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SDG 17.2.2 Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs

In the Changhua-Taichung-Nantou region, NCUE faculty actively initiate and engage in cross-sectoral dialogues with government entities and NGOs. Through hosting lectures, academic conferences, and forums, NCUE contributes to advancing SDGs. Below are 15 cross-sectoral conferences and events organized:

1. Department of Electrical Engineering Hosted "2025 Summer Electromagnetics Education Leadership Seminar":

The Department of Electrical Engineering held the seminar from 11 to 15 August 2025, with approximately 60 participants per day and six hours of daily training. Topics included monolithic microwave integrated circuits, microwave passive circuits, transmission-line principles and design, and radio-frequency front-end modules. The training helped industry and academic participants develop knowledge of energy and communications technologies. (Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4)

17.2.2- Figure 1: Cover Page of Final Project Presentation
17.2.2- Figure 1: Cover Page of Final Project Presentation
17.2.2- Figure 2: Number of Participants
17.2.2- Figure 2: Number of Participants
17.2.2- Figure 3: Event Photos
17.2.2- Figure 3: Event Photos
17.2.2- Figure 4: Event Photos
17.2.2- Figure 4: Event Photos

SDG Alignment: SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

2. Graduate Institute of Technology and Adolescent English Hosted ICALT 2025 (The 25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies):

The four-day international conference welcomed speakers and participants from several countries. It included a dedicated discussion on women in science field and opportunities for international research collaboration. (Figures 5 and 6)

ICALT 2025 Official Website: https://tc.computer.org/tclt/icalt-2025/

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-31093,r623.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 5: Screenshot of the ICALT 2025 official website. Details are in the link above.
17.2.2 – Figure 5: Screenshot of the ICALT 2025 official website. Details are in the link above.
17.2.2 – Figure 6: Group Photo at the Opening Ceremony
17.2.2 – Figure 6: Group Photo at the Opening Ceremony

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

3. Department of Electrical and Mechanical Technology Hosted "The 24th Conference on Offshore Islands Information Technology and Applications":

Held at NCUE, this annual platform brings together researchers, government representatives, and offshore island industry stakeholders to discuss network technology, digital content, green tech, and cloud applications to reduce regional technology divides. (Figures 7, 8 and 9)

17.2.2 – Figure 7: Conference Photos
17.2.2 – Figure 7: Conference Photos
17.2.2 – Figure 8: Group Photo of Attendees
17.2.2 – Figure 8: Group Photo of Attendees
17.2.2 – Figure 9: Group Photo of Attendees
17.2.2 – Figure 9: Group Photo of Attendees

SDG Alignment: SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

4. Department of Guidance and Counseling Hosted "Training Workshop for Professionals Handling Offenders in Campus Gender Incidents":

To implement the Gender Equity Education White Paper 2.0, the programme developed a core curriculum for full-time counselling professionals in higher education. Expert focus-group meetings informed the curriculum. Two training cohorts prepared more than 100 counsellors to work with perpetrators of campus gender-related incidents, assess patterns of behavior, and prevent recurrence. (Figures 10, 11, 12 and 13)

17.2.2-Figure 10: Agenda for Session 1 (June)
17.2.2-Figure 10: Agenda for Session 1 (June)
17.2.2 – Figure 11: Agenda for Session 1 (June)
17.2.2 – Figure 11: Agenda for Session 1 (June)
17.2.2- Figure 12: Agenda for Session 2 (July)
17.2.2- Figure 12: Agenda for Session 2 (July)
17.2.2- Figure 13: Agenda for Session 2 (July)
17.2.2- Figure 13: Agenda for Session 2 (July)

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

5. Graduate Institute of Science Education Hosted "The 41st Annual International Conference of Science Education in Taiwan (2025)":

