chronicles 2003-2009 - Institute of Bioengineering and
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chronicles 2003-2009 - Institute of Bioengineering and
JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 1 IBN YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM CHRONICLES 2003-2009 INSPIRING A PASSION FOR SCIENCE JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 3 CONTENTS 4 Foreword by Youth Research Program Chair 5 The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology 6 The Youth Research Program 7 YRP Moments (2003-2009) 8 YRP Highlights 9 YRP 5th Anniversary Celebrations 11 Reflections: The YRP Attachment Experience 14 Young Researchers’ Nite 21 YRP Ambassador 22 YRP’s SSEF Award Winners (2003-2009) 26 YRP and Science Scholars 28 Familiar Faces: YRP Alumni at IBN 31 YRP Unplugged 32 IBN’s Nano-Bio Kits 33 Join Us 34 Appendix 1: The Journey Thus Far 38 Appendix 2: Participating Schools and Key Statistics (2003-2009) 39 Appendix 3: YRP Research Attachment Participants (2003-2009) 42 Acknowledgments JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 4 4 YRP FOREWORD FROM CHAIR, YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM Youth Research Program IBN IBN’s Youth Research Program (YRP) aims to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry among the young in Singapore. Since 2003, we have been committed to nurturing scientific talent at all educational levels, and we hope that our outreach efforts will encourage young people to pursue the sciences in their higher education and careers in scientific research. To achieve our mission, the YRP conducts open houses, career talks, workshops and science camps, which are targeted at students and teachers from primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics and the universities. YRP also offers research attachments for secondary and tertiary students. IBN scientists have also designed a series of Nano-Bio Kits that introduce students to complex bioengineering and nanotechnology concepts in an accessible and interesting manner. Our outreach efforts have expanded and grown significantly since October 2003. As of 2009, we have reached out to over 34,800 students and teachers from 228 schools. We are especially pleased that our YRP students have received 35 local and international awards for their research projects conducted at IBN and 88 of them have won scholarships to further their scientific pursuits. The YRP seeks to broaden our outreach and play a role in developing future generations of excellent scientists, thereby firmly establishing Singapore as a leading world-class biomedical hub. Noreena AbuBakar Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Founder and Chair, Youth Research Program January 2010 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 5 5 THE INSTITUTE OF BIOENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (IBN) The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) was established in 2003 as a national research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, by Executive Director, Professor Jackie Y. Ying. Prof Ying was a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992–2005). In 2008, Prof Ying was recognized as one of "One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era" by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for her groundbreaking work on nanostructured systems, nanoporous materials and host matrices for quantum dots and wires. Under her direction, IBN conducts research at the interface of bioengineering and nanotechnology. IBN’s research programs are geared towards linking multiple disciplines across engineering, science and medicine for research breakthroughs that will improve healthcare and our quality of life. IBN's innovative research is aimed at creating new knowledge and intellectual properties in the emerging fields of bioengineering and nanotechnology to attract top-notch researchers and business partners to Singapore. Since 2003, IBN researchers have published over 550 papers in leading journals. IBN also plays an active role in technology transfer and spinning off companies, linking the research institute and industrial partners to other global institutions. The Institute has filed over 820 patent applications on its inventions and welcomes partners for collaboration and commercialization of its portfolio of technologies. IBN’s staff and students comprise of over 180 scientists, engineers and medical doctors. With its multinational and multidisciplinary research staff, the institute is advancing new biomaterials, devices, systems, equipment and processes to boost Singapore’s economy in the fast-growing biomedical sector. IBN's research activities are focused in the following areas: For more information, please log on to www.ibn.a-star.edu.sg • Drug and Gene Delivery, where the controlled release of therapeutics involve the use of functionalized polymers, hydrogels and biologics for targeting diseased cells and organs, and for responding to specif ic biological stimuli. • Cell and Tissue Engineering, where biomimicking materials, stem cell technology, microfluidic systems and bioimaging tools are combined to develop novel approaches to regenerative medicine and artif icial organs. • Biosensors and Biodevices, which involve nanotechnology and microfabricated platforms for high-throughput biomarkers screening, automated biologics synthesis, and rapid disease diagnosis. • Pharmaceuticals Synthesis and Nanobiotechnology, which encompass the eff icient catalytic synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals, and new nanocomposite materials for sustainable technology and alternative energy generation. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 6 6 THE YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM IBN’s Youth Research Program (YRP) was established to introduce cutting-edge scientific research at IBN to students and teachers in an effort to inspire more young people to pursue higher education in science and careers in the biomedical sciences industry. The YRP features a range of outreach activities such as career talks, open houses, workshops, science camps and research attachments for students and teachers from primary to tertiary levels. Since its launch in October 2003, over 34,800 students and teachers from 228 schools have participated in the YRP. More than 1,160 students and teachers have also been attached to IBN for a minimum period of four weeks, during which they received hands-on experience in scientific research under the guidance of IBN researchers. More information on IBN’s Youth Research Program is available at http://yrp.ibn.a-star.edu.sg and at Club YRP on Facebook. YRP JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 7 7 YRP MOMENTS (2003 - 2009) YRP has hosted 212 events during 2003-2009. YRP’s local and international visits, career talks, science camps, exhibitions and open houses have reached out to young people at all levels of education from primary to tertiary institutions. Activities at IBN give students and educators the opportunity to receive first-hand demonstrations and presentations on IBN’s cutting-edge research from our scientists. Students, parents and teachers have also conducted experiments with IBN’s educational Nano-Bio Kits at YRP workshops in the Institute and at their school laboratories. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 8 8 YRP HIGHLIGHTS 1ST MOLECULAR FRONTIERS FORUM YRP co-organized the 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum on January 11, 2008 with IBN and the Molecular Frontiers Foundation, a global think tank that seeks to engage young people to pursue scientific enquiry and promote the understanding of molecular science. The then Minister for Finance and Education, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, was the Guest-of-Honor at the forum and A*STAR Chairman, Mr Lim Chuan Poh, was a guest panelist. This keynote forum was chaired by Professor Bengt Nordén, Chair of the Nobel Selection Committee for Chemistry and the distinguished panelists comprised 4 Nobel/Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences laureates: Professor Sumio Iijima, Professor Ryoji Noyori, Professor K. Barry Sharpless and Professor Richard Schrock. Students meet Nobel Laureate, Professor Ryoji Noyori, at the 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum co-organized by IBN, YRP and the Molecular Frontiers Foundation. The 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum provided over 400 students and teachers from secondary to tertiary institutions with a firsthand opportunity to discuss “How to Win the Nobel Prize?” with the Nobel laureates. The forum also engaged the young audience with the challenges and potentials of “Molecular Science and the Developing World” through a lecture by Professor Eric Thulstrup of Roskilde University, Denmark, and an interactive discussion on “How Will Molecular Sciences Impact Our Future?” with Mr Lim Chuan Poh, A*STAR Chairman; Professor Louis Brus, Columbia University, USA; Professor Shuguang Zhang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; Professor Sumio Iijima, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan; and Professor Tom Brown, University of Southampton, UK. CLUB YRP ON FACEBOOK YRP’s web communications initiative reached out to greater numbers of technology-savvy youngsters through the 2008 launch of its online group, Club YRP on Facebook, the popular social networking website. Club YRP is open to all and is a vibrant meeting place for anyone who is interested in IBN’s Youth Research Program. News and information about YRP events and activities are posted regularly on this dynamic web community. YRP aims to reach youth audiences with Club YRP on Facebook. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 9 9 YRP 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The YRP celebrated IBN’s 5th anniversary in 2008 with a series of 5 online competitions that were open to all students enrolled in Singapore schools at the time of entry. This competition series, the YRP 5th Anniversary Challenge, complemented the YRP’s web communications initiative to reach out to technology savvy youth through its online group, Club YRP on Facebook. “The YRP 5th Anniversary Challenges encouraged the young to explore new and creative ways of expressing their scientific ideas. We hope that by exposing them to the relevance of science in various aspects of our lives, they will be inspired to think about the vast possibilities of scientific research and its impacts,” said IBN Director and Chair of the Youth Research Program, Noreena AbuBakar. The YRP 5th Anniversary Challenge series consisted of a logo design competition, an essay writing competition, a photo competition, a science quiz and a multimedia competition. The challenges were aimed at empowering the young to take ownership of the YRP and think about their vision for scientific research. The entries were judged on their originality, creativity and design concepts. The 2 merit prize winners were: (Left): Liao Deliang, National University of Singapore. (Right): Rajul Gupta, St. Andrew’s Junior College. (Left): The winner was Apoorv Agrawal from National Junior College, with the winning entry titled “Windows of the Soul”. (Right): The merit prize went to Maasha from Tampines North Primary School, with her essay titled “The Improved Version of the Time Machine”. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 10 10 YRP 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The winner was Fatin Bte Iesa from Republic Polytechnic. The winners from the Youth Category were Dion Lau Yan Hong and her team from Yu Neng Primary School. Their winning multimedia entry was titled “Squirrelmation”. The winner from the Tertiary Category was Pan Zhengxiang from Nanyang Technological University, and his winning entry was “Together, We Can! Spawning Wonders of Tomorrow”. The winner was Ian Chua Yong Kwang from Raffles Institution. He completed the quiz with all correct answers in 2 minutes and 6 seconds! JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 11 11 REFLECTIONS: THE YRP ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCE Chan Shi Yu Hwa Chong Institution alumnus; National University of Singapore Attachment: February – June 2009 Mentor: Dr Jeremy Tan At IBN, I had the opportunity to apply what I had learnt in school and gain new knowledge, especially in current treatments for cancer and new experimental techniques. I worked with living cells for cancer research experiments. The YRP was indeed a valuable learning experience. Jeremy Chan Soon Kiat St Andrew’s Junior College alumnus; Nanyang Technological University Attachment: November – December 2005 and January – August 2009 Mentors: Dr Jaana Jurvansuu (2005) and Dr Meng Fatt Leong, Dr Andrew Wan (2009) I learned new concepts about tissue engineering at IBN during my YRP attachment, where I also cultivated an inquiring spirit and the ability to conduct my experiments independently. Loh Lay Kuan National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science alumnus Attachment: June 2009 Mentor: Dr Hongfang Lu I learnt a lot about biological techniques during my IBN research attachment. I realized the importance of organizing laboratory results and the value of weekly reviews. I was given the flexibility to seek new research directions and gained an insight into key factors for a successful research project. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 12 12 REFLECTIONS: THE YRP ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCE Maetzy Tan CHIJ Secondary School (Toa Payoh) alumnus; National Junior College Attachment: November – December 2008 Mentor: Ying Zhang At IBN, I had the opportunity to meet like-minded students of all ages from different schools and countries who share a common passion for research. It was indeed an eye-opener for me to learn how sophisticated research is conducted at IBN. My YRP attachment has fueled my interest in science, and I am eager to participate in further research attachments at IBN. Tan Siah Hong Raffles Junior College alumnus; Johns Hopkins University, USA Attachment: May – June 2004 and July – August 2009 Mentors: Guping Tang (2004) and Dr Motoichi Kurisawa (2009) Research allows you to discover new facts and create knowledge that has far-reaching impacts on society. This has no parallel in any other career. At IBN, YRP students work on projects that have significant importance with the potential to break new grounds. The conviction that our research can make a difference is an inspiration for students to work hard on our projects. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 13 13 TEACHERS’ REFLECTIONS Karman Chua Ee Vian Biology Teacher, Anglo-Chinese Junior College Attachment: December 2007 Mentor: Dr Andrew Wan IBN has in place an excellent YRP program, and I want to thank IBN for opening my eyes to the world of molecular biology research. I received an overview of current cutting-edge research and the latest research developments. Despite their busy schedules, IBN researchers patiently explained experimental procedures step-by-step and the reasoning behind them. Thank you once again to IBN for hosting me! Sylvia Wong Biology Teacher, CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent Attachment: May – June 2008 Mentor: Dr Andrew Wan I hoped to get ideas for teaching strategies and pedagogies from the YRP attachment, but my learning experience exceeded my expectations. I was introduced to various IBN researchers who were involved in other projects, so I could be exposed to the diversity of IBN’s research areas. Besides being informative, the experience was very relevant for my teaching. Zachary Dexter Kang Eng Hiok Chemistry Teacher, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School Attachment: October – November 2009 Mentor: Dr Nandanan Erathodiyil Through my YRP attachment, I learned about the impact of lab research on the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of catalytic synthesis and the clinical trials process. I not only was exposed to sophisticated chemical techniques, but also received excellent training, especially the one-to-one safety training that has left a deep impression on me. As an educator, I would highly recommend YRP to other chemistry teachers because of its high relevance and impact. Tan Yin Soo Physics Teacher, Anglo-Chinese Junior College Attachment: June 2009 Mentors: Dr Saravana Kumar and Irene Kng As a teacher, the YRP attachment allowed me to find out more about the nature of the scientific research undertaken at IBN and to better understand the kind of work that my students do when they come to IBN for their 4-week research attachments. I also learnt more about the latest medical imaging techniques currently being employed for in vivo imaging of biological tissues and structures. Through the conversations I had with my mentors and by working with them in the laboratory, I have acquired a deeper understanding and appreciation for biological science. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 14 14 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ NITE The annual highlight for YRP is the Young Researchers’ Nite (YRN), an annual awards ceremony held to recognize promising YRP attachment students and dedicated IBN mentors . Congratulations to our past YRP winners. YRN 2008 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia (National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yong Wang) Dr Jeremy Teo Choon Meng Dr Majad Khan Dr Rensheng Deng Dr Saravana Kumar Jessica Yeo Siu Chien (National Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow) Lim Khoon Beng (Nanyang Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Meng Fatt Leong) Siti Thaharah Bte Mohamed (National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Shrinivas Venkataraman) AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YRP Dr Andrew Wan Dr Edwin Chow Guolin Xu Dr Jérôme Boulaire YRN 2007 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS Kyaw Zin Htet (Anderson Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Daniel Lee Yoke San) Daniel Lee Yoke San Irene Kng Yin Ling Dr Jérôme Boulaire Dr Praveen Thoniyot Nisha Bte Mohd Rafiq (Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang) Tan Wei Han (Hwa Chong Institution (High School) alumnus, Mentor: Hongye Ye) Vignesh Viswanathan (National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Saravana Kumar) Dr Motoichi Kurisawa Shona Pek Dr Yi Yan Yang JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 15 15 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ NITE YRN 2006 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS Deon Chiew Sze Tat (Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Guolin Xu) Dr Gideon Ho Dr Jeremy Loh Dr Rachel S. Kraut Eddie Tan Han Pin (Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Jeremy Loh) Shireen Tan Yan Ling (Cambridge University alumnus, UK, Mentor: Dr Guillaume Tresset) AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YRP Dr Edwin Chow Steffan Steinert (Technical University Dresden alumnus, Germany, Mentor: Dr Rachel Kraut) Zhang Yi (Nanyang Technological University alumnus, Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper) Young Researchers' Nite is an annual gathering for YRP attachment students, their parents and mentors. This event features research presentations by YRP attachment students and teachers. Young Researchers' Nite also recognizes the promising young researchers and outstanding mentors for their excellent work. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 16 16 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ NITE YRN 2005 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS Ang Chung Yen (Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Selvan T. Subramanian) Guolin Xu Dr Karl Schumacher Dr S. Tamil Selvan Dr Yuangang Zheng Dr Yugen Zhang Chan Ying Kai (Washington University alumnus, USA, Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire) Choo Yun Song (Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumnus, Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom) David Yin Jian Yang (Raffles Institution alumnus, Mentor: Hong Xie) Mark Wong Kei Fong (Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus, Mentors: Dr Yu Hsiao-hua (Bruce) and Emril Ali ) Ouyang Hongyue (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yu Han) Tang Bei Xian (Columbia University alumnus, USA, Mentor: Natalia Tansil) Wong Zeng Yu (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Karl Schumacher) Young Researchers' Nite provides YRP attachment students the opportunity to meet up with their mentors and friends from IBN. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 17 17 YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ NITE YRN 2004 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS BEST GROUP WINNERS Christina Yek Choo Hooi (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Timothy Tan) Alvin Tan Thong Lip, Serene Tang Ee Ling and Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos (National Junior College and National University of Singapore alumni, Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa) Jasmine Ho Hui Ying (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper) Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos (National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa) Lynette Soh Ling Hui (National Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran) Suhaila Binte Haji Taher (National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow) Louis Lim Wei Yi and Jasmine Ho Hui Ying (National University of Singapore and Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper) Lynette Soh and Cheryl Lynn Chan Jia Le (National Junior College and Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumni, Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran) Michelle Ang Chui Noy and Christina Yek Choo Hooi (National University of Singapore and Raffles Junior College alumni, Mentor: Dr Timothy Tan) OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS Dr Andrew Wan Dr Edwin Chow Dr Motoichi Kurisawa Shona Pek YRN 2003 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS Krithin Sitaram (Raffles Institution alumnus, Mentor: Dr Chunyan Zhang) Lu Bo (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yu Han) Sarah Ong Shu Ren (Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Guolin Xu) Prof Jackie Y. Ying, IBN Executive Director and Guest-of-honor, Philip Yeo, former A*STAR Chairman presented Promising Young Researcher Awards to YRP attachment students at the 1st Young Researchers’ Nite. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 18 18 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD WINNERS 2008 Lim Khoon Beng, Nanyang Junior College alumnus Mentor: Dr Meng Fatt Leong This award means a lot to me. It would not have been possible without my mentor and friend Dr Leong, who was patient, encouraging and understanding. I would also like to acknowledge my teachers at Nanyang Junior College, whose constant motivation inspired my participation in this research attachment. Siti Thaharah Bte Mohamed, National University of Singapore Mentor: Dr Shrinivas Venkataraman My research attachment at IBN has truly been enriching. Being involved in a multidisciplinary research project has taught me the value of cooperation, as people from various backgrounds work together at IBN to achieve a common goal. I am especially grateful to my mentor, Dr Venkataraman, for patiently guiding me throughout my attachment. IBN has definitely inspired me to consider research as a career choice. Jessica Yeo Siu Chien, National Junior College alumnus; National University of Singapore Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow This award has been a great encouragement to me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my mentor, Dr Edwin Chow, for his guidance and friendship throughout my year-long attachment. IBN has provided a conducive and vibrant environment for students like me to acquire first-hand experience in research. I recall the numerous experiments, as well as the joy and excitement of obtaining research results. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in YRP and will never forget my attachment at IBN. Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia, National University of Singapore (NUS) alumnus; NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering Mentor: Dr Yong Wang Achievements: NUS Dean’s List 2005, 2006 and 2008 My YRP experience has definitely been invaluable as I received hands-on practical research experience. At IBN, I was exposed to cutting-edge research and I learnt to apply theories to experiments. At the same time, I gained an insight into the demands of a scientific career. IBN serves as a wonderful learning environment for all aspiring researchers. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 19 19 PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD WINNERS 2007 2004 Best Group Winners Tan Wei Han, Hwa Chong Institution (High School) alumnus Mentor: Hongye Ye Being attached to IBN was both an enriching and enjoyable learning journey for me, and it would not have been possible without my mentor's guidance and my peers' support. I definitely treasure this opportunity to learn and will continue to pursue my passion for research. 2006 Deon Chiew Sze Tat, Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus; Nanyang Technological University Mentor: Guolin Xu My YRP attachment at IBN was challenging, but fun. IBN provided a great learning environment, where I honed my skills and knowledge under the guidance of my mentor and other scientists. 2005 Chan Ying Kai, Washington University alumnus; Stanford University alumnus; Harvard University (Ph.D. candidate) Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire Achievements: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship (undergraduate), 2006; graduated Summa Cum Laude, Washington University, 2007; fully funded Harvard Ph.D. fellowship. The time I spent at IBN was very fruitful and enriching. I interacted with top-notch scientists and came into contact with cutting-edge technology. It was certainly a very good learning experience and I definitely acquired many invaluable research skills. Louis Lim Wei Yi, St Andrew’s Junior College alumnus; National University of Singapore [and Jasmine Ho Hui Ying, Raffles Junior College alumnus] Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper The research attachment at IBN was an enlightening experience. I learnt that research work can be tedious but fulfilling. The researchers at IBN are dedicated and patient they never ceased to amaze me with their creativity and perseverance. Not only did the attachment give me an insight into scientific research, I have also made many good friends. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 20 20 OUTSTANDING YRP MENTORS 2008 Dr Jeremy Choon Meng Teo, Postdoctoral Fellow It feels good to be able to contribute to the YRP. This award means a lot to me and I am heartened to know that my students are inspired. I sincerely hope that their experience at IBN will be the start of a wonderful career for them. Dr Majad Khan, Postdoctoral Fellow We continue to try our best to ensure that our students enjoy their research attachment at IBN, and we hope to communicate the joys of scientific research effectively to young people, who may wish to pursue this career path. Dr Rensheng Deng, Research Scientist It is a great honor for me to win this award. As a mentor and friend to my YRP students, I truly enjoy the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience in science and research with them. I am also very impressed by their intelligence, diligence and perseverance. They are the future of Singapore and the world, and I wish them all the best. Dr Saravana Kumar, Postdoctoral Fellow The YRP has been an excellent platform for facilitating the symbiotic relationship we have with our students. They learn hard and soft skills that would be invaluable to their future endeavors, while contributing to our research goals. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Noreena AbuBakar, IBN Director and YRP Chair, for her support and guidance. Thanks to her leadership, the YRP has grown exponentially and offers a truly rewarding experience for so many students and staff members. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 21 21 YRP AMBASSADOR: RODERICA NG National Junior College alumnus, Roderica Ng Rui Ge, was appointed as IBN’s first YRP Ambassador in April 2009. Roderica was selected for her dedication, contributions to YRP and outstanding performance as a research attachment student at IBN. Roderica will work closely with IBN to generate interest in scientific research amongst budding young scientists and encourage their participation in YRP’s programs and activities. Roderica has received honors for her IBN research project “Membrane Development for Application in Bioartificial Organs” that contributes to the development of a bioartificial kidney device. She was supervised by her mentors, Dr Jeremy Teo, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow and Dr Edwin Chow, IBN Team Leader and Senior Research Scientist. She won a Gold Award for this project at the 2009 Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF), organized by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Science Centre Singapore (SCS). Roderica was also one of only 5 students (2 Individual Projects and 1 Team Project) out of 472 participants to be selected to represent Singapore at the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that was held in Reno, Nevada, USA from May 10-15, 2009. While H1N1 flu concerns prevented Roderica’s travel to ISEF, she won the Commendation Prize at the 2009 A*STAR Talent Search organized by the Science Centre Singapore. This award represents an initiative to reward students who have performed well in scientific research. “IBN is the best place for you if you have a passion for research and want to learn much more than what your textbooks offer. The wide range of new technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities provide young researchers like us with the opportunity to truly engage in world-class scientific research. These resources and my interactions with IBN scientists have been especially pivotal in fostering my interest in a career in medicine and science,” said Roderica Ng. Dr Edwin Chow comments, “Roderica is a mature student with an insatiable quest for innovation and excellence in her research work. Her passion has resulted in her outstanding performance.” Roderica’s IBN research attachments have attracted media coverage from print and broadcast media such as Channel NewsAsia, Lianhe Zaobao, 938 LIVE, Channel 8 and TODAY newspaper. Lianhe Zaobao extract on Roderica’s YRP Research Attachment, April 21, 2009 Roderica and her mentors at IBN (Left - right): Dr Edwin Chow, IBN Team Leader and Senior Research Scientist; Roderica Ng, YRP Student and Ambassador; Dr Jeremy Teo, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow. Translation: Roderica is an academically inclined science student, often scoring straight As in the subject, and she has also thoughts of becoming a scientist. However prior to her participation in this research, this was just an idea. Roderica was motivated by her grandmother’s experience as a renal patient to improve the quality of life of kidney patients. Her interest in scientific research has been strengthened by three years of hands-on research experience [at IBN]. She now aspires to become a scientist or a doctor. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 22 22 YRP’S SSEF AWARD WINNERS (2003 – 2009) The Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) is an annual national competition organized by the Ministry of Education, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Science Centre Singapore. Outstanding entries from each year’s SSEF are selected to represent Singapore in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held each May. YRP attachment students have regularly competed at SSEF with the research projects they conducted at IBN. IBN’s YRP honor roll for SSEF is impressive: 2009 GOLD AWARDS Roderica Ng Rui Ge* (National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Jeremy Teo Choon Meng * Selected to represent Singapore at the Intel ISEF 2009. Vijay Ramakrishnan T. (National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science alumnus) Mentor: Dr Began Gopalan SILVER AWARDS Benjamin Ng Chien Wei (Dunman High School alumnus) Mentor: James Hsieh Tseng Ming James Chin En Wai (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom Leanne Tan Qiaojing (Victoria Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Majad Khan BRONZE AWARDS Jocelyn Lim Li Zhen (National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow Lin Wanyun (National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Nur-Afidah Bte Mohamed Suhaimi YRP students compete for honors each year at SSEF, where their IBN research projects are judged by over 200 science, engineering and technology researchers. MERIT AWARD Yu Zijun (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Yifeng Wei JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 23 23 YRP’S SSEF AWARD WINNERS (2003 – 2009) 2008 2007 2006 GOLD AWARDS GOLD AWARD GOLD AWARDS Darren Ho Jian Rong (Victoria Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Shona Pek Wu Duo and Vuong Nhat Linh (National Junior College alumni) Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa Sarah Ong Shu Ren* (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Yu Han David Yin Jian Yang* (Raffles Institution alumnus) Mentor: Dr Yu Han SILVER AWARD * Received the 3rd prize of US$1000 at the Intel ISEF 2008 with his project ‘Hard-Templating Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous and Electrically Conductive Carbon Nanofibers’. SILVER AWARDS Darius Teo Ruijie (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Yugen Zhang Jiang Ling Fan (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Yu Han BRONZE AWARDS Choo Yun Song (Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumnus) Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom * Obtained 4th Award of US$500 for the category of Engineering at Intel ISEF 2006, and a paid summer internship at Agilent Technologies for her project on “High Speed SizeExclusion Chromatography Using Spherical Mesostructured Cellular Foam.” SILVER AWARDS Lynette Soh Ling Hui and Tammy Tsang Yun Ying (National Junior College alumni) Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran Wu Duo (National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa Mark Lim Tian Wei (Anglo-Chinese School Independent alumnus) Mentor: Dr Gunter Maubach 2005 BRONZE AWARD MERIT AWARDS GOLD AWARDS Samantha Wong Shin Nee (National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science alumnus) Mentor: Dr Bruce Yu Jessica Yeo Siu Chien (National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Naiyan Chen MERIT AWARD Alan Lim Wei Lun (Victoria Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Hwa Liang Leo Koh Yun Pei and Priscilla Wee Jia Ling (Hwa Chong Institution (College) and National Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Fan Lee Alvin Tan Thong Lip; Serene Tang and Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos (National Junior College, Raffles Junior College and Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumni) Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa SILVER AWARDS Vora Bimal Mayur Kumar (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Mentor: Dr Runsheng Ruan JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 24 24 YRP’S SSEF AWARD WINNERS (2007 – 2009) Gold Award Winner: Vijay Ramakrishnan T. (National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science alumnus) Project: PCR Array-Based Analysis of the p53 Target Genes Regulated by Small Organic Molecule in p53 Mutant Liver Cancer Cell Line In Vitro Mentor: Dr Began Gopalan “This is a special achievement that was made possible with the help of a great mentor and the resources of the Institute. I would like to thank IBN for allowing young students like me to experience high-level research, and for helping us to chart our future at a very young age.” – Vijay Ramakrishnan T. (Left – right): SSEF Director, A/P Lim Tit Meng