On June 25 and 26, a group of students from Yuan Ching Secondary School (YCSS) had the chance to explore life as a young scientist when they took part in the NTU Campus Science Trail. This two-day immersive experience, organised by student volunteers from the College of Science’s community project, Project Sci-nergise, brought science to life across NTU’s vibrant campus, with exciting lab activities, insightful tours, and engaging interactions with university students and researchers.
Day 1 saw the YCSS students donning lab coats and goggles at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and diving into molecular biology experiments with the guidance of NTU student volunteers. Energized by interactive Kahoot quizzes and group-based learning, the YCSS students took on lab work with much curiosity and enthusiasm. They also got to enjoy an impromptu campus tour, visiting several of NTU’s iconic locations such as The Hive and Yunnan Garden.
On Day 2, students returned to analyse their experiment results from the previous day before heading to a Traditional Chinese Medicine session led by a professional physician. This was followed by a guided tour of the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) where students got a behind-the-scenes look into the School’s research projects and lab environments.
The NTU Campus Science Trail is more than just a science programme; it sparks curiosity, encourages hands-on learning, and offers a glimpse at future pathways in science. The organisers wish to thank ASE and SBS for their strong support as well as the student volunteers who helped to make the experience memorable.
