Administrative Instructions SSEF, ATS, Intel ISEF
Overview Introduction SSEF 2016 Preparing for SSEF Matters relating to H3 Science Research ATS 2016
Introduction SSEF 2016 Intel ISEF 2016 ATS 2016
Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) 2016 9 & 10 Mar 2016 (Wed & Thu)* Open to all Sec Schs, JCs, IP Schs and CI students studying in Singapore aged 15 20 as of 1 May 2016 during year of SSEF Projects from the following programmes may participate in the SSEF: SRP (Science Research Programme) NRP (Nanyang Research Programme) SMP (Science Mentorship Programme) Schools / Cluster Science / Engineering Projects Organised by MOE, A*STAR and Science Centre
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2016 Winners of top 6 SSEF projects will represent Singapore in the Intel ISEF 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA Eligible to only Singapore Citizens or PRs 8 13 May 2016 For more info: https://student.societyforscience.org/attendees
A*STAR Talent Search (ATS) 2016 To recognise students who have excelled in scientific research Must take part in SSEF 2016 Students to indicate interest for ATS in SSEF portal during registration Winners of SSEF 2016 shortlisted to participate in ATS Judging For more info: http://www.science.edu.sg/ats
SSEF 2016 Rules and Regulations Project Categories SSEF Awards SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Prior Approval Before Experimentation Registration and Project Submission
Rules and Regulations Adhere strictly to Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines https://student.societyforscience.org/rules-all-projects Research done between 1 Jan 2015 31 Dec 2015 Projects must be investigative by nature Individual or team projects; maximum of 3 members for team project Continuation project will only be judged on work done from 1 Jan 2015 31 Dec 2015 (Continuation / Research Progression Projects Form 7 required) New rule: Only 1 project submission (team or individual) per student
Rules and Regulations Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Plagiarism, forgery, using other researchers work as one s own and fabrication of data will result in immediate disqualification. [Participants are reminded to include references for any materials cited in their project, including research plan, project summary, log book, report, poster, etc. References are also needed for images, graphs and tables. Any image/graph/table that is created by the participant must be clearly stated to avoid ambiguity of source.]
Project Categories Animal Sciences Embedded Systems Mathematics Biochemistry Energy: Chemical Microbiology Biomedical & Health Sciences Cellular & Molecular Biology Chemistry Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Earth & Environmental Sciences Energy: Physical Engineering Mechanics Environmental Engineering Materials Science Physics & Astronomy Plant Sciences Robotics & Intelligent Machines Systems Software Note: Behavioural & Social Sciences not offered; description of categories & subcategories can be found at: https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef-categories-and-subcategories
SSEF Awards Award Gold Silver Bronze Merit Special Prize S$400 vouchers + Trophy + Certificate S$250 vouchers+ Trophy + Certificate S$150 vouchers + Trophy + Certificate S$100 vouchers + Certificate S$200 vouchers + Certificate For team projects, the vouchers are shared among team members
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms SSEF/Intel ISEF forms serve to: ensure safe laboratory practices and adherence to regulations protect the rights and welfare of the student researcher(s), human participant(s), and protect the health and welfare of the vertebrate animal subject(s) Participants need to read the forms carefully before completing them: MM/DD/YY format for ALL dates; ambiguous cases could imply noncompliance with SSEF/Intel ISEF rules Need to take note whether forms should be completed BEFORE or AFTER research In the research plan, state very clearly which steps are carried out by student/s and which are carried out by qualified adults. If there are deviations to the original research plan, those changes must have been approved and be recorded in the project summary
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Please use the Intel ISEF form wizard to generate the list of forms required for your project so that you won t miss out any required form: https://apps2.societyforscience.org/wizard/ index.asp
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Download forms from: https://student.societyforscience.org/forms Every student or team must submit forms 1 (Checklist for Adult Sponsor) 1A (Student Checklist) + Research Plan/Project Summary 1B (Approval Form) (every member of team projects must complete) Additional forms required 1C : If work conducted in regulated research institutions (RRIs); note that BSL2 projects must not be conducted in school labs 7 : for Continuation / Research progression projects + previous year abstract & research plan
Form 1 Checklist for Adult Sponsor Adult Sponsor Teacher Mentor These boxes must be checked to ensure that the statements have been adhered to. Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form 1(A) Student Checklist Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY
Research Plan / Project Summary Instructions
Form 1(B) Approval Form Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form 1(B) Approval Form Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form 1(C) Regulated Research Institutional/ Industrial Setting Make an additional copy of Form 1C for submission (1 Original + 1 Photocopy) Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY After experimentation
Form (7) Continuation/ Research Progression Attach previous year abstract & research plan Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY After experimentation
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Additional forms required if projects involve Human Participants Qualified Scientist Form 2 (if applicable) Human Participants Form 4 + Human Informed Consent form Sample Survey form (if applicable)
Form (2) Qualified Scientist Projects dealing with vertebrate animals, PHBAs, DEA-controlled substances. Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form (2) Qualified Scientist A Qualified Scientist should have earned a doctoral/professional degree in a scientific discipline that relates to the student s area of research. A PhD, MD or a master s degree with additional experience and expertise in the student s area of research is acceptable when approved by a Scientific Review Committee (SRC). The Qualified Scientist must be thoroughly familiar with local, state, and federal regulations that govern the student s area of research. The Qualified Scientist and the Adult Sponsor may be the same person, if that person is qualified as described above.
Form (4) Human Participants For projects involving human participants not at a RRI; Approval by IRB For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 8-10 of Intel ISEF 2015 International Rules and Guidelines.
Form (4) Human Participants Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 8-10 of Intel ISEF 2015 International Rules and Guidelines.
Human Informed Consent Form
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Additional forms required if projects involve Vertebrate Animals Qualified Scientist Form 2 (if applicable) Vertebrate Animal Form 5A (if done at nonregulated RI) / Vertebrate Animal Form 5B (if done at regulated RI) PHBAs Risk Assessment Form 6A (if applicable) Human & Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form 6B (if applicable) IACUC Approval (if applicable)
Form (5A) Vertebrate Animal (non-rri) For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 12-14 of Intel ISEF 2015 International Rules and Guidelines Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form (5A) Vertebrate Animal (non-rri) For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 12-14 of Intel ISEF 2015 International Rules and Guidelines Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Form (5B) Vertebrate Animal (RRI) Regulated Research Institute IACUC s approval must be sought. (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee)
Form (5B) Vertebrate Animal (RRI) Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms Additional forms required if projects involve Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Qualified Scientist Form 2 (if applicable) Risk Assessment Form 3 (if applicable) PHBAs Risk Assessment Form 6A Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form 6B (if tissue is involved) Hazardous Chemicals, Activities & Devices Qualified Scientist Form 2 (if applicable) Risk Assessment Form 3
Form (3) Risk Assessment Projects dealing with hazardous chemicals, activities (e.g. heating, pressurizing etc.) radiation (e.g. UV, LASER, X-Ray etc.) and microorganisms Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 17-22 of Intel ISEF 2015 International Rules and Guidelines
Form (6A) Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Note: Students should only handle BSL-1 to BSL-2 research. School-based projects: only BSL-1 Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 14-17 of Intel ISEF 2015 International SSEF Rules ATS ISEF and Guidelines
Form (6B) Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue For rules and regulations, please refer to pages 15-17 of Intel ISEF2015 International Rules and Guidelines Note: Date Format MM/DD/YY Prior to experimentation
Prior Approval Before Experimentation Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval required for studies involving Vertebrate Animals Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval required for studies involving Human Participants SRC/IRB may be school-based or at RIs; set up of school-based SRC/IRB must be endorsed by Fair Director
For SSEF SRC Approval To seek Affiliated Fair SRC approval, send completed forms to: Science Centre Singapore SSEF Secretariat 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Registration & Project Submission Online Registration 1 Nov to 1 Dec 2015 Projects without registration by 1 Dec 2015 will not be considered Email acknowledgement and project code will be sent to participants and teacher ICs when project account is set up Submission of Entry Forms Deadline 13 Jan 2016 (Wed) to Science Centre Singapore Late entries will not be accepted Non-compliance with safety & ethical guidelines will result in disqualification Registration details of submission requirements and forms can be found at: http://www.science.edu.sg/events/pages/ssef2016.aspx
Online Registration (can be accessed through SSEF 2016 website) Get ready the following information: Title of the project Category and sub-category Team composition Email and telephone numbers of student participants & teacher(s)-in-charge
