On June 9th, the final of the 19th Challenge Cup National College Students' Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition (Jiangsu Division) concluded successfully at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. Our university achieved its best ever performance in this competition, winning one special prize, two first prizes, one second prize, and claiming the championship trophy for the first time.
After multiple rounds of selection, 463 entries from 122 universities across the province advanced to the final review. All four projects from our university qualified for the final and achieved excellent results.
The project Love Without Barriers: Current Situation and Optimization Strategies of Barrier-free Environments for Disabled People in Public Places - Based on Field Research of 3,011 Venues in Jiangsu Province from the School of Architectural Engineering won the special prize. The project team members were Yang Jingyi, Tang Jing, Qiu Rui, Zhu Ningxiang, Wang Qiaoqiao, He Yilong, Zhu Qi and Li Ke, with Su Haihua, Qian Shengyuan and Zhong Qing as advisors. Focusing on the current situation of barrier-free environments in Jiangsu's public places, the project identified problems and reasons in the construction of such facilities and proposed optimization suggestions, contributing significantly to promoting high-quality development of barrier-free environment construction in Jiangsu.
The project Nanopurification Innovation: Innovative Application of Ultra-high Performance Nanomaterials in Electroplating Wastewater Treatment Equipment from the School of Environmental Ecology won first prize. The team included Jin Fan, Feng Huixuan, Feng Jiayi, Bian Yulin, Zhang Cunyi, Wei Tao, Zhou Chenchen and Zhang Yifan, mentored by Cheng Ting, Chen Chen and Xu Zhifen. By developing ultra-high performance, low-cost zeolite nanorod adsorption materials, electroplating wastewater treatment equipment and intelligent remote control systems, the project addressed issues including severe pollution from electroplating wastewater, low processing efficiency, high costs and low automation rate in treatment processes.
The project Research on Improving Delivery Riders' Participation in Community Governance - Based on Survey Analysis of 1,785 Delivery Riders in Three Cities of Jiangsu Province from the university’s Youth League Committee also won first prize. Team members Jiang Yuqing, Liu Yang and Liu Jianhang were advised by Bao Huijun, Pan Ning and Feng Shuai. Through comprehensive research, the team gained in-depth understanding of delivery riders' willingness and needs in community governance, collected practical cases, and proposed recommendations from perspectives of organizational coverage, technology empowerment and emotional support, significantly enhancing social recognition of delivery riders.
The project Underwater Oxygen Bar - Research on Key Technologies and Equipment Innovation for High-efficiency Oxygenation in Ecological Aquaculture from the School of Architectural Engineering won second prize. Team members Chen Jiawei, Zhang Zixuan, Zhang Zhanrui, Zhang Zijie, Liu Shuo, He Yufei, Sun Boyuan and Zhou Yulu were guided by Qian Shengyuan, Kong Meng and Chen Weiyu. Addressing issues such as low efficiency, short lifespan and insufficient intelligence of traditional oxygenation equipment, the project innovatively developed an integrated oxygenation regulation system with high efficiency, self-cleaning protection and intelligent control, overcoming bottlenecks like low aeration efficiency, easy clogging and lack of intelligence in conventional equipment.
Our university integrates innovation and entrepreneurship education into student development, utilizing platforms such as the Challenge Cup competition to strengthen students’ practical capabilities. Under the guidance of university leadership and with coordinated support from the Youth League Committee and academic departments, both faculty and students have contributed to meaningful educational achievements. The Youth League Committee will continue to support the implementation of outstanding student projects in the next phase.