The conference received recognition from the East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE) and attracted nearly 300 researchers, teacher educators, and primary and secondary school teachers from Taiwan and abroad. Under the theme "Challenges in the Post-Truth Era: Innovative STEM Education and Science Teacher Preparation", it offered Chinese- and English-language keynote speeches, workshops, oral presentations, interactive poster sessions, and forums. Topics included STEM/STEAM education, critical thinking, competency-based teaching and assessment, AI, and digital learning environments. Scholars from the United States, Australia, and Taiwan shared research findings and teaching practices. (Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18)

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-32639,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 14: Group Photo of Distinguished Guests
17.2.2 – Figure 14: Group Photo of Distinguished Guests
17.2.2 – Figure 15: Opening Address by Vice President Yu-Min Tseng
17.2.2 – Figure 15: Opening Address by Vice President Yu-Min Tseng
17.2.2 – Figure 16: Scholars from the United States, Australia, and Taiwan share research findings and teaching practices.
17.2.2 – Figure 16: Scholars from the United States, Australia, and Taiwan share research findings and teaching practices.
17.2.2 – Figure 17: Professor Chao-Ti Hsiung Awarded the "38th Association for Science Education in Taiwan (ASET) Lifetime Achievement Award"
17.2.2 – Figure 17: Professor Chao-Ti Hsiung Awarded the "38th Association for Science Education in Taiwan (ASET) Lifetime Achievement Award"
17.2.2 – Figure 18: Director Chang-Hua Chen of the Graduate Institute of Science Education (Back Row, Fourth from Left) Poses for a Group Photo with Faculty Members and Staff
17.2.2 – Figure 18: Director Chang-Hua Chen of the Graduate Institute of Science Education (Back Row, Fourth from Left) Poses for a Group Photo with Faculty Members and Staff

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

6. Graduate Institute of Statistics and Information Science Organized "Scout Online Course Platform Expansion Project – Environmental Sustainability and Anti-Drug Safety":

The project promoted the Scout online course platform to address environmental sustainability and drug prevention. (Figures 19, 20 and 21)

Project Webpage: https://www.scout.org.tw/autopage/74/564

17.2.2 – Figure 19: Online Scout Training Platform – 1
17.2.2 – Figure 19: Online Scout Training Platform – 1
17.2.2 – Figure 20: Online Scout Training Platform – 2
17.2.2 – Figure 20: Online Scout Training Platform – 2
17.2.2 – Figure 21: Certificate of Attendance
17.2.2 – Figure 21: Certificate of Attendance

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 15 Life on Land, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

7. College of Education Co-Hosted “2024 Embodied·Imagination®: Emergence, International Conference of Dialogue with Embodied Imagination® Among Multiple Professionals”:

Co-organized by the International Society for Embodied Imagination (ISEI) and NCUE, the conference marked Robert Bosnak’s first in-person instruction in Taiwan. After Embodied Imagination® had been practiced in other Asian countries, including Japan and China, for nearly 20 to 30 years, this was the first in-person, in-depth dialogue in Taiwan on its cross-professional applications in artificial intelligence, psychotherapy, art, and medicine. (Figures 22 and 23)

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-27757,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 22: Group Photo at the Welcome Reception
17.2.2 – Figure 22: Group Photo at the Welcome Reception
17.2.2 – Figure 23: Keynote Address I: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Embodied Imagination (EI) — Presented by Prof. Yi-Shin Chen (Department of Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University) and certified trainees of the International Society for Embodied Imagination’s three-year certification programme.
17.2.2 – Figure 23: Keynote Address I: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Embodied Imagination (EI) — Presented by Prof. Yi-Shin Chen (Department of Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University) and certified trainees of the International Society for Embodied Imagination’s three-year certification programme.

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

8. College of Education Hosted "2025 Taiwan Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference & Workshop Series":

The College of Education hosted the "2025 Taiwan Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference & Workshop Series" to promote play therapy and cross-border academic exchange.

