為促進科學教育學術研究成果的分享與交流，中華民國科學教育學會（ASET）自1998 年成立以來，與國內三所師範大學（國立臺灣師範大學、國立彰化師範大學、國立高雄師範大學）共同合作，每年輪流舉辦「科學教育國際學術研討會（科教年會）」。科學教育學會在我國科學教育領域中扮演重要角色，長期致力於領導、經營科學教育研究與推廣，同時也是國內外科教研究機構與人員交流的關鍵平台。學會發行刊物《科學教育學刊》（Contemporary Journal of Science Education）為國內科教領域頂尖期刊，屢獲相關獎項，如「2022 年年臺灣人文及社會科學期刊評比暨核心期刊收錄」評選為「TSSCI 第一級」、「110 年台灣學術資源影響力發佈會」之「期刊即時傳播獎」等，具一定學術聲望與影響力。學會每年底定期舉辦之年會，已經成為國內科教界的年度盛事，迄2023 年已成功辦理39 屆，影響力不僅深入國內學術、教育、產業界，近年來在國際上的知名度逐漸提高，會議參與者也愈發國際化，吸引國際學術組織的合作與洽談。透過歷屆辦理單位的協同合作以及各國與會者的積極參與，「科學教育國際研討會」已經透過國際合作的模式，建立強大的社群，對於推動我國科學教育實務發展的國際聲望，以及促進科學教育研究的交流與合作，都具有重要的貢獻。因此，實有持續推動辦理之必要性。

　　2024 年第40 屆「科學教育國際學術研討會」將由國立高雄師範大學科學教育暨環境教育研究所承辦。隨著科技的迅速進步， 人工智慧（ Artificial Intelligence, AI）在各領域的應用與整合日益普及。2021 年《人工智慧法》的頒布和2022 年Open AI 的推出，明確顯示AI 已成為全球趨勢，其影響力不可忽視。在這波浪潮下，科學教育正面臨前所未有的衝擊、挑戰和機遇。AI 的應用正在重新塑造科學教育環境、教學方法、課程設計、學生互動和評量策略等方面。一方面，教師需要善用AI 以提高教學效能；另一方面，則需警惕生成式AI（Generative AI）的使用，以免學生成為被動接收資訊者，進而縮窄對科學學習的態度與想像力；第三方面，必須更謹慎地預防AI 的濫用和誤用，避免對教學品質產生負面影響。如何善用先進的AI 技術提升科學教育品質，需要科學教育研究人員、一線教學人員和AI 技術開發者等共同進行深入討論。

　　本屆研討會以數位資訊科技與人工智慧於科學教育研究與實務應用為核心主軸，擬定「面向AI 世代的科學教育」為會議主題，邀聘國內、外科學教育相關領域專家學者進行專題演講，同時計劃在會議期間舉辦多場工作坊與論壇。期望此次活動不僅能夠深入探討研究、教學經驗和成果的傳承，更能成為平行對話和合作的平台，不僅有助於維繫、推廣研究和教學社群的分享和交流，同時亦能結合、促進產業、政府和學術界的三方合作。

　　本屆「科學教育國際學術研討會」再次獲得東亞科學教育學會（East-Asia Association For Science Education, EASE）的授權認可，將持續發展多年來已奠定的國際交流基礎，將匯聚國際科學教育研究人員、教育工作者、研究生、相關從業人員，以及未來有志從事科學教育或科學教育研究者進行論文發表與研討。會議著重於當今國內外科學教育的重要議題，旨在擴展國內科學教育學術發展之視野，促進國際學術合作與交流。除邀請國際知名學者擔任專題講者外，還透過論壇、論文發表、互動式海報、工作坊等多元形式，透過「科學教育國際學術研討會」的舉辦，促進本地與國際之間的深入交流。

To promote the sharing and exchange of academic research achievements in science education, the Association of Science Education in Taiwan (ASET) has been collaborating with three major normal universities in Taiwan (National Taiwan Normal University, National Changhua University of Education, and National Kaohsiung Normal University) to host the "Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan" since its establishment in 1998. ASET plays a pivotal role in the field of science education in Taiwan, dedicating itself to leading, managing, and promoting science education research and dissemination. It also serves as a crucial platform for interaction among domestic and international science education research institutions and professionals.

ASET publishes the "Contemporary Journal of Science Education," Taiwan's leading journal in the field, which has received numerous accolades, such as being ranked as "TSSCI Level 1" in the 2022 Taiwan Humanities and Social Sciences Journal Evaluation and receiving the "Immediate Impact Award" at the "2021 Taiwan Academic Resource Impact Conference." The association's annual conference, held at the end of each year, has become a significant event in the science education community in Taiwan. By 2023, the conference had been successfully held 39 times, exerting a profound influence on Taiwan's academic, educational, and industrial sectors. In recent years, its international reputation has steadily increased, attracting more international participants and collaborations with global academic organizations.

Through the collaborative efforts of past hosting institutions and the active participation of attendees from various countries, the "Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan" has established a robust community through international cooperation. This has significantly contributed to enhancing Taiwan's international reputation in science education practices and promoting the exchange and collaboration of science education research. Therefore, it is essential to continue organizing this conference.

The 40th "Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan" in 2024 will be hosted by the Graduate Institute of Science Education and Environmental Education at National Kaohsiung Normal University. With the rapid advancement of technology, the application and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various fields have become increasingly prevalent. The enactment of the "Artificial Intelligence Act" in 2021 and the launch of OpenAI in 2022 clearly indicate that AI has become a global trend with significant impacts. In this wave of change, science education faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. AI applications are reshaping the science education environment, teaching methods, curriculum design, student interaction, and assessment strategies. Teachers need to effectively utilize AI to enhance teaching efficiency while being cautious about the use of Generative AI to prevent students from becoming passive recipients of information, which could hinder their attitudes and imagination toward science learning. Additionally, careful measures must be taken to prevent the misuse and abuse of AI, which could negatively impact teaching quality. How to effectively leverage advanced AI technology to improve the quality of science education requires in-depth discussions among science education researchers, frontline educators, and AI developers.

This year's conference focuses on the core theme of "Science Education for the AI Generation," emphasizing the research and practical applications of digital information technology and AI in science education. We have invited experts and scholars from related fields both domestically and internationally to deliver keynote speeches and plan to hold multiple workshops and forums during the conference. This event aims to deeply explore and inherit research and teaching experiences and results, becoming a platform for parallel dialogues and cooperation. It will help maintain and promote the sharing and exchange within the research and teaching community and facilitate collaboration among industry, government, and academia.

The "Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan" has once again received authorization and recognition from the East-Asia Association For Science Education (EASE). It will continue to build on the foundation of international exchanges established over the years, bringing together international science education researchers, educators, students, related professionals, and future aspirants in science education or research to present and discuss their papers. The conference focuses on significant issues in contemporary science education both domestically and internationally, aiming to broaden the academic development perspective of science education in Taiwan and promote international academic cooperation and exchange. Besides inviting internationally renowned scholars as keynote speakers, the conference will also feature forums, paper presentations, interactive posters, workshops, and other diverse formats to foster deep exchanges between local and international participants through the "Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan."