SSEF / ATS 2011
Briefing
14 July 2010
Science Centre Singapore
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Overview
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Introduction
SSEF 2011
Preparing for the Fair
ATS 2011
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Introduction
SSEF 2011
ISEF 2011
ATS 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
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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 2011
Rules and Regulations
Project Categories
Application Forms
Prior Approval Before Experimentation
Registration and Project Submission
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Rules and Regulations
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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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Rules and Regulations
 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
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H3-SSEF Guidelines for schools
 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.
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The following conditions are to
be strictly complied with:
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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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The following conditions are to
be strictly complied with:
 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.
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The following conditions are to
be strictly complied with:
 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.
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Project Categories
Animal Sciences
Engineering: Electrical &
Mechanical
Medicine & Health
Sciences
Biochemistry
Engineering: Materials &
Bioengineering
Microbiology
Cellular & Molecular
Biology
Energy & Transportation
Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry
Environmental
Management
Plant Sciences
Computer Science
Environmental Sciences
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Earth & Planetary
Science
Mathematical Sciences
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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 Forms
Additional forms required for use of
 Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents
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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 Handbook
http://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/Documen
t.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/Documen
t.Doc?id=10
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For SSEF SRC Approval
To seek SRC approval, send completed forms to
SSEF Secretariat:
Mr Daniel Lim Poh Yeong
SSEF Secretariat
Sciences Branch
Curriculum Planning & Development Division
1 North Buona Vista Drive
MOE Building, #13-00
Singapore 138675
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Registration & Project
Submission
Online Registration
Submission of Entry Forms
1 Nov to 1 Dec 2010
Deadline – 14 Jan 2011 (Fri)
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
To Science Centre Singapore
Late entries will not be
accepted
Non-compliance with safety &
ethics guidelines will be
disqualified
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Online Registration
Get ready the following information:
Title of the project
Category and sub-category
Team 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)
 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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Project Submission
Send Applications to:
Science Centre Singapore
c/o
Fair Director (SSEF 2011)
15 Science Centre Road
Singapore 609081
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Preparing for the Fair
Project 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 Criteria
Criteria
Creative Ability
Scientific Thought &
Engineering Goals
Thoroughness
Skill
Clarity
Teamwork
Total Possible Score
Individual
30
Team
25
30
25
15
15
10
100
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12
10
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100
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ATS 2011
Application
Judging Criteria
Rewards
Activity Schedule
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A*STAR Talent Search
(ATS)
Formerly
known as
NSTS
since
1995
Renamed
ATS
July 2005
(ATS)
Accords recognition to
students who have
excelled in research in
Science & Technology
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ATS Application
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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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ATS Judging Criteria
Depth of
understanding of
project
30%
Scientific
attitude/
Motivation
and
interests
Creative ability/
Independent
thinking
30%
20%
20%
Potential to pursue
R&D careers/ Vision
and goal
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ATS Awards
Award
Prize
Points allocated
to school
First
Cash prize plus a sponsored trip
to overseas conference worth
S$5,000 in total + Trophy +
Certificate
5
Second
Third
Commendation
S$3,000 + Trophy +
Certificate
S$2,000 + Trophy +
Certificate
S$1,000 + Trophy +
Certificate
3
2
1
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ATS Awards for schools
Winner
Prize
First
S$5,000
Second
S$3,000
Third
S$2,000
Note: In the event of a tie, the school with the higher
placed prize winner will receive the higher ranking.
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Activity Schedule
Online
registration of
projects
1 Nov - 1 Dec
2010
Prejudging
Results
Mid-Feb
2011
Submit
project by
14 Jan 2011
SSEF judging
9 & 10 Mar 2011
SSEF
Winners
ATS and SSEF Joint
Award Presentation
Ceremony
ATS short-listing
March 2011
ATS Winners
April 2011
ATS finalists
SSEF top winners go to ISEF
8– 13 May 2011
ATS final judging
April 2011
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Contacts
Mr Ryan Hong
6425 2593
rlh_hong@science.edu.sg
Ms Charlene Yeo
6425 2592
ccx_yeo@science.edu.sg
Mr Daniel Lim
6879 6581
lim_poh_yeong@moe.gov.sg
Mdm Tey Kah Hwee
6879 6756
tey_kah_hwee@moe.gov.sg
Mr Teo Cheng Yap
6879 6587
teo_cheng_yap@moe.gov.sg
Mr Seow Yongli
6879 6586
seow_yongli@moe.gov.sg
For SSEF and
ATS Matters
For SSEF
Matters
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Q&A
For SSEF information, please visit www.science.edu.sg/ssef
For ATS information, please visit www.science.edu.sg/a-ts
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