM Sze Nga WONG Hei Ling YIP Sai Cheong Mathematics and IT Education Year 1 CHAN Yuen Ting HO Chun Yu LEUNG Chi Kit LO Wing Cheong SIU Wai Kuen Year 2 TSE Kwok Ho Mathematics-Computer Science Year 2 TSANG Chor Yiu Year 3 CHAN Wai Kit Mathematics-General Mathematics Year 2 TONG Wai Hung Mathematics- Pure Mathematics Year 1 SO Hon Chung TAM Chi Kong Year 2 LUI Lok Ming WONG Shing Chau Year 3 KO Hong Fu Mathematics-Scientific Computation Year 1 LIU Tak Wah Edward Mathematics-Statistics Year 2 SIN Lim Yan Year 3 FUNG Tsz Woon LO Sau Yee SUN Siu Kei YU Chi Wai Physics Year 1 LAM Wai Keung LEE Chi Wai Jeffrey SHUM Chi Tai SUN Ke WONG Kin Chiu YEUNG Chi Ho Year 2 LAW Kam Tuen MA Rui SO Man Fung Year 3 CHENG Yiu Fai FONG Ho Yan LAU Yik Chung WANG Miao

School of Engineering GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002 Chemical and Environmental Engineering Year 2 KWAN Siu Ming MA Wing Kui Anson WONG Wah Tak Year 3 LAM Koon Fung NG Nga Lee Chemical Engineering Year 1 LAM Chi Ho YAU Tak Cheung Year 3 CHEUNG Zhuo Lin HUI Chiu Lam LI Lu Lu Civil and Environmental Engineering Year 1 CHUA Shui Ying Civil and Structural Engineering Year 1 CHENG Chin Pang CHEUNG Wai Lun LAM Sze Yue LEE Nang Lap WONG Man Kit WONG Wai Ling YAU Ming Hong YEUNG Ho Sing Year 2 HO Kin Yip LEUNG Tik Yan LI Sum Yi Yvonne LO Chi Yuen Computer Engineering Year 1 CHEUNG Kwai Ki KWONG Hiu Tung LAI Kai Ming LI Siu Hong LOK Shun Hang TSANG Kei Man WONG Kwok Shu WU Sui Hin Year 2 LEUNG Kam Chiu NGAN Hoi Lun YEUNG Sin Yan Computer Science Year 1 CHAN Kin Kong CHENG Mei Yi HUI Wai Fat LAI Tsz Chung NG Yik Lun TANG Siu Shing TSOI Yat Shing WONG Wai Ho Year 2 CHEUNG Pak Ming CHIANG Kwok Tung HUI Chun Kit Michael MA Wing Kit TAI Yu Wing TANG Kam Lun WU Tai Pang Computer Science (Information Engineering) Year 1 AHG Chun Ho CHAN Cheuk Ki CHAU Yue Hong CHENG Kan Leung CHEUNG Victor HO Chi Wang IP Ka Keung LAW Chi Kin LEE Yan Pang LEUNG Man Fung LEUNG Man Kang WANG Kai Lung YIU Ching Chak ZHOU Hao Year 2 HUNG Lau Yung IP Tak Shun SHUM Chi Hang TONG Lap Ki Electronic Engineering Year 1 CHAN Hoi Chun CHOI Wing Kai Kaiser LAU Ka Ho NG Kar Wei TSUI Ho Man WAN Wenjie Year 2 CHEUNG Ho Yin LEUNG Man Tat NG Wing Lun ZHANG Hualei Electronic Engineering (Information and Communication Engineering) Year 1 LIU Kin Yat SIN Chun Yin ZHANG Shiju Year 2 CHEN Yu CHEUNG Chun LAU Chi Lun LAW Suk Kwan TANG Kwok Wah TSIA Kin Man YUEN Chi Wai ZHANG Wei Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Year 3 CHENG Yu Hin Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (Transportation Logistics Management) Year 1 LEUNG Cheuk Yan Year 2 CHIU Chun Cheung CHUNG Yuk Kay Carl NG Sum Yee Selina Mechanical Engineering Year 1 LEUNG Pak Kin Year 2 CHAN Ying Kei CHEUNG Siu Lun LEE Lap Man MUI Man Kit YUNG Chung Sheung Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) Year 1 YAN Nga