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About the Competition

A creative crossover between business and physics, the Perfect Pitch was an opportunity to present one's creativity and communication skills by pitching an original product to a selected panel of judges. My team had won runner's up for our product, 'Aqua Servo.'

Our Product

My team had designed the 'Aqua Servo,' a product which measures the usage of water in a household. Our product was created with the purpose of reducing water wastage, and therefore promoting a greener environment. We also provided the user with the option to set restrictions on their daily consumption of water based on the data collected. The design was relatively simple, and the product could be easily implemented and distributed.

Our Presentation

To pitch the product, my team used a mix of physics and business concepts. A range of topics were discussed under the workings of the product such as flow sensors, the Bernoulli's principal and Venturi effort. The business aspects included Market Analysis, Primary and Secondary Research and the Pricing Strategies. 

Personally, I felt the competition was an incredibly novel experience for me. I was able to improve my collaboration skills by working together with my group. The pitch allowed me to glimpse the numerous applications of physics in our world, and how interconnected all subjects are with one another. 

About the Competition: 

The math symposium is an exhibit that showcases the applications of math in our world. Grades 9 and 11 participate in the competition, each presenting various topics, from math in architecture to the Fibonacci sequence in nature. 

My Presentation: 

My group had discussed the applications of symmetry in real life. Being the property of being able to be divided into two halves that exactly match each other in size and shape, Symmetry is integral to almost every facet of the world. For an object to be aesthetically pleasing, designers typically turn to symmetry, and thus, symmetry is a common occurrence in art and architecture. Symmetry can also be seen in nature, through the designs of a butterfly or the body of a jellyfish. Even in drama, symmetry is used in set design and plot structure. 

The symposium was an interesting experience for me, as I was able to investigate and learn about the applications of all the mathematical topics that are covered in class. I personally found the grade 11 presentations very intriguing as they covered complex concepts that I have never learnt of. They definitely caught my interest!