The Faculty of Science celebrated our 95th Anniversary this year with a series of specially-curated activities celebrating excellence in science education, research, enterprise and community.
Pushing Boundaries: Achieving Gender Diversity in STEM
22 March 2024
In celebration of diversity and inclusiveness – in people, thought and ideas – the panel featured three women trailblazers who have made their mark in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and inspired others through their respective accomplishments.
(Statistics and Mathematics 2004)
Chief Data Officer, GXS Bank
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Science
(PhD 2004)
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Provost Chair Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
(Chemistry 1991 and 1994)
Director (Forensics Centre of Expertise)
Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Homecoming for Alumni
18 May 2024
Our Homecoming programme comprised two components: a guided tour through the Bukit Timah Campus buildings that once housed our Science departments and an educational and immersive programme at the Kent Ridge Campus in conjunction with the Faculty’s Open House.
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science talks
Masterclasses showcasing teaching excellence
Display of research and technological innovations
Carnival
booths
Plant a Tree event to support Singapore’s OneMillionTrees Movement
Deans of Science Mural Wall
6 September 2024
We produced a specially curated wall – featuring water colour portraits of the 17 Deans over our 95-year history – to pay tribute to their contributions over the years which transformed the Faculty to become a leader in science education and research in Asia and beyond.
The event hosted by Dean of Science Prof Sun Yeneng was attended by all of our Deans from the last 40 years – Profs Bernard Tan, Lee Soo Ying, Lai Choy Heng, Tan Eng Chye, Andrew Wee and Shen Zuowei – each of whom shared insights and anecdotes from their respective tenures.
“The Faculty of Science is where it is today, thanks to the vision, planning, dedication and hard work of all our Deans.”
Prof Sun Yeneng
Dean of Science
Faculty of Science Symposium
28 September 2024
This premier event was a unique opportunity for our scientists, educators, student leaders and entrepreneurs to come together to share their research discoveries in the life, physical and mathematical sciences, innovative educational practices, student advocacy and entrepreneurial successes, respectively.
Faculty of Science Charity Golf
13 November 2024
The Charity Golf event raised a record of over S$1.2 million for the Faculty’s 95th Anniversary Bursary Fund – the largest amount raised in the history of the NUS Charity Golf series since 2012. The Bursary Fund will support over 40 bursaries for financially disadvantaged students each year, starting from 2026. This will give our students the opportunity to realise their full potential, regardless of their circumstances.
95th Anniversary Gala Dinner
22 November 2024
The year’s celebrations culminated with a Gala Dinner attended by Guest of Honour NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye and our faculty, staff, students, alumni and benefactors.
Three alumni received Distinguished Science Alumni Awards in recognition of national leadership, service, research excellence or the betterment and promotion of science. Another 13 alumni received Outstanding Science Alumni Awards for contributions to their professions / industries, service to the nation / community, entrepreneurship, research and other noteworthy endeavours.
The Faculty of Science is one of the top in Asia and the world for science education and research. The Annual Report showcases the Faculty’s achievements for the year and highlights the transformative impact of our endeavours in education, research, enterprise and community through inspiring stories of our science community.
Produced by
Science Dean’s Office, Corporate Communications
Advisors
Prof Sow Chorng Haur, Vice Dean (Outreach & Admissions)
Assoc Prof Chew Fook Tim, Vice Dean (Undergraduate Studies)
Assoc Prof Chng Shu Sin, Vice Dean (Student Life & Alumni Relations)
Contact
For enquiries, please email corpcomms.science@nus.edu.sg