The event featured Dr. Linda E. Homeyer, Professor Emerita at Texas State University, who presented on three topics: "The Development and Application of Sandplay Therapy in Trauma Cases," "Enhancing Parent Consultation Techniques and Parent-Child Interactions Through Sandplay Therapy," and "The World in Play: Connecting Play Therapists Worldwide."

In addition, Dr. Akiko J. Ohnogi from Japan and Director Jen-Mei Tseng from Taiwan’s Her-Heart Counseling Center co-led an international dialogue titled "Disaster Psychological Relief: Therapeutic Play and Crisis Intervention—A Dialogue Between Taiwan and Japan," sharing cross-national field experience and crisis intervention practices (Figures 24–25).

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-32774,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 24: Opening Remarks by Chairperson Mei-Hsueh Ho of Taiwan Association for Play Therapy for the Pre-Conference Topic Workshop
17.2.2 – Figure 24: Opening Remarks by Chairperson Mei-Hsueh Ho of Taiwan Association for Play Therapy for the Pre-Conference Topic Workshop
17.2.2 – Figure 25: Group Discussion and Sharing Activity at the Pre-Conference Topic Workshop
17.2.2 – Figure 25: Group Discussion and Sharing Activity at the Pre-Conference Topic Workshop

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

9. College of Education Hosted Special Lecture: "Why Do Counseling Psychologists Need Gender and Social Justice Training?":

The College of Education hosted a special lecture titled "Why Do Counseling Psychologists Need Gender and Social Justice Training?" featured in an academic orientation and development course. The lecture invited Dr. Chung, Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego, to share his academic career in the United States and his work promoting gender diversity and social justice. As an expert in career counseling, multicultural counseling, and gender diversity, Dr. Chung continues to demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in counseling practice, research publications, and field implementation (Figures 26–27).

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-32770,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 26: Guest Speaker Dr. Chung (Second from Left) Sharing His Academic Career Development in the United States and Discussing His Experiences in Promoting Gender Diversity and Social Justice Throughout the Process
17.2.2 – Figure 26: Guest Speaker Dr. Chung (Second from Left) Sharing His Academic Career Development in the United States and Discussing His Experiences in Promoting Gender Diversity and Social Justice Throughout the Process
17.2.2 – Figure 27: Keynote Speech Leveraging Dr. Chung's Professional Vision to Better Prepare Graduate Students in Guidance and Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Studies for Their Future Professional Work
17.2.2 – Figure 27: Keynote Speech Leveraging Dr. Chung's Professional Vision to Better Prepare Graduate Students in Guidance and Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Studies for Their Future Professional Work

SDG Alignment: SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.

10. College of Education Hosted "2025 Annual Conference and Academic Seminar of Taiwan Association for Group Counseling and Psychotherapy":

The conference brought together researchers and mental health professionals from education, clinical practice, community services, and the justice sector to discuss applications of social and emotional learning (SEL) in helping professions and education in the AI era. (Figures 28 and 29)

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-32526,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 28: Poster for the 2025 Annual Conference and Academic Symposium of the Taiwan Association of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
17.2.2 – Figure 28: Poster for the 2025 Annual Conference and Academic Symposium of the Taiwan Association of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
17.2.2 – Figure 29: Opening Address by Former Chairperson Hsiu-Pi Wu of the Taiwan Association of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Symposium
17.2.2 – Figure 29: Opening Address by Former Chairperson Hsiu-Pi Wu of the Taiwan Association of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Symposium

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

11. College of Education Hosted "2025 Symposium on Counseling and Guidance in the Era of AI and Big Data":

Keynote speeches and parallel sessions explored applications and challenges of AI and big data in guidance and counselling research and practice. (Figures 30 and 31)

Event Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ncue-counsel2025

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-31756,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 30: Opening Ceremony Chaired by Associate Professor Wan-Juo Cheng, Associate Chair of the Department of Guidance and Counseling at NCUE
17.2.2 – Figure 30: Opening Ceremony Chaired by Associate Professor Wan-Juo Cheng, Associate Chair of the Department of Guidance and Counseling at NCUE
17.2.2 – Figure 31: Presentation by Associate Professor Po-Hsien Huang from National Chengchi University.
17.2.2 – Figure 31: Presentation by Associate Professor Po-Hsien Huang from National Chengchi University.

