24th International Elementz Fair
18 April 2023
Students clinched Gold and Silver awards at the 24th International Elementz Fair for their research on clean energy and wastewater treatment
The annual International Elementz Fair, organized 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 24th Edition of the Fair was held online this year.
Four Year 4 school-based research project teams from RGS took part in the competition. All were shortlisted for the final judging on 18 April 2023.
Achievements
Name of Students | Project Title | Award | Teacher-Mentor |
|---|---|---|---|
Khor Mai Shia Glenys | Investigating the effect of plants in enhancing bioelectricity production of a microbial fuel cell | Gold | Dr Jeffrey Lee |
Yap Tessa | Simultaneous bioremediation of wastewater and generation of electricity using laccase enzyme | Gold | Dr Jeffrey Lee |
He Zihan | Enhancing nirate removal from mud with microbial fuel cells using differing amounts of aquatic weed compost | Silver | Dr Jeffrey Lee |
Chai Hui Min Jocelyn | Optimising electricity and biofuel production in treating ammonium wastewater using a microbial fuel cell | Silver | 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.
Congratulations to all the teams and teacher-mentors for their good work!
He Zihan, Yeap Ke Hui Ezann, Poon Zi Yi Vera
Chai Hui Min Jocelyn, Teo Yuumi Maeve, Tan Zhi Ying Johannah