A team of nine cadets led by: Chien-Hung Chen, the head of the Department of Avionics Engineering; Professor Sheng-Tao Chen, from the same department; and Professor Chieh-Ju Juan, from the Department of Aviation Management took part in the “5th National Competition for Creative Teaching Aids for Science in 2022 - Semi-Final in Southern Taiwan” organized by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) on December 17, 2022. They were ranked in third place, and also received an honorable mention and the awards for Best Design and Most Creative, punching their ticket to the national final.
The participating cadets used their creativity to design teaching aids for researching science phenomena based on the scientific theories they have learned, enhancing their creative R&D and hands-on capabilities. In addition to those engaged in the competition as contestants, four cadets from the R.O.C Air Force Academy volunteered to assist people and participants at the competition site to ensure that the event operations ran smoothly, demonstrating the amazing discipline and energy of cadets.