Ir Dr Wallace Lai delivered a STEM seminar on “Unfolding the lost WWII heritage in HK by technologies and GIS”
Group photo in hand-on GIS workshop
Students participated in lab tours to understand the survey instruments
Group photo in the visit to Survey and Mapping Office, Lands Department
Students tried to use backpack mobile mapping system with the assist of staffs form Survey and Mapping Office
On April 13, 2023, approximately 30 secondary school students from F4 & 5 participated in a one-day hands-on STEM workshop and tour organized by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at PolyU. The event was kicked off by Ir Dr Wallace Lai, Associate Head (Teaching) & Associate Professor of LSGI, who delivered a STEM talk titled "Unfolding the Lost WWII Heritage in Hong Kong through Technologies and GIS". Following the talk, the students engaged in a hands-on workshop on GIS and had the opportunity to explore the LSGI labs.
After lunch, the students were escorted to the Survey and Mapping Office (SMO) of the Lands Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in Kwun Tong. The purpose of this visit was to offer the students valuable insights into the career opportunities available to LSGI graduates. Ms. Mavis Lo, a Senior Land Surveyor and Principal of the Training School of SMO, who is also an LSGI graduate, warmly greeted the group and provided an informative introduction to the office. The students were then divided into small groups to learn about various surveying technologies and job roles. Throughout the one-day workshop and tour, the students gained valuable knowledge about the daily operations of the Lands Department and disciplinary expertise. It is evident that the event was highly beneficial for all parties involved.
