Perfumes have a long history of almost 4,000 years! Since the first perfume was recorded in ancient Egypt, perfumery has certainly evolved greatly. With a greater understanding of the science behind perfumery, we have a great range of perfumes and an even greater range of use for perfumery.

Chocolate tastes wonderful for many of us, but they offer more than just great taste. Not only do we get to eat chocolates in this workshop, we will also learn about various chemical properties of chocolate which gives them their smooth textures and delicious flavours.

Data logging is a common application in many science laboratories. In this workshop, participants will learn how to integrate micro-controllers, sensors and data storage devices to make their very own data loggers. 

In this workshop, participants will learn about the science behind the different distance and motion sensors and integrate them with components learnt in the Introduction series to come up with real-life applications. Further applications to these sensors can be found in the field of robotics.

In this workshop, participants will get to understand the different components of a development board used for prototyping. They will also get exposed to the C++ programming language and write simple programs using Arduino’s Integrated Development Environment (IDE). They will build circuitry on a breadboard using simple components such as buzzer, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and light dependent resistor (LDR). Mini projects will also be given during the session to enhance participants’ understanding of the various components

Building on the previous workshop, Introduction to Microcontroller 1, participants will be introduced to more electronic components. For example, they will learn how to use a potentiometer to control a RGBLED to create a home mood lighting system. 

Ever wondered how an automated venting system works? Imagine yourself building a smart fan that can sense the temperature and control the motor accordingly. 

Gear up (virtually) as a forensic scientist as you take on the latest edition of ArenaX – Crime Scene Investigation! Through this interactive, educator-facilitated online experience, students will investigate a triple murder through crime scene processing and evidence collection. This workshop was created by Science Centre Singapore and Digimagic Communications, in collaboration with Health Sciences Authority. A thrilling experience awaits for budding detectives!

Through this workshop, you will solve problems, conquer challenges, and learn important scientific concepts in the process. This workshop was created by Science Centre Singapore and Digimagic Communications, with expert knowledge provided by Emerita Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich. Join us and be ready to begin your adventure at Polar Victoria, Australia! 

Do you like designing or making things? 2D Stack Art gives you a chance to do both! You can witness laser cutting, stack 2D surfaces and create interesting 3D art pieces!

The Assistive Technology Workshop involves a walkthrough of the Centre’s Dialogue With Time exhibition, which was designed to allow users to experience first-hand challenges faced by the elderly on a daily basis. While it is common to relate elderly as the main beneficial of assistive technology, it is important that those in need of assistive technology may be also used by individuals who have temporary or permanent conditions. 

Learn 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and start creating simple projects with precision! You do not need stencils, compasses or protractors. This powerful drawing application has the tools to take care of it all! 

3D printing is the future. It is a quick, easy and cost-effective way to turn ideas into products! 

In this workshop, the participants will explore the features and functions of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modelling program that runs on a web browser. It is known for its simple interface and ease of use. It is a popular platform for creating models for 3D printing. There would be a guided activity to create simple 3D designs. These designs can help people work around with different real world challenges! 

An outbreak has occurred and patients have been sent to the hospital with common symptoms and diarrhea. We need your assistance to stop the spread of the outbreak!

To help diabetic patients, human insulin has been mass produced by genetically engineering bacteria for many years. Genetic engineering may be controversial, yet it has its benefits. The thought of being able to genetically transform an organism is exciting yet intriguing at the same time. Come and immerse yourself in the magnificent world of genetic engineering and genetically transform bacteria to glow green (fluoresce)!

Be a scientist at the Science Centre Singapore as you discover about DNA and extract DNA from a plant. 

DNA profiling is the gold standard in forensic science and has been highly popularised by crime related programmes on the media. This experiment pursues the amplication of a single variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) locus, D1S80. Come and experience the work of a forensic scientist in analysing DNA profiles and learn techniques used in forensic science.

Combine detective work and scientific investigation as you solve an intriguing burglary case that happened in a shopping mall.

Have you wondered how human insulin is produced in the lab? This is done by bacteria using genetic engineering. Genetic engineering has been applied in many fields such as producing genetically modified food, genetic treatments and medicines.

Are your friends frustrated with you for being a fussy eater? Maybe it is because you are a super-taster! Find out how a single gene in our DNA can affect the ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), a harmless bitter tasting chemical and how it may also affect our sensitiveness to other bitter compounds! Join us in this self-discovery hands-on workshop to find out if you have the PTC taste receptor gene!

Ever been intrigued by how our immune systems miraculously work to keep foreign organisms at bay? Join us in discovering the world of immunology and understanding vaccination through the use of a real-life diagnostic tool!

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create one of, if not, the most famous breakfast edible known to mankind! Join us as we explore the works on the creation of one of the most delicious and celebrated staples that is enjoyed by the masses.

