UNTAME Schools

Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Marquee or Hall A
Duration: 1 h (including briefing)
Capacity: max. 150 pax per venue per session
Suitable for Primary 5 and above

We rely on our five senses daily to experience and interpret the world around us. What happens if some of our senses are altered or missing? Can we step into the shoes of others who may not share the same levels of control of their senses? Put your sensory abilities to the test and appreciate the crucial roles they play in the perception of our environment.

In this mass challenge, students will also exercise soft skills such as the following:

• Teamwork
• Focus and alertness
• Memory
• Coordination

This is a team-based challenge, each team should comprise four (4) members. Please form the teams before attending. There may be more than one school taking part in each session.

 

Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall 1
Duration: 1 hr
Capacity: max. 500 pax per session
Suitable for Primary 5 and above

Join our anchor scientist as we explore the science behind how our mind perceives the world around us in STAR Lecture 2024! Participants can expect to gain a deeper insight into the fascinating mechanisms behind topics such as 5 senses, memories and emotions. In addition, students can put their senses to the test and appreciate the roles they play in our daily lives through the Sensory Challenge!

About the Anchor Scientist:

Dr. Jean Liu Founder, Insights Bridge Consultancy  Adjunct Assistant Professor, Yale-NUS College and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Director, Centre for Evidence and Implementation Dr Jean Liu is a psychology researcher who seeks to understand how we think, feel, and act. She completed her PhD on the neuroscience of love, and conducted brain scans during her postdoctoral fellowship to understand how people make decisions on what to eat. As a former professor at Yale-NUS College and consultant for the World Health Organisation, she brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise to the table.

View highlights from 2023's STAR Lecture:

 

Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall 1
Capacity: 4 students per team, 2 teams per school
Suitable for Primary 5 and above

The STEM Playground Grand Finale is an exciting and educational event at the intersection of engineering and perception. This event offers an engaging way to stimulate creativity and discover the fascinating ways in which engineering can manipulate and enhance our perception of the world around us. Participants will come together as a group to brainstorm ideas for the challenge given to them, and winners stand to walk away with attractive prizes as a team!

The STEM Playground Grand Finale of 2024 will feature a fresh new challenge. For pre-event information, please visit: https://for.edu.sg/stempg-info2024.

View highlights from 2023's STEM Playground Grand Finale: