Yiqing Gong
Class of 2025Singapore, Singapore
About
Hello! My name is Yiqing and my Polygence project is related to ecology (focuses on my local ecosystems in Singapore). I chose to work on this project because I have always been interested in the conservation of ecosystems, particularly those where I live, and would like to share the information I find with people who are also passionate about ecology. After my project is complete, I would like to publish it and give presentations on my findings as I believe knowledge is something to be shared and enjoyed with everyone.Projects
- "Are the species known to inhabit lowland dipterocarp, coastal hill, and mangrove ecosystems present at Bukit Timah, Labrador, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserves? How does the quantity and type of trash pollution differ between these ecosystems?" with mentor Lupita (Working project)
Yiqing's Symposium Presentation
Project Portfolio
Are the species known to inhabit lowland dipterocarp, coastal hill, and mangrove ecosystems present at Bukit Timah, Labrador, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserves? How does the quantity and type of trash pollution differ between these ecosystems?
Started Oct. 6, 2023
Abstract or project description
Singapore contains a variety of ecosystems and organisms (over 40,000 non-microbial organisms including 2,100 native vascular plants), many of which are nationally and/or regionally threatened.
This project aims to conduct an in-depth study on the bird and tree species of three different ecosystems in Singapore: lowland dipterocarp, coastal hill, and mangrove. First, a literature review of existing data will summarize the current species counts in these ecosystems. Then, spaced surveys which count the number of individuals in each bird and tree species that is observed in a given area and time. The project will also involve surveying the amount of plastic pollution present at each ecosystem.
Overall, through this project I am seeking to find out how different ecosystems within Singapore compare in terms of species diversity and plastic pollution, making a case for the importance of Singapore's native ecology.