The competition involves four categories:

• Secondary Schools
• Junior Colleges
• Polytechnics and ITEs 
• University, Singapore & International

Teams can be made up of either individuals or a team of up to four students. All team members MUST be from the same school.

Each school may allow more than one team, up to 10, to participate.

The competition eligibility requires the student(s) compete in their respective category based on their age and the level/class they are currently attending in the year of the competition.

All students, who may or may not be predisposed to science, math or technology, are welcome to participate in the competition. In fact, the competition aims to inspire, motivate and encourage students to acquire basic technical expertise while challenging the more experienced students. Participants will be given the opportunity and exposure to learn a range of skills, from design and building to finance, marketing, logistics management, arts, in order to research and build their product in this competition. 

A series of workshops and camps aimed in building up subject content knowledge and technical skills will be provided. More information will be announced at the briefing session in March 2019.

The competition creates powerful mentoring relationships between the students and professional engineers, mechanics or technicians. The pool of mentors includes professional engineers from some of the world’s most respected companies. Students get to work closely with and learn from these “stars” of the engineering world. Such meaningful involvement of adults in students' lives serves to developing young people’s potential.

The journey of building a prototype and going through numerous rounds of revisions with consultation from experts allows participants to gain maturity, build self-confidence and have a greater appreciation of teamwork and professionalism. Students also have fun while building a network of friends and professional mentors who continue to enrich their lives.

The experience aims to enrich students':

• understanding about science, math, teamwork and the working world
• attitudes about teamwork to be significantly more positive after than before participating in the competition season

Date: 10 April 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 3, Pauling Lab, Science Centre Singapore

What does meteorology have to do with particle physics? In this workshop, participants will learn how a serendipitous observation led to the development of the cloud chamber particle detector by Charles Wilson (Nobel prize 1927), according to Lord Rutherford the most wonderful and original instrument in scientific history. Exploiting concepts such as condensation, evaporation, and super-saturation, participants will build their own cloud chambers and observe some of the natural ionising radiation surrounding us.

Objectives:
Pressure, states of matter; evaporation/condensation; electromagnetic spectrum,Particulate nature of matter; Energy; thermal physics; nuclear physics

10 April 2019, 2.30pm, Science Centre
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

Spectroscopy is a class of techniques that investigates how radiation (such as, but not limited to light) is affected by interactions with matter. Our understanding of the world is largely based on spectroscopy for example, many chemical elements were first discovered through their spectra, and our knowledge how atoms and molecules are built has been almost entirely derived from spectroscopic observations. In this non-mathematical workshop, Participants build their own spectroscopes (which they can keep and use for further investigations) and use them to observe spectra of various light sources, culminating in the observation of Fraunhofer spectral lines in daylight. The characteristic properties of different types of spectra (atomic, molecular and solid-state origin) are qualitatively explained.

Objectives:
light; thin lens; real & virtual images; electromagnetic spectrum, waves; superposition (diffraction); energy levels; line spectra; atomic structure; covalent bonding; chemical elements/periodic table, orbitals; chemical bonding

Date: 11 April 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Science Centre Singapore

Ionizing radiations are present in every object we encounter albeit at a level that presents almost no impact on our health. It is also present in the air, the ground and even in ourselves. The workshop will identify what these radiations are, where they come from and quantify them. Demonstrations of their presence, e.g., in the air, and in some everyday objects will also be given.

Date: 22 April 2019 or 14 May 2019
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Lab (SL2), Community Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704

Many of us have microwave machines in our home, but have we ever managed to take one apart and figure out how it works? In this workshop, you'll be doing exactly that! Tear down a microwave machine into its sub-components and learn about how such non-ionizing radiation devices are designed for consumer comfort and safety! Working in small groups, participants will get to open up (and put together) a microwave machine.

Date: 9 April 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

Electronics is not just a key enabling technology of the modern age it can also be a fascinating hobby that has led many to a fulfilling high-tech career. In this workshop, participants will construct basic electronic circuits, experimentally investigate their behaviour using relevant test equipment and model it through application of circuit theory. Components covered include resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors and more. Participants will receive a kit of electronic components to continue experimentation at home.

Objectives:
current of electricity; DC circuits, AC circuits, systems, fundamentals of electricity; analogue electronics

Date: 2 May 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

*This workshop requires participants to have completed Electronics 1 workshop prior. 

In this followup workshop, participants make the transition to the use of standard integrated circuits (operational amplifiers and 555 timer chip) and how their behaviour can be custom-configured via external components to suit a wide range of applications.

Objectives:
current of electricity; DC circuits; AC circuits, systems, fundamentals of electricity; analogue electronics; digital electronics (comparator, timing and counting circuits)

Date: 15 April 2019
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Lab (SL2), Community Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704

Learn how to identify common electronic components and develop your skill in soldering connections safely and quickly! This workshop will help you to build your own electronic projects. Participants will have hands-on experience testing components and soldering their own circuit.

Date: 17 April 2019
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Lab (SL2), Community Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704

Explore the world of 3D printing and 3D Modelling and develop an understanding of operation, capabilities and limitations of the machines and software. Participants will have a hands-on experience with 3D Modeling and 3D printing their name. The Autodesk Fusion 360 software and Dremel 3D printers will be used.

Date: 23 April 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

Python is a powerful programming language that is used by many tech companies such as Google, Walt Disney and NASA while the SenseHat is an add-on to the popular Raspberry Pi mini computer and comes with a suite of sensors and actuators such as temperature/humidity sensors, accelerometers and an 8x8 LED screen. 

