Meet the 2024 SpaceLab Team at Singapore American School

The SpaceLab program at Singapore American School provides students with an incredible opportunity to research, design, and build an experiment that will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS). This year, a select group of 12 students is working on an experiment involving microbial fuel cells and the cultivation of mycelium to degrade plastic in a microgravity environment. Their project is set to be conducted on the ISS in spring 2025. Meet the 2024 SpaceLab team!

Team Leaders

Noi, Grade 11 – Co-Captain, Outreach & Electrical

Noi, a junior, serves as a co-captain and works in both outreach and electrical teams. She has played a key role in networking with researchers and managing outreach efforts. Inspired by her father’s career in engineering, Noi has developed a deep curiosity for STEM. Outside of SpaceLab, she is a member of the Jalan Besar Project, a service club at SAS, and enjoys film, rock climbing, and playing bass.

Advait, Grade 11 – Co-Captain, Mechanical & Software

A junior with a strong background in STEM, Advait has participated in NASA competitions and CAD workshops. As a co-captain, he helps manage mechanical ideation and task assignments. He is also involved in the Jalan Besar Project and enjoys playing tennis, cricket, and electric guitar, as well as listening to music.

Research and Outreach

Fritzy, Grade 11 – Head of Research & Outreach

Fritzy leads research and outreach efforts, focusing on biotechnology and expert engagement. She has a passion for STEM and science communication and is a founding member of the Neuroscience and Tech Club as well as an officer of Spectrum STEM Magazine. Outside of SpaceLab, she is active in creative writing, the arts, and community service.

Aditi, Grade 10 – Electrical & Outreach

Aditi brings her experience from FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) to the electrical team and also contributes to outreach. Her passion for STEM was sparked by childhood favorites like The Magic School Bus and Little Einsteins. She is also involved in Girls Who Code, FRC, and Model United Nations (MUN). In her free time, she enjoys music and debating.

Electrical and Software Teams

Jaiveer, Grade 12 – Head of Electrical (& Mechanical)

Jaiveer leads the electrical branch and contributes to the mechanical team. His expertise in schematic design and component sourcing comes from years of experience in Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) robotics. He also enjoys making TikToks with friends and participating in service through the Jalan Besar Project.

Sid, Grade 11 – Head of Software (& Electrical)

As the head of software, Sid bridges electrical systems with experimentation. He has worked on software and hardware internships and is also an officer in MATE robotics. A member of the Engineering and Design Club, he enjoys learning new things and sampling different kinds of candy in his free time.

Alex, Grade 10 – Software & Electrical

Alex specializes in software and electrical systems, leveraging experience in programming and soldering. A leader of the Applied Engineering and Science Consortium (AESC), Alex also enjoys composing music on the piano and violin, seeing programming and music as two sides of the same problem-solving coin.

Vivaan, Grade 11 – Software & Electrical

Vivaan excels in ideation and implementation, bringing a creative perspective to engineering challenges. He leads the Code for All club, promoting coding accessibility and innovation, and manages tutoring for CHS. When he’s not working on STEM projects, he enjoys playing Assassin’s Creed and mentoring younger students.

Mechanical Team

Billy, Grade 12 – Mechanical

Billy contributes to capsule design and the microbial fuel cell. His love for STEM began with building LEGO as a child. He is also active in MUN, plays the violin, and competes in the World Scholars Cup. Outside of school, he enjoys golf and reading.

Thomas, Grade 12 – Head of Mechanical (& Software)

Thomas leads the mechanical team and also supports software development. His experience includes software internships and personal engineering projects, such as a bike that stores brake energy. Raised in Tucson, Arizona, he grew up fascinated by aerospace and now serves as the president of the Engineering and Design Club.

Looking Ahead

The 2024 SpaceLab team is a dedicated group of students pushing the boundaries of science and technology. Their experiment is poised to make a meaningful contribution to space research, and their passion for STEM is evident in everything they do. Stay tuned for updates as they prepare to launch their experiment to the ISS