EVENTS & OTHER HAPPENINGS
CDE hosts Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop
For academics “one of the great advantages over jobs in industry is that we have more freedom to choose to work on things we have a passion for, which is also the key to having a real impact on the society and community or having a meaningful career,” Dr Yang Ying (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) told the recent Rising Stars Women in Engineering (RSE) Workshop.
Held at CDE from 17-19 November, the workshop brought together talented young women professionals in engineering disciplines from around the world. RSE aims to spark discussion amongst young female professionals through a series of plenary sessions and keynote lectures, panel discussions and mentoring sessions.
Read more about RSE here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/news-detail/cde-hosts-rising-stars-women-in-engineering-workshop/
Communication ‘is key to innovation success’
"Effective communication is often the bridge between an innovative idea and its acceptance."
The Honourable Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the US National Science Foundation (NSF), shared insights with the CDE community in his recent guest lecture on accelerating the frontiers of science and technology, organised in collaboration with National Research Foundation Singapore.
Speaking to an audience of faculty, students, and research professionals, he emphasised that even the most brilliant ideas can fail without clear and convincing communication.
Dr Panchanathan also encouraged researchers to embrace failure as a natural part of progress and highlighted the importance of collaborating across disciplines to solve global challenges.
“Never give up the can-do spirit,” he advised aspiring researchers in the audience. “You can't let anything let you down.”
Read more about his lecture and watch the video here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/news-detail/communication-key-to-innovation-success/
Forum for Teachers: Preparing students for university admissions and learning in Design and Engineering
On 8 November 2024, the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) hosted a forum at the Innovation and Design Hub attended by 17 teachers from secondary and pre-tertiary schools. The forum’s intent is to introduce CDE’s unique learning environment to them, as well as prepare students for admission into CDE.
CDE faculty members representing Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture and Landscape Architecture addressed key topics such as aptitude-based admissions, scholarships, and the transition from pre-tertiary education to university, providing attendees with valuable insights and strategies to better prepare their students for university.
The teachers also had the unique opportunity to engage directly with CDE faculty members and gain firsthand insights into the wide range of academic and student life support available to students in CDE.
This forum represents an important step in bridging the gap between pre-tertiary and university education, equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare and support prospective students for success at CDE.
For more information on engagement with educators, visit: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/undergraduate/pre-university-engagement-educators/
Empowering Educators: AI Workshop for enhancing teaching and learning
On 14 November 2024, 61 secondary and pre-tertiary MOE teachers from STEM and non-STEM backgrounds participated in CDE’s workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence for Education: Teaching & Learning with AI" held at E7. Led by instructor Dr Kate Lee Sangwon from the Engineering and Design Innovation Centre, the workshop aimed to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to integrate AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into their teaching practices.
Throughout the day, the teachers engaged in practical sessions focused on AI tools that can be tailored to their teaching subjects including Design & Technology, Sciences and Languages. These tools can be used to address key challenges, such as guiding students in the responsible use of AI and leveraging its potential to foster deeper learning and engagement. Participants left with actionable strategies and ideas for incorporating AI into their teaching, ready to apply these tools to benefit their students.
Singapore Design Week 2024
This year, the Division of Industrial Design (DID) participated greatly in the Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2024 which was held from 26 September to 06 October 2024, organised by DesignSingapore Council.
One of SDW’s key events "PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES" was curated by Associate Professor Hans Tan and assisted by Ms Koh Bei Ning (DID Class of 2022) and Ms Emeline Ong (DID Class of 2023). It consists of 10 showcases presented across the Bras Basah.Bugis Design District that creatively examine the rituals of daily life through the lens of design.
Apart from the Series, there were also showcases that featured works from DID professors and alumni, including Emerge @ FIND 2024, The Nature of Things, Future Impact 2: Homecoming, and Nothing But Singapore.
The featured exhibitions:
1. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – HEAL: Repair+
2. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – MAKE: Me(n)tal
3. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – PLANT
4. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – COMMUTE
5. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – DESIGN
6. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES - SHOP
7. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES - SLEEP
8. PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES - DISPLAY
9. The Nature of Things (Exhibition ongoing till 5 January 2025)
10. EMERGE @ FIND 2024
11. Future Impact 2: Homecoming
12. Nothing But Singapore
Expand the list below to view the full list of exhibits by our DID students, alumni and faculty:
CDE Staff Bowling Competition 2024
On 25 October 2024, 80 staff members gathered for a lively evening at Choa Chu Kang SAFRA Sonic Bowl for the CDE Bowling Competition. The event was a hit, combining friendly competition with dinner, thus fostering camaraderie among colleagues. Three winning teams stood out, earning top prizes worth a total of S$600. A big thank you to the participants for making the night a memorable success.
