KOTA KINABALU: Sabahan chemical engineering undergraduate Kenneth Chong has been listed as one of the Top 10 finalists of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2023.
The winner of the prize will receive US$100,000 where the result is expected to be announced later in the year.
The award is given to an exceptional student that has made a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and the society.
Chong is currently pursuing his tertiary studies at Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
On Chegg.org website, Chong said he will allocate the funds to three purposes.
First, he will provide upgraded microcontrollers and components to his home region’s local robotics space, the Tenom Innovation Centre.
Second, he will invest in the UTP Petrobots lab to support future club members, help the lab attract top talent, and create a hub for robotics innovation and research.
Third, he will fund his own robotics business focused on creating and selling a robot kit with supporting instructional materials.
By selling these kits and providing access to his customized tutorials, he aims to inspire and teach a new generation of robotics enthusiasts and professionals.
If awarded the prize funds, Kenneth plans to invest in his local maker space and university lab to create a sustainable ecosystem of resources and opportunities.
He aims to support robotics education, provide upgraded equipment, and expand the reach of these facilities to empower more students.
Kenneth also intends to start his own robotics business, creating self-designed robot kits and instructional templates to inspire and educate students globally.
