To strengthen the practical understanding of carbon governance and green finance among faculty and students, the Office of Sustainable Development at Ming Chuan University (MCU) organized a field trip to the Pacific Cycles Museum on April 21. Led by Director Yang-Cheng Lu and Deputy Director Min-Rui Chu, a group of 20 faculty members and students participated in the event.
Integrated with the Higher Education Sprout Project, this activity utilized an industry-academia collaboration model to extend classroom theory into industry settings, deepening the learning outcomes of sustainable development and the net-zero transition.
Key Highlights of the Visit
The itinerary featured a comprehensive blend of academic insights and hands-on experience:
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Expert Keynote: Ms. Eva Lin, Chairperson of Pacific Cycles, delivered a lecture sharing the company’s practical experience in sustainable design, green manufacturing, and carbon credit mechanisms.
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Guided Museum Tour: Mr. George Hsu, Curator of the Pacific Cycles Museum, personally guided the group through the history of innovation in the bicycle industry and the core philosophies of low-carbon transportation.
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Practical Experience: Participants engaged in a test-ride session to experience the performance of Electric-Assist Bicycles (e-bikes), gaining a tangible understanding of green transportation and its role in carbon reduction and sustainable living.
Bridging Theory and Practice
Through this visit, faculty and students successfully bridged the gap between theoretical concepts—such as carbon credits and sustainable finance—and real-world industrial practices. The experience significantly enhanced their awareness of corporate carbon reduction strategies and environmental responsibility.
Ming Chuan University remains committed to promoting interdisciplinary sustainable education. By combining industry-academia cooperation with experiential learning, MCU continues to cultivate talents equipped with sustainable literacy and the agency to drive a climate-friendly campus and a sustainable future.
For more information: https://www.week.mcu.edu.tw/55456/