TIME "Girl of the Year" Valerie Chiu shares with TVB News her vision on science advocacy
發佈日期: 2025-12-27 20:18
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A 15-year-old local girl is proving that age is no barrier to impact.
Valerie Chiu has previously been named one of TIME Magazine's inaugural "Girls of the Year" which recognises ten "young leaders inspiring communities around the world."
She told TVB News about her determination to share her love for science with young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds.
In a classroom abuzz with young minds, one Hong Kong girl is sparking a love for science that knows no borders.
15-year-old Valerie Chiu has turned curiosity and passion -- into her mission to make science fun, accessible and empowering.
Participant NAOMI: "I like science a lot but I didn't know that much about it and now I know more."
Participant MAUREEN: "MAUREEN, Participant: "Here, you get to sit with your friends, and experiment and not be told what to do every single second."
At just 12 years old, Valerie founded "Teen Animals da Scientists," bringing together teenagers to provide science fairs, workshops and exchange programmes.
VALERIE CHIU, TIME's Girl of the Year 2025: "Some participants even get inspired, they join our team, do some actions in their daily life and even share our initiative with their family and friends."
Her initiative also connects youths beyond Hong Kong from over ten countries including Ghana, India and Pakistan.
Named one of the ten "Girls of the Year" by TIME Magazine, who are said to be "shaping the future -- and turning imagination into real-world impact," Valerie, still a student at St. Mary's Canossian College, says she hopes to inspire a wider movement of youth-led science education.
"This allows the participants to understand that even though they are maybe pretty young, or they might not come from a very good background, they can all make an impact."
ANDREA RICHEY, Executive Director, HK Shark Foundation: "Valerie is still a student, but what she's done just as a student has been amazing. We love participating and collaborating with other NGOs for initiatives that help drive education and help drive leaders in subjects like shark and ocean conservation."
Valerie also published this magazine in July, introducing various scientific theories in ways that pique interests of teenagers. One year in the making, it's also curated alongside several other teenage advocates from around the world.
Other honorees, aged between 12 and 17, include a Japanese skateboarding Olympic gold medallist, German scientist and Mexican racing driver.
