Mathematics and Science Fair (MSF) 2017 was organised by UTAR Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) on 12 October 2017 at Sungai Long Campus. It was an annual event, which aimed to outline one-day mathematics activities and games, and science demonstration for the UTARians.
It also aimed to enhance students’ knowledge and interest in mathematics and sciences, provide educational experience and fun through participation in mathematics games and science demonstration, and create awareness of the importance of mathematics and sciences application in daily life among all the UTARians.
MSF 2017 Organising Chairperson, who is also CFS lecturer Lily Lee Pei Lin said, “STEM education emphasises on learner-centred activities and provides hands-on and minds-on activities, which makes the learning process among the youth more fun, interesting and effective. With such an effective learning, they will not merely understand the basic concepts, but also able to apply it in their daily lives. STEM education develops critical thinkers, problem solvers, also increases science literacy and enables the next generation of innovators. ”
Sungai Long Campus CFS Director Melissa Stefanie Netto thanked the organising committee for putting in a great effort on organising such a meaningful event for the students and said, “I hope the participants learnt mathematics and sciences in a very interesting way. Mathematics and sciences are not only theory. We must learn how to apply them in our daily life practically.”
A mathematics competition, named MF2 Challenge 1.0 was also held on the same day. The competition mainly tested students on the logical thinking and simple mathematics calculation.
The winner list is as follows:
| Champion | : | Ng Soo Sien |
| Second Place | : | Chen Shi Ching |
| Third Place | : | Jonah Siew Qing Khai |
| Fourth Place | : | Tan Wei Hong |
| Fifth Place | : | Foo Zhi Min |
Students participating in Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation session, Mathematics games and Science experiments
Hands-on activities
MF2 Challenge 1.0
Lee (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Melissa
MSF 2017 Organising Committee
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