Starting from 2001, the Department of Chemistry organises the Chemistry Summer Camp during the summer vacation for Secondary 6 students. This programme aims to inspire students with the beauty of science as well as to stimulate their interest to explore the fascinating world of Chemistry. This programme includes popular science talks, interesting chemistry experiments, group discussion and presentations and a variety of social activities.
The Chemistry Expo was held during the summers of 2001 and 2002. This function was organised by a group of second-year undergraduate students under the supervision of our faculty members. It was a half-day programme including talks on modern chemistry delivered by undergraduate students, a hands-on laboratory session and a poster session.
Topics for Talks and Posters:
(i)
Chemistry and Medicine
(ii)
Chemistry and Visual Display
(iii)
Chemistry and Therapy
(iv)
Chemistry and Identification
(v)
Chemistry and Colors
(vi)
Chemistry and Hair Beauty
(vii)
Chemistry in Pressure Sensitive Paints
(viii)
Light Emission Chemistry
(ix)
Chemistry and Photodynamic Therapy
(x)
Chemistry and Forensic Science of Fingerprint
(xi)
Chemistry and Liquid Crystal Display
3. Pilot Science Research Programme for Secondary School Students
The Science Faculty won an open bid from the Curriculum Development Institute of Education and Manpower Bureau to offer this programme (held during July and August 2002) with the goal of providing basic research training to gifted Secondary 6 students. Part 1 of the programme involved a series of popular science talks, while Part 2 consisted of several research projects.
Lectures offered by the Chemistry Department:
(i)
Chemistry of Life
(ii)
Probing Molecules with Light
Research Project offered by the Chemistry Department:
(i)
Studies of Heavy Metal Contents in Chinese Medicinal Herbs
