Science Innovation and Invention Exposition (ScInIX) 2015

1.0

INTRODUCTION
The program, Science Innovation and Invention Exposition is the annual program under
Science Innovation Organization (SIO), Faculty of Education, UiTM Shah Alam. This
programme is one of the compulsory project every year since 2013. The idea of this
programme is proposed by the previous president of this society and being continued until
now. For this semester, the ScInIX programme is conducted by the programme director,
Amierul Hafreez bin Noor Hasnan with the help of all members of the organization, SIO.

This year, we are upgrading the format of the programme, where it will involve the other
faculty at UiTM. Usually, this programme will only involve the science students in Faculty
of Education, but this time, we are going to invite the participants from Faculty of Applied
Science and Faculty of Engineering. This is because the event has been expanded to be
a faculty programme. The focus of this programme is to create the innovation and
invention thinking among the UiTM science students.

As we know, this programme is about competition and exhibition regarding the new
invention and innovation that will encourage critical and creative thinking among science
students. This thinking is important as it will produce the creative generation in future. New
generation nowadays are getting involved in usage of sophisticated gadget, which will
expose them to many new inventions around the world. Therefore, this programme is
important as it can help the students to generate idea from new technology to produce
new product or any innovation that give benefits to the world and surrounding.

Therefore, some formats for this programme were changed. Before this, the programme
involved the exhibition of innovation products, for this time we are conducting a
competition which will reward the best innovation and invention made by the participants
from the represented faculty. We are opening the competition into two groups of
participation, individual and teams. There are four categories available; (1)agricultural,
environmental and renewable energy, (2)biotechnology, health and chemicals,
(3)manufacturing process, machine and equipment and (4)educational tools. All the
participants can choose to involve in which categories according to their specific course
and expertise.

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Each participant need to produce their own product and will be evaluated by the
professional judges that are invited from the other universities and their product will be
display to the audience with specific explanations regarding the product. This programme
will be held at Intec Hall, Faculty of Education, for three days starting from 15-17
November 2015.

2.0

RATIONALE
This year, the programme, Science Innovation and Invention Exposition (ScInIX) 2015 will
consist of two part, competition and also exhibition. We are open for 10 individual
participants and 15 group participants. Each participant is compulsory to come out with
one project of innovation and invention and exhibit the products to the visitors. The
participant from various faculties will open many opportunities to them to explore creative
invention and make the audience or visitors to have better understanding in innovation of
science.

This programme also aims of fostering a culture of love for creative thinking and innovative
among the students of UiTM and also the outside visitors. ScInIX 2015 will be held for
three days, involving presenting the product and expose their new product to the
audiences. We believe that this programme will provide many opportunity for participants
to contribute ideas and innovations in the field of the science and technology to
demonstrate their ability to learn and create something new.

Besides that, as group and also individual participant, it can help to foster co-operation
and competitiveness among the participants to create a competitive product in terms of
realistic, practical and economical. During this event, we also invite the outside visitor from
the other faculties and universities in order to expose and give them opportunity to enjoy
the innovation created. There will be the presence of some science and technology
company that can give their opinion regarding the innovation and maybe get interested to
have some collaboration with the inventor.

We as the organizer are expecting positive feedback from both participants and also the
visitors. Our aim to educate people about the scientist innovation is hoped can be realized
and will bring newer product that can be commercialized in future.

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3.0

THE CURRICULUM
3.1

NEEDS ANALYSIS
We are conducting two methods in order to determine the need analysis for this
programme.

The need analysis is important as it will determine our objective in conducting this
event.
(i)

Observation.
As this programme is our organization annual programme, we as the
member of organization had made some observation during last semester
ScInIX. Previously, this programme only involves the creative innovation
exhibition from the member of Science Innovation Organization (SIO) and
also the science student in Faculty of Education. We can see the great
commitment of the participant in making new invention in order to make
sure the programme is interesting to the visitors. The audience that come
to watch and explore the innovation programme are from various faculties
in UiTM. This showed that the students of UiTM are actually very interested
in the innovation field and might get some ideas regarding the creativity of
science during this event. Therefore, we are going to hold the competition
that will give the inventor some rewards for their creativity in producing new
product. The event is also open up to other science faculty in UiTM.

