A learning journey to Clean Energy Asia 2010 Trade Fair (3 Nov)

A learning trip was organized on 3 November 2010 for about 30 CER students to attend the Clean Energy Asia 2010 trade fair, a part of Singapore International Energy Week, jointly organized by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Energy Studies Institute (ESI).

At the trade fair, various advanced clean energy systems and accessories such as vertical wind systems, HIT photovoltaic modules, green cars and oil recovery and purification systems were showcased by the leading Cleantech companies worldwide. The students used the opportunity to get familiarized with the companies, products and technological advancement in clean energy industries. The knowledge gained has enriched the students.

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Main Comm

Singapore G1 Race

A group of students have recently participated in the first Singapore G1 Race held at Marina Bay.

During the holidays, these students spent many days in school learning and watching our first ever G1 car made in Temasek Polytechnic Clean Energy Centre.



During the race, they were serious and determined to win the race.

Despite the hot weather, the team persevered and successfully completed the all the races.


Many of our students went down to Marina bay and given their support for our G1 team and cheering them up.

We are proud to say that Temasek Poly had won the 2nd place for the G1 race!

Temasek Poly G1 Team Ambassadors

Here is the video of the final race against NTU.

Photographer & Videographer: Zen

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Zen

Malaysia Trip

About 50 students went to Clean Energy's Malaysia Study Trip. We visited Universities learning about Palm Oil and Solar Cars.

We learnt many things, how useful palm oil is, how solar cars are made and tested.

We were also shown how to make 1liter of fuel more efficient and how biodiesel is made.

We also had fun during the trip, such as meeting Michael the orangasli, who taught us how to use a blowpipe. Some of us got the chance to use it, the target, a stuffed monkey.

We also had a chance to visit their houses to see how they live.

We also had a trekking expedition through the forest. It was a really unique experience, one we will remember.

A lot of fun times were made, and things learnt and a valuable experience indeed.

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Main Comm

Environmental Care Awareness Talk by invited speaker, Mr Howard Shaw, SEC Executive President, for CER Students

Journey Towards Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunity.

On 7 July 2010, in the midst of Saving Gaia Green Initiatives by Mediacorp and various green events in conjunction with Earth Day 2010, the CER student club, Energy Oasis, did our part by organizing an environmental care awareness talk for CER/MIE students at Lt 29.

Through the Course Manager, Mr Wong Cho Loo, Energy Oasis invited Mr Howard Shaw, the Executive President of Singapore Environment Council (SEC) for giving an educational talk titled Journey Towards Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunity.

About 80 CER/MIE students attended the 1 hour talk that took place at Lt 29.

Instead of making it another green talk that aimed to instill the feeling of fear by highlighting the environmental gloom and doom, Mr Howard Shaw skillfully captivated the audience by inspiring them to empower themselves throught the belief that nobody and no effort is too insignificant.

Among some interesting points he raised in the talk are:

1

“Singapore is a small nation that consumes less than 5% of world energy. Therefore, whatever we do, it can’t make a significant impact..”, this pessimistic perception is now challenged by the big splash that Singapore is making through exporting our cutting edge water reclamation and management technology in a Big Way.

2

“Wind power is not feasible in Singapore as the average wind speed is less than 6 m/s..” However, anyone standing by the side of PIE, TPE or ECP surely can feel a much higher wind speed, swirled up by the passing-by vehicles. It is heartening to know that an innovative prototype has been invented by an engineering student in Singapore to harness this special wind power and the prototype is undergoing evaluation by LTA now.

Indeed, it was an inspiring talk. Mr Howards ended the talk by saying that “Two types of person who will firmly believe and advocate environmental sustainability; someone who has seen the worst disaster or someone who has seen the most beautiful scene on earth and I encourage you all to explore and see the most beautiful scene on earth.”

As a token of appreciation to Mr Howard for his sharing, we recycled a silicon wafer and fabricated a little “Green” memento using the solar cell processing technology in our clean room. He was delighted by our little green thought..

By

Management Committee

Energy Oasis

Bronze Prize Won / Volunteers wanted

Hi all,

We've got some good news~ and its that CER students have won the bronze prize in a Oral Presentation Competition!

Lets all congratulate CER students Lim Zi Wen and Kenneth from V1001!

This event took place on 25 June 10.

Another news, people who love nature and is keen to help the environment, now you can volunteer yourself in these organizations!

1. SEC

http://www.sec.org.sg/secvolunteers/volprogrammes

2. National Parks

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=86

Sungei Buloh Reserve & others also can link via National Parks site eg.

http://www.sbwr.org.sg/downloads/volunteer_job_description.pdf

http://www.sbwr.org.sg/friendsofwetland/volunteers/volunteerpolicy/

Do check out the sites~

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Main Comm

EO Sub-Comm Camp

Hi guys,

Its been a fun and amazing camp and the main comm would like to thank everyone for such a successful camp.

Rest well everyone~

I'm also glad to say we would be getting our camp shirt soon~

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Main Comm

Holidays and Camp

Hi guys,

Its finally the holidays~

but don't forget about your assignments and the EO Sub-Comm Camp!

REMINDER : the camp is next week 11June - 12June, participants please be punctual~

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Main Comm

~Term Test~

Hi guys,

As you know, the term tests are fast approaching. (next week to be exact)

So be sure to check out your timetables for them as well as work hard!

After which, we can party(for awhile at least) and look forward to the EO Sub-Comm Camp!

So rest well, study hard, and all the best~

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Main Comm

!~EO Sub-Comm Camp~!

Hi guys,

2010 EO Sub-Comm Camp is coming, invitations are open to ALL of V1001 and V1002.

Enlisting of help from CER/other diploma clubs are also available. 1st come 1st serve basis.

