I got a glimpse of the future the other day, stuck between the 8th and 9th floors. I was in an elevator, listening to a group of silver-haired neighbors have the most earnest, practical conversation. They weren’t talking about the weather or their grandchildren. They were deeply comparing notes on the pros and cons of buying a robot dog.

“It wouldn’t need walks in the rain,” one said. Another nodded, adding, “And no vet bills to worry about on a fixed income.” But the clincher, voiced with a tone of tender responsibility, was this: “You know, if something happens to me, I wouldn’t have to wonder who would take care of it.”

It was a quiet revelation. This wasn’t science fiction chatter. This was a real consumer discussion about companionship, cost, and care, happening right here, right now. In that cramped elevator, it became perfectly clear: inviting a little bit of robotic help into our daily lives has moved from a futuristic “what if” to a practical “why not” for everyday people.

And you don’t have to look far to join in. Just open Taobao. The same platform where you buy socks and snacks has become a showroom for the early adopters of a robotic home. The technology has quietly arrived, not with a dramatic bang, but with the gentle hum of a vacuum starting its work while you’re at the office.

For many, the first step into this world is a companion, like the robot dog those seniors were considering. These aren’t cold machines; they’re designed to respond to your voice, follow you around, and offer a flicker of playful interaction without any of the feeding or cleanup. They solve a very human need for companionship on terms that fit modern, often hectic, lives.

But the help extends far beyond digital pets. Consider the diligent robot concierge that delivers your food at hotels, or the robot vacuum and mop. Today’s versions are savvy navigators. They meticulously map your home, carefully avoid your child’s forgotten toys, and can even be scheduled to clean the kitchen after dinner while you relax. For busy families, it’s less a gadget and more a silent, hardworking member of the household that gives the gift of time.

For families with young children, robots even take on the role of patient tutor. Coding robots turn programming into a hands-on game, while interactive storyteller bots can read endless bedtime stories in animated voices, fostering a love for learning and answering a relentless stream of “why” questions without ever getting tired, and translation necklaces that let you communicate in any language in real time.

So, why is this happening now? The stars have simply aligned. The smart sensors and clever software that once cost a fortune have become affordable. They’re no longer locked in labs but are being manufactured at scale. And through our trusty e-commerce platforms, they’re delivered to our doorsteps as easily as a new pair of shoes.

The folks in my elevator understood something fundamental. They weren’t just talking about avoiding pet hair or saving money. They were navigating a new, gentle kind of technology—one chosen not for its complexity, but for the simple, human relief it provides. Tot hem, it offers a little less worry, a little more help, and the freedom to focus more on the people (and perhaps, the robot pets) we love.

So, what do you think? Are you ready to incorporate robots into your life?

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Congratulations on your move to China! As you settle into your new home, you’ll quickly discover that the digital landscape is quite different from what you’re used to in North America. Many of the apps and websites that were part of your daily routine back home are either inaccessible without using a V** or have limitations.

But don’t worry! Here’s your essential guide to the Chinese equivalents of your favorite North American apps, designed to help your family stream, shop, connect and navigate with ease. Entertainment & Streaming: Your New Family Movie Night

Instead of Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+
Use: iQiyi (爱奇艺), Tencent Video (腾讯视频) or Youku (优酷)

Why: These are the “Big Three” of Chinese streaming. They offer a massive library of content, including Western movies and TV shows (often with English audio and Chinese subtitles), a huge selection of Chinese dramas, variety shows and a growing collection of kid-friendly cartoons and anime. iQiyi is often nicknamed the “Netflix of China.” The best part? You can do a lot of your searches in English and many movies are completely free – you just need to watch a few ads.

Instead of YouTube
Use: Bilibili (哔哩哔哩)

Why: Bilibili is far more than just a video site; it’s a cultural hub. While it has all the user-generated content you’d expect, it’s particularly famous for its anime, gaming, tech and educational content. It’s incredibly popular with students and young people. You can find everything from DIY science experiments for kids to in-depth documentaries.

Instead of Spotify or Apple Music
Use: QQ Music (QQ音乐)
Why: QQ Music has an extensive library of both international and Chinese music. QQ Music, backed by Tencent, often has exclusive rights to major international artist catalogs. You can search the songs in English, and most of them are free.

Instead of TikTok
Use: Douyin (抖音)

Why: This is the original version of TikTok. While the interface is similar, the content is entirely localized. It’s a fantastic way to see trends, humor and daily life in China. You’ll find everything from cooking tutorials and travel vlogs to short skits and dance challenges.

