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Distinguished Lectures Series Showcases Global Expertise

NTNU officially launched its "Distinguished Lecturers Series," with 11 world renowned scholars from diverse fields, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities. The November and December 2024 lectures include Professor C.-T. James Huang (Harvard University), Professor Riichiro Saito (Tohoku University), and Professor Nai-Chang Yeh (Caltech). These lectures, delivered in English, are open for in-person attendance to students, faculty, and researchers across Taiwan and are globally accessible via online streaming. The program will expand in 2025 to include lectures by Nobel Laureates and other prominent academics.

NTNU Achieves Benchmark Status in MOE Bilingual Initiative

On November 8, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) was designated a "Benchmark University" for the "Bilingual Education for Students in Higher Education Program" by the Ministry of Education (MOE), recognizing NTNU's exceptional achievements in bilingual education. Since the 2021 academic year, NTNU has been acknowledged by the MOE as a key institution for bilingual education through its diligent implementation of the Bilingual Education for Students in College (BEST) program. This latest recognition, secured alongside the "University-wide Benchmark Program" grant, underscores NTNU’s effective and strategic progress in advancing bilingual education.

How two-dimensional nano materials can help perovskite solar cells

Traditional solar cells primarily use silicon as its main material. However, with rapid advancements in technology, perovskite solar cells—a third-generation technology with lower costs and shorter production times—are now considered the most promising alternative to silicon-based solar cells. Professor Wen-Chin Lin of the Department of Physics at National Taiwan Normal University leads a research team that is actively exploring the potential of perovskite materials. They are attempting to combine ferromagnetic metals with perovskite, but achieving a stable bond between these two distinct materials presents a significant challenge. To overcome this, the team has successfully used two-dimensional materials to address surface tension issues, offering new insights into semiconductor material research.

Yu-Kai Chang Named International Fellow by National Academy of Kinesiology

Yu-Kai Chang from NTNU’s Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, has been named an International Fellow by the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), USA. At 47, Chang is the youngest recipient of this distinction in 2024, recognizing his pioneering research and significant contributions to the field of kinesiology.

How gender ideologies affect climate change and carbon reduction

Climate change is becoming increasingly severe. To date, over 130 countries worldwide have declared net-zero emissions goals by 2050. Taiwan followed suit in 2021, announcing its commitment to the goal, and launching several strategic plans to demonstrate its determination to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Dr. Li-San Hung, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has long focused on how family interactions influence disaster prevention behaviors. One of his studies explores the relationship between gender ideologies and motivations for climate change mitigation. When considering individuals' biological sex and marital status, the relationship between these factors becomes quite complex.