Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,

At CDE, we proudly celebrate the remarkable journeys of our students as they bravely take on challenges through various competitions.

Competitions serve as a powerful way to motivate and engage. They foster a sense of achievement and encourage those involved to push their boundaries in the pursuit of excellence. Participants also gain valuable exposure to new ideas, receive constructive feedback, and have opportunities to build connections with peers and industry professionals.

Since May, we have sent off several teams, including the AeroNUS, Calibur Robotics, FSAE, LeoNUS teams, to represent NUS and Singapore at the international level.

It is essential to remember that every competition offers valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Resilience is a crucial asset that helps us adapt to change, manage stress, and maintain performance even in the face of setbacks.

While we celebrate victories, we cheer even more enthusiastically for those who have learned from their experiences and use that knowledge to pave the way for future successes.

I know many of our students involved in such competitions often mentor the ‘next generation’ of competitors, with some even continuing to contribute after graduation.

I thank them for their commitment to giving back and for building even stronger community ties within the College.

Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)