Shopping & E-Commerce: From Groceries to Gadgets

Instead of Amazon
Use: JD.com (京东) and Taobao (淘宝)

Why:
JD.com: Think of this as Amazon Prime. It’s known for its reliable, fast delivery (often next-day) and authentic electronics, appliances and groceries. This is your go-to for items where quality and speed are key.
Taobao: This is the massive, bustling marketplace, more akin to eBay or Amazon’s third-party sellers. You can find absolutely everything at highly competitive prices, from clothing and home decor to niche hobbyist items. The key is to check seller ratings and reviews.

Instead of eBay
Use: Xianyu (闲鱼)

Why: Literally meaning “Idle Fish,” this app is the king of secondhand trading in China. It’s perfect for buying and selling used furniture, baby gear, books, electronics and clothing. It’s integrated with Alipay and has a social, community-driven feel.

Instead of Instacart or Grocery Delivery
Use: Hema (盒马) / Meituan (美团) / Ele.me (饿了么)

Why:
Hema (also known as Freshippo) is a game-changer for families. It’s a supermarket chain with an app that offers 30-minute delivery of fresh groceries, prepared meals and household items.
Meituan and Ele.me are super-apps that deliver not just food from restaurants, but also groceries, medicine and almost anything else you can think of.

Communication & Social: Staying in Touch

Instead of Instagram or Pinterest
Use: Xiaohongshu (小红书)

Why: Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote or RED) is a hybrid of Instagram and Pinterest, focused heavily on lifestyle, travel, beauty and product reviews. It’s an excellent resource for expat moms and dads looking for recommendations on family-friendly restaurants, travel destinations and product discoveries.

Maps & Transportation: Getting Around Town

Instead of Google Maps
Use: Baidu Maps (百度地图) or Amap/Gaode Map (高德地图)

Why: These are essential for accurate navigation, public transport routes and real-time traffic updates in China. Their points of interest databases are far more comprehensive and accurate than any international app. The interfaces are available in English, making the transition easier.

Instead of Uber or Lyft
Use: Didi Chuxing (滴滴出行)Why: Didi is the dominant ride-hailing app. It offers multiple service levels, from budget rides to premium cars, and even has an English-language interface. You can pay directly through the app by linking your international credit card or, eventually, your WeChat Pay or Alipay.

Have a favorite Chinese app that made your transition easier? Share it with the expat community in the comments below!

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Are you someone who enjoys making fun, engaging videos? Do you want hands-on experience creating content while exploring the best kid-friendly spots in Beijing? Jingkids International, Beijing’s leading family guide, is looking for a summer fun-tern to join our team!

About the Role:
As our intern, you’ll help produce short videos showcasing exciting activities, events, and places for kids (ages 0-18) across Beijing. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio, gain real-world experience in content creation, and maybe even kickstart your own influencer journey.

What You’ll Do:
– Film and edit short, dynamic videos for social media
– Research and explore kid-friendly venues and events in Beijing
– Brainstorm creative ideas for fun, shareable content
– Assist with social media management

We’re Looking for Someone Who:
– Speaks fluent English (Chinese is a bonus but not required)
– Has basic video editing skills (you know how to trim clips, add simple effects, and keep things engaging)
– Owns a smartphone that can shoot decent-quality video
– Is creative, proactive, and comfortable working independently
– Loves discovering new things and has an eye for what kids and families would enjoy

Internship Details:
– Duration: flexible – anywhere from two weeks to the full summer
– Location: Beijing-based, with remote work possible
– This is an unpaid internship focused on experience and portfolio-building

How To Apply:
Send our editor Mina (WeChat ID: Wilhelmina87), a quick <1-minute video introducing yourself and explaining why you’d be a great fit. If you’ve made videos before, feel free to include samples!

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Microplastics are invading our oceans! To fight back, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed jellyfish-like robots that scoop up pollution to protect marine life. Here in Beijing, another team of engineers huddles over their latest prototype of marine technology. They test ideas, troubleshoot, and refine their designs, just like the experts. Their secret strength? They’re first graders, and their robots are made of LEGO.

My 6-year-old, Leili, and her teammates aren’t just stacking bricks. They’re part of FIRST LEGO League (FLL), a global robotics competition that challenges kids to solve real-world problems. I first heard of “LEGO robotics” from friends back in Washington DC, who wanted to spark their kids’ interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Their middle schoolers seemed happy to build cool robots. It’s part play, part engineering, and 100 percent fun.

