On nearly every week of the year, students from freshmen to senior & graduate levels in SPS take the lead to organize mini academic seminars for their community.

These colloquia represent the SPS passion to share scientific knowledge & academic experiences among peers, to infuse vibrancy, collaborations & fun while pursuing science.

Current Events

1. SPS Lunchtime Talk @ 12noon

Do you have time after lunch at noon? If you do, then this activity is best for you to attend amid a full day of lessons! Alternatively, you are very welcome to contribute a talk as well! *Scroll down to see how to do so.

Venue: SPS Seminar Room

Date: See the section on ‘Upcoming Lunchtime Talks’ below.

Time: 12noon to 1pm, *Unless otherwise stated

Contact: sps.ideas@gmail.com

About Attendance: Simply take your seat in seminar room by 12noon, or any time while the talk is still on.

Refreshments: Packet/Canned drinks, with occasional sandwiches

2. Upcoming  Talks

*We welcome submissions for next year, 2013!

Future plans would consider the style of 3 to 4 talks combined on a monthly Saturday session.

Email us at : sps.ideas@gmail.com

3. Available slots for interested contributors to register

Email us if you wish to have a talk on a specific date or time.

FAQ

Qn A. Who gives the talk?

ANS: Any SPS student or alumni can register with the Colloquium Committee (sps.ideas@gmail.com) for a preference of 30min or 1hour presentation based on the availability of slots from the dates listed above, of which would be updated most frequently to reflect availability status. If you wish to have a presentation on another date or time that is not indicated above, PLEASE DO EMAIL the committee about it & we are very flexible to promote your talk on your preferred date & time.

Qn B. Can non-SPS students be part of audience or contributors?

ANS: Unfortunately, non-SPS students could not participate as audience or contributors. However, discussions are underway to consider such activities for a greater student participation beyond SPS.

Qn C. Any RULES for contributors?

ANS: Yes! General guidelines is that the presentation has to be science-related or about academic activities (such as science careers, SEP, UROPS, modules, initiatives). No references or mention about spirituality & religion or politics. Contributors would be required to email Colloquium Committee of their presentation materials at least 5 days before their dates of activities.

Qn D. Are the sessions moderated?

ANS: Yes! Any SPS mentors can apply to the Colloquium Committee be moderators of selected sessions of their choice. Moderators ensure the sessions to maintain a healthy level of discussion, & have the authority to dismiss a session at any point if the talk/discussion is found to be inappropriate.

Email us (sps.ideas@gmail.com) for more information.