Institute of Physics Singapore

The Institute of Physics Singapore has sponsored many events in Singapore in relation to physics. To date, more than 80 secondary schools have participated in the NYP Astronomy activities since 1995.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2008 11th Astronomy Competition

Prize	School	Name
Best Advanced Astronomy Prize	NUS High School of Math and Science	Goh Jun Le, Douglas
2 nd Best Advanced Astronomy Prize	Raffles Institution	Tan Huiyao, Vincent Tjeng
Most Creative Astronomy Prize	Cedar Girls’ Secondary School	Fiona
2 nd Most Creative Astronomy prize	Woodlands Secondary School	Jiang Yun Long
Best Astronomy Scorer Prize	Bukit Panjang Government High School	Chua Zheng Fu Edrei
2 nd Best Astronomy Scorer Prize	NUS High School of Math and Science	Qin Jue Hong
Champion Team Prize	Bukit Panjang Government High School	Chua Zheng Fu Edrei, Silas Yeem Kai Ean, Liu Jiale, Seow Chze Kian
1 st Runner-up Team Prize	Raffles Institution	Tang Kai Wen Aaron, Nathanael Wong Zhixin, Huang Wenjie, Zhong Zhiheng
2 nd Runner-up Team Prize	NUS High School of Math and Science	Qin Jue Hong, Ang Yu Jian, Shawn Lee, Goh Qi Xuan Benjamin
Merit Team Prizes	Victoria School	Nicholas Cheng, Lucng An Tam Kai, Ian Yong Yen Wei, Jason Foo Shuen Hao
Merit Team Prizes	Hwa Chong Institution	Eiros Tan Yan You, Philemon Chan Suwen, Chia Wai Chew, Tey Yi Shun
Merit Team Prizes	Raffles Girls’ School	Stacey-Ann Lee Wanpei, Gillian Wong Miswardi, Isabelle Ow, Sum Yun Qian Amanda
Most Improved Team Prize	Ang Mo Kio Secondary School	Chua Jia Qi, Neo Yao Kian Andy, Lim Shi Quan, Wang Wen Xiu
2 nd Most Improved Team Prize	CHIJ Katong Convent	Reika Lam Qi Mei, Sherilyn Tan, Pattra Bumrungcha tudou, Sim Sue Lin

Professor Frank Watt from NUS CIBA Laboratory (Physics Department) was the specially invited speaker gracing this occasion, delivering an entertaning and inspiring talk to more than 350 student participants and teachers. Dr. Jesse Goldman, Dr. Cindy Ng, Mr. Ong Yen Chin and Mr. Leek Meng Lee judged the final round, while Dr. Phil Chan, Mr. Chin Chee Leong, Mr. Andrea Dewanto judged the advanced astronomy round, and Mr. Au Mun Chew judged the creative astronomy segment. The IPS Prize of $200 was awarded to Bukit Panjang Government High School.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2007 10th Astronomy Competition

Dr. Phil Chan was the specially invited speaker for this event on the topic of Einstein's Universe. This event also commemorated the 10th anniversary of this prestigious competition. Raffles Institution emerged as overall champions, followed by NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, and Raffles Girls' Secondary School. National Junior College took home the IPS Prize of $200 in the Advanced Astronomy competition segment.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2006 9th Astronomy Competition

Assistant Professor Sow C.H. was the distinguished speaker at this event, which saw the participation of numerous secondary schools in Singapore, bringing together bright, enthusiastic young minds in an gathering of more than 250 budding astronomy talents. His deeply inspiring lecture and physics demonstrations were greatly appreciated by the students. The champion team was Bukit Panjang Govt. High School, which also received the IPS-NYP Prize Cheque of $200, followed by Raffles Institution and NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2005 8th Astronomy Competition

IPS council chairman, Professor Andrew Wee and other IPS fellows, Professor Alfred Huan and Associate Professor Christian Kurtsiefer, gave insightful lectures into the wonderful world of physics at the Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Astronomy Quiz 2005. IPS also sponsored the prize money of SGD $200 for the main quiz event, which went to Bukit Panjang Government High (1st). Raffles Institution and Victoria School emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2004 7th Astronomy Competition

IPS sponsored the night's events, of the 7th NYP Astronomy Quiz 2004, held at Nanyang Polytechnic. Associate Professor Kwek L. C. gave an astronomy talk. The champions were Bukit Panjang Government High School. Raffles Institution and Victoria School emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) 2003 6th Astronomy Competition

The 6th NYP Challenge Shield & Astronomy Competition was held on Friday, 21 Febuary at Nanyang Polytechnic. 24 schools participated in the competition and Bukit Panjang Govt. High School was the winning team, while Raffles Insitution and Victoria School finished second and third places respectively in the competition. Associate Professor Edward Teo entertained the participants by giving a talk on astronomy and black holes. Bukit Panjang Government High emerged champions; Raffles Institution and Victoria School emerged 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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