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Tom Williams: Beginning Reflections

At 2016 Beijing International Science Education Creation Forum of Chinese and Foreign Teachers, Principal Wang Juncheng of Beijing No. 8 High School opened the dialogue by reminding us that Confucius once said, “If you learned something this morning, it is alright to lose your life that evening.”

Gena: Thoughts from The Great Wall

The Great Wall, originally built to keep others out, was also used as a transportation corridor – stretching more than 13,000 miles. Today, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is touted here as a symbol of peace and a bridge of friendship. It makes me think …

Jonathon: Science Enthusiasm and the Summer Palace

Jonathon Kuo of the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics shares stories from his trip to China this month for the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. Jonathon was part of the delegation for the North Carolina International Science Challenge.

Holly Ren

Holly: Judging Day, The View and Bargaining Skills

Holly Ren, a senior at Enloe High School, shares her stories from her trip to China for the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. Holly was part of the delegation for the North Carolina International Science Challenge (NCISC).

Nimit: Watermelon, Stir-fry, Great Wall and Shopping

Nimit Desai of the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics shares his stories from his trip to China for the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. Nimit was part of the delegation for the North Carolina International Science Challenge (NCISC) hosted annually by the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center).