and Vijay Ramakrishnan T. Silver Award Winner: Leanne Tan Qiaojing (Victoria Junior College alumnus) Project: Synthesis and Characterization of Disulfide-Linked Cationic Polymers and the Effect of Amphoteric Behavior on In Vitro Transfection Mentor: Dr Majad Khan Leanne Tan Qiaojing (right) with SSEF judge. “The intangible rewards of this attachment – the expansion of my intellectual capabilities and spirit of resilience, the opportunity to work with scientists and students from all over the world – are most gratifying. This award is a beautiful ending to an amazing experience. Thank you to everyone at IBN for their warmth, encouragement and friendly inspiration.” - Leanne Tan Qiaojing Gold Award Winner: David Yin Jian Yang (Raffles Institution alumnus, Yale University) Project: Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon Nanofibers Mentor: Dr Yu Han David Yin Jian Yang (extreme left) at the Intel ISEF 2008 at Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Photo courtesy of Singapore Science Centre “I would like to thank Prof Jackie Ying, Ms Noreena AbuBakar and IBN's Youth Research Program for giving me the invaluable opportunity to learn from researchers who are groundbreakers in their fields and to use IBN’s state-of-the-art equipment. I am extremely grateful to my mentor, Dr Yu Han, for patiently guiding me through the many stages of my project and inspiring me to work harder in my research endeavors!” - David Yin Jian Yang JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 25 25 YRP’S SSEF AWARD WINNERS (2003 – 2009) Gold Award Winners: Wu Duo (National Junior College alumnus, Rice University) and Vuong Nhat Linh (National Junior College alumnus) Project: Synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid-Flavonoid Conjugates and Their Biomedical Applications Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa “It was a really exciting moment when the SSEF staff pasted the Gold Award tag on our booth. At that moment, I suddenly remembered all the hard work we invested in our project during our attachment at IBN. It also reminded me of how meaningful and fruitful my IBN attachment had been. I am especially grateful to my mentor, Dr Kurisawa, who constantly helped me and patiently guided me along the way.” - Wu Duo (Left - right): Vuong Nhat Linh and Wu Duo “Our accomplishment after hours of hard work in experimenting, planning and discussing our work is indeed wonderful. I am grateful to IBN’s Directors, YRP coordinators and especially my mentor, Dr Kurisawa and other researchers, who have guided, supported and taught me so much about perseverance, creativity and patience at IBN.” - Vuong Nhat Linh Silver Award Winner: Darius Teo Ruijie (Raffles Junior College alumnus) Project: Development of Mesoporous Polymer Particles and Their Applications Mentor: Dr Yugen Zhang “My research attachment at IBN taught me that there are so many scientific areas waiting for us to venture into. Working under the tutelage of Dr Zhang has been an eye-opening and enjoyable experience. Both the SSEF and IBN YRP have intensified my passion for research, especially in chemistry.” – Darius Teo Ruijie Bronze Award Winner: Mark Lim Tian Wei (Anglo-Chinese School Independent alumnus, National University of Singapore) Project: Investigating the Effect of 3’ Untranslated Regions from GFAP Splice Variants on MRNA Stability Using a Reporter Construct Mentor: Dr Gunter Maubach “I would like to attribute this achievement to my mentor, Dr Gunter Maubach, for his patient guidance and excellent advice. I am very grateful for the experience I have had working with my mentor and other research scientists. This attachment brought me joyful memories, and many learning opportunities to improve myself and strive for greater success.” - Mark Lim Tian Wei JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 26 26 YRP AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS National Science Scholarship (NSS) Scholars Attached to IBN (2003-2009) NAME SCHOOL ATTACHMENT NAME SCHOOL ATTACHMENT An Jingzhi Beh Shin Ming, Eugene Chan Jin Young, Gerentt Chan Wee Lee Imperial College, London, UK Temasek Junior College, Singapore National Junior College, Singapore Oxford University, UK Chau Man Wah, Rosanna Chen Kok Hao Chen Naiyan Chen Sixun Chew Jing Ming Chew Wei Leong Chia Yurong, Eugene Chin Sau Yin Imperial College, London, UK University of Illinois, USA Imperial College, London, UK University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Imperial College, London, UK Raffles Junior College, Singapore Imperial College, London, UK Imperial College, London, UK Jul 28 – Sep 19, 2008 Mar 1 – Jun 1, 2003 May 3 – Jun 10, 2005 Jun 1 – Aug 6, 2004; Jul 11 – Sep 2, 2005 Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006 Jun 5 – Aug 8, 2006 Jun 30 – Aug 31, 2005 Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007 Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2009 May 9 – Jul 7, 2006 Jul 14 – Sep 5, 2008 Jul 12 – Sep 10, 2004; Jul 18 – Sep 9, 2005 Jul 9 – Aug 31, 2007 Mar 20 – Jul 14, 2006 Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006 Mar 29 – Jun 15, 2004 Jul 4 – Aug 16, 2005 Apr 2 – Jul 31, 2003 Jun 20 – Aug 19, 2005 Jun 15 – Aug 17, 2005 Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006 Jun 27 – Aug 19, 2005 May 31 – Sep 2, 2005 Jun 1 – Sep 7, 2003 Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007 Jun 11 – Aug 3, 2007 Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2009 25-Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007 Jun 15 – Aug 17, 2005 11-Jul 11 – Aug 26, 2005 Jun 26 – Aug 4, 2006 Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007 24-May 24 – Aug 6, 2004; May 30 – Aug 12, 2005 Mar 12 – Aug 3, 2007 Jun 23 – Aug 15, 2008 Aug 5 – Aug 30, 2005; Dec 28, 2005 – Jan 16, 2006 Jan 7 – May 30, 2008 Jun 1 – Sep 7, 2003 May 29 – Jul 21, 2006 Ng Songyu, Kelvin Ng Yao Zong Ng Yifan Ngeow Kao Chin Oh Ting Ting Ong Jun Rong Ong Qunya University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Cambridge University, UK Cambridge University, UK Brown University, USA Raffles Junior College, Singapore Raffles Junior College, Singapore University of Michigan, USA Ong Wei Jian Poon Zhiyong Qiao Yuan Seow Yi Qi Shao Huilin Shekaran, Asha Sia Junren Su Xing Fang Sun Bao Luo Tan Siah Hong Tan Xiu Ling Tan Yan Ming, Nicholas Tang Bei Xian California Institute of Technology, USA Northwestern University, USA Bryn Mawr College, USA University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Cornell University, USA Northwestern University, USA Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore Cambridge University, UK Johns Hopkins University, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Raffles Junior College, Singapore Brown University, USA Columbia University, USA Tay Jun Jie, Ian Imperial College, London, UK Tay Pei Kun, Richie Tay Zhi Wei Johns Hopkins University, USA Duke University, USA Tjio Ci'en, Gabriel Wang Yang Wang Ying Min Wei Yifeng Duke University, USA Cornell University, USA Duke University, USA Imperial College, London, UK Xiang Shengnan Xie Sheng-Xiang Xue Kun Yang Bo Yang Le Yang Lin Ye Hongye Zhao Ziqing Zheng Yiran Zhou Weizhuang Zhu Yuan Duke University, USA Brown University, USA Imperial College, London, UK Raffles Junior College, Singapore Imperial College, London, UK Duke University, USA University of Michigan, USA California Institute of Technology, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Raffles Junior College, Singapore Jun 4 – Aug 3, 2007 Jul 16 – Sep 21, 2007 May 24 – Jul 30, 2004 Dec 11 – Jun 29, 2006 Apr 3 – May 30, 2003 Jun 27 – Jul 22, 2005 Jun 20 – Aug 12, 2005; May 15 – Jul 7, 2006 Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2009 Jun 21 – Aug 27, 2004 Jun 1 – Jul 20, 2007 Jul 11 – Aug 12, 2005 Jun 15 – Aug 10, 2005 Jul 4 – Sep 2, 2005 Mar 20 – May 11, 2006 Jun 22 – Jul 31, 2004 Jan 15 – Jul 13, 2007 Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009 Apr 7 – Jul 28, 2003 Jun 16 – Aug 8, 2008 Jul 9 – Aug 13, 2004; May 24 – Jul 15, 2005 Jul 31 – Sep 21, 2007; Jul 7 – Sep 26, 2008 May 29 – Aug 4, 2006 Feb 2 – Apr 24, 2009; Apr 27 – May 1, 2009 Nov 13 – Jul 13, 2006 Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007 May 4 – Jun 23, 2004 Jul 12 – Sep 24, 2004; Jul 11 – Sep 2, 2005 May 11 – Jul 3, 2009 May 26 – Jul 18, 2008 Jul 14 – Sep 5, 2008 Apr 6 – Jul 23, 2004 Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009 Jul 9 – Aug 22, 2007 May 18 – Jul 15, 2005 Jun 21 – Jul 30, 2004 May 21 – Jul 13, 2007 Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009 Mar 24 – Jun 25, 2004 Ch'ng Hui Yen, Melissa Chou Shijie, Nigel Cheung, Christine Chu Ci Dang Thuy Tram Eng Kai Er Foo Wen Yin, Adela Goh Jin-ling, Vera Ho Wei-Hao, Joses Ke Chyan Ying Koh Lian Chye, Winston Lee Jie Rong, Marvin Lee Phin Peng Lee Qian Yi Lee Yong Yeow Lee Yunqin Liang Jing Liau Rui Xing, Brian Liew Ming Jie, Gerald Lim Jing Shan Lim Teck Chuan Oxford University, UK Raffles Junior College, Singapore Imperial College, London, UK Raffles Junior College, Singapore University of Illinois, USA Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore Chicago University, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Brown University, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Imperial College, London, UK Raffles Junior College, Singapore Brown University, USA University of Michigan, USA National University of Singapore, Singapore Imperial College, London, UK University of Michigan, USA Johns Hopkins University, USA Raffles Junior College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore; Johns Hopkins University, USA Lim Wei Sheng, Shaun Duke University, USA Ling Jingjing Carleton College, USA Mayrhofer, Rebecca Maria University of Illinois, USA Murugappan, Karthick Ng Ding Yuan, Raymond Ng Shengyong Raffles Junior College, Singapore Raffles Junior College, Singapore Johns Hopkins University, USA JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 27 27 YRP AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS YRP Alumni Roll of Honor (2006-2009): IBN’s honors list of outstanding YRP alumni who won scholarships and honors after their YRP attachment. The National Science Scholarship (NSS) scholars who have achieved top results in their fields were also recognized on A*STAR Chairman’s Honors List. IBN scholars who have achieved the highest results in their studies for three consecutive years are included on the A*STAR Roll of Honor for their commendable performances. 