Highlights

Problem X Challenge 2024

19 August 2024

Taking on a real world public health challenge, our students investigated dengue and explored ways to protect communities, earning 1st Runner-up and a Special Award at the Problem X Challenge 2024.

Our girls participated in the Problem X (PX) Challenge 2024 and under the guidance of their RGS teacher-mentors, one team achieved the 1^st Runner-up award. Another team also received a special award for their submission.

Collage of students in uniforms with laptops, a dengue project slide, and a group presenting on video call.

Achievements

Names of Students	Award	Teacher-Mentor
Team 4 Lee Yi Ning, Megan (S301) Kate Isabelle Ong (S306) Quek Zhi Ying (Guo Zhiying) (S310) Chen Jee Min (S310)	1^st Runner-up	Mr Yeo Jun Han & Ms Tan Synth-Di
Team 3 Janhvi (S406) Jiang Yilin Corrine (S405) Gu Yi Ting (S411) Jiang Wu Julia (S413)	Special Awards (Video Bulletin)	Dr Sundari Prama
Team 1 Kate Lau Le Qi (S409) Tan Shi Qi Jovie (Chen Shiqi) (S409) Celine Goh Zi Yi (Wu Ziyi) (S409) Giselle Yeo (S412)	Participation	Ms Tan Synth-Di
Team 2 Fu Wentao (S409) Cecilia Wong Sze Kei (Huang Siqi) (S409) Eunice Koh Kexin (S409) Tan Jia Wen Jeanette (S409)	Participation	Mr Tan Ying Yang
Team 5 Klarisse Ng Shee Chin (Huang Shiqing) (S312) Gao Ziyi (S310) Lim Min Amelia (S310)	Participation	Mr Yeo Jun Han & Mr Tan Ying Yang

Problem X (PX) Challenge is a programme jointly organised by the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education (MOE) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Incepted in 2020, the programme targets Year 2 to 4 students who demonstrate strong aptitude, passion and motivation for inquiry in Science and Mathematics.

The focus for PX Challenge 2024 centers on dengue fever, recognising its status as a significant global public health concern. Participants will assume the role of public health researchers tasked with examining various aspects of the virus, including its epidemiology, transmission trend, geographical and demographics impact, and intervention strategies. Based on their findings, students will compile a technical report and produce an online video bulletin to create awareness of the virus and educate the community on the steps to take to fight dengue and protect their health and environment.