Yee Winnie Year 2 CHOW Ho Kit LIN Fei Hung WONG Chung Wai School of Engineering Accounting Year 1 CHAN Ka Wing CHAN Pui Kwan CHU Hoi Cee FUNG Hiu Sum KAN Kin Hung LAM Chor Yu LAM Kok Man LAM Sau Wing LAM Yau Lun LAU Chung Wai LEUNG Shuk Mei LEUNG Wing Man LIN Jaybo LOK Mei Yi SHIU Wing Hong TONG Wing Yin TSE Chi Hang YIP Wai Hin Year 2 CHAN Yiu Chung FU Kit Sum KWOK Vanida Teresa TONG Benny Ho Bong WONG Kin Yeung YUM Wing Yi Winnie School of Business and Management GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002 Year 3 CHAN Chi Wang CHOW Yee Ting CHU On Ki FOK Chun Wing HALL Xiao Wen HUNG Po Po KING Hin Fai Kevin LAU Wai LEE Hiu Fung LEUNG Cheuk Wan TANG Ming Chi WONG Etchia WONG Ka Cheong Accounting and Management of Organizations Year 3 NG Pui Yee Business Administration Year 1 CHAN Chun Pan CHAN Wai Sze May CHEUNG Chi Mau CHEUNG Kin Ling CHIU Kin Nang CHOI Yick Lam Andy CHONG Kam Hung DENG Qiyan FUNG Hiu Seng Holly FUNG King Shing HO Chit Mei HO Fung Yi HON So Chi HUNG Cheuk Fung IP Yat Lim KEUNG Lan Fan KOON Yeung Yeung KWOK She Ki LAM Hoi Ho LAM Pui Yee LEE Hoi Yan Irene LI Chi Ho Nicholas LIU Tsz Ho MAN Ka Fai MOK Yui Ting POON Chi Kwong RONG Yan SIU Yat Wang TANG Wing Sze WONG Chun Yee WU Ying Kit YANG Hua YIM Ka Man YIU Chun Kai Economics Year 2 MOK Ka Ming Year 3 CHAN Hoi Lun KU Kei Tat KWOK Sau Ying Economics and Finance Year 1 LAI Wing Y LUI Wing Lok TAM Wei Yeung Sunny WONG Ka Ting Charles Year 2 WONG Si Ling Year 3 HO Wai Ho NG Ping Kong SO Cheuk Yin TSUI Chung Ka YEO Ka Hung YEUNG Chi Hong Finance Year 2 CHAN Ka Yan CHEUNG Ka Yuk LEUNG Wai Kei WONG Hang Yin WONG Ting Yung Year 3 CHAN Wing Sze Joyce IP Yau Lung NG Sau Ting Global Business Year 1 CHAN Hang Ting CHEUNG Ting Hin FUNG Man Yee HO Yat Fan HO Yat Kwan Ada LAM Man Kit Mathew MAK Chor Wan Serena TAM Chit Wa TANG Chung Yin Diane TANG Ki Yuen TANG Sai Man TSE Pui Man WONG Henry Information Systems Year 1 CHENG Pui Yin Ruby CHOI Fung Ngai CHOI Pui Shan FUNG Yee Man LEE Chi Man WONG Nam Yip Charis Year 2 CHAN Kwok Yue LIU Wai Kin TAM Chi Man WANG He Year 3 CHEUNG Wai Ki LAI Sun Miu LAU Tak Hung LEE Ka Ying LI Gang LI Tsz Chiu MA Lin Lin WONG Siu Ting YANG Yongfang YIP Yui Chi Maverick Management of Organizations Year 2 CHIN Gary Sheung Yung Year 3 CHAN Kong Chau CHAN On Yee LEE Woon Ho Chester Marketing Year 2 CHOI Mei Mei FAN Wai Shan LEUNG Wun Wun SO Ming May Year 3 CHEUK Wing Yin Gloria HO Ka Man Karen LALWANI Charan Prem SUT Ka Shing YUEN Kwok Wai Operations Management Year 3 LI Wan Chi YIP Tsui Ching School of Business and Management Spring Semester 2000-01 (Supplement) In some cases, grade average for a semester cannot be finalized until after the following session / semester. The lists below recognize those students who have been placed on the

Dean's List retrospectively for their academic achievements in the Spring Semester 2000-01.

