It is both a great honor and a profound responsibility to serve as the President of the East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE) for the 2026–2028 term. I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of our members, and I sincerely thank all former Presidents, Executive Members, and regional representatives.

From our biennial conferences and summer schools to the EASE Letter and regional collaborations, EASE has become an important platform for exchanging ideas, fostering research partnerships, and supporting the professional development of science education communities across East Asia and beyond. EASE brings together members from Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia, while warmly welcoming colleagues from many other regions of the world. Throughout its history, our Association has demonstrated that collaboration transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences.

By embracing diversity, mutual respect, and academic excellence, EASE continues to strengthen its role as a regional association with an increasingly global outlook. Science education is entering a new era. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, data science, and emerging scientific discoveries are transforming not only how we teach and learn, but also what competencies future generations will need. At the same time, global challenges (including climate change, sustainability, public health, and social equity) underscore the importance of scientific literacy, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision making. These developments call for closer collaboration among researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure that science education remains relevant, inclusive, and impactful.

During the coming two years, EASE will continue to strengthen its mission of connecting research, educational policy, and classroom practice. We will encourage collaborative research across regions, promote dialogue on emerging issues in science education, and create more opportunities for scholars at different career stages to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Particular attention will be given to supporting early-career researchers and graduate students through conferences, summer schools, research mentoring, and international networking opportunities. We believe that stronger international cooperation will enrich science education research and practice for all.

Finally, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all Executive Members, regional coordinators, conference organizers, volunteers, and members who generously contribute their time and expertise to EASE. Your dedication has enabled our Association to thrive over the past two decades, and I look forward to working with all of you as we begin this new chapter together. I am confident that, through collaboration, innovation, and mutual support, EASE will continue to serve as a platform for advancing science education in East Asia and beyond. I look forward to meeting many of you at our upcoming conferences and activities, and to shaping together the future of science education.

Thank you for your continued support of EASE.

Ying-Shao Hsu (許瑛玿), Ph. D.
The 10th President, East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE)
Chair Professor of National Taiwan Normal University
Professor of Graduate Institute of Science Education &
Department of Earth Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University