Publisher: Academic Affairs Office of Undergraduate School

Date: October 29, 2024 

The first phase of the 20th season of Winning in Innovation, an innovation competition hosted by the Academic Affairs Office of the Undergraduate School and organized by the School of Economics, kicked off on October 17 at the Panyu campus of Jinan University. This year's competition emphasizes key areas including technology and humanities, modern healthcare, and rural revitalization.

Following preliminary auditions and three rounds of selections, seven teams advanced to the main competition. After a series of intense presentations, the judges awarded one Best Project Award, one Most Popular Award, two Excellent Project Awards, and one Internet Popularity Award.

(At the presentation)

Highlights of the Competing Projects:

1. High-Strength, Recyclable Piezoelectric Hemispherical Shell Technology for Efficient Treatment of Antibiotic Wastewater

   - This project addresses the environmental challenges posed by antibiotic use, which can lead to drug resistance. The team developed a recyclable hemispherical shell catalyst that utilizes ball milling piezoelectric catalysis technology to enhance the efficiency of wastewater treatment. The solution not only improves degradation rates but also reduces costs and minimizes secondary pollution. Project leader Li Ning highlighted the product's scalability for sewage treatment plants and household applications. This innovative approach earned the team the Best Project Award.

2. Yinong: A One-Stop Service Enabler for Cultivating New Rural Farmers

   - The Yi Nong team focused on rural revitalization by identifying key challenges such as a lack of professional talent and effective planning. They proposed a comprehensive service model for new farmers, which includes quality improvement plans and customized support. During the audience interaction, project leader Tan Xiwen discussed the obstacles faced, particularly the e-commerce skills gap among new farmers. The team's efforts to enhance these skills through training and support garnered them the Most Popular Award.

3. Research on New User Recommendation System Technology Based on Hypergraph and Transfer Learning

   - This project aims to develop a new user recommendation model that leverages feature space knowledge transfer to reduce data acquisition costs. Project leader Xie Huiyang noted that while the model is still in the laboratory stage, the team is committed to enhancing its cost-effectiveness for future practical applications. Their innovative approach earned them an Excellent Project Award.

4. Sound over the Five Lakes, Sing Praises to Batang - Promotion and Application of a Replicable Cultural Poverty Alleviation Model

   - Hee boo is a transliteration of the Tibetan word for “happiness.” The Hee boo Mama project seeks to empower rural women through crochet techniques, providing them with flexible employment opportunities. The team has developed a sustainable model involving government, social forces, and community leaders to enhance local economies. Project leader Chen Xinyang emphasized the project's replicability and its impact on cultural heritage, which led to both an Excellent Project Award and the Internet Popularity Award.

(Li and Sun presented certificates to the winning teams.)

Following the competition, Li Feiyan, Director of the Undergraduate Teaching Management Office of the School of Economics, and Sun Jianli, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office of the Undergraduate School, presented certificates to the winning teams, celebrating their innovative contributions and commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges.