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11 Mar 2026 (Wed)
12pm - 4pm
Singapore Expo Hall 3
Objectives of SSEF Public Day
Objectives of SSEF Public Day
SSEF Public Day aims to spark students’ curiosity in STEM through demonstrating how STEM learning in the classroom is relevant in the real world, and showcasing how STEM helps us make sense of the world around us and overcome some of the complex problems of our times.
In addition, we hope to help students gain a better understanding of STEM professions and enthuse them to take up STEM careers in the future.
SSEF Public Day is open to all - students, parents, teachers and members of public.
Highlights of SSEF Public Day 2026
Highlights of SSEF Public Day 2026
SSEF Public Day is proud to feature various STEM partner organisations in each edition of SSEF. Our partners engage participants in hands-on activities related to STEM. We also have STEM Talks (conducted online), featuring speakers from our sponsoring organisations, sharing about their work experiences.
For SSEF 2026, we are proud to feature STEM Explorer - a STEM-focused Education and Career Guidance (ECG) experience. Supported by our ECG partners, the experience promises to bring students to explore their own aspirations and sense of purpose, as well as the world of work. Students will have an opportunity to engage with STEM professionals working in a variety of sectors, through direct conversations where they will get to ask the professional all the questions that they are curious about - and learn about what it takes to work and thrive in the STEM industry!
We hope that more secondary school students will join us for SSEF Public Day.
More details about STEM Explorer booths
More details about STEM Explorer booths
ECG on the Move (facilitated by ECG Branch)
Students have the opportunity to discover:
their Career Interests, based on John Holland’s RIASEC Codes
the Purpose Statements (related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by the UN) they most resonate with
“Human Library” Career Exploration Programme (facilitated by The Astronauts Collective)
Informal conversations with STEM Professionals to explore different careers:
purpose and impact of STEM professions
what working in that STEM profession is like
how to prepare for the STEM industry (e.g. educational pathways, skillsets and competencies)
SSEF Public Day EXPO Hall 3 layout
SSEF Public Day EXPO Hall 3 layout
STEM Talks 2026
STEM Talks 2026
The STEM Talks are held online to increase accessibility to the public. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with expert speakers to gain insights into the real-world applications of STEM and understand more about various STEM careers.
Session 1
Date (Day): 25 Feb 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 3.00 to 4.15 pm
Organisations: DSO and DSTA
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/ssef2026-stemtalks25feb
Session 2
Date (Day): 27 Feb 2026 (Friday)
Time: 3.00 to 4.15 pm
Organisations: A*STAR and HTX
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/ssef2026-stemtalks27feb
Session 1 details
Session 1 details
STEM Talk by DSO
Title: From Gibberish to Insight: Uncovering what Malware Really Does
Speaker: Mr Ch'ng Ming Shin (Cybersecurity Researcher, Senior Member of Technical Staff)
Synopsis:
Modern Malware is designed to be difficult and time-consuming to analyse. This presentation showcases tools and techniques that malware analysts employ to better understand the inner workings of malware. Come join us to learn how malware is taken apart and studied to reveal its true intentions!
STEM Talk by DSTA
Title: Real-world Robot Autonomy
Speaker: Tan Je Hon (Principal Engineer)
Synopsis: Autonomous robots have many applications, yet we do not encounter many robots in the wild. This talk will explore the challenges of the moving robots from the lab to the field, and some of the ongoing work in overcoming these challenges.
Session 2 details
Session 2 details
STEM Talk by A*STAR
Title: Quantum Materials for Quantum Technologies
Speaker: Dr Lau Chit Siong Aaron (Principal Scientist I , Pillar Director, Quantum Devices & Electronics, A*STAR Quantum Innovation Centre , Adjunct Assistant Professor, SUTD )
Synopsis:
Quantum computers are transformative technologies with disruptive applications in many fields, including finance, logistics, aerospace, agriculture, medicines, communications, and simulations. To get to a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of such behemoth tasks, radical solutions are needed to address the challenges of quantum computers today, mainly in the area of quality and quantity. Current versions are mainly based on well-known material systems such as superconducting circuits and silicon, but emerging quantum materials with intrinsic quantum phenomena may present intriguing opportunities.
STEM Talk by HTX
Title: Adapt to Solve
Speaker: Dr Malcolm Eugene Tessensohn (Lead Engineer, Drug Detection, Automation Solutions, Corrections and Narcotics Programme Management Centre, HTX )
Synopsis:
Real-world challenges rarely fit within a single discipline, and highly impactful solutions arise at the intersection of science and engineering. Drawing on examples from HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), this talk invites young researchers to move beyond fixed labels and see themselves as adaptable, solutions-oriented critical thinkers who grow with the challenges they pursue.
STEM Talks 2025
STEM Talks 2025
We invite participants to access the recorded STEM talks from SSEF 2025 here.
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