JSI Workshops offered in 2025-26

For the academic year 2025-26, we offer 6 workshops in 1^st semester. Please refer to the workshop schedule and details below.

Category	Workshop Code and Name	Level*	Time
Biological Sciences/ Ecology	JSI0121 Using AI to Conduct Bird Surveys	F.4 - F.6	9:00 am - 5:30 pm *Lunch will be at participants' own costs.
Chemistry	JSI0112 Exploring Colour Changes in Chemical Reactions	F.4 - F.6
Earth Sciences/ Environmental Science	JSI0113 Microplastic Uncovered	F.4 - F.6
Mathematics	JSI0102 Mathematics Around Us I	F.4 - F.6
Physics	JSI0105 The Two-Sphere Model: Unpacking the Foundations of Astronomy	F.4 - F.6
Physics	JSI0122 Solar Observation	F.4 - F.6

*Equivalent Level:
F.4: Form 4/ Grade 10/ Year 11;
F.5: Form 5/ Grade 11/ Year 12;
F.6: Form 6/ Grade 12/ Year 13

Stay tuned — details of the second semester workshops (March 2026) will be announced soon!

Biological Sciences/ Ecology
JSI0121 ^New Using AI to Conduct Bird Surveys Teacher: Dr Evan Pickett, Faculty of Science Level: F.4 - F.6 The development of machine learning has allowed computers to identify the calls of birds from recordings. Pariticipants in this workshop will design and conduct surveys using this technology, learning how to identify the limitations and biases of different survey techniques.

Chemistry
JSI0112 Exploring Colour Changes in Chemical Reactions Teacher: Professor Aspen CHEN, Department of Chemistry Level: F.4 - F.6 In this workshop, secondary school students will explore chemical reactions and colour changes through hands-on experiments. Participants will learn about chemical properties, reaction conditions and colourimetry. The workshop includes four experiments highlighting colour changes in complexation, metathesis and flame reactions. Students will conduct experiments using common chemicals and equipment, developing laboratory skills and scientific understanding. This accessible and engaging workshop offers a fun introduction to the world of chemistry for students of all levels.

Earth Sciences/ Environmental Science
JSI0113 Microplastics Uncovered Teacher: Dr Christelle NOT, Department of Earth Sciences Level: F.4 - F.6 Plastic present in the environment can fragment into smaller pieces called microplastics. This workshop will explain how these microplastics form and demonstrate techniques for collecting them from the environment for monitoring purposes. Participants will experience how the samples are processed in the laboratory and how microplastic pieces are counted and identified. Finally, we will discuss actions that can be taken to reduce plastic pollution.

Mathematics
JSI0102 Mathematics Around US I Teachers: Professor Tak Wing CHING and Dr Haiyu ZHANG, Department of Mathematics Level: F.4 - F.6 Mathematics is ubiquitous in our daily lives. In this mathematics workshop series, our teachers will guide students in appreciating various topics in mathematics that have deep and interesting applications in diverse aspects of our everyday lives. Two different topics will be covered in the morning and afternoon sessions.

Physics
JSI0105 The Two-Sphere Model: Unpacking the Foundations of Astronomy Teacher: Dr Timothy WOTHERSPOON, Faculty of Science Level: F.4 - F.6 Early astronomers imagined the Earth as the unmoving, fixed centre of the universe. This may seem silly to modern people, but the long-standing popularity of this model is due to its tremendous success despite its simplicity. This workshop will explore the power of this early model of the universe through interactive tools. JSI0122 Solar Observation Teacher: Dr David YU, Faculty of Science Level: F.4 - F.6 Participants in this workshop will explore how ancient scientists studied the universe with telescopes, and how that knowledge influenced our modern lives.