(ii)

Interview
On 22 May 2015, an interview was conducted by the programme director,
Amierul Hafreez Bin Noor Hasnan along with few committee members of
SIO regarding the effectiveness of the ScInIX programme and the
improvements that can be made for this upcoming annual programme. The
interview was conducted by asking the previous participant to give their
opinion. The interview question that were;
a. What do you think about the Science Innovation and Invention
Exposition that conducted by SIO last semester?

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b.

Do you think that it is worth to have the innovation and invention

without any prize or rewards?

c. Why did you participate for the exhibition last semester?

d. Do you want to protect your invention and make it your own
Intellectual Properties (IP)?
e. How do you think your innovation can create the commercialization
aspect and attract people to come and see your invention?
f.

Do you want to create some new opportunities to have any

collaboration in industry to introduce your new product?

Overall, the responds from all the previous participants are very comparative and
wise. Most of them think that this programme is very good to be held because it
can create new innovation product and generate creativity among the science
students. They also think that the competition should be held in order to give more
encouragement to the participant to produce better quality of product. Besides
that, they also want their invention to be protected in proper way and very agree
to have any commercialization for their products. Most importantly, from the
interview, we know that the participant want to educate people about science and
if possible they want this programme to be expand to be one of grand faculty
programme that will involve the participants and audience from the other faculties
in UiTM.
Therefore, after deep discussion between SIO members and the lecturers, we now
consider all the factors that can bring the improvisation to this event and try to
make it interesting and beneficial to all science students.

3.2

THE PHILOSOPHY
Every individual has the creative thinking and ability to construct their knowledge
to improve themselves and others and also able to explore many of new
perspective of science in order to have some improvement in life.

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3.3

VISIONS AND MISSION

Vision:
To enhance the culture of innovation in science education, technical and
technology among the science students.

Mission;
Our work is based on moving our organization through few stages of
innovation:
Innovation as an event which involve creative thinking among the
science students.
Innovation as a process where trying to make innovation repeatable.
Innovation as a capability and enhance commercialization prospects of
the products.

3.4

OBJECTIVES
i.

Nurture creativity and innovative thinking among researchers and visitors.

ii.

Display invention/innovation/design produced by researchers.

iii.

Protect the Intellectual Property (IP) rights of the idea and invention.

iv.

Enhance commercialization prospects and market value of participant

products.

v.

Create an avenue to establish business networking partnership and

opportunities to collaborate with industries.

3.5

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the programme, participant and the visitors should be able to:
i.

Enhance their creativity and improve their innovative thinking.

ii.

Gain insights from the products displayed.

iii.

Gain new experience based on the event.

iv.

Explore ideas to improve their product for future use.

v.

Identify the rights of idea and invention of Intellectual Property (IP).

vi.

Protect the ideas and invention from being copied by irresponsible party.

vii.

Create networking through business partnership.

viii.

Collaborate with other industries.

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3.6

CONTENTS
i.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The participants of the competition comprises of students from the Faculty
of Education, Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering,
Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Faculty
of Mechanical Engineering.
The competition is open to all students under the following two(2) groups:
i.

Solo Creator (Individual)

ii.

Team Creator (Team up to 2-4 person)

For team participation, each entry must have one(1) Project Leader and
maximum up to three(3) members. Adding of project members, change of
name and change of title are not allowed after the closing date. The product
or concept must be an outcome of a Masters or Undergraduate Final Year
Project.

ii.

REGISTRATION
Online registration has to be made at www.scinix.com.my or access on
facebook page at www.facebook.com/scinix2015 before 31 August 2015.

iii.

EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION CATEGORY

The field of area for the competition must comply with the following theme:

iv.

Agriculture, Environmental and Renewable Energy

Biotechnology, Health, and Chemicals

Manufacturing Process, Machine and Equipment

Educational Tools

EVENT INFORMATION
Each participant will be provided a limited exhibition space for displaying
their product. Internet facility will be provided throughout the event.
Participants are advice to be present at their booth throughout the event
for evaluation and presentation. It is compulsory to prepare a poster
presentation for each product.

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Participants are also encouraged to display a model of their product or a

prototype and a multimedia presentation during the exhibition. This will help
the panel of judges to understand and evaluate the project better. All
evidence such as paperwork, patent application letter are to be presented
to the judges for evaluation. Formal attire is compulsory during the event.

Visitors can only attend the event on the second day after the evaluation
process. Information booth and sponsor booth are provided for any inquiry
regarding the event and sponsors.
3.7

METHODOLOGY
To ensure the success of the programme, we have come out with some method in
conducting the programme. Since the programme is about competition and
exposition where the participants need to display their product for evaluation.
Therefore, the methods implemented in the programme are small scale interviews
and focus group. The emphasis is more on the (1)product evaluation, (2)product
displayed and (3)conducive facility provision.
i.

Product evaluation

Product evaluation is the evaluation of the product produce by the participant. The
products are graded based on the rubric provided during registration before the
competition. The products are judged by the jury. The criteria that are emphasized
in the evaluating process is the product making-process, the originality of the
product, the value of the product created and the style of the product. The
participants need to present their products.
ii.

Product displayed

The products are well-displayed for the audience and the jury. During this session,
the participants need to present their product for evaluation and display. Any
question regarding the product will be answered directly from the participant.
During this session also is the best time for the participants to convince the sponsor
to take the product to further develop.
iii.

Conducive facility provided

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The facility provided during the exposition is guaranteed comfort and benefit to
participants and visitors. This is to ensure the people come to the exhibition to gain
knowledge and improve their creativity. Booths are provided to the participants so
that they can maximize their performance levels during their presentation for the
evaluation and to entertain the visitors.

3.8

EVALUATION
The evaluation will be done by the use of questionnaire to both participants and
visitors, random interview and observation. The questionnaire will be given to all
participants and visitor to gain feedback regarding the programme. It is necessary
to generate statistical success of the programme. Besides that, random interviews
is conducted during the programme also to gain feedback and for they to verbally
evaluate the programme. The committee will conduct the observation during the
programme to find the loop-hole during the programme and to fix it immediately.
These are important so that the programme can be done in better way in future
time.

4.0

ADMINISTRATION
4.1

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
i.

Date
15 November 2015 17 November 2015

ii.

Time
8.00 am 5.30 pm

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iii.

Tentative Programme

Sunday (15 November 2015)

Registration

Monday (16 November 2015)

Tuesday (17 November 2015)

8.00 am 10.00 am

8.00 am 10.00 am

Opening Speech
( Dean of Faculty of Education)

Exhibition

10.30 am 1.00 pm

10.30 am 1.00 pm

Breakfast

Booth Preparation

Competition & Judgement

Exhibition

Exhibition

Rest/Lunch
2.30 pm 5.30 pm

2.30 pm 5.30 pm
Closing Speech & Prize Giving
Ceremony.

Competition & Judgement

Booth Preparation

(Minister of Science, Technology

& Innovation)

Exhibition

-YB. Datuk Dr. Ewon Ebin

Rest

End of Event

Hi- Tea

Rest

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4.2

VENUE
Intec Hall, UiTM Section 17 Campus,
40450 Shah Alam,
Selangor.

4.3

4.4

FACILITIES

Items

Quantity

Hall ( System Included )

Table

35

Soft Board

70

Plastic Chair

150

VIP Sofa

Round Table

Banquet Chair

20

PANEL OF JUDGES
The panels are chosen based on their educational background.
I.

Professor. Dr. Harith Ahmad ( Head of Panel 1 )

Physics Lecturer in Science Department University Malaya (UM)

II.

Dr. Tan Winie ( Head of Panel 2 )

Senior Lecturer in School of Physics and Material Studies, Faculty of
Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

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III.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teoh Sian Hoon

Head of Science, Mathematics and Physical & Health Education
(Science & Technology), Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi
MARA (UiTM)

IV.

Dr. Mohd Abd Wahab b Yusof

Director of Waste & Environmental Technology (BAS), Malaysia
Nuclear Agency

V.

Mr. Abdul Rahman Musa

Secretary of Petroliam Berhad (Petronas)

5.0

CONCLUSION
This programme is meant to meet its objective, which is to nurture creativity and innovative
thinking among researchers and visitors and also display invention/innovation/design
produced by researchers. Then hopefully, it could improve their understanding in science
and technology and becoming a scientist that can help our country and society in future.
If the objectives can be achieved, it means that the programme is a success. The flaw of
the programme, if there is, will be fixed and the upgraded version of the programme can
be held in the future for the same purpose. It can also be a guide to a different programme
with the same objective. The student should treasure their youth with all wonderful,
meaningful and beneficial knowledge that they can have and learned especially in science.
Literally, new generations havent realized the importance of science in their daily life and
it would be too late for them to regret that they do not join this programme earlier. It is our
responsibilities as the committee member of Science Innovation Organization to help them
to be aware of it. We want them to have all the knowledge they can get in order to be the
example to the next generation.

