On September 9, 2025, at the finals of the 2025 Shaanxi Provincial Science Popularization Presentation Competition, Shao Jingwen, an undergraduate student from the School of History and Culture at Shaanxi Normal University, won first prize for her presentation titled “Exposing ‘Dangerous Elements’,” which focused on the story of the film-based fluorescent sensor independently developed by Prof. Fang Yu’s team.

Shao Jingwen’s award-winning presentation recounted the years-long from laboratory to practical application journey of Fang Yu’s team overcoming challenges to develop film-based fluorescent sensors. It celebrated the noble spirit of older generations of scientists—their pursuit of truth, pragmatism, and selfless dedication. Using vivid and accessible language, she transformed complex technical principles and their significant applications—such as precisely identifying “dangerous elements” in explosive detection—into an engaging science narrative.

This competition, themed “Dedicated to Innovation and Development, Building a Technologically Advanced Nation,” aims to strengthen science popularization capabilities across the province, promote the spirit of scientists, and foster a societal ethos that reveres science and pursues innovation.