The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) is an initiative with various programmes and activities that aims to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among primary and secondary school students. The KLESF partners comprise of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic and the standard of procedures by the Malaysian Government, Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) 2020 (e-KLESF) went virtual for the first time. It was held online from 12 December 2020 to 20 December 2020 at Zoom and Meet as well as shared at Facebook.
Main poster of the event
A variety of activities were held such as webinars, workshops, distinguished lecture and symposium. e-KLESF also offered a number of competitions and quizzes for students to encourage them to stay connected with STEM as well as to show off their projects and problem solving skills. Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus) had taken part in organising activities such as competitions, workshops and webinar, as well as preparing pre-recorded videos. The details are as follows:
Main Coordinator: Ms. Chooi Wen Xin
Physics |
Mr Chin Kong Yew Mr Lee Chee Heong Pn Nor Habibi Saadah Musa |
Biology |
Ms Chan Jer Jing Mr Ho Wai Yew Ms Ooi Siew Fong Mr Voon Kah Loon |
Chemistry |
Mr Sree Amertharaj Ms Rachel Tham Ms Tan Gaik Ling Mr Pan Wai Seng |
IT |
Ms Lee Siok Wei Ms Kavitha Manickam |
Mathematics |
Ms Chuah Puoi Choo Ms Ling Soon Hua Mr Chong Chin Yen Ms Lee Mee Yung Mr Tan Jun Bin |
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP/WEBINAR:
PRE-RECORDED VIDEOS:
Title |
Lecturer(s) |
Link |
Do-It-Yourself DNA Origami |
Mr Voon Kah Loon, |
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Making Your Own pH Paper at Home! |
Mr Pan Wai Seng |
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Molecular Gastronomy – Physical and Chemical Transformation of Ingredients by Chemistry |
Ms Rachel Tham |
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Magic "Drinks" |
Ms Tan Gaik Ling |
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Polygonal Origami |
Ms Chuah Puoi Choo, |
Winners for the Competitions: