EPISTIMY4th Issue : 9th January, 2017

The Closing Ceremony of TISF 2017

The closing ceremony brought our international guests back together one last time to share their friendship and cultures with each other. The principal gave the closing remarks, officially closing the Thailand International Science Fair 2017, and presented each student with a certificate of participation. Students then shared their memorable experiences about their time here at MWITS and came together for a group photo. The cultural show continued and many schools shared songs, dances, and interesting facts about their countries. As the ceremony came to a close, the choir sang a compilation of 4 songs and then a slideshow of memories during the fair was presented. The ceremony ended with everyone standing together in a circle to sing “Auld Lang Syne” as friends from around the world.

SCIENCE

ZONE

ASTRONOMY

NIGHT

Writers: Natnicha Manaboriboon, Patriya VittayanananEditors: Vachiraya Thamsaroch, Arun Wongprommoon, Arch Lerkwisa

The science zone activities took us to Chulalongkorn University, one of the country’s leading universities. We were all excited despite the early hour departure at 7:45 a.m. When we arrived Chulalongkorn University, we were presented with a video of our host, the Faculty of Science.

In the afternoon, we used these newly-built Chula Smartlens, clipped to any smartphone, to observe various things in detail – glitter, for example. We even recorded a video of a small living shrimp. The staff then presented prizes (Chula Smartlens kits) to the photographers whose pictures fascinated them the most.We truly had a good time at Chulalongkorn University. We made new friends and we also got to know more about our new friends’ cultures. Above all, we had a wonderful time with the hands-on learning. Thank you Chula, and TISF 2017 for this experience!

We participated in the science zone that required us to build a smartphone microscope within one hour, organized by the Department of Chemistry. Prior to the activity, we were introduced to microscopic lens for smartphones, which are currently found in the market.

Then, we learned how to create the lens using an easier and less time consuming method. We were amazed by the convenience of this new method. After we made our microscopic lens, we tried to measure their focal length. We then applied the lens on our smartphone cameras and used them to observe things around us.

The astral bingo

THE binocular reader

Q&A Time

The Master of constellation

THE NEWS TEAM

09:30 – 15:00 Siam Niramit17:00 – 19:00 Shopping

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

The Editorial Advisors:T. Gunnitha Siwaleephan, Dr. Jane Kanjanaphoomin (Head), T. Maria Daya, T. Rebecca McGady, T. Supapat Singuntragorn, T. Claire WinterNot pictured: T.Michael McCarrell, T.Blake Barker and T. Metchawin Inthichai

Editor: Arch Lerkwisa Writer: Nattamon Polvichai

Editors:Arun Wongprommoon, Vachiraya ThamsarochWilasini Kuptniratsaikul, Premravee TeeravichayangoonNot pictured: Natnicha Manaboriboon, Patriya Vittayananan

Writers: Pakteema Duriyapatsorn, Marut Phatarasomjed, Pattara Pattaravoratham, Watcharapong Wongkaew, Cholapat Varongchayakul, Panithi Vanasirikul

Graphic Designers: Phatrapol Tinmanee, Premravee Teeravichayangoon, Suvichaya Amornjiraporn, Pitchayada Tiatrongjitman, Patlapa Sae-eiabNot pictured:Warudom BoonsongsupPhotograper: Cholapat Varongchayakul

Writers(Not pictured):Ploypailin Ngiabprasert, Supawich Jiarakul, Karn Boosarawongse, Yanisa Pisalayon, Chanatiwat Nilpat, Pemika Teeranate

FUNZONE

Fun facts about plants-There are more than 80,000 species of edible plants, but 90% of our food comes from only 30 species.- 70,000 plants are known to have medicinal usages.- 68% of plants is in danger of becoming extinct.

Yesterday’s Solution

Did youknow

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Siamese cats are native to Thailand. In Thai they are called wichen-maat, meaning “moon diamond.”

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