Close to 100 young students explore the world of research through Junior Research Mentoring Programme

Close to 100 students from 36 local secondary schools and international schools participated in the debut “Junior Research Mentoring Programme” .Zoom In
Under the advice of Dr Arnold Wong (first from right), Associate Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at PolyU, four students from Good Hope School and Diocesan Girls’ School conducted research on "The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and the Associated Risk Factors among Adolescents in Secondary Schools".Zoom In
The team which studied the “Evaluation of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Conditions in Hong Kong” was under the supervision of PolyU and Dr Ka Yin Chan (first from right), the Postdoctoral Fellow of CEVR, Visiting Clinical Associate of School of Optometry at PolyU. Four students from Hong Kong University Graduate Association College, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Holy Trinity College and N.T. Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School conducted the research with advanced clinical equipment.Zoom In

For senior secondary school students, it is never too early to start preparing for university or their future career. Over the summer, PolyU launched the “Junior Research Mentoring Programme” (JRMP) for secondary school students interested in exploring the fascinating world of research. The initiative received an overwhelming response from the PolyU community as well as from secondary schools.

 

More than 60 PolyU academics provided their support by taking up mentorship roles for 39 research projects, covering a broad range of subjects including rehabilitation sciences, optometry, hotel and tourism management, biomedical engineering, nursing, design, languages, business, as well as various specialisations of engineering.

 

Under the guidance of their mentors, 93 students from 36 schools were given the opportunity to conduct research in groups within a duration of three months. They gained valuable hands-on experience by collaborating closely with PolyU’s academics, and developed a clear idea of what research work actually entailed beyond lab coats.

 

Participating students said they were grateful to be part of the debut JRMP. “We were actively involved throughout the process by taking up research design, data collection, data analysis and report writing. It was a truly rewarding and memorable experience, which helped us advance our knowledge and personal growth.” PolyU’s Vice-President (Students and International Affairs), Professor Ben Young also shared that, "PolyU is committed to responding to societal needs through various research projects, and we want to encourage more young researchers to contribute to the betterment of society. The newly launched JRMP serves to deepen understanding of research work among young people, enabling them to discover what research is about and widen their academic horizons.”

 

PolyU intends to further expand the scope of the programme by covering more research topics to draw wider participation from interested students in the year 2022. Applications will commence early next year and the programme duration will also be extended from three months to five months.

 

Visit the website of the Junior Research Mentoring Programme to learn more about the diverse research projects we offered.