The competition involves four categories:

1. Secondary Schools
2. Junior Colleges
3. Polytechnics and ITEs 
4. 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-24	River Valley High School	An Eco-Friendly Barbecue Pit System
2nd	S-10	Geylang Methodist Secondary School	A Personalized Breathing Zone (PBZ) Ventilation System Design for Epidemic Control in Public Transportation based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis
3rd	SJ-21	National Junior College	Harvesting The Kinetic Energy of Rain and Wind with a cost effective, efficient and green set up
Merit	SJ-22	National Junior College	Applying District Cooling Technology In House
Merit	S-19	NPS International School	Harnessing Energy from Footsteps/Vehicles
Merit	S-18	NPS International School	Biosensor to Monitor Atherosclerosis
Merit	S-20	NPS International School	Harvesting Energy from Sound
Merit	S-32	St. Margaret’s Secondary School	Zeolite Mister
Merit	S-13	Nanyang Girls’ High School	EVA (Electronic Vehicle Aid)
Merit	S-04	ACS International	Cooling Column

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	J-10	Dunman High School	Micro Energy Harvesting and Its Application in Water Desalination under Emergency and Stressed Situation
2nd	J-18	River Valley High School	Self-Ordering & Payment Kiosk at Food Court
3rd	J-01	Anglo-Chinese Junior College	Smart Bullying Detector in School
Merit	J-11	Hwa Chong Institution	Smart Storage Box
Merit	J-13	River Valley High School	Intelligent Recycling System
Merit	J-09	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)	Development of a Novel Hybrid Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) and Piezo-Pyroelectric System for the Optimal Utilization of Solar Rays
Merit	J-07	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)	Carbon-Clear Combustion Cars
Merit	J-05	Anglo-Chinse School (Independent)	Roads – A localised and Sustainable Micro-Source of Electricity
Merit	J-14	River Valley High School	Automated Energy-Free Multi-Functional Bicycle Sensor
Merit	J-15	River Valley High School	DM (Dishwasher Machine)

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	I-06	ITE College West	Robotic Helper FETCH
2nd	I-01	ITE College Central	Smart Rehabilitation Knee Brace
3rd	I-19	ITE College East	Mobility Tracker
Merit	I-09	ITE College West	Eco – Cooled Bus Stop
Merit	I-03	ITE College West	Smart Bin
Merit	I-15	ITE College East	3D Chopping Board
Merit	I-17	ITE College West	Dementia Aided Device
Merit	I-20	ITE College West	Crayfish Aquaculture System
Merit	P-05	Ngee Ann Polytechnic	A Seamless Travel
Merit	I-13	ITE College East	Intelligent and Assistive Socket

Award	Team Code	School/Institution	Project Title
1st	U-01	Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology	Affordable Braille Interface for Ebook Reading
2nd	U-33	The University of Newcastle	A Smart Wireless Healthcare Monitoring System
3rd	U-17	Nanyang Technological University	The Hand Motion Controlled Robotic Arm
Merit	U-06	University of Indonesia	Enemizer: Wealthy by Saving Energy
Merit	U-07	University of Indonesia	S3P – Smart Spring for Smart Panel
Merit	U-31	Singapore Institute of Technology	Incline and Transfer Mechanism for Bedridden Patient
Merit	U-19	National University of Singapore	Mechanized Carpark in Singapore
Merit	U-04	University of Indonesia	Casther
Merit	U-052	Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	Green Purifiers
Merit	U-27	Singapore Institute of Technology	Slide N Ride