Speaker
Prof. Thomas K. F. Chiu	Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CUHK
Discussants
Prof. Ching-sing Chai	Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CUHK
Prof. Peter Z. Wan	Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong
Moderator
Prof. Fanny M. Cheung	Senior Advisor, Faculty of Social Science and HKIAPS, CUHK

Hong Kong enjoys valuable opportunities brought about by The Greater Bay Area (GBA) in I&T development, as well as in the integration of STEM (the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in the workforce and in the field of education. The HKSAR Government is stepping up efforts in I&T development with additional resources. Policymakers are highlighting the urgency to ensure student persistence and success in STEM education, and student preparation for the STEM workforce. These opportunities have prompted Hong Kong to develop its specific characteristics in STEM education. In today’s webinar, the speaker and discussants will share their research and views on the following: