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CIFAL Singapore - Research and Development Programme (RDP)
位置
Singapore, Singapore
日期
-
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期限
2 Weeks
项目领域
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
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Application-based event
授课形式
Mentored programme with common modules on research skills and prototyping techniques
语言
English
支柱
People
合伙
NIL
活动目标
We aim to meet the following objectives through our collaborative efforts:
● Provide applied STEM experience to passionate students from local schools through mentored science/engineering R&D project work (“Research and Development Programme”, RDP)
● Incorporate UNSDGs 6, 7, 9, 12, and 13 as the focus of R&D project work to enhance sustainability understanding and support the achievement of SDG 4 targets
● Provide students with opportunities for science communication through the sharing of research findings
Refer to program objectives above.
背景信息
The Research & Development Programme (RDP) offers students with opportunities to engage in R&D-style investigative and prototyping work targeting the UNSDGs.
内容和框架
Over 2 intensive weeks, all students will be exposed to technology and engineering through various relevant masterclasses on tools and equipment usage (e.g., Computer Aided Design and Laser Cutting), as well as concepts in scientific research and engineering.
Each group is matched with a mentor from the Science Centre with corresponding field(s) of expertise. At the end of the camp, student teams develop prototypes to address a community issue.
The planned research and prototyping fields include synthesis of bioplastic, wastewater treatment, making paper using food waste, and sorting/recycling of trash.
Related UNSDGs:
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
方法
Lectures, hands-on experiments, discussion among peers and lecturer, peer presentations, prototypes.
目标受众
Students 15-18 years
更多信息
Past examples:
Biology-related project: Synthesis of bioplastics using algae/plant-based materials
In order to reduce waste generation, students created a mould for the bioplastics and optimised the protocol for synthesis. Their synthesised bioplastics were then analysed for viability.
Chemistry-related project: Removal of Bisphenol A from water by silica-coated magnetic iron oxide
Clean, potable water is vital to support urban populations. In this project, students developed a suitable protocol to measure bisphenol A (BPA) concentration using spectrophotometry. The effectiveness of silica-coated magnetic iron oxide for the removal of BPA in water was evaluated through spectrophotometric measurements.
Engineering-related project: SMART Waste Sorting Bin
Most recycling bins are contaminated with non-recyclable items. To alleviate this issue, students designed and built waste bin prototypes that could identify the type of waste and automatically open the lid of the matching bin, encouraging correct waste disposal.
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