| The National Taiwan Science Education Center
The National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) is located at 189, Shihshang Road, Shihlin, Taipei. NTSEC is dedicated to promoting science education in Taiwan. Its mission is to enhance the public understanding of science and to cope with science and technology in the 21st century. The center fulfills its mission through exhibitions, publications, organizing competitions and activities. Exhibits include areas of physics, chemistry, earth and life sciences. NTSEC also provides a 3D Iwerks Turbo Ride Theatre, a 4D Theatre, a library and 12 laboratories. Major competitions include the National Primary and High Schools Science Fair and the Taiwan International Science Fair. Publications are monthly science periodicals and books. Science workshops, science lectures and science tours are arranged for students, teachers and the general public.
Making Connections: An Encounter with Einstein
Einstein’s successful explanation on the photoelectric effect in 1905 not only led to the discovery of quantum theory but also impacts our daily life. Technologies such as solar panels, sensor gates, TV remote control, laser and CCD camera are all based on the photoelectric effect. We will show you the high-tech industry in Taiwan, which is related to the photoelectric effect. The whole program will be divided into two parts. In the first half, in addition to showing two short films about NTSEC and Einstein, a solar car called “Formosun” will be launched in the ceremony with a special guest inside the car. Formosun is the most famous solar car in Taiwan, which was designed by National Taiwan University. Furthermore, three thousand photos contributed by local people will be combined into a montage to make a huge portrait of Einstein. In the second half, a forum will be held to discuss physics and high-tech. The participants of this forum are:
Host:
Dr. Chin Yuan Lu, President of Ardentec Corporation
Guests:
Dr. Gou-Chung Chi, Vice Minster of National Science Council
Dr. Luo-Chuan Lee, Director of National Applied Research Laboratories
Dr. Eric G. Lean, Honorable Chairman of International Union Technology
Mr. Chee Cun Leung, President of Quanta Computer and President of Quanta Display
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