Elementary school student: 1) Yung-Shen Tu (Dong-Guang Primary School, Taiwan) said, ‘The Q&A of the competition trains my real-time response and expression ability.’ 2) Yi-Yun Wang (Dong-Guang Primary School, Taiwan) expressed, ‘This activity gives me a complete learning experience in machine learning, from collecting data, training the model, and to applying it in daily life, which is very interesting and challenging for me.’
Junior high school student: Patricia Hsieh (Korrnell Ritz Academy, Taiwan) remarked, ‘This competition not only helped us learn CI more but also taught us how to work in a team. In this generation, AI is essential, and I plan to continue participating in this activity to learn more about AI.’
Senior-high school student: 1) Lonz Lee (La Salle College, Hong Kong) commented, ‘This was a field of AI that I hadn’t discovered or explored before, so the sandbox broadened my understanding of what AI is about. I believe it is beneficial for students to come into contact with AI from a young age to develop their logical thinking and programming skills. These skills will aid them in their learning journey, whether or not they ultimately choose to pursue a career in computer science.’ 2) Po-Tang Huang (Deguang Catholic Senior High School, Taiwan) mentioned, ‘I learned the knowledge of fuzzy inference that I had never encountered before and understood the importance of teamwork.’
Undergraduate student: 1) Byeong Jae Kwak (Hanyang University, Korea) mentioned ‘I learned that IEEE is dedicated to offering educational opportunities to young students. I am very proud to have participated in this IEEE international event.’ 2) Che-Chia Liang (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan) stated, ‘The event at IEEE CEC 2023 provided me with the basic concepts and applications of CI, which was an introductory experience for me. However, the FUZZ-IEEE 2023 event allowed me to explore the latest theories and understand the newest technologies. I am filled with anticipation for the future.’
Graduate student: 1) Takeru Konishi (Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan) shared, ‘Through my participation in this event, I gained valuable experience in learning and collaborating with students from different countries, leading to the generation of novel ideas. I plan to use this valuable experience to foster my personal growth in the future.’ 2) Chih-Yu Chen (National University of Tainan, Taiwan) said, ‘I served as a tutor at these three events to assist the participants in learning CI basic concepts and to guide them on how to practice their real-world applications. In my view, organizing such events not only enriches participants’ CI knowledge but also contributes to my personal growth through their valuable feedback.’ 3) Pei-Ying Wu (National University of Tainan, Taiwan) mentioned ‘This event provides me with an opportunity to interact with students from other countries, understand their culture, and broaden my international vision.’
Elementary school teacher: Wei-Chih Chen (Dong-Guang Primary School, Taiwan) pointed out ‘This event not only offers young students a valuable opportunity to learn about CI and machine learning but also enables teachers to introduce CI and AI concepts in their classrooms. The young students who participate in this event receive guidance from the professors at the competition, providing them with a unique and horizon-expanding experience. Hopefully, this innovative learning model can be extended to other countries.