2009 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia Ang Moh Lik, Roy Chan Su-Chern, Philip Lam Jun Hui, Rachel Lim Yuxian, Lilian Lim Si Wei, Samuel Lim Yujing, Vivian Soh Ming Quan Teo Ee Der, Ada Teo Ruijie, Darius Wang Shida Zhang Xinglong 2008 An Jingzhi Cai Na Chen Ziyou, David Cheung, Christine Chia Minghao Chou Shijie, Nigel Foo Wen Yin, Adela Goh Simin, Shermin Ho Wei-Hao, Joses Jiang Ling Fan Lee Li Qun, Eugene Lee Phin Peng Lee Yunqin Liew Ming Jie, Gerald Lim, Chrissie Lim Jing Shan Liu Jinyue Ng Shengyong Ng Songyu, Kelvin Ng Yao Zong Ngeow Kao Chin Qiao Yuan Sun Baoluo Tan Yan Ling, Shireen Tay Jun Jie, Ian Wang Tianyi Wang Yang Xie Sheng-Xiang Xue Kun Yang Lin Chia Yurong, Eugene Tan Yan Ming, Nicholas A*STAR Graduate Scholar National Science Scholarship (NSS) Scholar Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholar PSC Scholar NSS Scholar NSS Scholar NSS Scholar PSC Scholar NSS Scholar NSS Scholar PSC Scholar NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List and A*STAR Roll of Honor NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Graduate Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List and A*STAR Roll of Honor A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List 2007 Cheung, Christine Chou Shijie, Nigel Goh Simin, Shermin Kang Zi Han Lee Yunqin Li Bo Liew Ming Jie, Gerald Lim, Chrissie Lim Jing Shan Lim Teck Chuan Ng Shengyong Ng Songyu, Kelvin Ong Qunya Shao Huilin Tan Yan Ling, Shireen Tay Rong En Wang Tianyi Zhang Xing Zhao Ziqing 2006 Chen Naiyan Cheung, Christine Lim Teck Chuan Ng Shengyong Ong Qunya Shao Huilin Tay Pei Kun, Richie Wei Yifeng Zhao Ziqing A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List and A*STAR Roll of Honor A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List and A*STAR Roll of Honor A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List NSS Scholar NSS Scholar NSS Scholar A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List A*STAR Chairman's Honors List JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 28 28 FAMILIAR FACES: YRP ALUMNI AT IBN (2010) Benchside Perspectives With: Lin Kin Yong, IBN Lab Officer since June 22, 2009, YRP student from Jan 12 - Apr 17, 2009. Mei Xuan Tan, IBN Ph.D. Student since August 4, 2008, YRP student from Dec 1 -30, 2005. Mohammed Shahrudin bin Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer since August 24, 2009, YRP student from May 5 - Jun 25, 2008. Yong Yeow Lee, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow since January 2010 and IBN Ph.D. student from Jan 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2009, IBN Lab Officer from May 24, 2004 - Dec 31, 2005, and YRP student from Jan 6 - Jun 21, 2003. (Left - right): Mohammed Shahrudin Ibrahim, Mei Xuan Tan, Lee Yong Yeow, Lin Kin Yong. What motivated you to join IBN? Shahrudin: Being attached to IBN as a YRP student ignited my interest in becoming a scientist. The dedicated researchers I worked with during my attachment and the institute’s well-managed administration were two compelling reasons why I wanted to apply for a research position at IBN. Yong Yeow: My colleagues in IBN are talented and technically savvy, and many are also great mentors and friends to me. I am honored to work with the best people around. It keeps me happy and motivated to be a member of this big team. What do you like about working in IBN? Shahrudin: IBN is a very conducive place for research, with supportive directors, a cheerful working environment and excellent administrative staff. The culture of the Institute encourages collaborations between the various research groups, and fosters interaction between researchers from different laboratories. Shared ideas and challenges encountered during research can be discussed among colleagues from various interdisciplinary backgrounds. For a biologist like myself, I may be able to develop beyond my own discipline at IBN and resolve research problems by taking on an engineer’s or a chemist’s approach to find alternative solutions. Mei Xuan: All IBN staff work hard and efficiently. Colleagues here are also helpful and warm, making working at IBN an enjoyable experience. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 29 29 FAMILIAR FACES: YRP ALUMNI AT IBN (2010) What are your research interests? Lin Kin: I am currently working on developing non-viral vectors that can deliver genes or peptides to immune cells for cancer therapy. This project covers cancer biology, immunology, chemistry, and gene delivery, all of which are my research interests. My other research interests include genetics and physiology. Yong Yeow: My work focuses on device miniaturization and molecular diagnostics. What are the challenges of doing research? Lin Kin: It is very important to be optimistic and persistent, since research is a long process. Many failed or imperfect attempts are usually encountered before you can succeed. While it can be frustrating, it is also challenging and enlightening. Mei Xuan: Doing research is indeed challenging because it is a continuous process of problem solving. Researchers are always trying to find better solutions to a scientific problem. During this process, we may get the opportunity to make a breakthrough discovery that can be of great benefit to humanity. What are the qualities of a successful researcher? Shahrudin: A successful researcher should be able to stay calm and extract potential solutions not found in textbooks. Humility and generosity in sharing knowledge are good qualities that will benefit the scientific community as a whole. Most importantly, patience is essential for research, as countless experiments have to be conducted to gather meaningful information. Yong Yeow: It is crucial to plan and conduct experiments carefully because the quality of your results may depend on having well-controlled experiments. Mei Xuan: Besides having creativity and integrity, a passion for research is necessary for success. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 30 30 FAMILIAR FACES: YRP ALUMNI AT IBN (2010) Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar Attachment: May 12 – Jun 27, 2008 Mentor: Dr Yong Wang Mohammed Shahrudin bin Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer Attachment: May 5 – Jun 25, 2008 Mentor: Dr Min Hu Daniel Lee Yoke San, IBN Senior Lab Officer Attachment: Sep 6 – Dec 30, 2005 Mentor: Guolin Xu Nor Lizawati Bte Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer Attachment: Jan 5 – Jun 5, 2009 Mentor: Dr Nandanan Erathodiyil Farah Tasnim, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development Scheme Awardee Attachment: Jan 15 – Dec 5, 2007 Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire Phin Peng Lee, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar Attachment: Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007 Mentor: Dr Benjamin Tai Jiakai Lin, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development Scheme Awardee Attachment: Aug 11, 2005 – Jul 31, 2006 Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire Kelvin Ng Songyu, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar Attachment: Jun 4 – Aug 3, 2007 Mentor: Dr Mo-Huang Li Lin Kin Yong, IBN Lab Officer Attachment: Jan 12 – Apr 17, 2009 Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang Loo Ling Tan, IBN Lab Officer Attachment: May 21 – Jul 31, 2007 Mentor: Dr Andrew Wan Mei Xuan Tan, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar Attachment: Dec 1 – Dec 30, 2005 Mentor: Dr Yugen Zhang Suhaila Taher, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development Scheme Awardee Attachment: Jul 5 – Aug 24, 2007 Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow Wei Yang Seow, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar Attachment: Jun 26 – Dec 8, 2006 Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang Yiran Zheng, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar Attachment: May 21 - Jul 13, 2007 Mentor: Dr Andrew Wan Yong Yeow Lee, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow; Former IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar; Former Lab Officer Attachment: Jan 6 - Jun 21, 2003 and Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2009 Mentors: Guolin Xu; Dr Francis Tay; Dr Namyong Kim; Prof Jackie Y. Ying Yukti Choudhury, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development Scheme Awardee Attachment: Aug 10, 2005 – Aug 4, 2006 Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 31 31 YRP UNPLUGGED While YRP attachment students work hard on their experiments, YRP life is not all work and no play. YRP attachment students have opportunities to attend numerous seminars and IBN-organized conferences to further enrich their research experience. They also participate in workshops as part of IBN’s awardwinning Workplace Health Program. When surrounded by many friends and approachable mentors, YRP students also find the time to unwind! JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 32 32 IBN’S NANO-BIO KITS The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology’s award-winning Nano-Bio Kits are educational tools to help teachers introduce applications of bioengineering and nanotechnology to their students through interactive sessions using laboratory equipment commonly available in schools. Targeted at 15 to 19 year olds, the Nano-Bio Kits demonstrate the latest advances in scientific research, particularly in the areas of nanobiotechnology, medical devices and drug delivery. Developed by IBN researchers, each Nano-Bio Kit contains experiment components, teaching resources and videos for teachers to plan and conduct their science lessons. IBN’s Nano-Bio Kits have been selected for exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Museum for Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo for their innovative design and unique approach to scientific education. These educational toolboxes also received the 2008 Award of Excellence (Packaging Series) at the 49th Annual Design Exhibition organized by Communication Arts, a leading international visual communications magazine. The Biological Fuel Cell Kit demonstrates how biochemical energy may be converted into electricity using enzymes immobilized on nanostructured particles. Bio-fuel cells are a ‘green’ alternative to conventional energy sources, as they run on sugar solutions and are emission-free. Students can assemble their own bio-fuel cell with the materials provided in the Kit and learn about the basic electrochemistry of a fuel cell and alternative energy sources. The Dielectrophoresis Chip Kit demonstrates how cells behave under dielectrophoresis (DEP). DEP is commonly used in numerous biological applications for cell manipulation, separation and characterization. Students can fabricate their own DEP chips using basic photolithography techniques with the Kit and find out how a device with micrometer-sized features can be made. They will also be able to control the movement of cells on their DEP chips and discover the way an electric field can capture a cell that is less than 1/10th the diameter of a strand of hair. The Thermo-Responsive Hydrogel Kit demonstrates how a thermo-sensitive material is synthesized, and how the rate of diffusion of particles within the material is altered at different temperatures. Practical applications of hydrogels include controlled drug delivery systems for disease treatment. Students can synthesize a thermo-responsive hydrogel through polymerization, and study its behavior at different temperatures. They can also observe how particles diffuse through the hydrogel. With this Kit, students gain an understanding of how basic polymer science, the formation of hydrogels and the thermally activated release mechanism generate novel drug delivery systems for improved medical treatment. Log on to www.nano-biokit.com for more information or email nano-biokit@nano-biokit.com. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 33 33 JOIN US! YRP Research Attachments IBN’s attachment program is open to students from secondary to tertiary levels, as well as to secondary school, junior college and polytechnic teachers throughout the year. They will be mentored by an IBN scientist during their attachment. The Institute looks for people with a keen interest in research. Candidates will also need to commit at least one month of full-time attachment at IBN. Interested candidates should submit the application form (downloadable from the web address below) with their CV and a cover letter indicating their preferred period of attachment. Shortlisted candidates will be selected for interviews. For enquiries, please email yrp@ibn.a-star.edu.sg. Application forms can be downloaded at http://yrp.ibn.a-star.edu.sg/YRP_Application_Form.doc For more information on YRP activities, please visit yrp@ibn.a-star.edu.sg or Club YRP on Facebook. JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 34 APPENDIX 1 34 THE JOURNEY THUS FAR 2003 October 14-Oct 14-15 Oct November 3-Nov 14-Nov December 1-Dec 12-Dec 2004 February 6-Feb 13-Feb 25-Feb 27-Feb March 10-Mar 19-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 29-Mar 31-Mar April 7-Apr 14-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr May 5-May June 26-Jun Aug 28-Aug September 6-Sep 17-Sep EVENT PARTICIPANTS Official Launch of Youth Research Program Open House for Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls’ School 30 Visit by Science Teachers from Crescent Girls’ School Open House for Gifted Education Program Students 20 30 Visit by Gifted Education Program Teachers Young Researchers’ Nite 2003 20 28 EVENT PARTICIPANTS Career Talk at National University of Singapore (Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Department) Career Talk at National University of Singapore (Chemical Engineering Department) Career Fair at Tampines Junior College Career Talk at Tampines Junior College 40 Career Talk at Temasek Junior College Open House for Primary School Gifted Education Program Students Open House for Crescent Girls’ School and Catholic High School Students Raffles Junior College Bio-Challenge 2004: Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at Anderson Junior College Career Talk at National Junior College 200 60 Career Day at Meridian Junior College Career Talk at Victoria Junior College “Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Center Career Talk at Raffles Junior College 100 35 180 30 Career Fair at Temasek Junior College 50 Career Talk at Hwa Chong Junior College 30 50 100 80 30 700 30 National University of Singapore 10th Youth Science Conference: Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Open House for West Zone Schools Republic Polytechnic Eureka.01 Symposium: Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying 252 November 25-26 Nov 26-Nov December 3-Dec 22-Dec 2005 January 6-Jan February 2-Feb March 2-Mar 2-Mar 4-Mar 4-Mar 11-Mar April 26-Apr May 4-May 5-May 21-May 25-May June 1-Jun 29-Jun July 1-2 Jul 14-Jul 27-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul August 10-Aug 15-Aug September 9-Sep 9-Sep Chinese High School’s Forum on Creativity in the Arts, Science and Technology: Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Open House for Polytechnics 350 1st Workshop for Science Teachers Young Researchers’ Nite 2004 55 150 EVENT PARTICIPANTS National University of Singapore Networking Session: Lab Tour 112 Career Talk at Nanyang Technological University 100 Career Talk at Singapore Polytechnic Career Talk at Nanyang Polytechnic Career Talk at Temasek Polytechnic Career Talk at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Open House for North Zone Schools 150 25 7 250 250 Career Talk at Republic Polytechnic 120 Career Talk at Raffles Junior College Career Talk at National Junior College Career Talk at National University of Singapore (Chemical and Biological Engineering Department) Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution (College) 70 13 Career Talk at St. Andrew’s Junior College Biomedical Talk at Singapore Polytechnic 60 30 Ministry of Education ExCEL FEST: Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Seminar at Meridian Junior College Career Talk at St. Andrew's Junior College Open House for Parents Open House for South Zone Schools 500 57 198 468 250 35 Forum on “Career Prospects & Research Opportunities in Chemistry and Chemical Science” at the National University of Singapore by Prof Jackie Y. Ying “Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre 300 Science Month 05 Open House for East Zone Schools 56 401 230 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 35 35 THE JOURNEY THUS FAR October 6-Oct 26-Oct November 14-Nov 25-Nov 28-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 30-Nov December 21-Dec 2006 February 22 Feb March 3-Mar 7-Mar 10-Mar 13-Mar 29-Mar April 10 Apr 25-Apr May 3-May 17-May 26-May June 2-Jun 29-Jun July 14-Jul 18-Jul 20-Jul 21-Jul National University of Singapore 2nd Annual Graduate Students' Symposium: Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at Singapore Management University 55 26-Jul August 2-Aug 14-Aug 75th Rulang Primary School Anniversary Celebration cum Speech Day: Guest of Honor, Prof Jackie Y. Ying Gifted Education Program Annual Conference at Anglo-Chinese Primary School (Barker Rd): Plenary Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Nanyang Technological University-Junior College-IEEE-SPIE Challenge 2006: Guest-of Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Nanyang Technological University-Junior College-IEEE-SPIE Challenge 2006: Talk by Dr Edwin Chow 1st Open House for Universities and Polytechnics 1st Open House for Principals and HODs Young Researchers’ Nite 2005 EVENT 300 150 150 579 39 80 PARTICIPANTS National Junior College STAR Symposium 250 “Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre Career Talk at Tampines Junior College Career Talk at Yishun Junior College East Zone Science and Technology Centre @ Victoria Junior College Career Talk at National Junior College 132 150 300 20 70 Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution Career Talk at Republic Polytechnic 150 170 Raffles Junior College “AD 2106: Peering into the future” Science Symposium: Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at Temasek Polytechnic Ministry of Education Principal's Forum: Panel Speaker, Prof Jackie Y. Ying 200 Open House for South Zone Schools Visit by A*STAR Scholars 270 32 Visit by International Physics Olympiad Students Nano-Bio Kit Courses at National Junior College by Dr Edwin Chow (10-week module) Visit by Students from Hong Kong Schools East Zone Science Carnival @ Victoria Junior College 45 17 140 40 300 15-Aug 23-Aug September 1-3 Sep 5-Sep 15-Sep October 2-Oct 6-Oct 14-Oct 18 Oct 27-Oct November 10 Nov 20-Nov 22-Nov 23-Nov 30-Nov December 20 Dec 2007 January 24-Jan Februrary 28-Feb March 2-Mar 9-Mar 12-Mar 21-Mar 29-Mar Career Talk at Nanyang Polytechnic 90 Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Biotechnology Fair 2006: Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Talk at Dunman High School: “Science Across Borders” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Nano-Bio Kit Course at Hwa Chong Institution by Dr Edwin Chow Nano-Bio Kit Course at Raffles Institution by Dr Edwin Chow 350 X-periment! at Marina Square Atrium Open House for North Zone Science Teachers Nano-Bio Kit Course at Raffles Institution by Dr Edwin Chow 300 72 400 Visit by International Summit of Young Scientists and Viswajyothi Public School (India) Visit by Pat’s Schoolhouse Career Fair at National Junior College School Talk at Singapore Polytechnic School Talk at Nanyang Girl’s High School: “Learning Journey of a Scientist” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying 42 “Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre: Nano-Bio Kits Talk Visit by Secondary and Pre-University Science Teachers Career Talk at Singapore Polytechnic Visit by Australian Professors Visit by University of Twente, The Netherlands 150 Young Researchers’ Nite 2006 100 EVENT 200 25 400 29 200 180 340 20 80 20 30 PARTICIPANTS Visit by Vietnamese Principals 9 “Meet the Scientist”: Nano-Bio Kits Talk 121 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 7th Life Sciences Symposium: Guest-of Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Open House for Secondary Schools (all zones) and Launch of the Nano-Bio Kits Visit by Air War College, USA Career Talk at Anderson Junior College Career Talk at National University of Singapore (Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Department) 1000 440 20 850 7 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 36 36 THE JOURNEY THUS FAR April 10-Apr 18-Apr May 14-May 16-May 21-22 May 23-May 24-May 25-May June 1-Jun 16-Jun 18-Jun 26-Jun July 4-Jul 9-Jul Aug 23-Aug 31 Aug - 2 Sep September 7-Sep 10-Sep 25-Sep 28-Sep October 1-9 Oct 5-Oct 19-Oct November 13-Nov 14-Nov 19-Nov 22-Nov December 6-Dec 13-Dec Career Talk at Raffles Institution Career Talk at St. Andrew’s Junior College 100 25 Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution Ministry of Education Principals’ Forum - Learning Journey at IBN 2nd Workshop for Science Teachers Career Talk at Pre-University Seminar 2007 at Nanyang Technological University: “Leveraging on New Technologies” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Fair at St. Hilda's Secondary School 1st Open House for Primary Schools 120 90 37 607 Visit by Teachers on Ministry of Education-A*STAR Local Research Attachment Program National Chemistry Week Exhibition at National University of Singapore Visit by Secondary 3 Induction Program Education Fair at First Toa Payoh Secondary School 9 Career and Scholarship Fair at Anderson Junior College Career Talk at Bendemeer Secondary School 300 800 Open House for Hwa Chong Institution Xperiment! Exhibition at Marina Square Atrium 35 Open House for Hai Sing Secondary and Coral Secondary Schools Career Talk at Nanyang Girls’ High School: “Research in Bioengineering and Nanotechnology” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Visit by Elective Program Students Visit by Primary School Science Heads of Department 98 432 Visit by Dunman High School Students Open House for Meridien Junior College Career Talk at Victoria Junior College 31 50 40 Visit by St. Stephen’s School Teachers A*STAR Science Camp Visit by Secondary 3 Young Researchers’ Attachment Program Students Visit by Biomedical Research Council Scholars 60 18 15 40 250 440 200 44 400 20 30 Visit by International Organization for Standardization/International 40 Electrotechnical Commission Delegates 2nd Open House for Universities and Polytechnics 160 2008 January 10-11 Jan 18-Jan 28-Jan February 5-Feb 13-Feb 25-Feb March 3-Mar 12-Mar 20-Mar April 18-Apr 30-Apr May 7-May 30-May June 16-Jun 27-Jun July 15-Jul 15-Jul 23-Jul August 22-Aug September 12-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep October 3-Oct 16-Oct November 21-Nov EVENT PARTICIPANTS Molecular Frontiers Symposium and Forum IBN Young Researchers’ Nite 2007 Career Talk at National University of Singapore (Computer and Engineering Faculty Department) 350 200 40 Visit by National Institute of Education Senior Teachers Visit by Sogang University Students, Korea 3rd Open House for Universities and Polytechnics 12 14 130 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Life Sciences Symposium 2008 800 Visit by Norwegian Masters Students 16 Open House for East and West Zone Schools and for JC2 students (All Zones) 220 Anderson Junior College Elementz: Guest-of-Honor Prof Jackie Y. Ying 700 Career Talk at Yishun Junior College 200 Career Talk at Victoria Junior College Open House for North and South Zone Schools 20 140 Visit by Secondary 3 Young Researchers’ Attachment Program Students Career Talk at Yishun Junior College Open House 27 50 Visit by Hwa Chong Institution-Asia Pacific Young Leaders Summit 60 Career Talk at Anderson Junior College 250 Career and Scholarships Fair at Anderson Junior College 300 “Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Center: Career Seminar by Dr Andrew Wan 500 Biopolis Open House and 4th Open House for Universities and Polytechnics Career Talk at Nanyang Technological University (School of Biological Sciences) Visit by El Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa Business School 100 3rd Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Science Teachers Career Talk at Raffles Junior College Chemistry Week 65 560 Open House for A*STAR Young Researchers’ Attachment Program and Polytechnics 150 70 35 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 37 37 THE JOURNEY THUS FAR December 10-Dec 13-Dec 2009 January 16-Jan 21-Jan February 6-Feb 24-Feb March 3-Mar 6-Mar 11-Mar 17-Mar 27-Mar April 1-Apr 3-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 27-Apr May 5-May 22-May 22-May 27-May 28-May 29-May Nanyang Technological University Networking Session (School of Biological Sciences) 1st Science Camp for Parents and Students EVENT 350 82 PARTICIPANTS Young Researchers’ Nite 2008 145 Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for St. Joseph’s Institution Science Teachers 18 Career Talk at National University of Singapore Bioengineering Week 80 Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 16 Students and Singapore Polytechnic Lecturers Career Talk at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 2000 Life Sciences Symposium 2009 5th Open House for Polytechnics and Universities 92 Career Talk at Nanyang Technological University 200 (School of Biological Sciences) Visit by École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris-Ecole Européenne 30 des Affaires European School of Management Students, France Nanyang Technological University School of Physical and 150 Mathematical Science Job Fair Raffles Science Network at Raffles Junior College: Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Visit by St. Andrew Junior Schools Delegates East Zone A*STAR Science Fair: Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at