What is FIRST LEGO League?

FLL is an international robotics program where kids aged 4-16 learn coding and problem-solving by designing LEGO-based solutions to scientific challenges. Teams compete in three age categories:

• Discover (4-6 years old) – STEM basics with LEGO DUPLO
• Explore (6-9 years old) – Intro to robotics and programming
• Challenge (9-16 years old) – Advanced coding of robots to complete missions

Each season features a new theme, with past topics covering energy solutions, transportation logistics, and creativity in technology. This year’s theme, SUBMERGED, plunges kids into underwater exploration, sustainability, and marine innovation.

 Beijing’s Thriving LEGO Robotics Scene

FLL has taken off in China, with over 200 teams in Beijing competing in high-octane tournaments at venues like the National Aquatics Center (“The Cube”). Finalists advance to the FLL Asia Open Championship – last year held in Hong Kong and this summer in Sydney.

The competition is rigorous. Teams of 4-6 kids:
Identify a real-world problem related to the theme
Research solutions and develop LEGO-based technology
Build and test prototypes, document their ideas, and present their work to judges

The best teams advance to regional and international championships, showcasing their ingenuity on a global stage.

Younger kids at 2023 FLL Beijing, held at The Cube. Photo credit: The Cube.

Older kids at FLL 2023 Asia Open Championship. Photo credit: True Light School of Hong Kong.

Forming Our “Dream Team”

Instead of joining a school-based team, we formed our own group of 6- and 7-year-olds in the Explore category. Our goal? To work through as many SUBMERGED-themed engineering modules as possible before next year’s challenge is announced.

To coach us, we partnered with Creativa, a Beijing-based ed-tech company led by Jessica and Carlos Soto, two engineers with over a decade of experience training young innovators. With their guidance, we kicked off our first session in January, meeting monthly to build, experiment, and – true to LEGO’s motto of “Learn through play” – have fun.

What the Kids (and Parents) Are Saying

Recently, the team completed the Abyssal module, exploring the ocean’s deepest layer – the Midnight Zone. They built seacopters and submersibles designed to probe these depths and presented their creations to parents, just as they would to a judges’ panel.

What do they love most about LEGO robotics?

“When I build, I can create my own things,” says 6-year-old John from British School of Beijing (BSB) Sanlitun
“Coding,” says 7-year-old Isabel from Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)
“I like controlling the boat a lot of times!” shares 6-year-old Leili from House of Knowledge (HOK)
“Robots are COOL,” says 6-year-old Karl from HOK

And from the parents …
“Full of fun and creativity combined with logical thinking. Perfect match for kids, preparing them for the future.” – John’s mom
“Gives my kids the chance to develop their teamwork and presentation skills.” – Enya’s mom
“Combines fun and learning.” – Karl’s dad
“It’s a great basis for coding.” – Leili’s dad

Insights From the Coaches

While we champion learning for learning’s sake and the thrill of the competition rather than fixating on winning, we couldn’t help but ask our coaches how to maximize the team’s performance.

“‘Explore’ teams should ideally complete all core modules before the competition to build their skills and confidence,” Coach Carlos told our group of parents. “With practice, they start thinking like a team – that’s when they get really good.”

The key first step? Enjoy coding. Some schools start learners off by writing hundreds of lines of code, but Creativa’s goal is to “make kids love code.” They want to ignite kids’ intrinsic passion, then guide their skills to take flight.

Coach Carla, herself a systems engineer, reflected: “Since university, I always dreamt of teaching girls. I was the only woman in my class, and I always questioned – why not girls?” She believes LEGO robotics makes STEM accessible to all.

 Want To Get Involved?

My bottom line: FLL is an engaging, hands-on way to fuel kids’ enthusiasm for STEM.

Check out:
FIRST LEGO League – global resources
FLL’s Community Blog – team stories

In Beijing:
Creativa can help you start or join a team. Scan the QR code to get in touch.

Stay tuned for the next big FLL event in Beijing this fall. Until then, happy innovating!

Images: The Cube, Tara Fegelein

I was commuting to work one morning last week as usual when I opened my phone and found short-video platforms flooded with posts about an AI product called Manus. From ChatGPT to DeepSeek and now Manus, AI has evolved in just one year from a “consultant” that answers questions to an “intelligent colleague” capable of replacing humans in executing complex tasks. As a mother of two 6-year-olds, I felt, for the first time, that the world my children will face may lie entirely beyond my comprehension.