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to basic Python commands and data structures to access and control the various elements on a SenseHat as well as learn to use the Rapsberry Pi as a datalogger. This course serves as a gateway to beginners who are interested in learning this powerful programming language.

Date: 24 April 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

Microcontrollers are integrated circuits (IC) chips that are able to process input and control machines and devices based on their written program. In our current lifestyle, we can find Microcontrollers used in devices such as rice cookers, washing machines, remote controls, etc.

In this workshop, participants will get to understand the different components of a development board used for prototyping. They will also get to exposed to the C++ programming language and write simple programs using Arduino's Integrated Development Environment (IDE). They will build circuitry on a breadboard using simple components such as buzzer, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and light dependent resistor (LDR). Mini projects will also be given during the session to enhance participants' understanding of the various components and programming skills taught in the workshop.

Objectives: DC Circuits (Potential divider circuit)

Date: 3 May 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

*Participation in this workshop requires prior participation in "Introduction to Microcontrollers 1" workshop or equivalent experience.

Building on the previous workshop, Microcontroller 1, participants will be introduced to more electronic components. For example, they will learn to use a potentiometer to control a RGB LED to create a home mood lighting system. Participants will be expose to more advanced programming syntax such as conditional loops and map function.

Date: 8 May 2019
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Level 2, CRADLE, Science Centre Singapore

*Participation in this workshop requires prior participation in "Introduction to Microcontrollers 2" workshop or equivalent experience.

Data logging is a common application in many science laboratories. In this workshop, participants will learn how to integrate micro-controllers, sensors and data storage devices to make their very own data loggers. The final activity will see participants designing and building their own air quality monitoring system that logs data as well as sound an alarm once the threshold values of certain variables are crossed.

Date: 9 May 2019
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Lab (SL2), Community Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704

Get in-depth knowledge on the uses of the Laser Machine and learn how such machines (which use non-ionizing laser sources) work.  Participants will also learn how to convert an artwork into a laser ready file and techniques to engrave and cut intricate designs on various materials. They will also learn how to confidently set up a design file of their choice and safely use the machines to cut the part themselves!

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	S-08	School of Science and Technology	Development of a Photovoltaic Blue Light Delivery System for the Growth of Corals
2nd	S-11	Yuvabharathi International School	Infrared Assisted Irrigation System
3rd	S-13	Dunman High School	Robopleco
Merit	S-10	Yuvabharathi International School	IR Assisted Wearable Guider for the Visually Impaired Person
Merit	J-15	National Junior College	The WIFI Boosting Phone Case
Merit	S-02	Anglo Chinese School (Independent)	433-RC
Merit	S-03	St. Margaret's Secondary School	Oculi Watch
Merit	S-05	School of Science and Technology	Microwave Oven with Inbuilt Infrared Detection
Merit	S-17	NPS International School	Employing Plasma Formation due to Microwave Resonance within Aqueous Spheres in Precision Etching Industry
Merit	S-15	River Valley High School	Thermal and Solar Radiation Powered Lamp
Popularity	S-10	Yuvabharathi International School	IR Assisted Wearable Guider for the Visually Impaired Person

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	J-13	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)	Tempo: A Biosensor-Integrated Mobile Application for Real-Time Pacing Feedback to Increase Training Efficiency and Reduce Overexertion Casualties
2nd	J-04	Hwa Chong Institution	Vehicooler
3rd	J-22	St. Joseph Institute	Cooking in the Sun
Merit	J-06	Hwa Chong Institution	IReye
Merit	J-26	NPS International School	Solar Paint
Merit	J-23	Jurong Pioneer Junior College	A Stitch In Time Saves Nine
Merit	J-17	National Junior College	Sun Glare Eliminating Windshield
Merit	J-24	Jurong Pioneer Junior College	Clear
Merit	J-16	National Junior College	3 in 1 Phone Case
Merit	J-25	Jurong Pioneer Junior College	Deep Sea Chargers
Popularity	J-04	Hwa Chong Institution	Vehicooler

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	I-11	ITE College West	Self Build a Radiation Detector
2nd	P-04	Singapore Polytechnic	NEW-CLEAR and NEW-PLANT
3rd	P-02	Temasek Polytechnic	Smart Radiation Detection System
Merit	P-01	Temasek Polytechnic	Radiation is Everywhere
Merit	I-09	ITE College East	Smart Wear
Merit	I-08	ITE College Central, School of Engineering	Low-Cost & Portable Radiation Detector for Education
Popularity	P-01	Temasek Polytechnic	Radiation is Everywhere

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	U–09	National University of Singapore	Project Rad-X
2nd	U-15	PSB Academy	Underground Latent Radiation Autobot (U.L.T.R.A.)
3rd	U-06	Nanyang Technological University	Autonomous Radiation-Mapping Robot
Merit	U-05	Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation	Low-Cost and Portable Ionizing Radiation Detector
Merit	U-07	Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation	Portable Background Radiation Detector with GM tube and Arduino Nano
Merit	U-04	Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation	A Low-Cost IOT Based Background Radiation Monitoring System
Merit	U-08	Technological Institute of the Philippines	GeCo: A Compact Pocket Geiger Counter for Mobile Devices
Merit	U-01	National University of Singapore	Detecting Radiation with Modified Domestic Items
Merit	U-02	Chindwin College, Myanmar	Design of Digital Geiger Müller Counter
Merit	U-13	Technological Institute of the Philippines	Project Raven: Semiconductor Spectral Detector for Ionizing Radiation Agents
Popularity	U-08	Technological Institute of the Philippines	GeCo: A Compact Pocket Geiger Counter for Mobile Devices