Slots Available :

- 5 GLs

- 3 Programmers

If you have any questions or wish to help out, contact the specific group heads

GL - Thye Whye @ 92965685

Programmer - Melissa @ 96289594

Recruitment of help ends on Wed, 19May. So join now!

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Main Comm

Clubroom Warming

On the 5th of May, we had a clubroom warming.

The Main Comm introduced themselves to our juniors.

We hope to better understand one another, and the two classes would understand each other as well.

Lets all work hard together!

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Main Comm

1st week~

The 1st week of school is close to the end, hope everyone's doing fine and coping well.

Another warm welcome to all our juniors :)

Tomorrow's Friday, one day closer to the weekend, as well as the last day to change your CDS if need be.

P.S : Monday will be the last day of note-selling in our club room, be sure to get them at EN22-5-136, by noon

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Main Comm

New Semester

Hi fellow Cereo,

School will commence in 3 days, and the new timetable is out, be sure to check your subjects as well as your CDS.

Hope to see you all soon~

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Main Comm

New Beginnings

There's 2 weeks left now before school starts once more.

We hope you guys rested well and are gearing to go~

We also like to welcome the new sub-comm :)

Lets all work hard to make this a good year for us all!

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Main Comm

Hong Kah Sec's Visit

Yesterday, students from Hong Kah Secondary School visited to learn about Clean Energy.

A 15-min lecture was given about Clean Energy, then there was a visit to TP's Clean Energy Centre.

The Students even had a chance to take a ride on TP's Fuel Cell Bicycle.

We hope Hong Kah Sec learned much from TP's Clean Energy and had a great time here.

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Main Comm

Hi Cereos,

It's the end of the main examinations. We're all a happy bunch.

And! There's even more good news, Singapore is taking its first steps into clean energy with its new mall : City Square

City Square is Singapore's first eco-mall, what's so unique about the mall.

The carpark is one of a kind, first ever in Singapore - Hybrid and Electric Car Lots.

Hybrid Car Lots are specially reserved lots near the lift lobby.

Electric Car Lots are lots that actually provide free charging while the owner shops!

Lets all hope this will be a common sight in Singapore in the near future!

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Main Comm

EXAMS

Hey ppl,

Main Examinations are coming really soon. Do work hard for it.

Hope you all will use the study week wisely to really revise everything.

Wishing everyone all the best. GOOD LUCK!


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Main Comm

ENG FORUM 2010

To CEREO Main Committee, ESC has invited us to the ENG Forum 2010.
Pls click on the picture for a bigger view, thank you.

BBQ tmw!!!

Hi guys,

We're having our first outing and bonding session for 2010 tomorrow!

It's going to be a BBQ at East Coast Park, pit no. 55.

Do be there after 6.

There will be delicious food to eat and you can just have fun with friends.

Hope to see you all there tomorrow!!:)


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Main Comm

Please wear RED tomorrow!

Hey ppl,

Tomorrow is ESC last colourgine which is RED. But this time it's NOT only for

engineering school, it involves the whole of TP. So do join in and support by

wearing RED tomorrow, Tuesday 27 Jan.


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Main Comm

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF SINGAPORE

Recently, a Group of 30 students from Diploma in Clean Energy and Microelectronics visited PUB facilities on 6 November 2009. They get to visit some of the restricted sites of water systems in Singapore. Furthermore, they experienced the feeling of standing at the deepest point of Singapore!





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Main Comm

Recruiting Wk Zero Mentors!

Recruitment for April week zero MENTORS have started!
Registration would be from 13 to 20 JAN.

Come on down to ENG Hall 1
from 11am to 4pm to register.

LIMITED SLOTS LEFT!

We may have to close registration early
as we are experiencing an overwhelming response.

Regards,
Engineering Studies Club
AY09/10
Week Zero committee

COLOURGINE- wear BLACK

Hey ppl,

ESC colourgine tomorrow, Wednesday 13 Jan.

Please wear BLACK.


Other things to note:

1) NYAA service

-For those who helped out for CER open house, it can be included for your NYAA service.

-For maincomm in NYAA, there is 20 more hours left to go so do have more meetings and at least an external event such as visiting of home etc.

2)Week 0

The biggest event of the year is happening in
April- WEEK ZERO!
where we welcome freshmen and compete with other schools for the overall champion!

The various departments are:
Administration
Responsible for registration, attendance etc

Logistics
The people behind your food and logistic items for games

Publicity
Capturing the best moments of week-zero

Program
The brains behind your games and night walk

Diploma Heads
Taking care of you welfare, relaying instructions from organisers

Level Leaders
The hyped-up bunch, creating the atmosphere

Mentors (Recruitment on 11-12th Jan)
Hype up the class and taking charge of Bonding

NOTE: We recommend most ppl to join LL or Dip head as we need manpower for our own CER subcom camp which is around june.

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Main Comm

Trip to Chiangmai, Thailand!

Landing On The Moon~

Hi guys,

Theres a talk "Landing On The Moon" by Dr Allan Lee at TCC on 22Jan(fri) at 1.30pm.

We have space for 10 people to attend this talk.

Anyone interested please inform Brant or Melissa by this Friday, 8 Jan.

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Main Comm

New Year brings the Open House

Hi fellow Cereos,

Its a new year~ so lets work hard, achieve our goals and look forward to a happy, successful 2010~

On the other hand, this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday is TP Open House.

Some of you guys have already volunteered to help out. We greatly appreciate it :)

There are however still slots that need helpers, so don't hesitate to help!

P.S : Our booth is facing the Clean Energy Center, next to the stairs~ BLK21~

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Main Comm