Amanda Soh
a high school student with a zest for life
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In the quiet intersections of numbers and narratives, I find myself drawn to the elegant symmetries of mathematics and the profound depth of the humanities. These realms, rich with logic and creativity, mirror the harmony I seek in the natural world; I often lose myself in the wonders of earth's quiet beauty, finding solace in its rhythms. When I seek reprieve from thought, I turn to the open road, cycling through landscapes of both mind and terrain, or retreat into the pages of books, where every word is a doorway to new horizons.I'm constantly seeking new experiences and ways to savour every moment. My curiosity drives an insatiable thirst for knowledge, particularly in uncovering intriguing insights about the world around us. I thrive on challenges, as they inspire personal growth and encourage me to transcend my limits. Whether it's exploring novel ideas or navigating obstacles, I am always poised to embrace every opportunity with enthusiasm and purpose.
About
Activities
• [2024 - present] STEAM Collective - Mathematics Society
• [2020 - present] STEAM Collective - Infocomm Club
• [November 2023 to March 2024] Mass Communications Society
STEM
• [2024 - present] Organiser for Building BloCS (Design, Outreach and Admin Committees)
• [2024 - present] Chairperson of Mathematics Society
• [2024] The High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)
• [2024] HackBash x A.YCEP Finalist (4th in finals)
• [2024] Schools Digital Media Awards 2024
• [2024] Workshop Lead for Chaos Theory (Mathematics Society)
• [2024] Cyberthon (top 13%)
• [2024] YDSP World of Science 2024: Quantum Technology Module
• [2024] YDSP Science & Technology Camp: Artificial Intelligence - Robotics (Quarter-Finals)
• [2024] Singapore Physics League (SPhL) (Honourable Mention)
• [2024] J.P. Morgan GenerationTech 2024
• [2024] BlahajCTF 2024 (ranked 60 out of 218 as of scoreboard freeze)
• [2022 - 2023] Infocomm Club EXCO: created and maintained an Instagram page for STEAM Collective, together with the outreach manager of Robotics Club
• [2022 - 2023] GEB Math Seminars
• [2023] The Perse Coding Team Challenge [UK] (PCTC) (Distinction)
• [2023] SJPO ; Singapore Physics League (SPhL) (Bronze)
• [2023] Singapore Linguistics Olympiad
• Splash Awards
• Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior (International)
• [2023] Problem X Challenge
• [2020] Hacktoberfest
HUMANITIES
• [2021 - 2022] Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme (HSSRP)
• [2022] Presented during the HSSRP Symposium
• [2021] Attended the 2021 HSSRP Symposium
SCHOLARSHIP
• MOE Engineering & Tech Programme Scholarship (ETPS)
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
• [2024 - present] Chairperson of Math Society (EXCO)
• [2024 - present] Organiser for Building BloCS
• [2024] Workshop Speaker for Building BloCS December Conference
• [2024] Workshop Facilitator for Building BloCS June Conference
• [2024] Student Leaders Camp
• [2024] Clean & Chat 2024
• [2024] Befrienders Programme 2024
• [2022 - 2023] Outreach Manager of Infocomm Club (EXCO)
• [2023] Publicity IC for Dunman High Campus Chapter, a Youth for Causes (YFC) group
• [2023] Chairperson for Dunman High Debate Open (DHDO)
• [2023] Project E^2: Eliminating E-Waste (partner organisation: Metalo International Pte Ltd)
• [2022, 2023] Committee Member & Workshop Lead for Marine Parade Youth Network (Coding & Robotics Workshop)
• [2022] Class Committee Member
• [2022] Committee Member for Teachers' and EAS Day Celebration 2022
• [2022] Leadership Symposium
• [2022] Clean D Beaches
• [2021] Darul Ihsan Orphanage Befriending and Peer-Tutoring
Achievements / Certifications
• [2024] MOE Engineering & Tech Programme Scholarship (ETPS)
• [2024] Certificate of Accomplishment — HackBash x A.YCEP Finalist [4th in Finals]
• [2024] Cyberthon — Top 13%
• [2024] Singapore Physics League — Honourable Mention
• [2024] YDSP Science & Technology Camp: Artificial Intelligence - Robotics — Quarter Finals
• [2024] Completion of YDSP World of Science 2024 Quantum Technologies Module
• [2023] Completion of Core KUMON Mathematics Programme
