About Us

Mission

Grounded Science, Sustainable Taiwan – Taiwan responded to United Nation’s “International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development” initiative

Mankind are facing grave challenges of survival such as social injustice, energy and resource depletion, and healthcare, making research progress in basic science key to a sustainable society. July 2022 to June 2023 is the United Nation’s “International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development”. Responding to such an important event, we have planned a series of events here in Taiwan, to help local people better understand how intertwined basic science is with sustainable development, and to show the world Taiwan’s abundant capacity in basic science. Our guiding philosophy is:

Grounded Science – Taking root, representing how scientific research is rooted in the locality’s context and challenges.

Sustainable Taiwan – To demonstrate our actions in solving major social issues to help Taiwan achieve sustainable development.

Science is not some distant and cold knowledge, it is a kind of literacy, a way of life. It is only through enhancement of scientific literacy for the entire nation and support for basic science research, that mankind would be able to confront our challenges and move towards a sustainable society. The events and activities of “Taiwan Celebrates the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development” is working towards this goal, and showing the world Taiwan’s exceptional achievement and hard work in basic science, science communication, and sustainable development.

Design Concept of the Logo

Turn Taiwan into a green leaf, representing sustainability taking root in this land. In addition, the three colored rings that resemble atoms and celestial orbits represent the many faces of basic science, with varying breadths and depths, in sustainable development. The Earth represents the international angle of this project, and its alignment with the world’s sustainable development. It is hoped that Taiwan will be able to play a key role in this global year of sustainable development.

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IYBSSD@Taiwan

Specialization

-- International Connections refers to the linking of capacities of international scientific research organizations; it enables Taiwan to share and contribute its achievements in sustainability to the world.

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Ocean Actions’ Forum
(with Ocean KAN IPO) 		FE-TPE Ocean WG
Online Risks and other working groups Workshop FE-TPE Risk WG
Research Topic Discussion (Health) FE-TPE Health WG
Interdisciplinary Talent Cultivation Pilot Forum Taiwan Sustainability Hub
International Urban Forum Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of NSTC/Natural Science and Sustainable Research Promotion and Engagement Center
Conference of the Taiwan Ocean Union Taiwan Ocean Union, TOU
NGOs- Scientist Forum FE-TPE NGOs WG
International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) Centennial: 2022 International Joint Symposium of Women in Science and Technology Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of NSTC/Natural Science and Sustainable Research Promotion and Engagement Center
2023 Annual Symposium of Future Earth Taipei Future Earth Taipei
(FE-TPE)
Interdisciplinary Talent Cultivation Workshop Taiwan Sustainability Hub
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SSCP KAN International Online Symposium Research Project Discussion (SSCP) FE-TPE SSCP WG
Research Project Discussion (WEF) FE-TPE WEF WG
Online Risks Workshop FE-TPE Risk WG
Aligned with Future Earth’s goal of Biodiversity: To implement ecological services, agricultural diversity, and sustainable biological resources in low elevation slopeland in Dongshan District of Tainan FE-TPE Natural Assets WG
2023 TMS Annual Meeting The Mathematical Society of the Republic of China (TMS)、The Department of Mathematics ,National Tsing Hua University
2023 Annual Meeting of The Physical Society of Taiwan Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of NSTC、Natural Science and Sustainable Research Promotion and Engagement Center、The Physical Society of the Republic of China, PSROC
2023 CSLT Annual Meeting Chemical Society Located in Taipei
Forum and Annual Meeting of Academic Summit Program Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of NSTC/Natural Science and Sustainable Research Promotion and Engagement Center
Digital Generations’ Education for Sustainability FE-TPE SDA WG
Sustainable City Conference of Taiwan FE-TPE Urban WG
Forum and Annual Meeting of Academic Summit Program Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development of NSTC/Natural Science and Sustainable Research Promotion and Engagement Center

Science Communication

-- Public Engagement refers to getting the public involved, specifically, helping our people to see the importance of basic science, to care about the sociality of science issues in our lives and surroundings, and to take appropriate actions with the right attitude. By way of treasuring our limited resources, we will achieve the goal of sustainable development and a balance between societal and natural harmony.

100 Scientist Story

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100 Scientist Story The Center for the Science Education at the National Cheng Kung University
Center for the Advancement of Science Education of National Taiwan University
The Center for the Science Education at the National Chung Cheng University
Tamkang University Center for Science Education,TKUCSE
Science Education Center at National Central University
Green Energy and Biotechnology Industry Research Center
The Center for the Science Education at the National University of Kaohsiung
The Center for the Science Education at the National Dong Hwa University
Center for Indigenous Science Development, National Tsing Hua University

Science Education Activities for In-between Schools (non-urban, non-mountain region)

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Science Education Activities for In-between Schools (non-urban, non-mountain region) Science Education Center at National Kaohsiung Normal University
The Center for the Science Education at the National Changhua University of Education
NTNU SD Center

City Science Festival

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Popular Science Day
(City Science Festival--Changhua)		 the National Changhua University of Education
The 9th Popular Science Day
(City Science Festival--Yunlin)		 National Formosa University
The “Scientific Yunlin” Exposition National Formosa University
Science NCKU The Center for the Science Education at the National Cheng Kung University
City Science Weekend – Tainan The Center for the Science Education at the National Cheng Kung University
City Science Festival--Hualien the National Dong Hwa University
City Science Festival--Keelung National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
City Science Festival – Miaoli Department of Physics, Tsinghua University
NTHU Interdisciplinary Science Education Center
City Science Festival--Hsinchu Center for Indigenous Science Development, National Tsing Hua University
Chiayi County Popular Science Week / May Science Month Science Scavenger Hunt (City Science Festival--Chiayi) Department of Applied Chemistry of National Chia-Yi University (NCYU)
City Science Festival--Taichung Dayeh University
City Science Festival--Penghu Department of Aquaculture National Penghu University of Science and Technology
Taitung County Science Fair
(City Science Festival--Taitung)		 National Taitung University
Wonderful Science Explore Together In Taipei Department of Physics of National Taiwan Normal University

Rural, Small School Festivities

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Rural, Small School Festivities the National Cheng Kung University
Coastal and Rural Community Planning and Social Club Guidance National Formosa University
Chemistry Talent Cultivation Project for Aboriginal Students in Senior High Schools K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education、
Department of Applied Chemistry of National Taiwan Normal University
Rural Middle and Elementary School Chemistry/Science Camps, High School Chemistry Camps Department of Applied Chemistry of National Chia-Yi University (NCYU)
Science behind the Aboriginal Bamboo / Stone Slab Houses Center for Indigenous Science Development, National Tsing Hua University

Taiwan Science Festivals - science museum festivals

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Future Columbus National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Ecological Kitchen Sustainable Ocean Project National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Taiwan Science Festivals National Science And Technology Museum
Popular Science Ocean Market and Science Expo National Museum of Marine Science and Technology

Other Event

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Science Lectures The Center for the Science Education at the National University of Kaohsiung
Scientific HomeRun Innovator Camp the National Changhua University of Education
Scientific HomeRun Innovation Competition the National Changhua University of Education
History of Science Salon Center for the Advancement of Science Education of National Taiwan University
Science Delivery the National Changhua University of Education
Science Summer/Winter Camps Kaohsiung Municipal Kaohsiung Senior High School、National Pingtung University of Science and Technology、Cing-Shan Elementary School
Science Express the National Changhua University of Education
Science Communication: Interdisciplinary and Innovative Science Narratives China Engineering Consultants, Inc. CECI
Science Tour for Girl’s Senior High Schools K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education、
Department of Applied Chemistry of National Taiwan Normal University
National Health Research Institutes podcast National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
Women Scientists’ Camp, National Health Research Institutes National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
National Health Research Institutes Popular Science Day National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
Popular Science in Rural Regions by the National Health Research Institutes National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
Cohosting of science camps by the National Health Research Institutes and nearby schools National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
Hands-on Popular Science Activity – Taking the Experiment to School National Formosa University
Exploring the Beautiful Ocean Garden Department of Aquaculture National Penghu University of Science and Technology
Exploring the Science lactures Center for the Advancement of Science Education of National Taiwan University
Science lactures- clean energy Green Energy and Biotechnology Industry Research Center
Physics Exposition The Center for the Science Education at the National Cheng Kung University
Science lactures The Center for the Science Education at the National Chung Cheng University
Wanted: Girls in Cyber Security Department of Foresight and Innovation Policies of NSTC
Presidential Hackathon the Board of Science and Technology (BOST)
National University and High School Physics Debate R.O.C. Military Academy
National Science Teaching Material Innovation Design Competition R.O.C. Military Academy
National Innovative Inquiry Practice Competition – The Egg from the Sky Project R.O.C. Military Academy

Other Event

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Alliance for Enjoy Learning The Physical Society of the Republic of China, PSROC
The Design Workshop for the Integration of Socio-scientific Issues (SSI) into SDG courses Ordinary Senior High School Curriculum Chemistry Resource Center
Science education Delivery The Center for the Science Education at the National Dong Hwa University
Science for Grandparents – Popular Science Activities in Anjiao and Touzhu, Chiayi County Department of Applied Chemistry of National Chia-Yi University (NCYU)
  1. National Secondary School Inquiry and Practice Camp and Popular Science Scavenger Hunt Camp
  2. Interdisciplinary Exploratory Science Competition Camp
 R.O.C. Military Academy
  1. Elementary School Innovation Practice Science Camp
  2. Science Volunteer’s Training Camp
 R.O.C. Military Academy
2022 The 6th Chinese Strength and Beauty Bridge Workshop China Engineering Consultants, Inc. CECI
2022 Madame Curie Senior High School Chemistry Camp Organizer：Academia Sinica、National Taiwan Normal University、Chan-ting Chang memorial Foundation、Chemical Society Located in Taipei Implementer：Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica、Department of Applied Chemistry of National Taiwan Normal University、 Yuan T. Lee Foundation Science Education for All Co-organizer：Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica、Department of Chemistry, NTU、Department of Chemistry, NTHU、Ordinary Senior High School Curriculum Chemistry Resource Center、Taipei First Girls High School、TSMC Education & Culture Foundation、School of Continuing Education (SCE) of National Taiwan Normal University Adviser：National Science and Technology Council、ROC Ministry of Education Academia Sinica/ National Taiwan Normal University/Chemical Society Located in Taipei/Chan-ting Chang memorial Foundation
2022 Chau-ting Chang Memorial Foundation Sustainable Development Innovation Competition Chan-ting Chang memorial Foundation
2023 international day of women and girls in science festival Department of Physics, Tsinghua University
NTHU Interdisciplinary Science Education Center
Celebrating the 2023 International Day of Mathematics – Booths of Mathematics and Sustainable Development The Mathematical Society of the Republic of China (TMS)、National Taiwan Science Education Center
IYBSSD@TW Science X Sustainability
Science X Sustainability MRT Car Painting of Metro Taipei, TMRT, and Kaohsiung Metro		 National Science and Technology Council、National Taiwan Normal University
One day scientist Science Education Center at National Central University
Mini Thesis Writing Camp National Health Research Institutes (NHRI)
Periodic Table Island Tour K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education、Chemical Society Located in Taipei、National Taiwan Normal University
chemistry on the go Tamkang University Center for Science Education,TKUCSE
Hands-on Science and Remote Islands and Rural Area Popular Science Promotion for Junior High School and Elementary Students of Taitung County National Taitung University
Sustainability and Disaster Mitigation – Popular Science Fun Series:
  1. Wen-ao Elementary School, Penghu
  2. Three rural schools in Taichung City
  3. Taiwan Science Festivals
  4. Two schools on the banks of Jhuoshuei River
 Dayeh University
Professional Development Workshop for Elementary Science Teachers of Taitung County National Taitung University

International Connections

-- we have planned a series of events here in Taiwan, to help local people better understand how intertwined basic science is with sustainable development, and to show the world Taiwan’s abundant capacity in basic science.

Event Organizer
【2022 TSMC Cup – Youth on Science】 The Innovative Expressions of Science Competition Sponsor：TSMC Education & Culture Foundation
Host：Center for the Advancement of Science Education of National Taiwan University
International Ocean KAN Symposium (with Ocean KAN IPO) FE-TPE Ocean WG
NbS for Cities FE-TPE ECR WG
[Insights from IPCC AR6 Authors #4] FE-TPE ECR WG
[Master Forum in Climate Science] Natural Assest FE-TPE Natural Assets WG
International Urban Forum FE-TPE Urban WG
Taiwan geomagnetic field measurement project The Physical Society of the Republic of China, PSROC
Webinar Series on 10 New Insights in Climate Science FE GSH TPE
[Early Career Researchers in Sustainability Science] talk series FE-TPE ECR WG
[Webinar Series on Global Sustainability] International Research Experience (Health) FE-TPE Health WG
Webinar Series on Global Sustainability (SDA) FE-TPE SDA WG
Webinar Series on Global Sustainability (Ocean) FE-TPE Ocean WG
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Advanced Institute on Health Investigation and Air Sensing for Asian Pollution (AI on Hi-ASAP) FE-TPE Health WG
International Symposium on Sustainability in the Digital Age (SDA) FE-TPE SDA WG
100th IUPAP: 2022 International Joint Symposium of Women in Science and Technology (WiST) National Science and Technology Council、The Physical Society of the Republic of China, PSROC、National Taiwan University、Academia Sinica
Conference on Risks FE-TPE Risk WG
SSCP KAN International Online Symposium FE-TPE SSCP WG
Global Women's Breakfast Chemical Society Located in Taipei、IUPAC
Taiwan Night The Physical Society of the Republic of China, PSROC
Sustainable education in the digital age: Diversity and Inclusion FE-TPE SDA WG
DAAD(Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Information Center Taipei
American Institute in Taiwan, AIT
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
International Union of Pure and Applied Physics

Contact Us

Adviser

國家科學及技術委員會

自然科學及永續研究發展處

Organizer

國立臺灣師範大學科學教育研究所、自然科學及永續研究推展中心、國立成功大學材料科學及工程學系、台灣物理學會、中國化學會

Co-organizer

中央研究院永續科學中心、中原大學物理學系、中華民國數學會、行政院原子能委員會、財團法人國家實驗研究院國家高速網路與計算中心、財團法人國家衛生研究院、高雄市政府教育局、國立中央大學科學教育中心、國立中正大學科學教育中心、國立成功大學科學教育中心、國立自然科學博物館、國立東華大學科學教育中心、國立科學工藝博物館、國立海洋生物博物館、國立海洋科技博物館、國立高雄大學科學教育中心、國立高雄師範大學、國立清華大學跨領域科學教育中心、國立彰化師範大學、國立臺灣大學科學教育發展中心、國立臺灣科學教育館、國家衛生研究院、淡江大學科學教育中心、逢甲大學綠能科技暨生技產業發展研究中心、臺北市政府教育局、臺灣永續棧、臺灣海洋聯盟、臺灣港務股份有限公司