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“Beyond Perception” Exhibition — See How NCKU Students Confront the AI Wave
The unstoppable wave of AI brings anxiety, change, and choices in how to leverage its power. To address this, the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Google Developer Groups (GDG On Campus) campus community organized the exhibition “Beyond Perception,” which held its opening forum on the 8th. Through student project displays, interactive experiences, and workshops, the exhibition aims to showcase the younger generation’s critical thinking and proactive responses to AI.
Professor Chia-Han Yang, advisor and director of the Institute of Creative Industries Design, stated that “Beyond Perception” is an AI-themed exhibition independently organized by NCKU students. The exhibition focuses on how generative AI and No-Code tools are reshaping problem-solving and creative processes. Through student-led project displays, interactive experiences, and workshops, it addresses contemporary students’ critical reflections and actions in response to AI-driven changes. Featuring various interdisciplinary product development projects, the exhibition highlights how students collaborate with AI to relearn questioning and creation, showcasing the new generation’s curiosity and responsiveness in the AI era.
Curator Che-Han Zeng, a first-year undeclared student, said this exhibition showcases the team’s hard work over the past six months and represents a proactive effort by young students to respond to the AI era. Over the past two years, everyone has felt the dramatic changes brought by generative AI; its widespread adoption has not only transformed how information is delivered and work efficiency but also changed how we ask questions and how we understand creativity.
“Will AI completely disrupt the future?” Che-Han Zeng said that for students, an even greater source of anxiety is whether what they’re learning in school will still hold meaning in the future—what kind of contributions they can make to society and what value they can offer to the world. This exhibition was born out of such anxieties. Even without a complete answer, students choose to take action. They address various overlooked issues in daily campus life—ranging from language, education, collaboration, to ethics—and use AI tools and No-Code systems to run small experiments, aiming to amplify their ability to observe, empathize, and respond to society through technology.
Che-Han Zeng said this is not a technical exhibition, but an initiative that, from the students’ perspective, rethinks how to learn, how to create, and how to take responsibility for the world. Many of the works on display are still developing projects; although some solutions may seem rough around the edges, this imperfection reflects the genuine state of students who are still learning and facing the future with uncertainty. He expressed special thanks to the faculty who provided space, resources, and trust, as well as to the partners and sponsors who have supported this “growing” exhibition every step of the way.
Bai-Hong Zhang, a third-year computer science student and president of NCKU GDG On Campus, stated that we are currently living in a rapidly changing era driven by AI. This recent wave of AI brings both hope and anxiety—many worry about job displacement and falling behind the pace of the world. As a group of students passionate about technology, they choose not to dwell in anxiety but to transform that energy into momentum. Rather than worrying about problems, they take action to solve them. This spirit is the core of this year’s club activities: solving real-world problems. For example, before finals, many students struggle to find past exam papers, so they created the NCKU Past Exam Platform to make knowledge sharing more efficient. And in the vast campus, when students feel confused about finding a classroom or a service, they developed a Campus ChatBot to help.
Bai-Hong Zhang stated that this exhibition brings together creations from NCKU’s GDG club and students from various departments. It represents the most direct and sincere response from today’s generation to this new era. From information transparency, community rules, and language fault tolerance to stories of 9-year-old children using AI to create apps, each piece showcases how students collaborate with AI to redefine the possibilities of creation. He hopes today’s event will inspire everyone and invites all to continue following and supporting the growth of NCKU GDG On Campus in the future.
Professor Chia-Han Yang, advisor and director of the Institute of Creative Industries Design, stated that “Beyond Perception” is an AI-themed exhibition independently organized by NCKU students. The exhibition focuses on how generative AI and No-Code tools are reshaping problem-solving and creative processes. Through student-led project displays, interactive experiences, and workshops, it addresses contemporary students’ critical reflections and actions in response to AI-driven changes. Featuring various interdisciplinary product development projects, the exhibition highlights how students collaborate with AI to relearn questioning and creation, showcasing the new generation’s curiosity and responsiveness in the AI era.
Curator Che-Han Zeng, a first-year undeclared student, said this exhibition showcases the team’s hard work over the past six months and represents a proactive effort by young students to respond to the AI era. Over the past two years, everyone has felt the dramatic changes brought by generative AI; its widespread adoption has not only transformed how information is delivered and work efficiency but also changed how we ask questions and how we understand creativity.
“Will AI completely disrupt the future?” Che-Han Zeng said that for students, an even greater source of anxiety is whether what they’re learning in school will still hold meaning in the future—what kind of contributions they can make to society and what value they can offer to the world. This exhibition was born out of such anxieties. Even without a complete answer, students choose to take action. They address various overlooked issues in daily campus life—ranging from language, education, collaboration, to ethics—and use AI tools and No-Code systems to run small experiments, aiming to amplify their ability to observe, empathize, and respond to society through technology.
Che-Han Zeng said this is not a technical exhibition, but an initiative that, from the students’ perspective, rethinks how to learn, how to create, and how to take responsibility for the world. Many of the works on display are still developing projects; although some solutions may seem rough around the edges, this imperfection reflects the genuine state of students who are still learning and facing the future with uncertainty. He expressed special thanks to the faculty who provided space, resources, and trust, as well as to the partners and sponsors who have supported this “growing” exhibition every step of the way.
Bai-Hong Zhang, a third-year computer science student and president of NCKU GDG On Campus, stated that we are currently living in a rapidly changing era driven by AI. This recent wave of AI brings both hope and anxiety—many worry about job displacement and falling behind the pace of the world. As a group of students passionate about technology, they choose not to dwell in anxiety but to transform that energy into momentum. Rather than worrying about problems, they take action to solve them. This spirit is the core of this year’s club activities: solving real-world problems. For example, before finals, many students struggle to find past exam papers, so they created the NCKU Past Exam Platform to make knowledge sharing more efficient. And in the vast campus, when students feel confused about finding a classroom or a service, they developed a Campus ChatBot to help.
Bai-Hong Zhang stated that this exhibition brings together creations from NCKU’s GDG club and students from various departments. It represents the most direct and sincere response from today’s generation to this new era. From information transparency, community rules, and language fault tolerance to stories of 9-year-old children using AI to create apps, each piece showcases how students collaborate with AI to redefine the possibilities of creation. He hopes today’s event will inspire everyone and invites all to continue following and supporting the growth of NCKU GDG On Campus in the future.
NCKU Google Developer Groups (GDG On Campus) organized the exhibition "Beyond Perception", which held its opening ceremony on the 8th.
Advisor and Director of the Institute of Creative Industries Design, Professor Chia-Han Yang, stated that this is an AI-themed exhibition independently organized by NCKU students.
Curator, first-year student Che-Han Zeng from the undeclared department, said this exhibition showcases the team’s hard work over the past six months and represents a proactive effort by young students to engage with the AI era.
Struggling to find past exam papers before finals? That’s why the NCKU Past Exam Platform was created.
This exhibition aims to showcase the younger generation’s critical thinking and actions toward AI through student project displays, interactive experiences, and workshops.
Bai-Hong Zhang, a third-year computer science student and president of NCKU GDG On Campus, said that as a group of students passionate about technology, they believe it’s better to take action and solve problems than to worry about them.
“Will AI completely disrupt the future?” For students, an even greater source of anxiety is whether what they’re learning in school will still hold meaning looking ahead.
