Project Sci-nergise, once known as the College of Science Community Project, organised their first community service project, the Campus Science Trail (CST) in June.
Held over the course of two days, 10th and 11th June, and taking place on NTU’s campus, the CST provided an enriching and interactive experience for a group of participants from the Limbang Youth Network, a youth organisation under the People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) network. The aim of the CST was to foster a sense of scientific curiosity amongst the participants, and to provide them with unique learning opportunities while on campus.
On the first day, participants explored the Yunnan Gardens, conducted experiments in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), and visited the Chinese Heritage Centre and the laboratories at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS). Participants enjoyed various activities, including a bingo-based plant identification game, gravity experiments, and learned about TCM.
The second day saw participants honing their research and presentation skills. Working in groups, they got the chance to create presentations and present what they had learned from the previous day’s activities. They showcased their newfound knowledge of TCM practices and techniques, invasive plant species and the importance of environmental conservation to Singapore.
The CST received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the participants. When asked what their favourite segments of the CST were, some shared that they thoroughly enjoyed the lab tours. Others shared that the TCM clinic was an eye-opening experience as they got to learn about various TCM practices, like cupping. The visit to the Yunnan Gardens was also a crowd favourite.
Speaking to the Vice-Chairman of the Limbang Youth Network, Wee Ching, he voiced his willingness to collaborate with Project Sci-nergise on future events. “We got to see aspects of NTU that not many people have the opportunity to do so, such as the acupuncture introduction workshop and the science labs.”
Building on this success, the Project Sci-nergise team plans on expanding this initiative to reach more students and to introduce new activities, all while exploring more collaborative projects with other institutions and organisations. The team wishes to express their gratitude to their professors and other volunteers, and they look forward to continuing their mission of inspiring young minds through science.
Find out more about Project Sci-nergise here and consider donating to their cause.
