22nd International Elementz Fair 2021

Five RGS Year 4 school-based research project teams took part in the 22nd International Elementz Fair, of which two were shortlisted for the final judging on 20 April 2021. Congratulations to the teams and teacher-mentors for their good work!

Names of Students	Project Title	Award	Teacher-Mentor
Sanjuana Jensine Dharmaraj Sabrina Tong Ning En Selee Wele D/O Sanjay Wele	Inhibition of microalgal growth by utilising allelochemicals found in local plant species	Gold	Dr Choong Tsui Wei Dr Jeffrey Lee
Naomi Wang Chencheng Faith Ang Xin Ying	Optimising of algae-based fertilisers on growth of Brassica rapa var. parachinensis	Bronze	Dr Choong Tsui Wei Dr Jeffrey Lee
Edith Lim Li Xin Loh En Hui Vivien Leng Wen Si	Investigating the effects of LED light and sunlight on bean plants	Commendation	Dr Choong Tsui Wei Dr Jeffrey Lee
Gnanavelou Mirudhula Hsiao Jia Ying Meneha Ravichandran	Effects of nitrogenous compounds in soil on plant-pollinator (bees) interactions	Commendation	Dr Choong Tsui Wei Dr Jeffrey Lee
Amrita Anbuchezhian Phang Sher Hui Janelle Tan Xiao Zhuang	Plant seeds as biofuels - An approach to conserving biodiversity, reducing carbon footprint and strengthening food security	Commendation	Dr Choong Tsui Wei Dr Jeffrey Lee

Through their research journey, the students learnt the value of group work, tenacity and a systematic approach to understand and solve a problem through their projects.

Team members (from left) Sanjuana, Sabrina and Selee were awarded Gold for their project.

(From left) Faith and Naomi achieved the Bronze award for their project.

The annual International Elementz Fair, organised by Anderson Serangoon Junior College, provides a platform for local and overseas upper secondary and junior college students to showcase their scientific research, as well as prototypes, which can contribute to the betterment of society. The 22nd edition of the fair was held entirely online this year.