The Value and Innovative Path of College Students' Participation in Community-Based Bilingual Science Popularization—Take the "Summer Science Popularization Volunteer Team Project of HuBei University of Technology" as an Example

Abstract

In today’s context of increasing emphasis on civic engagement and science literacy, it is essential for college students to step beyond the confines of campus and actively participate in community development. Taking the 2024 Summer Science Popularization Volunteer Team Project of the School of Foreign Languages at Hubei University of Technology as a case study, this paper explores the significance, service pathways, impact analysis, and innovative teaching approaches of bilingual science communication activities carried out by college student volunteers in local communities. Drawing from the volunteer team's real-world experiences, the study finds that such activities provide a relaxed and engaging learning environment for community youth, while offering college students new perspectives on bilingual science education in grassroots contexts. The findings suggest that community-based bilingual science outreach not only contributes to local cultural development but also plays a constructive role in promoting the sustainable growth of volunteerism among university students.