Applied Physics-Science and Technology Year 1 HUI Yiu Shing Biology Year 2 TO Wing Fai MA Leung Hang TAM Wai Yee WONG Chi Wang Chemistry Year 1 CHOI Chun Lung CHU Kam Wah Year 2 LAM Ka Man LAM King Chung SAU Yiu Keung SUM Ka Wai WONG Hei Ling YAM Fei School of Science GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002 Mathematics- General Mathematics Year 1 TONG Wai Hung Mathematics-Pure Mathematics Year 1 LUI Lok Ming Year 2 LAU Hon Sum Ray Mathematics-Statistics Year 2 FUNG Tsz Woon YU Chi Wai Physics Year 1 CHAN Ngo Hin MA Rui WU Ka Chun Year 2 CHEN Kwan Lee FUNG Kin Hung Chemical and Environmental Engineering Year 1 KWAN Siu Ming Chemical Engineering Year 2 WONG Hing Ling Civil and Structural Engineering Year 2 YAO Guangyao Computer Engineering Year 1 KWAN Kam Fai LEUNG Kam Chiu NG Ho Man NGAN Hoi Lun Computer Science Year 1 CHEUNG Pak Ming LEUNG Wai Cheong MA Wing Kit WONG Ching Hoi WU Tai Pang Year 2 CHU Shun Kwong WONG Ka Chun WONG Ka Wah Computer Science (Information Engineering) Year 1 CHAN Tai Wai HUNG Kam Po HUNG Lau Yung IP Tak Shun LO Yuet Mei TONG Lap Ki Computer Science (Information Engineering)- Multimedia Computing Year 3 LO Kin San Computer Science (Information Engineering)- Networking Year 2 HO Sze Chit MA Kin Keung WONG Yan Kei YIU Wai Pun Electronic Engineering Year 1 FUNG Wai Kwan WAN Wenjie Electronic Engineering (Information and Communication Engineering) Year 1 CHEN Yu CHENG Chi Wai KWONG Kin Wah LAU Chi Lun LAW Chi Tat QI Xiaoli WANG Ying ZHANG Wei Year 2 GOEL Prashant Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Year 2 CHEUNG Yuk Wai WONG Chui Yan Anita Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (Transportation Logistics Management) Year 1 CHIU Chun Cheung Mechanical Engineering Year 2 LEE Ka Chun School of Engineering School of Science Accounting Year 1 CHAN Yiu Chung LAM Chun Wah SZE Lai Yee TONG Benny Ho Bong WAI Siu Kei YEW Derek Chi Cheung Year 2 CHUNG Chi Kin Kenneth LEUNG Cheuk Wan Year 3 TANG Ming Chi Business Administration Year 1 CHAN Kwok Yue CHAN Sau Chu CHAN Wing Tung LO Kin Shing WANG He WONG Hang Yin Economics and Finance Year 1 SHIK Chun Sing WONG Si Ling Year 3 HO Chun Yu Information Systems Year 2 HAU Fook Fai Management of Organizations Year 2 CHEUNG Jenny School of Business and Management GENESIS, 6 MAY 2002