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6.0

APPENDICES
6.1

PROGRAMME ORGANIZATION

Director
Amierul Hafreez
Bin Noor Hasnan

Vice Director 2
Nor Faizira
Ashikin Binti
Zaiful Shah

Vice Director 1
Nur Ainin Sofiya
Binti Mohamad
Kassim

Secretary
Mohd Ikhmal
Hakim Bin
Mohamad Jamil

Chairman of
Committee
Syed Mohd Abd
Rahman Bin Syed
Yusuf

Treasures
Nur Haziroh
Auni Binti
Ibrahim

Programme and Protocol

Ros Shafiqah Binti Sazali
Noor Syamila Binti Mohd

Students Welfare
Rohana Binti Amidin
Nor Izzati Binti Ramli

Technical and Logistic

Sufazrin Amin Bin Ismail
Iskandar Bin Nordin

Special Task
Nur Farhana Binti Fuad
Fatin Nabihah Binti Khalil

Food and Beverages

Najihah Binti Ibrahim
Wahidah Binti Wardi

Gifts and Awards

Sakinah Binti Ashri
Najlaa Binti Che Lah

Multimedia and Publisity

Fatin Farhana Binti Suaimi
Nur Azrina Binti Abdul Muluk

Documentation
Muhammad Rafiuddin Rahimi
Bin Mazlan
Syaiful Anwar Bin Jamal Hisa

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6.2

HEADS OF PANEL PROFILE

a) Prof. Dr. Harith Bin Ahmad

Physics Lecturer in Science Department University Malaya (UM)

Name

: Prof. Dr. Harith b Ahmad

Date of Birth : 2 November 1954

Course Area : Physics
Career
Email

: Lecturer in Science Department University Malaya (UM)

: harith@um.edu.my

Educational Background :
PhD (1983) (UK), University of Wales, Institute Of SCI. & Technical
MSc (1980) (UK), University of Wales.
BSc, University of Malaya (UM)
Dip.Sc. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Achievement :
Anugerah Professor Ulung Negara (2014)
Merdeka Award 2010, (National)
Majlis Professor Negara, Life Member, 2010 (National)
Akedemi Sains Malaysia, Academic Member 2003 (National)
Expert Area :
Fibre Optics and Waveguides (Plannar Lightwave Circuit)
Quantum Electronic and Laser (Laser Technology)
Fibre Optics and Waveguides (Fibre Optic Technology)
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b) Dr. Tan Winie

Senior Lecturer in School of Physics and Material Studies, Faculty of Applied
Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Name

Dr. Tan Winie

Course Area :

Physics

Career

Senior Lecturer in School Of Physics and Material Studies

Email

: tanwinie@salam.uitm.edu.my

Background Educational

PhD in Advanced Materials, (2009). University of Malaya

BSc. (2003). University of Malaya

Achievement :

Best Innovation Award

Gold Medal in 2012 (Research) Invention, Innovation and Design (RIID) Expo,
Malaysia
Active Publication in SCOPUS Award 2009
Outstanding Service Award (2008) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),
Malaysia

Expert Area :

Solid State Ionics (Ionic Conductors, Polymer Electrolytes, Lithium Batteries)

Pioneered in the preparation and development of novel hexanoyl chitosanas
an electrolyte material for lithium ion battery.

