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From January 25 to February 7, 2026, Steve Ying-Chu Chen participated in the Fulbright Taiwan EMI Overseas Professional Training Workshop. Held at Arizona State University (ASU), this program provided an intensive look at English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) through the lens of translanguaging and educational equity. Steve explored how to effectively bridge complex scientific domains—such as exercise science and cognitive neuroscience—with bilingual instruction, fostering a classroom environment that is both academically rigorous and globally connected.

Jan 25, 2026

恭喜陳映竹榮獲國家運動科學中心（TISS）115年度「博士生研究獎學金」！此獎項旨在培育運動科學與科技頂尖人才，全台僅選出四位優秀博士生。映竹以「急性中等強度連續運動搭配血流限制」之研究計畫脫穎而出。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2026 Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) Doctoral Research Scholarship! This prestigious award, granted to only four students nationwide, supports outstanding PhD candidates specializing in sports science and technology.

Jan 16, 2026

恭喜陳映竹入圍2026年第六屆好好聽FM播客大賽！入圍節目《運動讓腦袋變年輕？》將尖端運動科學轉化為動人聲音，實踐「在歡樂的地方知識流動」。(Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for being a finalist in the 6th Hao Hao Ting FM Podcast Competition! His program transforms cutting-edge exercise science into captivating audio, fulfilling the mission of 'Letting knowledge flow in joyful places.')

Jan 15, 2026

恭喜陳映竹榮獲114學年度呂聯宗呂王敏華夫婦獎助學基金！呂聯宗學長勉勵學弟妹在AI時代應具備跨域學習能力，並傳承「飲水思源」的精神。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 114th Academic Year Lu Lien-Tsung & Lu Wang Min-Hua Scholarship! Alumnus Mr. Lu encouraged students to embrace interdisciplinary learning in the AI era and to always remember their roots.

Dec 26, 2025

恭喜陳映竹榮獲2025 TOEFL ITP 高等教育學術研究獎學金！此項殊榮旨在肯定其在學術研究上的投入與卓越成果。頒獎典禮於2025年12月20日假台北101 SPACE 88舉行，與其他優秀得獎者共享榮耀。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for receiving the 2025 TOEFL ITP Higher Education Academic Research Scholarship! This prestigious award acknowledges her dedication and significant achievements in academic research. The award ceremony took place on December 20, 2025, at Taipei 101 SPACE 88.

Dec 20, 2025

恭喜陳映竹榮獲2025第九屆師大運動文青獎英文散文組第二名！得獎作品為〈Breaking Limits: The Profound Impact of Weight Training on Personal Growth〉。頒獎典禮於2025年12月18日假臺師大體育館金牌講堂舉行。Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for winning 2nd Place in the English Prose category at the 9th NTNU Sports Literature and Photography Award! Her winning piece is titled 'Breaking Limits: The Profound Impact of Weight Training on Personal Growth'. The award ceremony took place on December 18, 2025.

Dec 18, 2025

陳映竹於114學年度第一學期積極參與國立臺灣師範大學圖書館舉辦的自主英語學習讀書會。本學期主題為具高度跨領域性質的「Cybernetics」（模控學），並由博士候選人 Richard McLawhorn 擔任帶領人。此次讀書會深入探討了系統中的控制與溝通、回饋迴路（Feedback Loops）及自我調節機制等核心概念。在 Richard 的專業引導下，陳映竹展現了高度的投入，不僅克服了學術英語中抽象詞彙與複雜理論的挑戰，更積極參與關於人機互動與系統思考的討論。透過每週的文本閱讀與深度對話，她不僅提升了運用英語進行邏輯辯證的能力，更從模控學的角度重新審視跨學科問題，成功拓展了學術視野並強化了批判性思考能力。Ying-Chu Chen actively participated in the Library Autonomous English Learning Study Group hosted by the NTNU Library during the first semester of the 114th academic year. Under the guidance of Ph.D. Candidate Richard McLawhorn, the group explored the complex theme of 'Cybernetics.' Ying-Chu engaged deeply with concepts such as feedback loops and system theory, significantly enhancing her academic English proficiency and interdisciplinary thinking.

Dec 15, 2025

The 2025 "Shaping the Future of Bilingual Collaboration: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning" seminar, organized by the NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center, marks a significant milestone in advancing bilingual education and EMI practices. As part of this seminar, Steve Ying-Chu Chen demonstrated his expert approach to EMI instruction, showcasing innovative teaching strategies that bridge theory and practice in exercise science and cognitive neuroscience. This demonstration highlights the intersection of translanguaging, equity, and critical global competence within the EMI framework.

Oct 17, 2025

🎉🎊 恭喜陳映竹 (Ying-Chu Chen) 榮獲第四屆「培力英檢」菁英獎（菁英三獎）！🥳🌟 陳映竹完成培力英檢聽、讀、說、寫四項測驗，四項成績全數達到 CEFR B2 等級，榮獲銀色證書👏。 他的持續努力與卓越成果，正是培力英檢鼓勵學生均衡提升英語四項能力的最佳實踐✨。 We are delighted to announce that Ying‑Chu Chen has earned the **4th BESTEP Elite Award (Third Prize)** with **Silver Certificate**, achieving CEFR B2 in all four skills! His dedication exemplifies the goal of BESTEP to foster balanced English proficiency. 🌟👏

Aug 25, 2025

2025 年國立臺灣師範大學 EMI 教學資源中心 113-2 學期暑期課程【EMI 人才與領導課程】成果簡報發表！🎉🎊 陳映竹在這次發表中展現了卓越的英語教學技巧與領導能力，透過精心準備的簡報贏得了評審們的肯定👏。 他的努力與專業不僅為自己帶來了榮譽，也為 EMI 教學資源中心增添了光彩✨。 讓我們一起祝賀陳映竹，並期待他在未來的 EMI 課程中繼續發揮所長，為學生帶來更多的啟發與成長📚💡。 National Taiwan Normal University English as a Medium of Instruction Teaching Assistant Talent and Leadership Course Presentation! 🎉🎊 Congratulations to Ying-Chu Chen for his outstanding performance in the 2025 NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center 113-2 Summer Program [EMI Talent and Leadership Course]! 🥳🌟 Ying-Chu showcased excellent English presentation skills and strong leadership abilities in this presentation, earning high praise from the judges with his well-prepared presentation👏. His dedication and expertise not only brought him personal honor but also added prestige to the EMI Teaching Resource Center✨. Join us in celebrating Ying-Chu Chen's achievement, and look forward to his continued contributions in future EMI courses, bringing more inspiration and growth to his students📚💡.

Aug 15, 2025