PolyU Space-themed Programme

Introduction 比賽介紹

Ever wondered what it takes to design a lunar base? Sponsored by the Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University is organising a space-themed competition for secondary school students to imagine the conditions of working in outer space and form a team to design their own lunar base. Guided by a chosen theme, they must ensure this workspace meets the needs of astronauts and be able to propose innovative ideas for its future development. As part of the programme, participants will gain valuable space knowledge from a stimulating lecture series and apply their learnings in the design competition, all while developing important STEM skills and fostering creative thinking. 

有想像過⽉球基地的設計具備甚麼元素嗎？「開拓⽉球：從探索到基地建設」⽉球基地設計⽐賽是由香港理工大學主辦、中國銀行（香港）贊助，旨在讓學⽣對外太空的⼯作環境發揮想像，組成隊伍設計⽉球基地。學⽣須根據所選主題的指引，設計出切合航天員需要的⼯作站，並為基地將來的發展提出創⾒。本計劃⿎勵參加者參與講座系列，將所汲取的太空知識在⽐賽中學以致⽤，培育STEM技能及創新思維能⼒的發展。

Eligibility 參賽資格

• Secondary 3 - 5 / Grade 9 - 11 / Year 10 - 12 / Gao-1 and Gao-2 students from secondary schools and international schools in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. 
  歡迎粵港澳⼤灣區中學的中三至中五／⾼⼀⾄⾼⼆學生 或 國際學校的(Grade)九至十一級／(Year)十至十二級學生參加。
• Each team should be composed of 3-5 students and teacher(s)/advisor(s).
  每支隊伍應由3至5名學生和教師／顧問組成。

Competition Details 比賽詳情

• Students are required to design a lunar base, under one of the themes outlined in the “Themes of the Lunar Base Design” section. The design should be supported by scientific knowledge and research. Each team must submit a proposal with their designs, including an explanation with statistical support. A prototype can also be designed to enhance visualisation (optional).
  學生須選擇一個主題來設計月球基地（見月球基地設計主題），並以科學知識和研究資料支持。每支隊伍必須提交一份設計提案，包含以統計資料支持的作品解說。參加隊伍亦可自由選擇創造設計原型，加強視覺表達。

• Online registration starts on 1 December 2024, and the deadline for submitting the proposals will be 28 February 2025.
  比賽於2024 年12 月1 日開始接受網上報名，提交提案的截止日期為2025 年2 月28 日。

Themes of the Lunar Base Design 月球基地設計主題

Proposal Requirements 提案要求

Each proposal should include, but is not limited to, the following sections:

每份提案應包括但不限於以下部分：

• Cover Page 封面

• Abstract 摘要

• Introduction / Background 介紹／背景

• Literature Review 文獻綜述

• Design Description / Detailed Ideas 設計描述／詳細構思

• Methodology / Implementation Method(s) 方法論／實踐方法

• Feasibility Analysis / Verification 可行性分析／驗證

• Impact / Benefit Explanation 影響／利益說明

• Conclusions 結論

• Reference List 參考文獻列表
  

Submission Guidelines 提交指引

• The proposal can be written in English or Chinese (traditional or simplified Chinese).
  提案可以用英文或中文（繁體或簡體）撰寫。

• The proposal should be concise with no more than 10 A4 pages in text, and a total of no more than 15 pages with diagrams/ photos (excluding the cover page).
  提案應簡明扼要，正文不超過10 頁A4 紙，總頁數（包括圖表／照片）不超過15 頁（不包括封面）。

• The font size should be 12.
  提案字體大小應為12。

• The proposal should be submitted in PDF format, and the file size should be less than 8MB. 
  提案應以PDF格式提交，檔案少於8MB。

• The prototype size should be NO MORE than “30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm”. The prototype will only be submitted to the adjudication panel during the proposal presentation.
  原型尺寸不得超過「30 厘米 x 30 厘米 x 30 厘米」。原型僅在提案演示期間提交給評審組。

• PolyU reserves the right not to process any proposals exceeding the page limit.
  香港理工大學有權不處理超過頁數限制的提案。

• Proposals should be submitted via the designated link by 28 February 2025.
  提案應在2025 年2 月 28日前透過指定網站提交。

• Late submissions or submissions through other mediums will not be considered.
  逾期提交或透過其他方式提交的提案將不予考慮。

Judging Criteria 評審標準

The judging criteria are as follows:
評審標準如下：

• Feasibility of Idea & Application of Scientific Knowledge
  構思的可行性及科學知識的應用
• Uniqueness & Creativity
  獨特性與創造力
• Benefit to Mankind & Scientific Value
  對人類的益處及科學價值
• Presentation Skills
  演講技巧

Final Assessment 最終評估

The adjudication panel will shortlist 10 finalists and invite the teams to conduct a 15-minute presentation in April 2025. Invited teams are required to share their design rationales for the lunar base and the scientific theories behind their proposals. They must also bring along the prototype for explanation and demonstration, if they have opted to create one.