Participants will learn the processes involved in ice–cream making. They will discover how using different types of ingredients affects the final product. 

Cooking as both science and art, and celebrity chefs have seeped their way into popular culture. People are realising that by understanding the chemistry behind various cooking methods, we can not only avoid common mistakes, but make food taste so much better. Molecular gastronomy is a recent buzzword that has hit food circles. Come learn what is it all about. Students will learn different techniques to create food that combine science and art.

Learn to make the popular flat bread with exactly the toppings you want. Pupils learn all about proofing, punching, shaping, baking and enjoying their own creation – a tasty introduction to the science of bread making!

Turn your fingerprint into a piece of art, and learn  the science of fingerprints in the process!

Tinker with resin and other materials to make a personalised keychain!

Oh no! Someone stole the cookies that Grandma gave to Red Riding Hood. Be a junior detective to investigate who did it and search for the ingredients to bake scrumptious cookies!

Rex the dinosaur refuses to shower! Learn the science of good hygiene, make dino egg bath bombs and have splashing time at WaterWorks!

Learn about circuits and energy by making a wiggle bouncing bot using open-ended materials and a motor engine!

In this fun workshop, exercise your critical thinking and creativity skills through a series of fun and challenging mathematical games, which includes constructing shapes and polygons, cracking codes, arranging objects and numbers into the correct sequences or simply finding the missing piece to the puzzle.

Do you want to learn how to build an air rocket? Join us at this hands-on workshop and learn how to build your own rocket using only commonly available materials! Learn about the physics behind rocket science, and the engineering principles for a good rocket design. The exciting world of air rockets awaits you!

Learn basic electronic components (resistors, LEDs, switch, capacitors, potentiometer, transistors) and build electronic circuits exploiting their properties on a breadboard (prototyping board).

Build a simple homopolar motor and experience the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction in this workshop! 

Ever wonder how planes fly? Learn about the science of flight through exciting experiments using simple materials. Put your knowledge to the test: design your own aircraft from scratch, in whichever way you want it, using a computer game called SimplePlanes, then test to see if it really flies!

Learn basic electronic components (resistors, LEDs, switch, capacitors, potentiometer, transistors) and build electronic circuits exploiting their properties on a breadboard (prototyping board).

In this workshop, participants will re-enact Orsted’s experiment that shows that an electric current gives rise to a magnetic field. They will measure magnetic forces using a current balance, derive the magnetic field constant and use it to determine the strength of Earth’s magnetic field.

In this workshop, participants will learn to use an oscilloscope to perform high-speed measurements and determine the time it takes a laser beam to travel across an optical setup. 

In this non-mathematical workshop, students build their own spectroscopes and use them to observe spectra of various light sources, culminating in the observation of Fraunhofer spectral lines in daylight. The characteristic properties of different types of spectra (atomic, molecular and solid-state origin) are qualitatively explained.

What is a force? What can forces do? Join us in learning about the effects of forces and the various types of forces observed in our daily lives. Expect to bring home some interesting facts about gravity, magnetism and friction through a series of fun demonstrations. May the force be with you!

Build a structure and subject it to various forces to test its stability! This fun, hands-on investigation requires you to think about friction, forces and balance, and how to use these concepts to make stable structures. Comparison with real-time structures will be highlighted, in particular those able to withstand extreme forces such as earthquakes.

In this workshop, students will learn to use an oscilloscope to measure the time it takes sound to travel for a given distance, and accurately determine the speed of sound. 

In this workshop, participants will apply Ohm’s law and the 4-wire (Kelvin) technique to accurately measure small resistances. They will observe the resistance of a ceramic superconductor material diminish – and suddenly disappear completely – as the material is cooled down using liquid nitrogen.

Looks like water, feels like water, but it is rocket fuel!  Turn an ordinary PET bottle into an amazing rocket using everyday materials.  Just like real rockets, your PET bottle rocket makes use of Newton’s Laws to propel itself fast and far. In this exciting workshop, explore the various scientific concepts behind water rockets through ,and launch your rocket safely under the guidance of our rocket instructors! 

Much of our understanding of the world originates from investigating visible light. In this workshop, you get to assemble your own laser-cut spectroscope and use it to explore the surprising variety in the composition of light from common sources. This workshop aims to cultivate an interest in using basic physical phenomena as tools for scientific exploration.

Fuel cells hold great promise in today’s global relentless search for new demand and supply of clean energy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the different  fuel cell technologies and gain insight into the working principles of Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane(PEM) Fuel cells.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn how to utilise breakout boards from various kits, connect to external sensors and apply micro:bit skills to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability.

In this workshop, students will fabricate and assemble an organic cell. Using our in-house kit, students will perform characterization of their solar cell and plot a graph to identify the maximum power of the solar cell.