Online Project Submission Deadline 13 Jan 2016 (Wed) Documents to be submitted: Cover page Project abstract Project report Project 2-page summary Form 1C (if applicable) Digital photo Indicate consideration for ATS for each student, if any
Hard Copy Project Submission Items to be submitted with entry form 1. Cover page 2. Project abstract (not more than 250 words) 3. Project report 4. 2-page summary 5. SSEF/Intel ISEF Forms 1, 1A, 1B + additional forms where applicable
Submission of hard copies for SSEF/ATS Step 1 IN THE 1ST FOLDER Place the items below in one clear folder: One set of completed SSEF/ATS Entry Forms and SSEF Form 1, 1A, 1B, 1C (if necessary + photocopy) + additional forms where applicable One set of project documents containing the items below in a plastic sleeve - Cover page - Project abstract - Project report - 2-page summary
Step 2 Place the folder neatly into an envelope, with the assigned code stated on the envelope (top right corner), to be submitted to: Science Centre Singapore c/o Fair Director (SSEF 2016) 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Please submit your envelopes by 13 Jan 2016 (Wednesday). It is preferred if your school is able to compile all the envelopes and submit together. Please refer to SSEF website updates for any changes in submission requirements.
Preparing for the Fair Project Display Judging Criteria
Project Display Only shortlisted projects from the pre-judging round will be displayed at the fair Project Log Book For judges reference at the Fair Poster No bigger than 85cm x 120cm Laptop (Optional) One 5-amp electrical point will be provided Experimental Setup (Optional) Comply with Intel ISEF Display and Safety Regulations: pg 23 of https://member.societyforscience.org/document.doc?id=632
ATS 2016 Application Judging Criteria Rewards Activity Schedule
A*STAR Talent Search (ATS) Renamed ATS July 2005 Formerly known as NSTS since 1995 (ATS) Accords recognition to students who have excelled in research in Science & Technology
ATS Application Eligible to only Singapore Citizen / PR Aged between 15-20 years as at 1 Jan 2016 In a secondary school or pre-university Interested in a long-term career as a researcher
ATS Application Only individual category, no team category Individual applications can be submitted for team projects. Indicate interest for consideration in SSEF portal during registration All ATS participants are required to take part in SSEF.
ATS Judging Shortlisted ATS candidates who are SSEF winners will undergo at least two more rounds of selection before the winners emerge. The panel of judges consists of distinguished scientists from local and international universities, as well as A*STAR research institutes and a Nobel Laureate (in the final round).
ATS Judging Criteria Scientific attitude/ Motivation and interests Depth of understanding of project 30% 20% 20% Creative ability/ Independent thinking 30% Potential to pursue R&D careers/ Vision and goal
Award First Second Third ATS Awards Prize Cash prize plus a sponsored trip to overseas conference worth S$5,000 in total + Trophy + Certificate S$3,000 + Trophy + Certificate S$2,000 + Trophy + Certificate Points allocated to school 5 3 2 Commendation (up to 5) S$1,000 + Certificate 1
ATS Awards for schools Winner First Second Third Prize S$5,000 S$3,000 S$2,000 Note: In the event of a tie, the school with the higher placed prize winner will receive the higher ranking.
Activity Schedule Online registration of projects 1 Nov - 1 Dec 2015 ATS and SSEF Joint Award Presentation Ceremony April 2016 Submit project by 13 Jan 2016 SSEF Winners SSEF top winners go to Intel ISEF 8 13 May 2016 Prejudging Results Mid-Feb 2016 ATS Winners SSEF judging 9 & 10 Mar 2016 ATS short-listing March 2016 ATS finalists ATS final judging April 2016
Contacts Mr Leonard Yong 6425 2579 Leonard_YONG@science.edu.sg Ms Pamela Loke 6425 2593 Pamela_LOKE@science.edu.sg Mr Eric Tan 6879 6566 Eric_TAN@moe.gov.sg Mr Benjamin Choo 6879 6228 Benjamin_CHOO@moe.gov.sg Mr Gary Neo 6771 3082 Gary_NEO@moe.gov.sg