The National Junior College Science Training and Research (STaR) Programme Symposium 2025 recently concluded, showcasing a year of rigorous investigation and exceptional breakthroughs by some of Singapore’s most promising young researchers.
The symposium serves as the culminating platform for the STaR programme, where high-achieving students present the findings of their intensive, year-long research projects.
A Showcase of Multidisciplinary Excellence
The 2025 projects spanned a diverse range of scientific fields, reflecting the breadth of talent and curiosity in the cohort:
Biology & Life Sciences
Physics & Applied Engineering
Computing & Data Science
SST’s Contributions and Collaboration
The School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST) was well-represented by five dedicated student teams. Notably, several of these projects were the result of cross-school collaborations, where SST students worked alongside peers from other institutions to tackle complex research questions.
Fostering a Culture of Inquiry
Beyond the presentations, the event celebrated the vibrant culture of scientific inquiry and innovation that the STaR programme fosters. By engaging with real-world problems, our students have not only developed technical skills but also the resilience and collaborative mindset essential for the future of STEM.
We congratulate all our student researchers for their hard work and commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge!
Project: Environmental Radio Frequencies
Exploring the invisible: Georgina Tee Szi Han (NJC), Vijayaganapathy Pavithraa (S3-05), and Victoria Tu Jia Wei (S3-10) present their detailed investigation into Very Low Radio Frequencies (VLF) in the local environment.
Project: Brine Shrimp Hatching Rates
Marine Biology in Focus: Ally Ang Shiyun (S3-10), Kmy Er Sze Lei (S3-07), and S Shruthi (S3-02) discuss their findings on how salt concentration impacts the hatching success of brine shrimp eggs.
Project: Protein Denaturation in Gelatin
The Science of Food: Chung Rui Xin Rae (S3-09), Han Wan Qi Rykiel (S3-02), and Tessa Lee Jin En (S3-03) demonstrate the effects of heat on protein denaturation within gelatin structures.
Project: Hydrogen Spectral Line & Galactic Mapping
Looking to the Stars: Ishaan Rai (S3-03) and Akshay Muraleedharan (S3-08) showcase their work using a parabolic dish to investigate the Hydrogen Spectral Line within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Project: Meteorological Satellite Reception
Cross-School Collaboration: Yan Yun Xi Nicole (CWSS), Chen Yi Lucas (CWSS), and Tessa Lee Jin En (S3-03) present their study on how urban tropical environments affect the reception of meteorological satellite signals.
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