TEE Lab at NTU Open House 2025: Inspiring the Next Generation of Ecologists

The NTU Open House 2025 was a fantastic opportunity for our lab to connect with students, parents, and curious minds passionate about ecology and conservation. Our team was thrilled to share insights from our ongoing research, giving visitors a glimpse into our work on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and conservation science. Engaging with young minds was truly inspiring, as we introduced them to the fascinating world of ecological research. Through interactive displays and conversation, we aimed to ignite curiosity and encourage the next generation to pursue a path in environmental science.

Top left and right: Prof. Eleanor Slade & our PhD student, Zann Teo introduced the Ecology course to the public, sharing insights into the program and its impact. Bottom left and right: Our displays on the booth.

Another exciting feature of our Open House experience was the lab museum tour, led by our dedicated research assistant, Poorvi. Visitors got an exclusive look into our lab’s research projects, with visually engaging displays set up outside the lab to showcase our work on insect ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation strategies. The enthusiastic response from the public reaffirmed the importance of making science accessible and engaging. It was heartening to see so much curiosity and appreciation for the work we do, further reinforcing our mission to foster a deeper understanding of nature and conservation.

Top & bottom: Lab museum tour led by our research assistant, Poorvi.

In addition, our PhD student, Zann Teo, also shared her unique journey as an ecology researcher at Lecture Theater, NTU. She shared her experiences navigating the academic world and the joy of scientific discovery. To make biodiversity studies more engaging, Zann creatively designed a dung beetle identification key inspired by a Pokédex, making taxonomy and species identification both fun and educational. Her innovative approach captivated visitors, showing how science and creativity can go hand in hand in ecological research.

Zann Teo cherishes her time here and has even creatively designed a dung beetle identification key inspired by a Pokédex.

We look forward to continuing our outreach and inspiring more young minds in the years to come!

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