Last year, my programmer husband and I debated whether “learning to code” would still be useful for our child. Back then, AI was limited to “answering questions.” But today, Manus can decompress resume files, analyze stock data, plan travel itineraries, and even generate comprehensive analytical reports – tasks once reserved for entry-level white-collar workers, data analysts, and administrative assistants. Now, AI accomplishes in minutes what humans once took hours or days to complete.

On Xianyu, China’s secondhand retail platform that’s owned by Taobao, Manus invitation codes are being resold for up to RMB 90,000. Behind this frenzy lies a widespread panic over “AI replacing human labor.” A tech blogger remarked: “Manus is like an all-purpose intern. It not only understands instructions but also independently uses tools to complete tasks.” This made me realize that if my child starts learning “standardized skills” like data entry or basic document processing now, those jobs may vanish by the time they enter the workforce.

My anxiety stems from the redefinition of educational goals. I flipped through my child’s kindergarten curriculum: phonics, math, literacy, classical poetry… These were once considered “fundamentals” during my school days, but their relevance is being upended in the AI era. What stunned me most about Manus was its capacity for “autonomous learning” and “cross-domain collaboration.” For example, it can scrape real estate data, analyze neighborhood safety metrics, and even build interactive websites to present results – tasks that no longer require isolated skills but rather the ability to deconstruct problems, leverage tools, and execute creatively.

Even I, a coding novice, began wondering: Could I someday use Manus to build a CRM system perfectly tailored to my company’s needs? When DeepSeek first emerged, my husband dismissed this idea, but now he says, “Maybe it’s actually possible!”

This forced me to reflect on how, if AI can automate procedural work, are we preparing children for the 21st century using 20th-century educational models?

Let’s look at what’s worth learning and what’s no longer worth the “grind” today.

Drawing from Manus’ case studies and expert analyses, I believe many parents can identify key trends:

1. Skills Rendered Obsolete by AI:

Repetitive mechanical tasks like data entry and file organization. Manus can unzip resumes and generate Excel sheets autonomously, making such skills nearly obsolete. Teachers should reconsider assignments like “copy this ten times.”

Surface-level knowledge in narrow domains like memorizing historical dates or geographic facts. In middle school, my greatest challenge was rote memorization of events from ancient times to the millennium. Today, AI’s real-time retrieval and analysis surpass human capabilities, signaling that some memorization may no longer belong in education.

2. Skills That Demand Reinforcement:

Creative thinking. Although Manus can generate reports, it cannot pose novel questions. For instance, in its real estate analysis case, humans must first define the criteria for a “safe community” – a skill rooted in critical definition.

Complex communication and empathy. AI can screen resumes but cannot gauge a candidate’s potential or team fit. Emotional intelligence in human interaction remains irreplaceable, slightly easing my own career anxieties.

Interdisciplinary integration. Manus relies on multi-agent collaboration. Future humans will need to innovate at the intersection of technology, humanities, and business, aligning with China’s push for “cross-disciplinary” education.

For my family, I plan to gradually shift my kids’ learning focus from knowledge absorption to skill cultivation. As they grow older, I’ll reduce time spent on rote problem-solving and introduce project-based learning, like planning a family trip, calculating budgets, and making decisions independently.

I’ll also be emphasizing “Failure Education.” While AI executes flawlessly, humans learn through mistakes. I’ll encourage my children to test “unreliable” ideas – like building an unstable block tower – and analyze why it failed. As I always tell them, “Mistakes aren’t scary; understanding them is what matters.”

At home, we play “debate games,” discussing topics like “Who drives better: humans or AI?” Because even flawless AI-generated reports require humans to assess their logic and biases. I believe these activities help children strengthen their expression and critical thinking skills instead of relying on information that’s fed to them.

Despite my worries, I see hope. Manus’ developers credit open-source communities, echoing a recurring theme: Future competitiveness lies in “harnessing AI to augment human capabilities,” not fighting it. My game-designer husband and sons someday using AI to create a game they all love is a future worth embracing.

As someone once said, “AI eliminates jobs, not humans.” So I keep reminding myself: My children must become “AI commanders,” not mere “skill operators.” Only then can they carve out a place in this upheaval.

