SHSS Undergraduate Newsletter 2025

8 Hazel KONG (GCS) Student Intern, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Of ce (Toronto) & Marketing and PR Associate, CBR Media Hazel completed her internship with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Of ce (HKETO) in Canada, where she gained a deeper understanding of Canadian culture and observed how HKETO works closely to strengthen ties between Hong Kong and Canada. Additionally, Hazel worked at a motorsport's agency, where she joined the Macau Grand Prix and collaborated with Mercedes-AMG to host a VIP car testing event. Working with Google Pixel, Sephora, and Net ix has also broadened her perspectives on the global motorsports market, pursuing her dream as a passionate F1 lover. Chavi MO (GCS) Business Operations Intern, Baidu Inc During her two-month internship in Beijing, Chavi focused on validating and optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs), applying prompt engineering, task decomposition, and cross-model analysis to evaluate AI performance. She examined how different agents were invoked in work ows and re ned prompts to enhance accuracy. These experiences strengthened her con dence in prompt design, structured analysis, and cross-functional collaboration under pressure, while empowering her to integrate humanities and social science knowledge with technology and approach problem-solving with both rigor and creativity. Gordon NG (QSA) Fintech Placement Analyst, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Gordon engaged deeply with nancial technology, focusing on project ensemble and blockchain application in bank settlement and cross-border payment systems. He contributed by analyzing data and generating insights to support the development of Project Ensemble, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate the potential impact of innovative ntech solutions on the nancial sector. This internship was an excellent t for his Quantitative Social Analysis major at HKUST. The analytical skills he developed assist him in solving complex nancial problems with a data-driven mindset. Meanwhile, his academic background in social dynamics provided a solid foundation for understanding the regulatory and societal implications of ntech advancements. Angela MUI (QSA) Intern, The Hong Kong Jockey Club As a Healthy Community Intern, Angela supported the development and assessment of strategies to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Hong Kong. She conducted operational reviews of local clinics through site visits and condition checkups. Angela further honed her analytical and organisational skills by contributing to the grant-making process. Her research into local and international funding mechanisms informed strategic decisions for community health initiatives. By collaborating with teams and compiling different reports, she gained practical insights into public health programming and philanthropic innovation.

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