On June 25, 2025, Pro. Fang Yu of the Institute of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials attended the final contest of the 4th Xi’an Science Popularization Presentation Competition held at the Pomegranate Flower Theater of Xi’an Broadcasting and Television Station as a judge and presented certificates and trophies to the first-prize winners.

A total of 30 contestants competed in the finals of this competition, which assessed their mastery of scientific knowledge, language expression skills, overall image, and ability to respond to unexpected situations. Ultimately, five first prizes, ten second prizes, fifteen third prizes, and forty-seven honorable mention awards were awarded. The outstanding contestants will be recommended to participate in the provincial and national competitions.

As an important main event of the 2025 Xi’an Science and Technology Activity Week, the competition has attracted the attention and participation of many science popularization enthusiasts and professionals since its launch in March. A total of 187 contestants recommended by 66 preliminary competition units advanced to the semi-finals, delivering a knowledge feast that blends science and humanities through professional presentations and diverse performance formats.

This competition is hosted by Xi’an Science and Technology Bureau, Publicity Department of the CPC Xi’an Municipal Committee, Xi’an Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Xi’an Federation of Trade Unions, the Communist Youth League of Xi’an Municipal Committee, and Xi’an Association for Science and Technology, and organized by Xi’an Science and Technology Industry Development Center and Xi’an Workers Science and Technology Innovation Center.