The Faculty of Science’s inaugural Science Summer Institute (SSI) will be held from 2 to 11 July 2024 in Singapore.
The NUS SSI is a landmark initiative to bring together senior undergraduates from the Asia Pacific for an intensive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) experience to update them on the frontiers of scientific R&D. For talented students, we hope that the SSI and Symposium can act as a catalyst towards graduate studies in STEM fields.
Engage with young and talented science undergraduates from various Asia Pacific countries.
Encourage young scientific talent to tackle problems at the forefront of science and technology, with special emphasis on issues in urgent need of solutions.
Foster scientific exchanges amongst undergraduates from Asia Pacific universities to catalyse shared perspectives and collaboration.
SSI attendees will join in plenary lectures by renowned professors, dialogue with NUS scientist-educators during fireside chats, work through real-world problems in laboratories and make friends with contemporaries who have a passion in science research.
The programme will conclude with a Symposium where participants present and share the research that they have done in the past year.
Explore the frontiers of science through our specially curated programme.
Note: Thematic tracks are colour-coded, click on the programme for more information.
Check-In Accommodation
| Opening Ceremony |
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Plenary Lecture 1: Biotechnology by Prof Lim Chwee Teck
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| Welcome lunch |
| Thematic Programme: Introduction to department |
| Campus tour |
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Plenary Lecture 2: Sustainability by Prof Koh Lian Pin
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| Thematic Lectures 1 |
| Practical Masterclasses 1 |
| Thematic Lectures 2 |
| Practical Masterclasses 2 |
| Practical Masterclasses 3 |
| Fireside chat with Professors |
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Plenary Lecture 3: Smart Materials by Prof Antonio Castro-Neto
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| Thematic Lectures 3 |
| Visit to national laboratories and research centres |
Half-day Singapore city tour
Free & Easy
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Plenary Lecture 4: Energy by Assoc Prof Jason Yeo
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| Parallel oral presentation Poster sessions and interactions |
| Symposium banquet |
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Plenary Lecture 5: Quantum Technology by Prof Artur Ekert
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| Parallel oral presentation Poster sessions and interactions |
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Symposium closing Presentation of Best Poster and Oral Awards Farewell lunch |
| Day | Biological Sciences | Chemistry | Physics |
| 3rd July, Wednesday |
Structures in Biology Thematic Lecture 1 Practical Masterclass 1 |
Chemistry at the Nanoscale Thematic Lecture 1 Practical Masterclass 1 |
Understanding the Universe Thematic Lecture 1 Practical Masterclass 1 |
| 4th July, Thursday |
Biotechnology in Our Society Thematic Lecture 2 Practical Masterclass 2 Practical Masterclass 3 |
Advanced Chemical Instrumentation Thematic Lecture 2 Practical Masterclass 2 Practical Masterclass 3 |
Quantum Technologies Thematic Lecture 2 Practical Masterclass 2 Practical Masterclass 3 |
| 5th July, Friday |
Translating the Sciences: Rare Diseases Thematic Lecture 3 |
Medicinal Chemistry Thematic Lecture 3 |
Physics of Molecular Motors Thematic Lecture 3 |
| 8th July, Monday |
Biodiversity and the Environment Thematic Lecture 4 Practical Masterclass 4 |
Catalysis in Applications Thematic Lecture 4 Practical Masterclass 4 |
Nanotechnology Thematic Lecture 4 Practical Masterclass 4 |
| 9th July, Tuesday |
Sustainability in an Urban Society Thematic Lecture 5 Practical Masterclass 5 |
Sustainability and Green Chemistry Thematic Lecture 5 Practical Masterclass 5 |
Topological Physics Thematic Lecture 5 Practical Masterclass 5 |
As the SSI aims to foster scientific exchange and immerse participants in the forefront of scientific R&D, the intensive programme is targeted at senior undergraduates who are ready for scientific discourse.
Delegates will benefit more from the experience if they:
By the end of this programme (minimum onsite learning hours of ~50 hours), students will acquire:
A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who have attended at least 80% of the full SSI programme.
We can provide accommodation at NUS University Town (UTown) residential colleges. Alternatively, participants can arrange for their own accommodation in Singapore.
For UTown residential colleges, visit here.
Cost
All international participants will pay for their own passage to and from Singapore and other personal expenses. We encourage all international participants to purchase travel insurance prior to the trip.
The cost per participant for the SSI is as follows.
| All stated fees (Excludes 9% GST) | Excludes accommodation | Includes on-campus accommodation |
| SSI Programme fee* | S$2,900 | S$3,500 (10 days) |
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SSI Symposium fee# |
S$120 | Not Applicable |
* Inclusive of attendance of full SSI programme and symposium, visits, internal shuttle bus service, internet access and welcome lunch.
# For local participants who attend only the symposium, inclusive of registration fee, farewell lunch and banquet dinner.
Cancellation and Refunds
There will be no refunds provided for any cancellations initiated by participants.
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