After more than a month of learning, research, and innovation, the “Green STEM Innovation 2025” Creative STEM Course & Competition officially concluded with an inspiring Presentation & Closing Ceremony at the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), The University of Danang.
The program brought together students from Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Tran Phu, Phan Chau Trinh, Nguyen Trai, and Hoa Vang High Schools; Trung Vuong, Kim Dong, Nguyen Hue, Tay Son, Huynh Thuc Khang, Le Do, and Chu Van An Secondary Schools; as well as inter-level schools including Hope School and Nguyen Khuyen. Throughout the journey, participants explored key environmental topics such as climate change, clean energy, and carbon footprints. Through a series of expert-led lessons and hands-on activities, students not only strengthened their design thinking, creativity, and presentation skills, but also nurtured teamwork, collaboration, and a deeper sense of responsibility toward the environment.
Organized by VNUK in collaboration with UNICEF Vietnam, Green STEM Innovation 2025 empowers young people—especially girls—to take an active role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting gender equality in STEM. The program equips participants with environmental knowledge, creative thinking, and essential STEM skills, while inspiring them to become pioneering young leaders contributing to a sustainable future.
Notably, the Closing Ceremony was accompanied by a distinguished panel of judges:
Dr. Vu Thi Bich Hau – Deputy Director, Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment
MSc. Ha Huy Anh – Lecturer, VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education
MSc. Bui Minh Trang – Lecturer, VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education
The presence of representatives from the Department and VNUK lecturers provided valuable professional perspectives, ensuring that the projects were assessed objectively while also motivating students on their journey in STEM and environmental initiatives.
Following the engaging presentations, the panel of judges selected the most outstanding ideas:
— First Prize
STEM Alliance: “Water Spark” – A compact water turbine generating clean energy
— Second Prize
Snow Event: A dual-layer air filtration model combining green moss and activated carbon to remove fine dust, toxic gases, and odors
Danisa: “Eco Trash Can (ETC)” – An AI-powered smart trash bin capable of automatically identifying and sorting waste
— Third Prize
Bo: “Ecosort” – An educational board game that raises awareness about waste segregation and environmental protection
Sirius: “Green Pomelo Bubbles” – A DIY and communication project that transforms pomelo and lemon peels into eco-friendly dishwashing liquid
Doi Mat Biec: “Environmental Service Robot” – A robotics solution to support waste collection, reduce sanitation workload, and encourage environmental protection in public spaces
— Promising Award
Gaia Team: Recycling old paper into new sheets, promoting a circular material cycle
Green Life: Repurposing plastic bottles into eco-friendly construction materials
Chu Khi Buon: Spreading awareness about proper waste sorting
6AM: Developing biodegradable advertising tarpaulins for a more sustainable advertising industry
Mi Quang Ech: Creating eco-friendly insulation panels made from recycled snack packaging
The event concluded in an atmosphere filled with excitement and pride, marking a new beginning for young learners as they continue their journey in science, innovation, and contributing to a greener and more sustainable world.
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Contact Information:
- Website: vnuk.udn.vn
- Phone: 0937 919 606 (Ms. Doan Minh Thu, MSc)
- Email: mis@vnuk.edu.vn
