Highlights

Youth Science Conference 2025

23 September 2025

Explore highlights from the 31st Youth Science Conference, where RGS students showcased their science research projects. View all projects at the e-exhibition site.

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The Youth Science Conference (YSC) is an annual event organised by the Gifted Education Branch, MOE, for students involved in scientific research under either the Science Mentorship Programme (SMP) or the School-Based Science Mentorship Programme (SB-SMP).

The 31^st YSC was held virtually on 19 September 2025. and showcased 9 SMP projects and 20 SB-SMP projects from RGS. In addition, the RGS SMP team consisting of Audrey Chee Yao Rui (S312) and Tan Yi Yin Zoie (S313) were one of three SMP and SB-SMP projects that were selected to present their project to the audience in attendance at the online conference.

We congratulate all the RGS teams for their outstanding performance! YSC 2025 (opens in new tab)

Virtual conference slide titled "Surface modification of cellulose-based hemostatic sponge" with three participant video thumbnails visible.

In addition, Dr Lim Ai Khim, Ms Cindy Tiong, Mrs Irene Allan, and Mr Ong Wei Jian were presented with the Outstanding Mentor Awards.

Slide listing Outstanding Mentor Awards recipients and their schools, shown during a virtual meeting with three visible participants.

All the 2025 SMP and SB-SMP projects may be viewed at the following e-exhibition site (opens in new tab).

Student Reflections

“Our SMP journey was filled with trial and error. Many of our initial solutions failed and we often had to go back to adjust approaches and techniques. It was frustrating at times, but these difficulties pushed us to think critically and explore new concepts, like microencapsulation. Through setbacks, we learnt perseverance, teamwork, and adaptability. More importantly, we realised that failure is part of research, and this has pushed us beyond textbook knowledge into real-life scientific discovery.”

Tan Yi Yin Zoie (S313)

“Throughout our SB-SMP journey, we faced many challenges, our inconclusive data and tight schedules causing significant setbacks. Yet, we persevered together, supporting and encouraging oneanother. YSC was one highlight of our journey, where we presented our year’s work to judges who were experts in their fields. All in all, this journey has been truly fulfilling, shaping us as researchers. Special thanks to Dr Lim, our mentor, for her invaluable guidance throughout this meaningful experience.”

Charlene Poh Qing Wei (S313)