Mathematics & Science Fair 2023

The Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) of Sungai Long Campus organized the “Mathematics & Science Fair 2023” on 13 September 2023 at level 1 concourse area of UTAR KB Block. The fair aimed to instil interest in Mathematics, Science and IT among the students.

A total of five booths was set up during the fair. It included the Biology booth, Mathematics booth, Physics booth, Chemistry booth as well as the Green booth that tested the participants’ eco-knowledge through an engaging quiz session. Through the quiz, the participants were able to learn in a fun and practical way to lead a greener life.

On top of that, three competitions were also held on that day which included the Science Genius Challenge, Mathematics for Fun 5.0, and IT Competition and Workshop: Create a game in Phyton using ChatGPT.

According to the Organising Chairperson Mr Foo Heng Yen, the activities at the fair were catered to improve students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Mr Foo

CFS student Lee Xi Jun said, “The fair was a very good place to learn a lot of useful information. Some of the games involved critical thinking, hence it was really useful.”

CFS student Lee Xi Jun

Another CFS student Jitendra said, “The fair was quite enjoyable. Some of the games were challenging too.”

CFS student Jitendra

CFS Director Ms Melissa Stefanie Netto expressed her gratitude to the committee members, lecturers, student helpers, and colleagues for bringing the event to life. She also encouraged students to take this opportunity to immerse themselves in Science and explore it. She ended her speech by congratulating the winners of the competitions.

Ms Melissa delivering her speech

Ensuing was the prize-giving ceremony for the three competitions. The first runner-up winner of Mathematics for Fun 5.0 was Foundation in Science student Chong Chun Wei while the Champion was Mechanical Engineering student Chong Yoong Kiat.

Ms Melissa (left) presenting the prize to the first runner-up winner Chong Chun Wei

Ms Melissa (left) presenting the prize to the Champion Chong Yoong Kiat

The first runner-up winner of the “IT Competition and Workshop: Create a game in Phyton using ChatGPT” was Foundation in Science student Liang Jing Hoe while the Champion was Foundation in Science student Lee Zi Yi.

 

Ms Melissa (left) presenting the prize to first runner-up winner Liang Jing Hoe (middle)

Ms Melissa presenting the prize to the Champion Lee Zi Yi (middle)

The first runner-up winner for the Science Genius Challenge was Foundation in Science student Ong Jun while the Champion was Foundation in Science student Sean Wong Yu Xuan.

Ms Melissa (left) presenting the prize to first runner-up winner Ong Jun (middle)

 

Ms Melissa (left) presenting the prize to the Champion Wong Yu Xuan (middle)

The Mathematics & Science Fair 2023 ended with a group photograph of the organising committee and student helpers.

Back row, third and fourth from left: Ms Melissa and Mr Foo with the organising committee members

Picture of the student helpers