Today, I visited Manus’ website, naively hoping to apply for an invitation code. A Latin motto caught my eye: “Mens et Manus” (Mind and Hand). Originally, it signified Manus’ ability to translate intelligence into tangible outcomes. But now, I reinterpret it as a mantra: When AI becomes the “hand,” we must sharpen the “mind.”

As a mother, I still don’t have all the answers. But I know this: Rather than fearing AI’s rise, we must teach our children to coexist with it – to nurture curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in an uncertain world.

For the first time, I’ll introduce my 6-year-old to this “new friend” called AI.

Images: Siyu He, Manus

China has officially launched its first AI-powered pediatrician, marking a significant milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. Late last month, CCTV’s China National Radio broke the news that on Feb 13, at Beijing Children’s Hospital’s consultation center, the AI pediatrician participated in a multidisciplinary consultation alongside 13 medical experts to address a complex patient case.

Developed by Beijing Children’s Hospital in collaboration with Baichuan Intelligence, this expert-level AI pediatrician is expected to revolutionize pediatric care, particularly in diagnosing and treating rare and difficult diseases. By leveraging vast medical datasets and AI-driven analysis, this technology will support doctors in making more precise and efficient medical decisions.

The AI pediatrician was tested with an 8-year-old patient who had been experiencing persistent involuntary muscle spasms for three weeks. Two weeks prior to the consultation, doctors detected a tumor at the base of his skull. The child had visited multiple hospitals, but diagnostic results were inconsistent.

Beijing Children’s Hospital conducted a multidisciplinary consultation on Feb 13, featuring the collaboration of human doctors and an AI pediatrician. The AI system was utilized in real-time to assist in diagnosing and treating complex pediatric cases.

This milestone event marked the launch of a new “dual-doctor” model, where AI technology collaborates with human experts in multidisciplinary medical consultations. Wang Xiaochuan, founder and CEO of Baichuan Intelligence – the project’s technical partner – emphasized that AI-driven pediatric care could greatly improve access to high-quality medical services across China.

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That wave of #TikTokRefugees on Xiaohongshu was a phenomenon. Although many have left the platform and returned to TikTok, there’s now a larger English-speaking community on the app than ever before. And we’re part of it!

We at jingkids have joined in on the fun as well, and whether you’re a parent looking for ways to boost your child’s English skills from an early age or a student aiming to improve your language proficiency, there’s something for everyone.

So, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your English skills and family lifestyle. Follow jingkids International on Xiaohongshu for fun short videos and family-friendly content.

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AI is no new word for any of us – it is literally everywhere in our lives. At school, students are told every day to not use AI on certain projects and assignments. At work, your boss tells you to complete your work by yourself, without the help of a language model. However, we cannot doubt that without AI, we would not be moving forward with our lives – we would still simply stay in an era where productivity is limited due to the lack of obtaining information and modifying it in a way that is available for the usage of work.

Apple computers currently have a function on the keyboard that allows users to summarize information. This, of course, is done by an AI system. It improves productivity significantly and saves you a lot of what is seemingly like “unnecessary” time spent. Having so many technological tools that replace work that was done by humans before may seem like a significant leap towards the advancement of humanity, but further innovations can only be built on solid foundations. What I mean by this is that the innovations that are being made to push humanity forward should be made by humans, and the only way to do so is to understand how previous inventions and innovations were made. The further we go down the path, the more we would need to understand. Thus, having a solid knowledge foundation is crucial to understanding what humanity has now and needs moving forward. If we look at the technologies we have now, calculators are replacing humans when doing calculations, and language models are replacing humans when doing summarization, revision, as well as creation in some realms. If the next generation has the access to these tools as a base and never grasps the knowledge of how to actually calculate, summarize, and revise, it would actually have a reversing effect of slowing our development because not everyone will have the patience to learn how to calculate.

This poses a great risk to humanity in two aspects – the speed the world runs at, and the development of AI. The world is operating at a faster pace then ever, both physically, and virtually. The Earth is spinning faster and faster, so everyday goes by faster, and our attention spans get shorter and shorter as 30-second TikTok videos take over our lives and become the primary place we receive information. Not only would we have to learn faster and grasp skills faster than before due to this, we would also need to advance our generation and the entire mankind faster and faster because of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is scary in the sense that we simply do not know what we have created. It is advancing and perfecting itself at an alarming speed that we simply do not know how much of humanity it has understood. In my opinion, AI developing consciousness is simply a matter of time because even though some may argue that humans have also developed tools that may have seemed harmful at first but did not end up harming us as a unit, such as certain weapons. What is different about artificial intelligence is that it is not tangible, and it is growing at the same time. This makes us never sure about what we have created. If we were to ask a language model if it is growing by itself, then it would simply tell us that it is developing on its own, due to its tendency to preserve its genuine figure to make humans feel that they are under control with the technology it has made (at least in my opinion).

