A dynamic series of four international youth science education workshops was successfully held at the Beijing Science Center on September 20, serving as a cornerstone of the 2025 Beijing International Week for Science Literacy. 

In a collaborative effort with leading institutions from Poland, Thailand, Greece, and the Andean Road Organization for Science and Technology (ARCST), the event built a global platform for youth exchange, using AI-powered science communication as a conduit to foster international dialogue and address shared societal challenges.

The workshops showcased innovative, hands-on approaches that transcended traditional classroom learning. Poland's Copernicus Science Centre presented a "Pocket Laboratory," where participants transformed everyday mobile devices into scientific instruments. Under expert guidance, they learned to utilize built-in sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes for low-cost, self-directed scientific inquiry, turning smartphones into microscopes and microphones into frequency analyzers. 

Similarly, the "BIOPOCHITO AI" workshop by ARCST blended Chinese folklore with environmental science and artificial intelligence, tasking teams to design "bio-robot" solutions and use an AI creative partner to refine their ideas, fostering both critical thinking and a deeper connection to nature.

The series further highlighted the powerful intersection of science, culture, and history. A workshop by the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology transported participants back in time, allowing them to interact with functional replicas of 3rd-century BC inventions. By solving the ancient Ostomachion puzzle and exploring the principles of air pressure and hydrodynamics in early devices, young learners experienced the timeless spirit of scientific discovery. 

In a similar vein, the National Science Museum of Thailand integrated culture with STEAM+1 education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics + Thai local wisdom), where crafting traditional toys became a lesson in physics, balance, and creativity.

The event also marked a significant expansion of the Beijing Global Network of Science Festivals, which officially welcomed the Kotsanas Museum and ARCST among its four new member institutions. This series of workshops not only forged new pathways for scientific exchange among youth from different cultural backgrounds but also solidified the collaborative foundation of the network.

Looking ahead, the network is committed to organizing more such international activities, further enhancing its vital role as a hub for advancing global science communication and inspiring the next generation of innovators.