Associate Professor Hoi Io Kong, Programme Coordinator of the Faculty of Data Science at City University of Macau, visited Choi Nong Chi Tai School and conducted in-depth exchanges with teachers and students of the school. The sharing session focused on topics such as the development trend of artificial intelligence, strategies for choosing university majors, preparation for double-degree studies, and post-undergraduate further study paths, providing practical references for students' future further study and career development.
Combining her own academic experience, Associate Professor Hoi Io Kong vividly talked about her interdisciplinary exploration journey, from undergraduate study, double-degree pursuit to doctoral study. She pointed out that in the rapidly changing era of science and technology, "discovering interests and anchoring goals" is the key to career planning. She also emphasized that the choice of university majors should be "guided by interests and driven by passion", encouraging students to find the combination of personal potential and social needs in interdisciplinary learning.
During the sharing, Associate Professor Hoi Io Kong further introduced the curriculum setup of City University of Macau in the fields of computer science, data science and interdisciplinary disciplines. She specifically mentioned that artificial intelligence technology has penetrated into fields such as meteorology and transportation, becoming a core driving force for promoting scientific research and lifestyle innovation. She also encouraged students to actively embrace technological changes and lay out their future academic and career paths in advance.
This sharing not only deepened middle school students' understanding of AI application scenarios, but also provided clear guidance for their university major selection and postgraduate study planning. City University of Macau continues to serve the society, actively contributes to the development of teenagers, and is committed to cultivating innovative talents with interdisciplinary perspectives, building a bridge for young students to realize their dreams.