• [2023] Completion of KUMON Elective Course, Level X
• [2023] The Perse Coding Team Challenge — Distinction
• [2023] Singapore Physics League — Bronze
• [2022] Best in D2 Mathematics 2
• [2022] Completion of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme 2022
• [2022] Education Merit Award
• [2022] Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement
• [2022] AI FOR INDUSTRY® LITERACY IN AI
• [2021] Intermediate Python
• [2021] Understanding Machine Learning
• [2021] Data Science for Everyone
• [2021] Introduction to Python
• [2020] Certificate of Mastery: DT Challenge – Smart Garden
Internships
• [January 2024] Reachfield IT Solutions Pte Ltd
I had the opportunity to work as an intern at Reachfield IT Solutions, where I met and connected with many like-minded peers who shared the same interests and love for engineering and programming. This short stint sparked and developed my interest in software engineering and electrical engineering. Making use of the Raspberry Pi 4 to work turnstile openers and helping to conduct usability tests for the company's apps are just some of the hands-on tasks / projects that I carried out during my time there. A notable achievement that gave me a sense of satisfaction was being able to install and set-up Windows 11 Pro on the Raspberry Pi 4.Access the testimonial written for me by the Director of Reachfield IT Solutions Pte Ltd here.Raspberry Pi 4 • Usability Testing • 3D Printing • Soldering • Logo Design • Installing Windows 11 OS [Raspberry Pi 4] • Communication
• [December 2023] C&R Interiors Pte Ltd
Access the testimonial written for me by the Human Resource Director of C&R Interiors Pte Ltd here.Bill of Quantities (BOQ) • Quantity Surveying • Claim Submissions • Communication
projects
Anti-Fake News Laws in Malaysia: How could the shortcomings be addressed?
2022This paper investigates the journey of laws in Malaysia combatting disinformation, and how these laws have evolved in the face of political context. It also aims to shed light on how future anti-fake news laws could be improved to better satisfy their aim and passed without public outrage. Our research uses qualitative data collected from the expert interviewees and review of literature, where we made use of thematic analysis. Our findings suggest that with the implementation of non-legal countermeasures, as well as the suitable political and societal conditions, legal countermeasures are more likely to be successfully implemented, to combat disinformation.This paper was written under the guidance of our expert-mentor, Dr Gulizar Haciyakupoglu, a Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, and our teacher-mentor, Mr Lee Seng Lee.
Mathematics Project - From Pandemic to Endemic
2022This project was done entirely on the Desmos graphing calculator, with the total number of graphs being 2131. Access a clearer version of our design here.Awarded a grade of A+.
History Project - Newspaper
2022In this newspaper, I examined the different factors — categorised into long-term, short-term and trigger factors — that contributed to the French Revolution.Awarded perfect score.
Literature in English Project - Diorama
2021The diorama is of the mother's apartment in Zion Mansion, as described in the play Boom (by Jean Tay).No specific scene was chosen but the act of mother and Boon eating was to show that they were consuming bak kut teh and that they were in a conversation with one another, regarding the topic of the en bloc sale and selling of the house.Themes portrayed:
1. the conflicting pursuits and views of the younger and the older generation
2. memoryAwarded perfect score.
History Project - Website
2021In this website, we explored how the life of students and the education system in Singapore have transformed since independence. We dived into six different aspects, namely
1. teaching methods and discipline
2. examinations and scoring system
3. school facilities and teaching instruments
4. programmes provided
5. ECAs / CCAs available
6. leisure activities students do in their free timeAwarded a grade of A+.Access the site here. (restricted access)
Contact
Reach me at [email protected]