SSEF ATS ISEF

SSEF / ATS 2011Briefing

14 July 2010 Science Centre Singapore

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Overview

Introduction SSEF 2011 Preparing for the Fair ATS 2011

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Introduction SSEF 2011ISEF 2011ATS 2011

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Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) 2011

9 & 10 Mar 2011 (Wed, Thur) Open to all Sec Schs, JCs and CI students aged

15 – 21 as of 1 Jan 2011 Projects from

SRP (Science Research Programme) NRP (Nanyang Research Programme SMP (Science Mentorship Programme) Schools / Cluster Science / Engineering Projects

Organised by MOE, A*STAR and Science Centre

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International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2011

2 Individual Projects and 1 Team Project chosen from the winners of SSEF 2011 to represent Singapore in ISEF 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Singaporeans or PRs 8 – 13 May 2011 http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/about

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A*STAR Talent Search (ATS) 2011

Must take part in SSEF 2011 Must submit application for ATS Winners of SSEF 2011 shortlisted to

participate in ATS Judging http://www.science.edu.sg/a-ts

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SSEF 2011Rules and Regulations

Project CategoriesApplication Forms

Prior Approval Before ExperimentationRegistration and Project Submission

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Rules and Regulations

Adhere to ISEF Rules strictly Research done between 1 Jan 10 – 31 Dec 10 Projects must be investigative by nature Individual or team projects Team Projects may have a maximum of 3

members 1 student per project encouraged Continuation project will only be judged on work

done from 1 Jan 10 – 31 Dec 10 (Continuation Project Form 7 required)

Adhere to H3-SSEF guidelines strictly

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Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition.

Plagiarism, forgery, using presentation of other researcher’s work as one’s own and fabrication of data.

Immediate disqualification

Rules and Regulations

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H3 examination materials are NOT permitted for exhibition, competition or publication without the authorisation by the Chief Executive, SEAB.

Written request to SEAB is necessary for any H3 Science research examination materials to be used for SSEF.

H3-SSEF Guidelines for schools

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The following conditions are to be strictly complied with:

Time Frame Candidates must submit the H3 science

research papers to the examining agencies and conducted the Oral Defence of the science projects before the start of the SSEF in March.

Candidates should not have any further contact with NUS/NTU/equivalent examination authority upon submission to the examining agencies when preparing for SSEF.

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Materials to be used Candidates should not use the same H3 examination materials

submitted to the examining agencies for the SSEF. The written report submitted for the SSEF is different from the

H3 Science research paper submitted as an examination work. The mode used for the SSEF’s oral presentation (poster) is

different from the H3 Oral Defence (e.g. powerpoint). Candidates should not make reference to the work submitted

for the SSEF as having been an examination submission (e.g. by removal of examination labels, candidate index, title of H3 programme and examining agency).

Results Candidates should not use the results obtained from the SSEF

as a basis to contest the results awarded by SEAB for the H3 science research programmes.

The following conditions are to be strictly complied with:

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Declaration Candidates in the H3 Science research

programmes are required to submit a declaration form (Annex A) to CPDD (MOE) and acknowledge the conditions and implications for participation in the SSEF.

Schools will collate and submit the declaration forms by first week of December 2010 before SSEF.

The following conditions are to be strictly complied with:

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Project CategoriesAnimal Sciences

Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical

Medicine & Health Sciences

BiochemistryEngineering: Materials &

BioengineeringMicrobiology

Cellular & Molecular Biology

Energy & Transportation Physics & Astronomy

ChemistryEnvironmental Management

Plant Sciences

Computer Science Environmental Sciences -

Earth & Planetary Science

Mathematical Sciences -

Note: Behavioural & Social Sciences no longer offered.

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Application Forms Every student or team must submit forms

1 (Checklist for adult sponsor) 1A (Student Checklist) + Research Plan 1B (Approval Form) (including every member of

team)

Additional forms required 1C – If work conducted in regulated research

institutions (RIs), note that BSL2 projects should not be conducted in school labs

7 - for continuation projects

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Application Forms

Additional forms required for use of Humans

Human Subjects Form 4 Qualified Scientist Form 2

Vertebrate Animals Vertebrate Animal Form 5A (non-regulated RI) Vertebrate Animal Form 5B (regulated RI) Qualified Scientist Form 2

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Application FormsAdditional forms required for use of Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents

PHBAs Risk Assessment Form 6A Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form 6B Qualified Scientist Form 2 Risk Assessment Form 3

Hazardous Chemicals, Activities & Devices Risk Assessment Form 3 Qualified Scientist Form 2

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Download Forms Not sure what forms to submit? http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/i

ndex.asp

Download forms at http://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=11(Please ensure forms are dated 2010-11)

2011 Student Handbookhttp://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=12’

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Prior Approval Before Experimentation

Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval required for studies involving Vertebrate Animals Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents

Institutional pre-approval must be obtained if SRC approval not obtained

Download Rules and Guidelines

http://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=10

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Prior Approval Before Experimentation

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval required for studies involving Human Subjects

An IRB must include A science educator A school administrator (Principal or VP) A medical doctor, physician’s assistant, registered nurse,

psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed social worker or licensed clinical professional counsellor

Download Rules and Guidelines

http://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=10

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Mr Daniel Lim Poh YeongSSEF SecretariatSciences Branch Curriculum Planning & Development Division1 North Buona Vista DriveMOE Building, #13-00Singapore 138675

