22nd International Elementz Fair 2021
RGS students won Gold, Bronze, and Commendation awards at the 22nd International Elementz Fair, a platform for secondary and junior college students to present scientific research.
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.