The Spring Equinox, the fourth Chinese solar term out of 24, symbolizes hope, renewal and the promise of a bountiful harvest.
As daylight begins to exceed nighttime and the Sun travels northward, it represents the awakening of nature, growth, and new beginnings.
In 2018, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) initiated the Spring Equinox Project, a public benefit program offering science education lectures to primary and middle school students. The project’s name reflects its mission to illuminate the path forward for younger generations, fostering a bright future through enhanced scientific knowledge.
Over the past five years, the project has reached more than 100 schools, libraries and scientific institutions in Beijing,
