INTRODUCTION TO

ASTI AND YIC

At the end of this session you should:

• Understand who and what ASTI does

• Understand the background of YIC

• Understand YIC 2020 Special Edition

• Understand the flow of YIC

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INTRODUCTION OF ASTI

• The Association of Science Technology and Innovation (ASTI) is an association of educators, scientists, industry representatives and individuals who are committed to advancing the role of the scientific community in inspiring the youth of the nation to join and excel in the world of science.

• ASTI also tries to use Science, Technology and Innovation for the advancement of mankind and protection of the environment that nourishes us all. ASTI also believes that STI are part of the wider realm of knowledge such as art, history, languages and others.

• ASTI was set up by the founders of Science Fair for Young Children (SFYC) on the 25 October 2012

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ASTI’S VISION & MISSION

The Association of Science Technology and Innovation (ASTI) provides leadership in scientific education and technical support to improve and grow awareness in all areas of science through the generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services.

ASTI mission

To be the premier Malaysian Association for the promotion of education and understanding of Scientific knowledge, Technological advancement and Innovational projects in both Malaysia and the world.

ASTI vision

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ASTI’S PROJECTS

Science Fair for Young Children (SFYC)

Young Inventors Challenge (YIC)

Creative and Critical Thinking Camps Workshops (CCT)

ASTI Leap Challenge (ALC)

Young Scientific Explorer (YSE)

On the Wings of Fire Series

A-Plus Programme

Young Inventors Journal (YIJ)

ASTI’s Media Engagement

ASTI’s Collaborative Projects

The Association of Science, Technology and Innovation, ASTI is working towards empowering young people through various projects such as:

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ASTI’S PROJECTS

Level / Target Group

ASTI Projects Primary Secondary Tertiary Teachers

Science Fair for Young Children (SFYC)

SFYC Champions League

Young Scientific Explorer (YSE)

Creative & Critical Thinking Camp (CCT)

Young Inventors Challenge (YIC)

ASTI Leap Challenge (ALC)

A-PLUS Programme

ASTI Entrepreneurs

Young Inventors Challenge (YIJ)

On The Wings of Fire Series

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COVID-19 SPECIAL PROJECTS

Home Level Science Fair for Young Children

Young Inventors Challenge (YIC) Special Edition

Edukate ASTI School Initiative for Covid Protection (EASI-CP)

ASTI Feynman Challenge (AFC)

Young Inventors Journal (YIJ)

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BACKGROUND OF YIC

Year Theme No of Teams Participated Date and Venue

YIC 2013 “GREEN INVENTIONS: IDEAS ON SUSTAINABILITY”

12 teams 24 August 2013, Wisma Belia

YIC 2014 “GREEN INVENTIONS: IDEAS ON SUSTAINABILITY”

49 teams 20 September 2014, Dewan Dr.Siti Hasmah, Rumah Puspanita

YIC 2015 “INVENTIONS TO HELP A MILLION: TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE”

52 teams 19 September 2015, Sunway University

YIC 2016 “INVENTIONS TO SERVE…” 67 teams 15 October 2016, Sunway University

YIC 2017 “INVENTIONS TO SERVE…” 102 teams 30 September 2017, CIDB Convention Centre, Cheras

YIC 2018 “INVENTIONS TO SERVE…” 126 teams 22 September 2018, CIDB convention Centre, Cheras

YIC 2019 “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS GOALS (SDGs)”

132 team 21 September 2019, Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MAGIC), Cyberjaya

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AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF YIC

Aims and objectives

of YIC

To train and give an opportunity to young inventors to develop and showcase their

inventions

To help young inventors to

experience the inventive cycle, from conceptualisation to product/prototype.

To give opportunities to

young adults who are inventive to

promote their ideas to the outside world.

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF YIC

Among the many achievements of running YIC for the past7 consecutive years are:

The phenomenal participation growth which includes

international schools from Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia,

Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Timor Leste and China

In 2017-2019, YIC received international recognition from the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF YIC

YIC has seen a phenomenal growth in the 7 years of operation. The growth of YIC as show in graphs below:

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF YIC

YIC managed to get into media coverage for YIC

2019 at National and International News Papers

and Television News.

Young Inventors Challenge project has been

shortlisted for Reimagine Education Awards in

London, U.K.

Young Inventors Challenge project has been

shortlisted for Reimagine Education Awards for K-12

category. K-12 Category seeks any innovative new

pedagogical approach, technological tool, or

employability-enhancing endeavour that was targeted at,

or is designed for, the K12 sector. However, such

projects should also either be scalable to a higher

education audience, or prepare students for higher

education more successfully than current approaches

allow.

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YIC Special Edition 2020

8th year

The theme for this year is “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)”

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YIC Special Edition 2020

No State/Country No.of Applications No.of Proposals Received No.of Proposals Shortlisted 1 Kedah 7 2 2 2 Penang 12 5 4 3 Perak 19 6 4 4 Selangor 64 12 11 5 W.P KL 5 5 5 6 Negeri Sembilan 7 5 5 7 Melaka 9 2 0 8 Johor 25 12 10 9 Pahang 15 3 3

10 Kelantan 1 0 0 11 Terengganu 1 1 0 12 Sabah 25 8 5 13 Sarawak 59 26 18 14 W.P.Labuan 2 1 0 15 Thailand 44 29 21 16 Philippines 40 17 16 17 Brunei 1 1 1 18 South Africa 2 0 0 19 Indonesia 5 3 3 20 Vietnam 2 0 0 21 India/Karnataka 10 6 5 22 Singapore 2 2 2 TOTAL 357 146 115

115 Teams Selected

Participate in Online Training

Video and Facebook Live

Training

Develop or Construct A

Prototype or Small-Scale Model of the

Invention

Prepare and Submit 1) Invention Pitch

Video and 2) Project Report

YIC Special Edition 2020 Processes :

15 June 2020 June -August June-September 15 September 2020

Marking of

1) Invention Pitch Video and

2) Project Report

By Judging Team

Announcement of the Top 20 teams and request them to prepare for Viva

Session Facebook live/Skype/ Google

hangout

Viva session with the top 20 teams and

announcement of the winners according to Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze category

E-Certificates and Prizes Delivery via

online and telegraphic transfer

YIC Special Edition 2020 Processes :

Sept –Oct 2020 20 October 2020 14 November 2020 Nov–Dec 2020

Requirements for Prototype or Small Scale

Model

Functional/Working

Non Hazardous

Cost Effective

(Work within

Budget)

Requirements for Prototype or Small Scale Model

YIC Special Edition 2020 Prizes

-Journey towards the Invention

-Obstacle faced

-Invention Idea

Writing Log Book

Get Extra Funding for Your Invention

ASTI can advice you on IPs - but you have to take your own

steps if you are thinking of registering IP for your invention.

Sponsor from other organisation or

companies

but, IP belongs to the team unless

you want to co-own the IP

21 Students are presenting and demonstrating their inventions to visitors

22 Invention of the Platinum Award Winner-PinDot: Low-Cost Arduino-Based Braille Printer

23 Mentor Seminar Session

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Student’s presenting to the Judges

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Student’s Invetion

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