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6.3

AWARDS

Categories

Awards
Gold Award

Cash RM 300 + Gold Medal + Certificate

Silver Award
Individual
Cash RM 200 + Silver Medal + Certificate
Bronze Award

Cash RM 150 + Bronze Medal + Certificate

Gold Award

Cash RM 500 + Gold Medal + Certificate

Silver Award
Team
Cash RM 300 + Silver Medal + Certificate
Bronze Award

Cash RM 250 + Bronze Medal + Certificate

The Best Exhibition Award

Cash RM 1000 + Trophy + Certificate

Grand Award

The Best Innovation Award

Cash RM 1000 + Trophy + Certificate

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6.4

QUESTIONNAIRE

SCIENCE INNOVATION AND INVENTION EXPOSITION

POST-PROGRAMME SURVEY
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of this evaluation form is to obtain students feedback regarding a few aspects of the
program, specifically, the management, content, performance of the guest speakers and condition of
the facilities.
This feedback is significant in helping the organizing team to improve the quality of its program in
achieving its objectives and enhancing its future performance.
Kindly tick your answer in the space provided. A(Strongly Disagree), B(Disagree), C(Neutral), D(Agree),
E(Strongly Agree).
Your co-operations are highly appreciated.

Course : _______________
Part
: _______________
(Participant/Visitors)
A. Management of the programme
No.

Statement

1.

The organizing team adheres to the allocated time for the event.

2.

The organizing team reflects high professionalism in handling the

event.
The organizing team demonstrates good tolerance throughout the
management of the event.
The registration process is orderly and efficient.

3.
4.
5.

The organizing team demonstrates good publicity to attract

participants.

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6.

The management throughout the event is smooth and efficient.

7.

The overall management of the event is satisfying.

B. Content of the Programme

No.

Statement

1.

The exhibition provides me with meaningful and practical

information
The content of the programme is relevant to my future as a
university graduate.
The content reflects the purpose of the program to enlighten future
graduates of the vast opportunities available beyond the science
scope.
The participants demonstrate high professionalism throughout the
sessions.
The delivery of content by the exhibition is clear and effective.

2.
3.

4.
5.

C. Hospitality
No.
1.

Statement

2.

The organizing team demonstrates a welcoming and

accommodating behavior throughout the event.
The food is provided on time and is of satisfactory quality.

3.

The directions and instructions given are clear and concise.

D. Infrastructure
No.

Statement

1.

The condition of the exhibition hall is conducive.

2.

The facilities and equipment are adequate and functioning.

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E. Comments and Suggestions

_____________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your cooperation.

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6.5

LOGO

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6.6

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION

Items
FOOD :
i. Participants & Committee
- Breakfast

Details

Amount ( RM )

RM 3 x 100 persons x 3 days

RM 900

RM 6 x 100 persons x 3 days

RM 1800

RM 3 x 100 persons x 3 days

RM 900

RM 5 x 20 persons x 1 day

RM 100

Lunch

RM 12 x 20 persons x 1 day

RM 240

- Hi-Tea
Prizes
i.Individual Categories

RM 5 x 20 persons x 1 day

RM 100

(Gold Medal)
unit
Cash

RM 16 x 1

RM 316

(Silver Medal)
unit
Cash

RM 16 x 1

Lunch

- Hi-Tea
ii.VIP
- Breakfast
-

First prize

RM 300
RM 216

Second prize
Third prize

RM 200

RM 166

(Bronze Medal ) RM 16 x 1
unit
Cash
RM 150

RM 564

ii.Team Categories

First prize

Second prize

Third prize
Grand Award

The Best Exhibition

Award
The Best innovation
Award

(Gold Medal)
units
Cash

RM 16 x 4

(Silver Medal)
units
Cash

RM 16 x 4

RM 364

RM 500
RM 314

RM 300

(Bronze Medal ) RM 16 x 4
units
Cash
RM 250

Trophy RM 30 x 1 unit
Cash
RM 1000
Trophy RM 30 x 1 unit

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RM 1030
RM 1030

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Cash
Advertisement :
- Banner
- Poster
Stage Decoration

RM 1000

RM 60 x 10 unit
Total

RM 600
RM 100
RM 250
RM 8990

Additional Financial:
Items
Registration Fees :
- Individual
- Team
Sponsorships :
- Petroliam Nasional
Berhad (Petronas)
-

Details
RM 75 x 10 persons
RM 250 x 15 teams
-

Amount ( RM )
RM 750
RM 3750
RM 2000

RM 1000

Sime Darby Berhad

-

Kementerian Tenaga,
Teknologi Hijau dan
Air.

Felda Palm Industries

Sdn Bhd.

Bank Islam Malaysia

Berhad

RM 1000

RM 600

RM 600

RM 500

Syarikat Alam Sekitar

Berhad.
Total

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RM 10200

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6.7

GRADING RUBRIC

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