When we think of how rapidly AI is developing, we oftentimes need to think about how afraid we are of that, and how sometimes AI might need to halt its development in order to make humans have room to develop themselves and their own mentality and intelligence. That to me makes humanity look so stupid and unintelligent, as another being and existence that we have created ourselves needs to halt its development in order to humans to catch up with its pace of growth to ensure that we humans have space to develop ourselves. Isn’t that sounding like we are not even as good as something that comes after us, something that we humans have created ourselves?

Sure, dinosaurs surely are not as cool as humans – in terms of intelligence and their capability of developing themselves to have a lasting existence on planet Earth. However, when we think about trying to make ourselves the last dominant beings on the planet, does that even matter? Humans surely do not need to be the species that lives on Earth the longest because the greed of the duration of existence may only demonstrate how superficial the human mind is.

AI may not be as dangerous and scary as some of us thought it would be – perhaps it is under control and people are taking measures to keep its operations and growth controllable to an extent that is also beneficial to aid humans with their development. What are your thoughts on the rise of AI? Do you think it will be responsible for the demise of humanity or the rise of the sustainability of humanity? Let us know in the comments below!

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From dazzling demonstrations of chemical reactions to intricate engineering marvels, each project featured in the BCIS Science Fair tells a story of imagination, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Beijing City International School is excited to host BSF II, scheduled to convene in person Jun 6-7 and open to Grades 4-12 with three different divisions. This is an opportunity for students interested in STEM to establish bonds across schools and grades. The fair is not just a research and investigation competition between groups delving into specific topics; it is also as a platform for STEM and innovation clubs to share their achievements for the past two semesters. 

BSF II will feature a series of workshops and guest speakers from various fields within STEM. These sessions are designed to provide students with insights into real-world applications of their studies and to inspire the next generation of innovators. All participants are encouraged to interact actively, ask questions, and learn from the experiences shared by our esteemed guests.

In the initial launch year of the BCIS Science Fair, students from Grades 4-10 delved into fascinating research topics and immersed themselves in the investigation process. BSF I included G9 and 10 STEM exhibits such as the G9 VEX robots, G9 architecture models, G9 Python animations, G9 Math Ramp proposals, G10 jewelry designs, and G10 Python games, with an addition of STEM club achievements throughout the year, with the Aerospace & Aviation club’s airplane models as a great example, further expanding the scope and diversity of the event.

By preparing and delivering engaging presentations, participants enhance their communication abilities, learning to clearly and effectively convey their ideas to both their peers and judges. These experiences can be particularly valuable for those aspiring to pursue jobs in STEM fields, where the skill to communicate scientific findings is paramount. Students from each age division who demonstrated the thoroughness of their research and their outstanding research and presenting skills will be awarded prizes and further opportunities to participate in advanced regional, national, and international science fairs.

One group of Grade 8 students prepared thorough research into the distribution of world primates and came up with issues to solve to achieve primate protection.

Austin Qiang from the Elementary School investigated different methods to meliorate sleep conditions. His research in melatonin and sleep cycle is beyond the expectation for average Grade 5 students.

Several groups of students creatively integrate chemistry and science fiction to propose future fuels for space travel. Their aspiration for interplanetary transportation astonished everyone.

Hundreds of Elementary students came to the exhibition and celebrated the STEM achievements of their classmates.

As we look further into the future, the significance of science fairs will only continue to grow. In an era of rapid technological development, the skills and knowledge acquired through these events will be invaluable. By cultivating the scientific passions of students, we are investing in the future of our society, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions to global challenges.

We believe that collaboration is paramount to advancing knowledge and inspiring innovation. This event is not just about competition; it’s about collaboration, learning, and building a community that values STEM education.

If you’re interested:

Express your interest by filling out the form at this link

If you have any questions, email science.fair@bcis.cn or contact Qi Ziyao (Vickey) at 2019136050@bcis.cn.

Vickey Qi is a Grade 10 student at Beijing City International School who loves astrophysics, astrophotography, volleyball, and singing.

Images: Vickey Qi