Be Inspired By The Best & Brightest In Science

The Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 will gather an elite group of scientific luminaries and technology leaders in Singapore to inspire the next generation.

AsianScientist (Jan. 14, 2016) – Come next week, Singapore will play host to close to 300 scientists under the age of 35 and 21 eminent mentors, including Fields Medallists, Nobel Prize, Turing Award and Millennium Technology Prize winners. Brought together by the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) @one-north, the participants will interact over five days through a series of lectures, panel discussions and small group sessions held on 17-22 January, 2016.

Since 2013, GYSS has been organized by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore to inspire PhD students and post-doctoral fellows to pursue their scientific dreams. Now into its fourth year, GYSS will be held for the first time at the brand new Singapore University of Technology and Design campus. It will also feature visits to places such as Gardens By the Bay, Changi Airport and the Deepwater Tunnel Sewerage System to give participants an insight into Singapore’s research, innovation and enterprise landscape and how science and technology is deeply intertwined with economic and social development.

“We hope that the deliberations and experiences of this summit will have a significant impact on your future development, and motivate you to be the best you can be. The GYSS has always focused on you, the young scientist, as we hope to ‘Excite.Engage.Enable’ you to pursue excellent research in your scientific careers,” said Professor Low Teck Seng, chief executive officer of the NRF and co-chairman of the GYSS@one-north organizing committee in his official welcome message.

On the final day of the summit, eight plucky young researchers will present their proposals for making Singapore a sustainable and liveable city. The winner of the Singapore Challenge will receive a cash prize of US$100,000 and the Singapore Challenge Medal. He or she will also be given an opportunity to execute their ideas with the SG Challenge 2016 partner agency, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR).

In his welcome message, Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, president of the Republic of Singapore and patron of GYSS, highlighted the need for a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to tackle the most urgent issues facing the world today.

“Many of the challenges that Singapore faces today, such as an aging population, climate change and cyber security, affect countries around the world. No one country can tackle these problems alone. Scientists, engineers and mathematicians must work across borders and disciplines, and collaborate with one another to develop solutions to tackle these global challenges,” he said.

“I hope the dialogue and exchanges at this summit will encourage all participants to continue in the pursuit of their passion, and make a difference to the lives of many through research.”

Asian Scientist Magazine is a media partner of the GYSS@one-north 2016.

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