On March 7, Ms. Oxana Prokhorova, Director of the College of Engineering and Applied Science and Global Engagement Office at the University of Cincinnati (UC), visited Yuan Ze University (YZU) to hold an information session on dual degree programs. The event attracted approximately 70 enthusiastic students.
In response to the global challenges of depleting natural resources and environmental sustainability, the 15th International Green and Sustainable Biotechnology Conference was successfully held from March 21 to 22, 2025, at Yuan Ze University.
On March 10, Yuan Ze University’s School of Nursing held a mental health lecture series in Room 60312, featuring Lin Pin-Rui, author of Hello, I Am a Mortuary Worker, also known as Master Brother. His talk, titled "The Stories After the Full Stop," attracted nearly 100 faculty members and students.
On Saturday, March 8, Yuan Ze University’s Department of Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics hosted the 2025 Northern Taiwan High School Japanese Singing Contest, attracting students from over ten high schools, including Jinou Girls' High School, Shoushan Senior High School, and Hsinchu Girls' High School.
On March 7, the College of Engineering at Yuan Ze University (YZU) hosted a visit from 42 senior students from the Natural Sciences track of Liuhe Senior High School in Taoyuan City. The students were led by Guidance Director Ms. Hui-Chun Liao to explore and deepen their understanding of the engineering field.
The AI R&D team led by Professor Chao Yao-Geng from Yuan Ze University’s Department of Electrical Engineering successfully developed a globally leading AI MCI rapid screening tool with support from Qualcomm’s program in the United States. Utilizing large language models and deep learning technology, the team created a non-invasive "picture description" speech test that required only one minute to complete. This screening could be conducted remotely via the LINE platform, allowing users to easily test for MCI at home using a smartphone or tablet. The innovation significantly enhanced the early detection rate of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).