DAY 6 - A DAY IN TOWN

Today, we went to the small sciences symposium which is held at the Ballroom of the Mandarin Orchard hotel . It is another joint partnership by NTU with another community to share findings in the field of nanoscience. The series of talks will serve to enrich us with a greater breadth of knowledge, a topic which we have not came across previously in schools .

The Small Sciences Symposium event

We were given a booklet which shows the schedule of the programme, the background of the relevant institutes as well as the profile and research topic of the speakers. After that, we proceed to witness the opening ceremony of the event, that is graced by various distinguished guests giving their speeches. The atmosphere was truly magnificent, with the posters at one side for viewing by the panel and audience later .

Booklet for the programme

The setting

Address by Prof. Freddy Boey

Address by Dr. Peter Gregory

Address by Prof. Low Teck Seng

The display of research posters on booths

The poster prepared by our mentor , Jing Feng

Subsequently, there are two rounds of medal presentation to notable individuals, which are the Chad A. Mirkin Medal and Small Young Innovator Award .

Winner of the Chad A. Mirkin Medal (Middle)

1st Winner of the Small Young Innovator Award

2nd Winner of the Small Young Innovator Award ( 2nd from left)

Before everyone was dismissed for the tea break, there was a group shot of the speakers, all of whom have made breakthroughs.

The honourable group photo

Seats for the honourable guests and speakers

The program went on with various professors and doctors presenting on their research and findings. However, we left halfway through the symposium. Even though we had spent a relatively short period of time at the venue, it was truly another refreshing experience to be amongst the scientific community as well as others whom may have the same interest as us to know more about the latest developments in the field of science . 

Later on, our mentor informed us that there is a need to modify his paper back in college, so we will be making our way back to NTU tomorrow to view what he has in store for us .

So stay tuned !