Faculty of Science Symposium 2024

Join us at the Faculty of Science 95th Anniversary Symposium, a flagship event organised to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our faculty, alumni and students in research, education, entrepreneurship and social impact!

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The programme will feature exciting talks by our distinguished faculty members, covering innovative educational practices and research discoveries in the life, physical, and mathematical sciences. Our alumni and students will share on wide-ranging topics of interest, including their entrepreneurial adventures, and the impact of student-led activities and programmes, to name a few. There will also be poster presentations and networking opportunities.

Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024

Time: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Venue: Lecture Theatres 27, 28 and 29

Faculty of Science

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Explore the frontiers of science through our specially curated programme!

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Download our comprehensive booklet for detailed programme information and the abstracts of our poster competition participants.

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8.30 am

Registration and coffee

9.00 am

Welcome Remarks

Prof Sun Yeneng
Dean of Science

9.10 am

Keynote 1 (Research)

Prof Koh Lian Pin
Associate Vice President and Chief Sustainability Scientist, NUS
Vice Dean (Research), Faculty of Science (FOS)
Director, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions

9.35 am

Keynote 2 (Teaching)

Assoc Prof Stella Tan
Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), FOS
Associate Provost (Student Conduct), Office of the Senior Deputy President and Provost, NUS

10.05 am

Parallel Session 1

Life Sciences

Lecture Theatre 27

Assoc Prof Sun Ji
Department of Biological Sciences
Molecular characterization of the Parkinson protein, LRRK2, provides insights into drug design

FoS Charity Golf

Platinum Donors

Andrew Wee Research Group
Bao Research Group
Bioinorganic Chemistry Research Group
Chen Wei Research Group
Chong Siak Ching and Seah Cheng San
Choo Chiau Beng
Family & Friends of Ang Hao Gee
Family of Tay Chwee Lian
Feng Yuan Ping Research Group
Foo Siang Heng
Hycan Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Kimly Limited
KP Loh Research Group
Kong Yuet Peng and Yeo Keng Joon
Kumar Research Group
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and Friends
Li Qingying and Xie Yidong
Lee Quan Hui and Lim Li Ying
Liu Jian Hong

Lu Yixin Research Group
NanoLab Research Group
NUS Department of Biological Sciences and Friends
NUS Department of Mathematics and Friends
NUS Department of Physics and Friends
NUS Department of Statistics & Data Science
NUS Science Deanery
Siddhartha Centre
Tai Hua Food Industries Pte Ltd
Tan Eng Chye
Tan Ngee Tian
Tan Sok Kiang
Teo Kee Meng
Vazyme Biotechnology Singapore Pte Ltd
Wong-Mah Jia Lan
Yee Kai Cheong

Angles World Pte Ltd
Ballyhoo Exhibitions & Events Pte Ltd
Bernard Toh
Chemicals & Machinery Pte Ltd
Chua Hung Meng
Cornerstone Global Partners
Daniel Chan
Daniel Chia
Eu Capital Pte Ltd

George Lee
Johnny Tan
Lim Peng Hong
Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore Power Ltd
Visionics Engineering Pte Ltd
Vivien Tan
Wrise Wealth Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Thank you for your generous support, which will go a long way in making a positive impact, enabling our students to realise their potential to the fullest.

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Asst Prof Shruti Bhatt
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Decoding Fate Priming Mechanisms in Blood Cancer Therapy Resistance

Parallel Session 2

Physical Sciences

Lecture Theatre 28

Assoc Prof Koh Ming Joo
Department of Chemistry
Sustainable carbohydrate synthesis via glycosyl radical functionalisation

Parallel Session 3

Mathematical Sciences

Lecture Theatre 29

18

May 2024

Saturday, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Faculty of Science Homecoming @ Bukit Timah Campus

Join us in celebrating our 95th anniversary! Reunite with your classmates, friends and professors at a specially curated event where we will guide you through the buildings at Bukit Timah Campus that once housed our Science departments.

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Faculty of Science Homecoming @ Kent Ridge Campus

Come for a day of fun at Kent Ridge Campus and discover how the faculty has transformed over the years !

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22

March 2024

Friday, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Pushing Boundaries: Achieving Gender Diversity in STEM

Despite advancements in various sectors, women remain underrepresented in these industries. We delve into the critical and timely discussion surrounding gender diversity within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies necessary for achieving greater inclusivity.

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Pushing Boundaries: Achieving Gender Diversity in STEM

Pushing Boundaries: Achieving Gender Diversity in STEM

Dr Geraldine Wong

Statistics and Mathematics (2004)
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Statistics and Data Science
Group Chief Data Officer
GXS Bank (GXS)

Professor Lok Shee Mei

PhD (2004)
Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Provost Chair Professor
Duke-NUS Medical School

Ms Lim Chin Chin

Chemistry (1991, 1994)
Director, Forensics Centre of Expertise
Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX)

Associate Professor Giorgia Pastorin

Assistant Dean (Research and Development)
Faculty of Science

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