On January 6, 2024, the Institute of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials held the preliminary selection of the first Shaanxi Normal University “Zhixin Cup” Science and Technology Innovation Competition in its lecture hall. Focusing on the three directions of preparation and application of hypercrosslinked polymer materials, green antiflaming solid-liquid composite materials, and development of BTEX sensors, 37 participating students from mathematics, physics, life science, chemistry, materials, computer and other majors were selected on the basis of 29 participating teams, and re-grouped into eight teams.

On January 22, the Institute held a meeting between the coaches, engineering and technical personnel and the representatives of the participating students, and they communicated on the project requirements, task division, member grouping and other issues. Prof. Fang Yu attended the meeting and put forward requirements and hopes.

The competition aims to give full play to the advantages of the university’s disciplines and platform resources of the institute, and in accordance with the principle of “highlighting original innovation, cultivating innovation culture, exploring disruptive technologies”, cultivate students’ spirit of exploring scientific problems and active discovery, independent research and innovation, and stimulate their innovative potential and creative vitality.