On March 20, 2026, Prof. Fang Yu, president of the Xi’an Association for Science and Technology, attended the launch ceremony for the 34th Xi’an “Spring of Science and Technology” Awareness Month, held at Xi’an University of Science and Technology (Lintong Lishan Campus).

At the ceremony, Fang Yu and academician Gao Zhiliang—a member of the Russian Academy of Engineering and a professor at Chang’an University—presented plaques to the outstanding grassroots organizing units of the 40th Xi’an Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition.

As a science popularization brand with a 34-year history in Xi’an, this year’s “Spring of Science and Technology” Awareness Month will feature a diverse range of engaging science outreach activities. From March 20 to April 20, the initiative will focus on implementing the “Six Major Enhancement Initiatives”, including efforts to improve scientific literacy among youth. Activities will extend to rural areas, schools, businesses, communities, and government agencies, covering emergency science outreach, topics of public interest, and science outreach programs that benefit the public.