ASTAR VJC Science Fair 2025
3 October 2025
Congratulations to our RGS teams for winning Silver and Bronze at the 2025 A*STAR–VJC Science Fair.
Our girls recently took part in the A*STAR–VJC Science Fair, an annual event jointly organised by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Victoria Junior College (VJC).
The fair encourages students to explore STEM through projects involving experimentation, data collection, and research.
This year, four RGS teams joined the fair and achieved the following results:
A*STAR–VJC Science Fair 2025 RGS Team Achievements
S/n | Name of Students | Project Title | Achievement | Teacher Mentor |
1 | Kirthana Ravishankar (S407) and Venkatasubramaniam Hamsini (S407) | Development of Biodegradable Soy Chunk-based Plastics with Tannin as a Natural Additive. | Silver | Ms Cindy Tiong |
2 | Kaitlyn Tay Rui Yi (S409), Rachel Yong Hsin Min (S409) and Wen Zihan (S409) | Protein Profiling of Alzheimer's-Model Drosophila Using a Calibrated Bradford Assay for Early Neurodegenerative Detection. | Silver | Ms Cindy Tiong |
3 | Chai Chang Xuan Cheryl (S412) and Klarisse Ng Shee Chin (S412) | Investigating the Regulation of ADA R2 Editing. | Bronze | Ms Carmen Hoo |
4 | Quek Zhi Ying (Guo Zhiying) (S410), Tan Rui Xuan (S412) and Hannah Sin (S413) | Investigating the Applications of Alginates in Wastewater Treatment. | Participation | Ms Cindy Tiong |
Student Reflection:
“Our research project, Protein Profiling of Alzheimer’s-Model Drosophila Using a Calibrated Bradford Assay for Early Neurodegeneration Detection, explored a low-cost method for early detection and intervention of Alzheimer’s disease using fruit fly models. In addition to conducting protein quantification experiments, we developed a proof-of-concept algorithm that uses protein concentration data to flag potential Alzheimer’s cases, paving the way for future applications using biomarkers from urine, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid. After months of experimentation and collaboration, we were proud to present our findings at the VJC Science Fair.
The journey wasn’t easy. From troubleshooting failed assays to coding our own detection algorithm, there were many moments of doubt. Yet we persevered, returning weekly (even on OWN days) for RA lab sessions. We are honoured to receive Silver in the Upper Secondary Open category, and even more humbled to be the only group personally recognised by the Guest of Honour, a senior principal scientist at A*STAR. This experience has strengthened our passion for research and shown us the immense potential of youth-led science and innovation.”
- Kaitlyn Tay Rui Yi (S409), Rachel Yong Hsin Min (S409) and Wen Zihan (S409)