National Junior College Exploratory and Discovery Session 2009 Open House for Temasek Polytechnic Career Talk at Temasek Junior College VIP Visit by Eisenhower Fellow, Mr Steven Welch Visit by Utrecht University Students Visit by Ministry of Education S4 cluster Mathematics and Science Curriculum Champion Group Career Talk at St. Margaret’s Primary School Science Workshop for Materials Science at National Junior College National University of Singapore JobConnect Career Fair Visit by Dr Gerald Farthing, Canadian Deputy Minister in Education, Citizenship and Youth Judging Panel for National Junior College’s 2nd Singapore International Science Challenge Visit by Singapore-Hong Kong Bilateral Graduate Student Congress Open House for Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges (North and South Zones) 100 15 300 40 200 300 1 27 27 600 15 50 1 40 18 80 June 5-Jun July 6-Jul 9-Jul 15-Jul 15-Jul 16-Jul 24-Jul 27-Jul 29-Jul 29-Jul August 13-Aug 13 - 16 Aug 17-Aug 21-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 31-Aug September 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep 13-Sep 16-Sep October 2-Oct 14-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct November 20-Nov December 5-Dec 2nd Open House for Principals and Science Head of Departments 31 Visit by Zhejiang University Students Talk at National University of Singapore Life Sciences Institute Distinguished Lecture Series 2009 Career Talk at Anderson Junior College Hwa Chong Institution Careers and Scholarship Fair Health Promotion Board Emotion Workshop for Youths Nanyang Technological University School of Physical and Mathematical Science Convocation 2009: Convocation Speech by Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science Career Talk and Booth at Anderson Junior College Career Fair Open House for Junior Colleges and Polytechnics A*STAR Science Awards Ceremony: Guest Speaker Prof Jackie Y. Ying X-periment Exhibition at Marina Square Atrium Career Talk at Queenstown Secondary School Career Talk at National Junior College Exploratory and Discovery Session 2009 Visit by Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne’s School of Life Sciences Career Talk at National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science Scholarship Fair National Science Challenge Workshop and Filming 14 80 400 246 83 690 100 470 300 0 75 15 25 27 Science 09 SciFi Movie Forum “Iron Man” 2nd Open House for Primary Schools Project CSI @ St. Nicholas Girls' School National Science Challenge Grand Final Awards Presentation: Invited Guest Judge Prof Jackie Y. Ying Career Talk at Global Indian International School 120 197 150 4th Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Teachers Ministry of Education Annual Research Seminar of the Education Programs Division: Keynote Speaker Prof Jackie Y. Ying Singapore Polytechnic: Seminar by Prof Jackie Y. Ying IBN Open House for Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges (East and West Zones) 45 270 Career Talk at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Life Science) 20 2nd IBN Science Camp for Parents and Students 77 150 80 200 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 38 38 APPENDIX 2 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND KEY STATISTICS (2003 - 2009) LOCAL SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES Anderson Junior College Anderson Secondary School Anglican High School Anglo-Chinese Junior College Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Assumption English School Bedok Green Secondary School Bedok South Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Boon Lay Secondary School Bowen Secondary School Bukit Batok Secondary School Bukit Merah Secondary School Bukit Panjang Government High School Bukit View Secondary School Canberra Secondary School Catholic High School Catholic High School (Primary) Catholic Junior College Cedar Girls' Secondary School Chestnut Drive Secondary School CHIJ Katong Convent CHIJ Kellock CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School CHIJ St Theresa's Convent Chinese High School Choa Chu Kang Secondary School Chung Cheng High (Main) Clementi Town Secondary School Commonwealth Secondary School Crescent Girls' Secondary School Deyi Secondary School Dunearn Secondary School Dunman High School Elias Park Primary Fairfield Methodist Secondary School Fajar Secondary School Lycée Français de Singapour Fuhua Secondary School Gan Eng Seng Primary School Gan Eng Seng School Ghim Moh Secondary School Global Indian International School Greenridge Secondary School Greenview Secondary School Greenwood Primary School Henderson Secondary School Henry Park Primary School Hillgrove Secondary School Hong Kah Secondary School Hongwen School Hougang Primary School Hougang Secondary School Hua Yi Secondary School Hwa Chong Institution (College) Hwa Chong Institution (High School) Jin Tai Secondary School Junyuan Secondary School Jurong Junior College Jurong Secondary School Jurong West Secondary School Jurongville Secondary School Juying Secondary School Kent Ridge Secondary School Kranji Secondary School Kuo Chuan Prebysterian School Management Development Institute of Singapore Maris Stella High School Marsiling Secondary School Meridian Junior College Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) Millennia Institute Monk’s Hill Secondary School Montfort Secondary School Nan Chiau High School Nan Hua Primary School Nan Hua High School Nanyang Girls' High Nanyang Junior College Nanyang Polytechnic Nanyang Primary School Nanyang Technological University National Institute of Education National Junior College National University of Singapore Naval Base Secondary School New Town Secondary School Ngee Ann Polytechnic National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science Outram Secondary School Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Pasir Ris Secondary School Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary Peicai Secondary School Pioneer Junior College Pioneer Secondary School Princess Elizabeth Primary School Punggol Secondary School Queenstown Secondary School Queensway Secondary School Radin Mas Primary School Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Raffles Girls’ Primary School Raffles Institution Raffles Junior College Regent Secondary School Republic Polytechnic River Valley High School River Valley Primary School Rosyth School School of Science and Technology Sengkang Secondary School Shuqun Secondary School Singapore American School Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Singapore Management University Singapore Polytechnic Stamford Primary School St Andrew’s Junior College St Andrew’s Junior School St Gabriel’s Secondary School St Hilda’s Primary School St Joseph's Institution St Margaret's Primary School St Margaret's Secondary School St Nicholas Girls’ School St Patrick’s School Swiss Cottage Secondary School Tampines Junior College Tampines Secondary School Tanglin Secondary School Tanjong Katong Girls' School Tao Nan School Teck Whye Secondary School Temasek Junior College Temasek Polytechnic United World College of South East Asia Unity Secondary School Victoria Junior College Victoria Secondary School Westwood Secondary School Woodlands Secondary School Xinmin Secondary School Yishun Junior College Yuan Ching Secondary School Yuhua Secondary School Yusof Ishak Secondary School Yuying Secondary School Zhangde Primary School Zhenghua Secondary School FOREIGN SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES Military Aviation Academy of General Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Czech Republic Australian National University, Australia Babson College, USA Brown University, USA Bryn Mawr College, USA California Institute of Technology, USA Cambridge University, UK Cardiff University, UK Carleton College, USA Carnegie Mellon University, USA Chicago University, USA Columbia University, USA Cornell University, USA Czech Technical University, Czech Republic Duke University, USA École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes, France École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland ESCP Europe, France Fachhochschule Lausitz, Germany Imperial College, London, UK Indian Institute of Technology, India Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen, France INSEAD, France Jilin University, China Johns Hopkins University, USA Kincoppal-Rose Bay School, Australia Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Maximiliansgymnasium High School, Germany McGill University, Canada Nanjing Agriculture University, China Northwestern University, USA Oxford University, UK P. R. Engineering College, India Phan Chau Trinh High School, Vietnam Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy Rice University, USA Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, Germany Rutgers University, USA Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, India Sogang University, Korea South China University of Technology, China St Andrews University, Scotland, UK St George's School, Canada Stanford University, USA Technical University of Dresden, Germany Texas University, USA United World College of the Adriatic, Italy University of Amsterdam, Netherlands University of Applied Science Gelsenkirchen, Germany University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, Germany University of Applied Sciences Suedwestfalen, Germany University of California, Berkeley, USA University of Edinburgh Medical School, UK University of Frankfurt, Germany University of Glasgow, UK University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, USA University of Illinois, USA University of Michigan, USA University of Munich, Germany University of New South Wales, Australia University of Regensburg, Germany University of Surrey, UK University of Tasmania, Australia University of Twente, Netherlands University of Victoria, Canada University of Western Australia, Australia University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA University of York, UK Uppsala University, Sweden Utrecht University, Netherlands Washington University, USA Yale University, USA Zhejiang University, China KEY STATISTICS (2003 - 2009) No. of YRP Activities/Events/Talks 212 No. of National Science Scholars That Were IBN YRP Attachment Students 69 No. of Local and International Awards Won by YRP Attachment Students 35 No. of YRP Research Attachment Applications Received 2744 Students and Teachers on Full-Time Research Attachment at IBN (2003-2009) 250 Total 1164 215 184 200 146 150 194 213 159 100 53 50 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 YRP Outreach Participants (2003-2009) 8543 9000 8000 Total 34896 7153 7000 6000 5194 5431 2005 2006 5635 5000 4000 2703 3000 2000 1000 0 237 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 39 APPENDIX 3 YRP RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PARTICIPANTS (2003 – 2009) Abilash Subbaraman Abu Talhah B Azman Adhi Krisnadi Paisoseputra Aghil Soman Aishwarya Srinivasan Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia Ammar Ayoob Angullia An Jingzhi Andy Tjiawi Ang Beilei, Sally Ang Chui Noy, Michelle Ang Chung Yen Ang Ee Ling Ang Gay Leng Ang Hui Fang Ang Li Juan Ang Lip Chong Ang Mann Shing Ang Ming Yi, Daniel Ang Moh Lik, Roy Ang Seah Fang Ang Shiyun, Zoe Ang Swee Li, Shirley Ang Xue Yin Ang Yen Yin, Madeline Ang Yi Hui Ang Yong En, Patrick Anshuman Bhuyan Anupama Lakshmanan Archana Ashok Kumar Mishra Archana Balakrishnan Arjunan Muthu Kumaran Arushi Malpani Asha Shekaran Asik Ali Sadayan Astrid, Astarina Aswin Chari Au Yun Xiu, Juliana Aung Aung Kywe Moe Aw Cai Li Aysha Farwin Barbarini, Elena Beh Hui Min, Belinda Beh Shin Ming, Eugene Beh Su Min, Jessica Beh Weijie, Cyrus Beniah, Goliath Bhavina D/O Batukbhai Bjelkengren, Catarina Bok Yi Qin, Sherman Boon, Rebecca Bui Dang Hoai Thanh, Brian Cai Jia Shen Cai Na Cai Weiling, Maggie Cai Zhengyu, Lawrence Campolongo, Michael John Cao Qi Chan, Amy Chan Bing Liang, Leni Chan Chee Yee, Joel Chan En Ying, Grace Chan Jia Le, Cheryl Lynn Chan Jin Young, Gerentt Chan Mei Kwan Chan Shen Huey, Ruth Chan Shen Jau Chan Shi Yu Chan Soon Kiat, Jeremy Chan Su-Chern, Philip