In the ever-dynamic web3 landscape, meme coins have emerged as a captivating fusion of internet culture, finance, and technology, intertwining the arts and the sciences. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a better appreciation of the multifaceted synergy between artistic expression and scientific innovation of meme coins. Whether you are an aspiring investor, a tech enthusiast, or someone intrigued by digital culture, this session offers valuable insights into the dynamics of building and sustaining communities around meme coins.

Join us to learn about and create your very own scam/gem coin to build a community!

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Maximum number of participants: 100

The use of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has gained increasing popularity over the years. The rate of adoption will continue to increase as the range of printable materials continues to expand. Already available are basic plastics, photosensitive resins, ceramics, cement, glass, numerous metals, stem cells, and even edible ingredients. Let us venture into the creative world of 3D printing!

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Join us for an interactive workshop, as we "flex" our knowledge and skills in design and mathematics to make a Flexagon, which can be played as a fidget toy. Back in 1939, a British student in Princeton, Arthur Stone, found that his new American paper would not fit in his English binder so he cut off the ends of the paper and began folding them into different shapes, and created the first Flexagon. A Flexagon looks like an ordinary paper hexagon with a front and back, but hidden inside is a third side that can be brought to the outside by flexing the paper. 

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no of particpants: 40

Items provided:

1) Printed cards with template

2) Glue

3) Coloured pencils

Participants to prepare:

1) scissors/penknife

2) markers/highlighters/stickers to enliven the design

Participants should have their own pair of scissors or penknife to cut out the Flexagon and art materials to decorate/ create the Flexagon.

Carl Sagan once quipped that "[s]cience is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge." But what exactly is the scientific method, and how is it different from other modes of gaining knowledge? Is the scientific approach adequate to help us fully understand the world around us, or do we need to tap on the arts and humanities to get a fuller picture of reality? And what happens when scientific discovery is unfettered by philosophical and ethical concerns? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more... 

Workshop duration: 2 hrs
Maximum no. of participants: 100

Have you ever heard of the term 'Electroluminescent (EL) light' and wonder how it is different from fluorescent light and LED light? What is 'one line drawing' and what makes it unique? Join us to learn how an EL light works and have an opportunity to create your own DIY EL display using the technique of one line drawing. 

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 40

Items provided:

1) a 3-m long Electroluminescent light wire

2) a black A4 PVC foam board

3) two AA batteries

4) a 502 super glue

5) a sample design printout

Participants to prepare:

1) pencil

2) sharp pointer for poking holes (if necessary)

Have you ever made a tie-dyed fabric? It can be a lot of fun to dye a fabric in bright colors with radial designs. In Soluble Science, substances have different solubility in different solvents. Using this principle, dyes in permanent markers drawn on fabrics are dissolved using isopropyl alcohol, creating beautiful designs on fabrics as the solvent spreads. Students can exercise their imagination and creativity to produce various designs on their fabric.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 30

Items provided:
1) isopropyl alcohol

2) sharpie markers

3) white canvas bag

4) Ziplock bag

The venue should be ventilated. 

Participants to prepare:

1) Personal goggles set (can borrow from Science lab)

Ready to mix creativity with chemistry? Join our STEAMinar, where you'll dive into the magic of resin figure casting and acrylic painting! 🌈✨

🔹 Learn the science behind resin pouring
🔹 Unleash your creativity with vibrant acrylics
🔹 Admire our own custom-made resin masterpiece!

Whether you're an artist, a science lover, or just looking for a fun new hobby, this hands-on STEAMinar is for YOU! 🧪🎭

Sign up now and let’s create something amazing together! 🎨⚗️

#ArtMeetsScience #ResinMagic #CreativeChemistry

Precautions:

1. Work in a well-ventilated area or use a fume extractor to avoid inhaling resin fumes.

2. Cover surfaces with plastic sheets or newspaper to avoid staining.

3. Wash hands thoroughly after handling paints and resin.

“Is abstract art really ‘art’ at all?” Don't worry, no one checks your “artistic license” credentials at our door. This lesson introduces abstract art, biology basics through cells, and literature through the discussion of the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, in a discussion of HeLa cells. Let's learn about different types of cells and discuss how cells can reflect art through line, shape, color, and form. Come ready to mix science with creativity and see the unseen world in a whole new way! 

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 40

Items provided:
1) One set of dual ended touch marker pens.

Participants to prepare:
1) Hard copy drawing paper or softwares to draw (eg. Microsoft Paint)/app (eg. Krita) for drawing. Pls download & explore the app in advance before the STEAMinar. 

2) Colored pencils/ watercolor/ a range of acrylic paint colors, including vibrant and neon colors/ Paint brushes/ Water cups

3) digital devices for cell research

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the world of Minecraft and Redstone! Whether you're aspiring to be a Master Builder or just want to explore your creativity, this workshop will help you create amazing Minecraft structure while learning how it relates to real life. Bring your ideas, imagination, and a passion for Minecraft!

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50 

Participants to prepare: 

1) Downloaded paid Minecraft software + Laptop (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download). IMPORTANT: Pls complete this form using your MOE account to indicate your Minecraft username, thank you.

2) Participants without the Minecraft software who want to learn are most welcome to participate 😊

An important part of 'adulting' is learning to manage your money. Beyond the basics of learning to save, this also involves learning how to best make your money work for you. In this workshop, we will guide the participants through an introduction to various financial instruments and assets. You will learn to use mathematical models in conjunction with economic reasoning to determine the value of these assets, how the prices of such assets are determined and how to forecast their future value. You will also go through an interactive online game that allows you to practice some investment strategies in a simulated marketplace.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Participants to prepare: 

A digital device to play an online browser game about investment

A classroom that gets students transported to a morocco- filter experience where they will discover how geometrical pattern designs that can be traced back to early Islamic geometry characterized by symmetry, repetition and complexity combined with the aesthetics to produce infinite number of intricate designs steep in uniformity and exquisite beauty. Students will get to practice their spatial thinking through geometry, see connections and collaborate to create Instagram-worthy geometric patterns. They will leave the classroom being inspired by the awe-inducing experience that allow them to have a deep understanding of how things fit together in harmony.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Participants to prepare:

(1) 3 sheets of white A4 paper 

(2) pencils, pencil sharpener and eraser

(3) colored pencils or crayons

(5) math compass 

(4) scissors

For the hands-on session, students will do individual pattern on the A4 paper and then submit their digital work online.  A google document will be shared with them.  Each student will paste a picture (photo) of their work into the Google document.

Prior knowledge:

1. Ability to use phone to take a photo of the pattern drawn on the A4 paper

2. Ability to upload onto personal computing devices to edit (crop) the digitized pattern

3. Ability to paste the edited digitized pattern onto the shared Google document

NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering invites you to a talk on how materials play a pivotal role in art expression, where selection, manipulation and combination of materials cleverly convey the artist’s ideas.

Play Materials Escapade: A Puzzle Room Game. Open the doors to the exciting world of Materials Engineering! In this fun and challenging activity, learn about materials science concepts and how materials matter in the development of latest advancements in various industry sectors, from medicine to electronics. MSE’s hallways, labs and hang-out places are transformed into a labyrinth of games and trivia!

Workshop duration: 2 hrs
Maximum no. of participants: 80

Participants to prepare:

1) Good internet connection as the game will be played online

2) Each participant must have a device - laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Mobile phones are not recommended.

Want to make an exact copy of a drawing? Free-handing surely isn't possible. This is where pantographs come in! This ancient and simple device is seen in architecture, sculturing, and even coin-making! Through the workshop, you will get to make your own pantograph, learn about its various uses, and compete to create exciting artworks that will pique your curiosity.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 30 

Items provided:
1) 5 cardboard pieces (4 for the pantograph, 1 for the base)
2) 4 paper fasteners
3) 4 sheets of A4 paper 

Participants to prepare:
1) 1 Pencil
2) 1 pair of scissors
3) 2 pens
4) Tape 

From the earliest known maps which charted the stars to easily-accessible modern maps accessible by a click on the Google Maps app - maps have always been a projection of our desire to navigate the world. But we still struggle to read and use maps even after all this time.

If you are interested in maps, or perhaps you just cannot understand how to read a map, join us in this workshop to see the world in a new way – through the eyes of a mapmaker! We will learn about the ‘science’ behind transposing our 3D Earth onto a 2D surface, and the ‘art’ of mapmaking in re-constructing reality as we know it. We will also get the opportunity to create simple 3D models from 2D maps!