For SSEF SRC ApprovalTo seek SRC approval, send completed forms to SSEF Secretariat:

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Registration & Project Submission

Online Registration

1 Nov to 1 Dec 2010

http://www.science.edu.sg/ssef

Projects without registration by 1 Dec 2010 will not be considered

Email acknowledgement and project code will be sent to participants and teacher ICs

Submission of Entry Forms

Deadline – 14 Jan 2011 (Fri)

To Science Centre Singapore

Late entries will not be accepted

Non-compliance with safety & ethics guidelines will be disqualified

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Online RegistrationGet ready the following information:Title of the projectCategory and sub-categoryTeam composition Email and telephone numbers of student participants & teacher(s)-in-charge

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Project Submission Deadline – 14 Jan 11(Friday) ATS Entry Form (No need to complete SSEF

entry form for students taking part in ATS) SSEF Entry Form (For students who enter for

SSEF only) Team projects

All members take part in ATS (complete individual ATS entry form and submit as a team )

Only 1 member of the team take part in ATS (complete SSEF team entry form and individual ATS form & submit as a team)

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Project Submission Items to be submitted with entry form

Research Paper, which includes an abstract with no more than 250 words (in soft and 5 hard copies)

100 word description using non-technical terms for general readers (in soft and 5 hard copies)

2-page summary for judges prior to judging day (in soft and 5 hard copies)

Form 1, 1A, 1B + additional forms where applicable Digital Photograph Application requirements and forms found on

http://www.science.edu.sg/ssef

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2-page summary This serves to give a quick understanding and

background for any additional judges appointed to judge your project prior to judging day.

It should capture the main essence of the project to fully comprehend the nature your project.

Suggest to include the following items: Issues addressed Strategies and methods Key results Findings and conclusions Problems encountered

May not necessary limit to text only (as in the abstract) but can include graphs and equations to substantiate the findings in the project.

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Project Submission

Send Applications to:

Science Centre Singaporec/oFair Director (SSEF 2011)15 Science Centre RoadSingapore 609081

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Preparing for the FairProject Display

Judging Criteria

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Project Display

Only shortlisted projects from the pre-judging round will be displayed at the fair

Project Log Book For judges’ reference at the Fair

Poster 1 m wide and 1.5 m height

Laptop (Optional) One 5-amp electrical point will be provided

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Judging CriteriaCriteria Individual Team

Creative Ability 30 25

Scientific Thought & Engineering Goals

30 25

Thoroughness 15 12

Skill 15 12

Clarity 10 10

Teamwork - 16

Total Possible Score 100 100

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ATS 2011Application

Judging CriteriaRewards

Activity Schedule

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A*STAR Talent Search (ATS)

Accords recognition to students who have excelled in research in Science & Technology

Formerly known as

NSTS since 1995

Renamed

ATS July 2005

(ATS)

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ATS Application

Singaporean/ PR Aged between 15 - 21 yrs as at 31 Dec 10 In a secondary school or pre-university Interested in a long-term career as a

researcher

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ATS Application

Only individual category, no team category

Individual applications can be submitted for team projects

All ATS participants are required to take part in SSEF

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ATS Judging

Shortlisted ATS candidates who are SSEF winners will undergo at least two more rounds of selection before the winners emerge.

The panel of judges consists of distinguished scientists from local and international universities, as well as A*STAR research institutes and a Nobel Laureate (in the final round).

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Scientific attitude/ Motivation and interests

ATS Judging Criteria

Depth of understanding of project

30%30%

20%

20%

Creative ability/ Independent

thinking

Potential to pursue R&D careers/ Vision

and goal

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ATS Awards

Award PrizePoints allocated

to school

First

Cash prize plus a sponsored trip to overseas conference worth S$5,000 in total + Trophy +

Certificate

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SecondS$3,000 + Trophy +

Certificate3

ThirdS$2,000 + Trophy +

Certificate2

CommendationS$1,000 + Trophy +

Certificate1

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Winner Prize

First S$5,000

Second S$3,000

Third S$2,000

ATS Awards for schools

Note: In the event of a tie, the school with the higher placed prize winner will receive the higher ranking.

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Online registration of

projects

1 Nov - 1 Dec 2010

SSEF judging

9 & 10 Mar 2011

ATS short-listing

March 2011

ATS final judging

April 2011

ATS and SSEF Joint Award Presentation

Ceremony

April 2011

SSEF top winners go to ISEF 8– 13 May 2011

Submit project by

14 Jan 2011

SSEF Winners

ATS Winners

ATS finalists

Prejudging Results Mid-Feb

2011

Activity Schedule

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Contacts

Mr Ryan Hong6425 2593rlh_hong@science.edu.sg

For SSEF and ATS Matters

Ms Charlene Yeo6425 2592ccx_yeo@science.edu.sg

Mr Daniel Lim6879 6581lim_poh_yeong@moe.gov.sg

For SSEF Matters

Mdm Tey Kah Hwee6879 6756tey_kah_hwee@moe.gov.sg

Mr Teo Cheng Yap6879 6587teo_cheng_yap@moe.gov.sg

Mr Seow Yongli6879 6586seow_yongli@moe.gov.sg

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Q&A

For SSEF information, please visit www.science.edu.sg/ssefFor ATS information, please visit www.science.edu.sg/a-ts

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