Chan Wee Lee Chan Yak Leong, Darren Chan Yen Mei Chan Yingkai Chan Zheng Ming Chang Xiang Yun Chantik Jayesh Bhatt Chau Man Wah, Rosanna Chee Ka Mung Chee Qiao Zhi Chee Ru-Ik Chee Shuo Chian, Jeremy Chee Wei Chian Chen Junsheng Chen Kok Hao Chen Li Chen Lingzi Chen Naiyan Chen Po-Yu Chen Shaoming Chen Sixun Chen Sze Man Chen Weiyan, Winston Chen Xiaoli Chen Yanyi, Samuel Chen Ye Shan Chen You Jie, Clement Chen Zhenghao Chen Zhi Chen Zhi Wu Chen ZhuJie Chen Ziyou, David Cheng Biqing Cheng Han Yin Cheng Xin Min Cheng Yi An Cheong Choon Boon Cheong Jian Liang Cheong Wei Lun Cher, Nicholas Chetan Shivaiah Cheung, Christine Cheung Yan Yi Chew Cher Yong, Milton Chew Hui Yu, Yvonee Chew Jing Ming Chew Suru Chew Wei Leong Chia Hui Xian, Tessa Chia Jia Jun Chia Minghao Chia Shu Wei Chia Xiu Rong, Fiona Chia Yun Ling, Caroline Chia Yurong, Eugene Chiah You Sheng Chidambaram Swathikan Chiew Sze Tat, Deon Chin En Wai, James Chin Sau Yin Chin Xueyong Ch'ng Hui Yen, Melissa Chng Wei Kwang, Mark Chng Wen Li Chng Wen Ya, Charmaine Chng Zhen-Zhi Cho Chung Ting, Patrick Choi Tsz Wai, Danny Chong Ai Lin Chong Cui Lian, Vanessa Chong Huixin Chong Kwang, May Chong Shiya Chong Tian Ji Choo Min Choo Pei Ling Choo Qian Hui, Jessica Choo Shu Hsien, Jeraldine Choo Yun Song Chooi Jing Yew Chou Shijie, Nigel Chow Jia Yi Chow, Timothy Chow Zhi Hao, Melvin Choy Chiaw Yee Choy Ming Ju, Milly Choy Sui Har Chu, Leonard Chu Ci Chua Ee Vian, Karman Chua Kai Ting, Cheryl Chua Pheng Xie, Elvin Chua Wee Kiat, Mervyn Chua Wei Tian Chua Wei-Shan Chua Yi Jin, Elise Chua Yi Xiu Chua Yurong, Fannie Chuang Shen Hui Chum, Wendy Chun Tien Tsi, James Chuo Zung-Yan, Marianne Court, David Dang Thao Huong Dang Thuy Tram Deng Chao Dev Chandan Behera Devandran Arathi Devaprya Makentharan Dheera Venkatraman Dirk, Stefan Paul Divya Rajendran Doberstein, Kai Duclos, Jeanne Gwendoline Duong Nghiep Khoan Earhart, Christopher Ee Si Ya, Edelene Ee Yong Liang Elias, Hamida Eng Kai Er Eng Shuen Hui Er Jun Cheng Er Wan Lin Fam Mei Shi, Melody Fan Qi Fan Shir Li Fan Yu Guang Fang Jiexin Fang Yanyan, Michelle Farah Tasnim Faris Bin Rosley Ferhan Oktobriadi Putra Abdul Rahim Fong, Andrew Fong Fu Wei Fong Li Shan, Eliza Fong Shu Yi Fong Wai Yuen Foo Hui Chung, Alexander Foo Jia Nee Foo Shi Hin, Glenn Foo Shuen Ming, Daniel Foo Wen Yin, Adela Foo Xunyu Foong Zhe Cong Fritton, Kate Fu Ying Liang Fung Kah Chee Funke, Louise Friederike Helena Gan Chin Heng Gan Tze Qiang, Benjamin Gan Wei Lung Ganesh S/O Jaga Daseen Gao Conger Gao Guangyan Gao Yudong Geeva s/o Gopalkrishnan Giam, Louise Goh Ai Ling, Angeline Goh Aik Chun, Melvrick Goh Boon Leng Goh, Charissa Goh Cheng Ann, Alvin Goh Han Seng, Melvyn Goh Jin-ling, Vera Goh Junyang, Ken Goh, Mark D. Goh Qi Mei, Orlanda Goh Shen Loong, Sean-Luke Goh Shi Long Goh Simin, Shermin Goh Suk Hui, Lynette Goh Xin Yi Goh Xing Loong Goh Yi Hui Goh Yi Qian, Fera Goh Yuan Han Goh Zhe Liang Goh Zi Ying, Lydia Gunther, Martin Guo Jiaqi Guo XinDong Gurusamy Pari Shanmugaraman Han Hui Min Han Shu Ting Han Shuting Han Ting Hui, Christopher Haripriya Santhanam Hartman, Mark R. Hartono, Diana Hau Yijin, Josephine Hazwani Bte Abdul Wahid He Lingmin, Lisa Hein, Juliane Heng Ber Fong Heng Kim Pern Heng Li-Mei, Lisa Heng, Olivia Herrmann, Christina Janina Himmat Singh Hiong, Sarah Ho Hon Sum, Jason Ho Hui Ying, Jasmine Ho Jian Rong, Darren Ho Jin Kit, Shaun Ho Li Wei, Rachel Ho Li Ying Ho Lok Hwa, Samuel Ho Shihan, Bryan Ho Shu Xian Ho Wei-Hao, Joses Ho Wen Wei Ho Yan May, Mikeller Hoirul Ismi Ya'akop Hon Kar Cherng Hong Cheng, William Hong Li Wen, Michelle Hooi Ren Yi Hor, Eva Hortsch, Ralf Howe Shiqin Hu Meibo Hu Yang Hu Yingtuo Hu Yu Ling Huang Hongdou Huang Hui Mei, Sophia Huang Jinzheng, Corwin Huang Manjun, Grace Huang Sha Huang Yuting Huang Zhouwei Hui Li Yao, Laura Hui Zhewei, Vitor Huland, David Huntley, Miriam Husak, Jiri Hwang, Vanessa Hwang Yi Kun Intan Krishanty Wirayadi Iong, Eunice Ismath Riyas S/O Elias Izad-Yar Daniel Rasheed Izzuddin Bin Mohd Aris Janaki D/O Shanmugam Jaseema Banu Jayanthi Sethunarayanan Jia Xin Wu Jiang Lingfan Jiang Song'en, Jeffrey Jiang Xuan Jiang Yige Junaid Maroof Kahn, Jason S. Kasturi K. Kam, Kimberly Kan Li Jing Kang, Dorothy Kang Eng Hiok, Zachary Dexter Kang Junhui, Garrett Kang Zi Han Kastner, Jurgen Kavina Juneja Ke Chyan Ying Ke Junbo Kee Yuan Chuan Keimar Than Kek Yun Yuan Khadija Khan Khiu Hui Leng Khng Choon Chea, Claudia Khoo Bee Luan Khoo, Genevieve Khoo Rui Yan Khoong, Cheryl Khor Dingyue King, Connie Kleo, Karsten Knauer, Linda Koh Gao Han, Gerald Koh Hong Xiang, Frederick Koh Hui Yee, Hazel Koh Huilin Koh Kia Woon, Kelly Koh Lian Chye, Winston Koh Pang Wei Koh Tian En, Jonathan Koh Xiaoying Koh Xin Ping, Dawn Koh Yan Tong Koh Yong Kiat, Kenny Koh Yun Pei Kok Zhong Han, Ryan Kong Ming Wai, Vera Kong Yan Ling Koo Ley Ling Koo Yong De, Andrew Kovardhini Tamilselvan Kris, Anita Krishna Balasubramanian Kristy Purnamawati Krithin Sitaram Ku, Jerome Kuan Huiyi, Kyla Kwa Wee Kiat Kwan Sek Hin Kwok Shengda Kwok Su-inn, Natalie Kyaw Zin Htet Lai Geet Yi, Gillianne Lai Qunjie Lam Jun Hui, Rachel Lau Bee Juan Lau, Calvin Lau Fong-Ting, Samantha Lau Pui Shan, Genevieve Lau Yong Chen, Amy Law Yi Chung Lee Chen Ee Lee En Li Lee Eun Kyung 39 JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 40 40 YRP RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PARTICIPANTS (2003 – 2009) Lee Fook Choon Lee Hui Yi Lee Jie Rong, Marvin Lee Jie Yang Lee Joe Wing Lee Joon Sern Lee Jun Yong, Daniel Lee Kah Chun Lee Kok Chuan Lee Koy Nien Lee Li Ming Lee Li Qun, Eugene Lee Lin Ming Lee Mei Leng Lee Min Wai, Serene Lee Ming Wei Lee Peck Wen, Amanda Lee Pei Ling, Charmaine Lee Pei Rong, Evelyn Lee Pei Shan Lee Phin Peng Lee Ping Ting Lee Qian Yi Lee Shinhan Lee Si Xian Lee Somin Lee Tze Ming, Theodore Lee Wong Cheng, Jacky Lee Yeong Yuh Lee Ying Lee Yoke Peng Lee Yoke San, Daniel Lee Yong Yeow Lee Yun Zhi Lee Yunqin Lee Zhiwei Leng Yujun Leong Kim Bee, Jean Leong Li Sun Leong Min Juan Leow Jiamin Leow Wei Liang, Kenneth Ler Ji-Yong Lew Jun Xuan, Cassandra Li Bo Li Chao Li Chun Wong, Junie Li Meng Li Sixuan, Christabelle Li Wei Li Wei Ling, Lydia Li Yawen Li Yinliang, Alex Li Yiwen, Janet Li Ziwu Lian Weixiong Liang Jing Liang Yuan Yuan, Hazel Liau Rui Xing, Brian Lichtenberg, Maike Lien Pei Xin, Victoria Liew Jun Wen Liew Ming Jie, Gerald Liew Soon Hock Liew Yong Yew, Tony Lim Bing Xuan, Kelvin Lim Chee Kiang Lim, Chrissie Lim Chuanyau Lim Guo Yuan, Benjamin Lim Hart Yan, Jeffrey Lim Hui Kheng Lim Hui Ting, Radiance Lim Hui Yi Lim Jia Hui Lim Jia Yi, Michelle Lim Jing Shan Lim Ju Lee Lim Jun Zhe, Louis Lim Kai Lu, Reginald Edbert Lim, Kenny Lim Khoon Beng Lim Li Min Lim Li Rong Lim Li Zhen, Jocelyn Lim Lui Cheng, Brian Lim Mingjie, Kenneth Lim Pei Yiing Lim Qi Jian Lim Shi Yin, Shiane Lim Shi Yu, Derek Lim Si Wei, Samuel Lim Sing Yong Lim Suat Fong, Valerie Lim Suyu, Susan Lim Teck Chuan Lim Teik Zhen Lim Tian Wei, Mark Lim Tian Ying, Beverly Lim Wei Jie, Linus Lim Wei Lun, Alan Lim Wei Quan, Simon Lim Wei Sheng, Shaun Lim Wei Yi, Louis Lim Xiang Ying Lim Yan Zheng, Daniel Lim Yi Qi, Ofelia Lim Yi Ying, Melissa Lim You Yu, Benson Lim Yujing, Vivian Lim Yuxian, Lillian Lim Zi Kun, Joyce Lin, Andy Lin Bing Yan, James Lin, Cynthia Lin Hao, Daniel Lin Jiakai Lin Junxiong, Andy Lin Junyou, Jack Lin Min Lin Sen Lin Ting Rui, Keef Lin Wanqing Lin Wanyun Ling Jingjing Ling Ka Yi Liu Guiliang Liu Jinyue Liu Shan Shan Liu Shumei, Germaine Liu Yan Chen Lium Tow Boon, Brian Lo Wei Hong, Marcus Lo Zheng Xiang Lock Shern Xin, Paul Loe, Felicia Celeste Loh Ee Neng Loh Iong Ying Loh Lay Kuan Loh Ming Yang Loh Qian Ting, Maybelle Loh Wei Li Loh Yue Yan, Amelia Loh Zhenhui, Nicholas Loke Ek Theng Loo Sai Weng, Larry Loo Yunhua Lou, Sally Low Hwee San Low Jia Li Low Jun Jie Low Lai Yip Low Soon Huat Low Wai Leong Low Xiu Hui Low Ying Liang Lu Bo Lu Huiping Lu Liangjian Lu Miansi, Caroline Lu Yun Lua Jing Han Luar Shui Ron, Vincent Luo Hong Yang, Joel Luo Zhentao M Shahrooz Amin Ma Jing Ma Nan Macias, Celia Edith Mano Thangaraj Martinkovic, Marek Mayrhofer, Rebecca Maria Md Khairul Rusydi Meera Gurumurthy Meisha Onelle Farida Bynoe Mendoza, Joji Klarisse Liwag Mew Shang Zhi, Dorothy Julia Mo Hao Mohamad Fairoz B Mohamed Mohamad Faizal Bin Mokmin Mohamed Faruq B Mohd Taib Mohammed Shahrudin bin Ibrahim Mohana Priya Mok Zhen Tao, Alan Mok Zhun Wei Monica K. Mueller, Stefanie Muhamad Mukmin Sattar Muhammad Asyraf Bin AB Razak Muhammad Kasim Bin Umurtha Muhammad Khidhir Bin Khairudin Muhd Mikhail Bin Zaidee Muller, Rico Murugappan Karthick Muslim Anshari bin Rahman Naatasha Bte Isahak Nah Lyn Qing, Ellyn Neha Singhal Neo Jia Ling Neo Sock Khim Neo Swee Lan Neo Zhi Xiong, David Neuzil, Magdalena Newby, Carol Ng Chen Hui Ng Chian Ni, Junie Ng Chieh Yih, Deborah Ng Chien Wei, Benjamin Ng Ching Xing, Shirlyn Ng Ding Jie, Favian Ng Ding Yuan, Raymond Ng Hui Zhi, Beatrice Ng Jia Ying, Sophia Ng Joe Hoong Ng Jun Rong, Colin Ng Lap Hong, Wister Ng Mei Chan, Grace Ng Ni Ge, Ronnica Ng, Rosie Ng Rui Ge, Roderica Ng Shengyong Ng Songyu Ng Wei Qiang Ng Wei Xiong, Jonathan Ng Wenyan Ng Yao Zong Ng Yen Shan Ng Yifan Ng Yihao Ng Yong Chou, Benjamin Ng Zhe Sheng, Daniel Ng Zhi Yang Ng Zhi Yi Ng Zhuang Hao, Alwin Ngan Kah Hwee, Phebe Ngeow Kao Chin Ngiam Jinghao, Nicholas Nguyen Bich Ngoc, Michelle Nguyen Dieu Anh Nguyen Hoang Danh Nguyen Hoang Minh Han Nguyen Thao Di Nguyen Van Hoai Chau Ni Chen Nisha Bte Mohd Rafiq Noor Hayati Bte Kamari Nor Lizawati Bte Ibrahim Noreen Tasneem Zaman Norham Erlyani Bte Abd Hamid Novak, Lukas Nuo Zhang, Maryann Nur Annisaa Binte Zaini Nur Diana Binte Zakaria Nur Fadilah bte Shaik Md Shafiee Nur Hanisah Binti Nordin Nur Sharalyn Binte Abdullah Oei Xi Zhi Oh Jing Hao, Jason Oh Ting Ting Oh Wei Jing Ong Hui Ling, Lucinda Ong, Ian Ong Jingru Ong Jun Rong Ong Lay Hua Ong Li Ching Ong Mei Ling, Belicia Ong Mei Lyn Ong Ming Wu, Warren Ong Poh Lam Ong Qunya Ong Rui Shen Ong Shu Hui, Deborah Ong Shu Ren, Sarah Ong Wei Jian Ong Wei Lin Ong Wen Siong, Nicholas Ong Xin Yuan Ong Yan Ying Ong Yue Ning, Maria Ooi Junwei, Samuel Oon Shan, Jessica Or Beng Guat Osbert Poniman Ouyang Hongyue Ow Qi Ming Pallavi Panda Pan Xiangjun Pan Yang Pang Chien Wen, Mark Pang Long, Joshua Pang, Ronnie Pang, Sally Parveen Kaur Pavithra Padmanabhan Pearce, Mark Christopher Peck Yang Peddada, Lavanya Peh Chi Hung Peh Kai Lay, Esther Peh Kaijia Peh Shi-Wei, Melissa Jean Peh Zhiyi, Priscilla Pek Jun Wei Peng Han Peng Hao Peng Kailing Penzkofer, Stephan Pham Thuy Anh Phey Boon Yeow Phoon Miao De, Gerald Phua Siew Cheng Phua Tze Liang Pillai, Eva K. 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Priyadarsini Sadler, Joel Anthony Saheeta Nisvaan d/o Syed Maidin Sandhya G Krishnan Sanjay S Kumar Santa Bahadur Damai Saratri Shanti Widiasri Sayanee Basu Schmidt, Nina Schubert, Maren Seah Hui Zhi Seah Mei Ying, Jessica Seah Seng Wee See Fang Ying See Jing Jing See Kang Wei See Lee Xian See Li Xia See Zhenwei, Kelvin Seet Ming Wei, Dominic Seow Nianjia Seow Wan Yi Seow Wei Yang Seow Yi Qi Seow Yi-Wen, Ervin Scott Seow Yu Xian Seow Zi Yang Set Ying Ting Shai Adam Shamiah Binte Abdul Razak Bafadhal Shao Huilin Shazlee Bin Nordin Sheela Seetharaman Shen Jia Yi Shen Jiayi Shen Meixin Shereen binte Nordin Shi, Julie Shi Lei Shinde Chetan Ulhas JourneyBook_Final.qxp 1/15/2010 5:13 PM Page 41 41 YRP RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PARTICIPANTS (2003 – 2009) Shubhashini d/o Palanisamy Sia Junren Sim Mong Kai Sim Shi Xian Sim Soon Leng, Anthony Sim Yan Ee, Ian Sin I-Lin, Eliza Sindoro, Melinda Sing Wei Heng, Benjamin Siow Ji Qing Siti Amalina Norazman Siti Munirah Binte Abdul Karim Siti Radiah Binte Safie Siti Salwa binte Abdul Rahim Siti Thaharah Bte Mohamed Sjokvist, Linnea Elisabet Sneha Ravi Soh Ling Hui, Lynette Soh Ming Quan Song Meilian, Cheryl Soo Mun Jin, Desmond Soo Yu Xiang, Jaren Soon Hong Yee Srivenkata Arvind Nishtala Steffen, Steinert Su Xing Fang Suaidah Binte Mohamed Usuludin Suen, Timothy Suhaila Binte Haji Taher Sum Choon Li, Lydia Sum Shuyi, Jessica Sum Yin Ngai Sun Bao Luo Sun Ye Sun Yidan Suo Chenqu Sushma Prabhu Sutanto, Christine Swati Jain Swe Swe That Paing Syaheed Bin Jabar Syahirah bte A. 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