General

  1. What is the rationale for a registration fee of $50 per team?

    The registration fees will be channelled towards the administrative cost of running the competition. This includes the organisation of the Science-X workshops and the infrastructure set-up required for the competition. It also includes lunch catered for the participants during competition week, goodie bag and a standardised log book.

  2. Why is there a maximum dimension for the exhibit?

    The maximum dimensions of the exhibit are set at 1.2m × 0.75m × 2m (L×B×H). This is to ensure that all participating exhibits will fit into the space allocated to each team.

  3. What does physical science encompass?

    Physical science encompasses natural science and science that studies non-living systems. The four broad areas of physical sciences are chemistry, physics, earth sciences and astronomy. For this competition, a greater emphasis is placed on physics and chemistry. Note that anatomy and biology is not covered under this definition of “physical science”.

  4. If 2 members of the team are IP4 while 1 member is in IP5, which category should I register in?

    Participating teams should register for the category of the higher educational standard. In this case, the team should register for Category C.

  5. Is there any limit to the number of entries allowed from each school?

    There is no limit to the number of entries allowed from each school.

  6. Can we take part in categories higher than our current educational level?

    Participants are allowed to register for categories higher than their educational level. For example, secondary school students can register for the category targeted at JC students.

  7. What are the important dates I should take note of?

    The important dates participants should take note of are as follows:

    Competition Briefings (for registered participants)
    28 April 2010, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
    4 May 2010, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

    Special Hands-on Design Workshops*
    24 to 27 May 2010
    *Compulsory for registered participants


    Science-X Clinics
    Session 1: 31 May to 2 July
    Session 2: 12 – 16 July 2010 (Whole day) & 19 – 23 July 2010 (Afternoons only)


    Design Proposal Form Submission Deadlines
    ASXC Exhibit Proposal Version 1 by 26 May 2010
    ASXC Exhibit Proposal Version 2 by 12 July 2010
    ASXC Final Exhibit Description by 10 August 2010


    Pre-Competition-Week Briefing
    9 to 14 August 2010


    ASXC Competition week
    16 to 21 August 2010

    Award Presentation Ceremony
    21 August 2010


    Registration
    By 30 April 2010

  8. How do I register for the Science-X workshop?

    To register for the Science-X workshops, call 6425 2370.

  9. Can I have less than 3 members in a team?

    No. Each team must consist of 3 members.

Workshop

  1. What will the Science-X workshop be about?

    The Science-X workshop will cover design thinking and showcase fun experiments and interesting science exhibits. Participants will also be briefed on the importance of keeping a scientific log book when carrying out a project.

  2. Who will be conducting the workshop?

    Assoc Prof. Sow Chorng Haur, NUS Science Faculty and Dr Tsai Her Mann from Science Centre Singapore will be conducting the half-day workshop.

  3. Is it compulsory for participants to attend the workshop?

    It is highly recommended that ASXC participants attend the workshop.

  4. What are the details of the workshop?

    The workshops will be held from March to April. Refer to the website for updates and details.

  5. Can I apply for the workshop without signing up for the competition?

    Yes, you can join the workshop without signing up for the competition. However, when assigning seats for the workshop, priority will be given to ASXC participants.

  6. Will allocation of the workshops be on a first-come-first-served basis?

    Priority for the workshop will be given to ASXC participants. Non-ASXC participants will be considered for the workshop on a first-come-first-served basis after ASXC participants have been allocated seats in the workshop.

Clinics

  1. What is the objective of the clinics?

    The clinics will provide a chance for the team to obtain valuable input on their exhibit design. Participants will also be able to clarify doubts on design issues and advice will be given on how to overcome the problems faced.

  2. Who will be conducting the clinics?

    Design experts from Science Centre Singapore will be conducting the clinics.

  3. Can I register for a clinic session if I have not started constructing my exhibit?

    Participants should register for the clinics only after they have a firm and clear idea of their exhibit design. The clinic session will not be useful to teams who have not conceptualised their idea. For a more rewarding experience, teams should bring their exhibit (even if it is only partially completed) for the clinic session.

Judging

  1. How many Special Mention Prizes are there?

    The number of Special Mention Prizes awarded will be subjected to the discretion of the judges and organisers.

  2. Why should the exhibits be cost-effective?

    It is important that exhibits can be easily reproduced at a reasonable cost for educational purposes. Hence, the assembly of the exhibits should be cost-effective.

  3. Why do I have to submit a log book?

    The log book serves as a record of the team’s learning journey. It will be considered as part of the judging criteria.

  4. What should be included in the log book?

    The standardised log book will guide you through the documentation of your learning journey. In general, it will include the following:

    i. A list of ideas which the team came up with.

    ii. A record of the progress of ideas and work done from the initial phase to the final assembly of the exhibit.

    iii. Citations and sources.

  5. Who are the judges?

    The judges for the competition are experts in the fields of Science and Design. They will include university professors, research scientists, as well as design and exhibition experts.