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education.

12. College of Education Hosted "2025 Academic Conference on Educational Trends and School Governance":

Under the theme "Towards Future Education: Innovation and Practice", education researchers and practitioners discussed curriculum implementation, bilingual education, digital learning, and school management. (Figures 32 and 33)

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-31309,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 32: Director Kuo-Chen Lin of the Graduate Institute of Education (Fourth from Right) Poses for a Photo with Presenters After the Session
17.2.2 – Figure 32: Director Kuo-Chen Lin of the Graduate Institute of Education (Fourth from Right) Poses for a Photo with Presenters After the Session
17.2.2 – Figure 33: Discussion after the symposium.
17.2.2 – Figure 33: Discussion after the symposium.

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 Quality Education.

13. College of Education Hosted "2025 Special Education Conference and Paper Presentation":

College of Education hosted the "2025 Special Education Conference and Paper Presentation" themed "When Special Education Meets Artificial Intelligence," focusing on innovative AI applications in special education. The event featured a keynote address by Prof. Wen-Chi Wu from the Graduate Institute of Professional Development for Teachers at National Chung Hsing University, titled "Education × Artificial Intelligence: Innovative Applications and Practice from Theory to Classroom Implementation," alongside academic paper presentations (Figures 34–35).

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-31011,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 34: Opening Ceremony
17.2.2 – Figure 34: Opening Ceremony
17.2.2 – Figure 35: Keynote Speech by Professor Wen-Chi Wu of National Chung Hsing University
17.2.2 – Figure 35: Keynote Speech by Professor Wen-Chi Wu of National Chung Hsing University

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.

14. College of Education Hosted “2025 International Expressive Arts Therapy Conference: Diversity, Cross-Modality, and Social Responsibility”:

The conference invited international scholars and practitioners in expressive and creative arts therapy to conduct 80- to 100-minute online and in-person thematic forums organized by service setting and application approach, covering healthcare, community, and educational contexts. (Figures 36 and 37)

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-30235,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 36: Experience Sharing on Community Expressive Arts Therapy Promotion by Dance Therapist Hsin-Ting Chen
17.2.2 – Figure 36: Experience Sharing on Community Expressive Arts Therapy Promotion by Dance Therapist Hsin-Ting Chen
17.2.2 – Figure 37: Opening of "Studio Trilogy" Practical Workshop on Sunday
17.2.2 – Figure 37: Opening of "Studio Trilogy" Practical Workshop on Sunday

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

15. The College of Education invited Christine Suniti Bhat, the 2024 President of the American Counseling Association (ACA), to deliver a lecture:

Demonstrating the possibilities for immigrant communities to actively participate in and lead social affairs while promoting diversity and inclusion, the lecture focused on the impact of cybercrime on the younger generation. Drawing on U.S. perspectives and practices, the session enhanced the awareness and responsive capabilities of faculty and students in NCUE's Department of Guidance and Counseling regarding this critical issue (Figures 38–39).

NCUE Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-28618,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

17.2.2 – Figure 38: Poster for the Keynote Speech Topic
17.2.2 – Figure 38: Poster for the Keynote Speech Topic
17.2.2 – Figure 39: Group Photo of Professors from NCUE's Department of Guidance and Counseling with the President and Translator (From left to right: Professor Chih-Ping Teng, Translator Professor Chao-Mei Chiang, President Christine Bhat, and Professor Shu-Chu Chao)
17.2.2 – Figure 39: Group Photo of Professors from NCUE's Department of Guidance and Counseling with the President and Translator (From left to right: Professor Chih-Ping Teng, Translator Professor Chao-Mei Chiang, President Christine Bhat, and Professor Shu-Chu Chao)

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.