Singapore Physics Olympiad Special Event Session

The 30th Singapore Physics Olympiad 2017 was held in October and November 2017, with more than 200 Junior College students from various schools in Singapore participating. As is tradition, the Awards Ceremony for the Olympiad as well as the announcing of some special prizes will be part of annual meeting of the Institute of Physics, Singapore on Friday afternoon, 9 March.

All teachers in charge are warmly invited to attend, even if your students have not won anything this time. All student winners (medallists and honourable mentions) are invited to receive their awards.

In addition to the Awards Ceremony, there will be a networking session and a special panel discussion about all things physics, where students can ask questions on topics ranging from the frontier research topics in physics, curriculum of undergraduate programs, opportunities for research and career prospects for physics graduates.

Schedule

1:30pm Registration for Physics Olympiad event
2:00pm Welcome
2:15pm Keynote Address by Emeritus Professor Bernard Tan Tiong Gie
2:45pm Panel discussion "Promises (and Perils) of Physics"
3:45pm Prize presentation
4.00pm Refreshments and Networking