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 30

Items provided:
1) 1 permanent marker

2) 1 set of transparency

3) Foam

4) Handouts from teachers

Participants to prepare: 

1) 1 pair of scissors

Dive into the world of Watercolours Painting with Artist Cheryl T. In this Watercolours Painting Workshop, experience the fusion between Geometry and Art, and learn how to create your own Artwork with the help of Mathematics. Participants will learn basic Watercolours Painting techniques from Print Designer and Artist Cheryl T, and understand how Geometry plays an important role in creating aesthetically-pleasing Artworks. A therapeutic Art Workshop that highlights the intricate relationship between the Arts and the Science. 

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Items provided:
1) Watercolour Paint Set and Watercolour Paper 

Participants to prepare:
1) Laptop with good Internet connection
2) Pencil
3) Ruler
4) A cup of water (for dipping of brushes)
5) Tissues

Why is 'pop'corn a 'popular' snack to eat at the cinema?  Want to learn how to make fluffy and healthy popcorn, without any oil? Join us to witness how corn kernels transform into popcorn right before your eyes, in 3 easy steps! In this session, not only will you get to enjoy this guilt-free fresh snack, you will also learn the science and history behind kernels popping. Last but not least, you will also learn about (genetically modified organism) GMO maize as well as the economic practices of using GMO plants.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 40

Participants to prepare:
1) Cookware (e.g. wok or non-stick frying pan with a cover [compulsory to have a lid])      
2) Access to stove

Ever wonder how the boba pearls in your favourite bubble tea is made? Now it’s the opportunity to learn the science behind it. What are the ingredients you need to create the boba pearls that is somewhere between jelly and chewing gum? What explains the chewy texture? What kind of cooking process is required that transform the starchy balls to chewy pearls? Join us to get a hands-on experience to make your own boba pearls at home!

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Items provided:

(1) Calcium Chloride

(2) Sodium Alginate

(3) Syringe

(4) Food Colouring

(5) 3 x small bottles to store item 1,2 and 4

Participants to prepare: 

(1) 3 containers that can hold at least 250 ml of liquid each

(2) 2 table spoons

(3) 1 200 ml measuring cup or 500 ml water bottle

(4) one whisk or fork (for stirring)

(5) sieve 

Forget usual lectures—This workshop is a global taste adventure! From (chinese herbal tea to Masala Thunder Chai, discover ancient health drinks that boost immunity, gut health, and energy! Science says they work, tradition swears by them—now it's your turn to sip, learn, and glow! Ready to drink like a wellness warrior? 🚀🍵🔥

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 30

Items provided:
Six Flavours Soup ingredients: Lotus Seed, Dried Lily Bulb, Dried Longan, Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Gordon Euryale Seed

Butterfly pea flower tea ingredients: Dried butterfly pea flower 

Ginger Masala Tea ingredients: Tea powder (50gms)

Participants to prepare: 

1. Hot water (250ml) 

2. Hot milk (250ml) (boiled for 5 mins)

3. A slice of lemon

4. A small slice of ginger (remove skin)

5. Sugar (optional)

6. Few cardamoms ( 5 to 6 pieces)

This workshop explores sustainable product design, focusing on edible cutlery as an innovative solution to plastic waste. Participants will learn about the benefits of edible cutlery, the design process, challenges, and case studies of successful companies. By the end, they will understand sustainable product design, gain knowledge on plastic waste challenges and solutions.

Workshop duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Participants to prepare:

Oven for baking (convection oven or countertop oven that can fit a 20.5 x 20.5 x 5xm tray). 

Is that voice in your head shaming you, putting you down or harping non-stop at a mistake you made? Through the DEAR model, you will learn how to transform your fear-inducing inner critic to an inner coach that actually brings out the best in you. 

Workshop duration: 2 hrs
Maximum no. of participants: 50

Participants to prepare:
1) Print out journal worksheet (provided)
2) Drawing materials - pen for journaling, colour pencils/markers

Enter the world of Specialty Coffee! In this workshop, we kick off by brewing a deceivingly simple cuppa. While caffeinated, we explore the origins of coffee, before delving into the arcane and scientific processes behind perfecting the flavours in your cup. We culminate in a group cupping (tasting) session, and experience first hand the art and science involved in creating a delicious cuppa and why flavours differ so much from cup to cup.

Workshop duration: 2 hrs
Maximum no. of participants: 50 

Items provided:

Brew Bag, Ground Coffee for Cupping, Coffee Evaluation Card

Participants to prepare:
1) 3 x Cup (for hot water)

2) 2 x Tablespoon

3) 1 x Measuring Cup (for hot water)

4) Access to Hot/Boiling Water