評審小組將篩選出10 支隊伍入圍決賽，在2025 年4 月進行15 分鐘演示。入圍隊伍須講解月球基地的設計理念及背後的科學理論。選擇建立原型的隊伍亦須攜帶到場，以作講解和示範。

Awards 獎項

The 10 shortlisted teams will receive a grant according to the rankings in the final proposal submission and presentation. The prize will be used to reward participating students and to further promote STEM education in school. The prize amounts (in Hong Kong Dollars) are as follows.

10 支入圍隊伍將按最終提案和演示的排名獲頒獎金以示嘉許，並進一步推廣學校的STEM 教育。獎金金額如下（以港幣計算）：

• Champion: $20,000;
  冠軍：$20,000；
• First runner-up: $10,000;
  亞軍：$10,000；
• Second runner-up: $6,000; and
  季軍：$6,000；
• Fourth to tenth place: $2000 per team
  第四至第十名：每隊$2,000

Each participating student will receive a certificate of participation. The finalists in Secondary 4 - 5 / Grade 10 - 11 / Year 11 - 12 / Gao-1 - Gao-2 will be invited to the PolyU Summer Institute 2025. Outstanding performance in the competition will be recognised if the participant applies to PolyU via the Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS).

每位參加學生將獲得參與證書。中四⾄中五／（Grade）⼗⾄⼗⼀級／（Year）⼗⼀⾄⼗⼆級／⾼⼀⾄⾼⼆級的入圍學生將獲邀請參加香港理工大學2025 年理⼤暑期學院。如參加學生將來透過德藝計劃（STARS）申請報讀香港理工大學，是次比賽中的優秀表現將獲該計劃認可。

Rules and Regulations 參賽細則

• All proposals must be prepared by the teams specifically for this Competition and have not been published previously nor submitted in any prior competitions.
  所有提案必須由隊伍專門為是次比賽準備，並未曾於任何先前的比賽發表或提交。
  
  
• All proposals submitted must be original work by the teams and should NOT infringe on the copyright of any third parties. All sources of information quoted in writing must be explicitly acknowledged. All participants should strictly comply with the Copyright Ordinance. All materials used in the proposal, including pictures, graphs and diagrams, must be original, royalty-free or authorised by the originator(s). Otherwise, the team will be disqualified.
  所有提交的提案必須是隊伍的原創作品，不得侵犯任何版權。所有引用的資訊來源必須明確注明。所有參加者應嚴格遵守《版權條例》。提案中使用的所有材料，包括圖片、圖表和圖示，必須是原創、免版權費或得到原作者授權。否則，隊伍將被取消資格。
  
  
• PolyU accepts no legal responsibility whatsoever in respect of any copyright issues.
  香港理工大學不會承擔任何版權問題的法律責任。
  
  
• PolyU reserves the right to use any photographs/videos taken during the Programme in our printed and online publicity or in any other ways, without the express written permission of individuals included within the photographs/videos.
  香港理工大學有權在印刷及網上宣傳或以任何其他方式使用計劃中拍攝的任何照片／影片，無需照片／影片中個人的明確書面許可。
  
  
• The results made by the adjudication panel shall be final and there is no appeal mechanism. PolyU reserves the right to forfeit the award(s) from the winning team(s) and transfer the award(s) to other suitable participants if the winning team(s) is/are disqualified for any reason, including breach of and/or non-compliance with the rules and regulations.
  評審小組的結果為最終結果，不設申訴機制。如果獲勝隊伍因任何原因（包括違反及／或不遵守參賽細則）被取消資格，香港理工大學有權取消其獎項並將獎項轉移給其他合適的參加者。
  
  
• All experiments must be performed under the supervision of teacher(s)/advisor(s), strictly following the Education Bureau’s safety guidelines.
  所有實驗必須在教師／顧問的監督下進行，並嚴格遵循教育局的安全指引。