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O VERSEAS STUDENT ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME 2008 a. Centre for Excellence in Education Summer Programme, USA (22 Jun – 02 Aug 08) In this programme, participants will be engaged in a rigorous academic programme which emphasises advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. Participants will have a chance to attend college-level classes taught by distinguished professors from leading universities, as well as classes designed to sharpen research skills. In addition, participants complete hands-on research with selected mentors at universities, research organisations and corporations. For more information, please visit http://www.cee.org Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for mathematical and scientific research are encouraged to apply for this programme. b. International Science and Engineering Camp, Korea (20 Jul – 27 Jul 08) In this programme, participants will be involved in a variety of activities, such as open laboratory classes, lectures in university facilities and meeting with leading scientists, that will lead to practical and informative basis for students’ scientific knowledge and future careers. Along with the research activities, participants will have opportunities for new cultural exchanges and build friendships, serving as a foundation for cooperation between future scientists. For more information, please visit http://english.ksf.or.kr Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for science are encouraged to apply for this programme. In particular, students who have received awards in science-related activities/exhibitions and able to share their areas of interest, research and experiences of laboratory work should apply for this programme. c. London International Youth Science Forum, United Kingdom (23 Jul – 06 Aug 08) Participants will attend lectures, seminars and demonstrations from leading scientists at this science forum. They will discuss and question the ways in which science is linked to the everyday life of the 21st century and see theories developed and put into practice in laboratories and research centres. They will have the opportunity to present a project that they had undertaken in Singapore to other participants at the forum. Participants will also visit research establishments, museums and other places of interests. For more information, please visit http://www.liysf.org.uk Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for scientific research are encouraged to apply for this Forum. In addition, students must have a science project to present during the Forum. d. International Summer School for Young Physicists, Canada (22 Jul – 03 Aug 08 or 08 Aug – 20 Aug 08) Participants will be exposed to a wide range of fundamental scientific concepts, from the bizarre quantum world of atoms and subatomic particles to black holes, warped spacetime and the expanding universe. Highlights of the experience included highly inspirational small-group mentoring sessions led by Perimeter Institute researchers and the forging of new friendships with like-minded young people from across Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/outreach/education/issyp_overview/ Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for science, in particular theoretical and modern physics, as well as mathematics are encouraged to apply for this programme.

A1 e. Asian Science Camp, Indonesia (03 Aug – 10 Aug 08) Modelled after the ‘Meetings of Nobel Laureates in Lindau’, students will be able to interact with Nobel Laureates and distinguished scientists during the camp. The programme includes plenary sessions, round table discussions, student-to-master dialogues and a creativity poster competition. The 2007 Asian Science Camp is organized by Wu Chien Shiung Education Foundation with assistance by Academia Sinica in Taiwan. The organizational meeting of the Asian Science Camp International Board took place during the 2007 Asian Science Camp. Founding members of the international board include five non-governmental organizations in Asia. Surya Institute in Indonesia will be organizing the second Asian Science Camp in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.asiansciencecamp.org Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for science are encouraged to apply for this programme. f. International Space Camp, USA (26 Jul – 31 Jul 08) This program which is run as the Advanced Space Academy® at Huntsville, Alabama is a comprehensive educational program designed to promote interest in space science and exploration, as well as global cooperation. During this week-long program, participants get hands-on training, as well as learn about the mental, emotional and physical demands astronauts must face. Fields of study include Engineering, Space Technology and Aerospace Science. Selection for this program is also conducted in collaboration with the Singapore Science Centre, at which the names of the students nominated by MOE for this camp will be forwarded to the Singapore Science Centre for consideration. For more information, please visit http://www.spacecamp.com/details.php?cat=Space&program=Advanced+Space+Aca demy Pre-requisite: Students with a strong interest and aptitude for space science and exploration are encouraged to apply for this programme.

A2 ANNEX B Student Attachment Programme at Local Research Institutes 2008 List of Participating RIs

S/No. Research Institutes Profile Research Focus REsearch Attachment TLL is a non-profit organisation established to undertake The current research interests in TLL include cell 1.1 Programme (REAP) at Temasek cutting edge research in molecular biology and genetics in biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) the broad fields of life sciences, including plant sciences. pathogenesis and bioinformatics. Through Website: TLL is affiliated to the National University of Singapore and genetics, molecular biology and recombinant http://www.tll.org.sg/career/traini Nanyang Technological University. It is located within the DNA technology, TLL focuses primarily on ng.asp#reap sprawling campus of the National University of Singapore understanding the cellular mechanisms that and is situated alongside other research institutes and regulate the development and physiology of academic departments of the university. yeast, plants, and animals. This research REAP participants are offered a monthly meal cum provides new understanding of how living transport allowance and a certificate of participation. In organisms function, and also provides the addition, outstanding ones are awarded a book prize. foundation for biotechnological innovation. The applied research carried out at TLL is aimed at addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of the life sciences industry. Some of these projects enjoy a high level of collaboration with world-class research institutes, universities, and multinational and regional commercial corporations. Bioinformatics Institute (BII) Bioinformatics is a multi-disciplinary approach combining . Computational Biology 2.2 computational and biological expertise to analyse biological . Information Science Website: data (both genomic and clinical), to advance biomedical . Medical Informatics http://www.bii.a-star.edu.sg/ research and development. Bioinformatics is both an . Systems Biology engineering art and a science, concerned with the . Biomarkers application of mathematics, physical/chemical principles . Biomedical Imaging and information technology to solve biological problems. Some of the key research areas include distributed computing in biomedicine, systems biology, computational genomics, as well as structural and functional genomics.

Bioprocessing Technology BTI spearheads bioprocess science and engineering . Expression Engineering 3.3 Institute (BTI) research by combining molecular biology, biochemistry, . Animal Cell Technology proteomic and genomic sciences, to understand how to . Microbial Fermentation Website: enhance the productivity of cells, develop better cell . Stem Cell Research http://www.bti.a-star.edu.sg/ culture, fermentation and separation processes to . Downstream Processing & Analytics manufacture important molecules such as antibodies, . Microarray and Proteomics Laboratories recombinant DNA and proteins that target a myriad of diseases.

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S/No. Research Institutes Profile Research Focus Institute of Bioengineering The institute's mission is to establish a broad knowledge . Nanobiotechnology 4.4 and Nanotechnology (IBN) base and conduct innovative research at the interface of . Delivery of Drugs, Proteins & Genes bioengineering and nanotechnology. . Tissue Engineering Website: . Artificial Organs & Implants http://www.ibn.a-star.edu.sg/ . Medical Devices . Biological and Biomedical Imaging Institute of Molecular & Cell Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) is a world- 5.5 Biology (IMCB) class research institute in biomedical sciences with core Apoptosis, cell cycle control, strengths in cell cycling, cell signalling, cell death, cell cell structure and function, developmental Website: motility and protein trafficking. biology, genomics, http://www.imcb.a-star.edu.sg/ infectious diseases, signal transduction, structural biology Data Storage Institute (DSI) Data Storage Institute is ranked among the top six . Spintronics, Media and Interface 6.6 information storage R&D centers worldwide. It builds its . Mechatronics and Recording Channel Website: core competencies and focuses its research efforts on . Optical Materials and Systems http://www.dsi.a-star.edu.sg/ magnetic, optical and network storage technologies . Network Storage Technology . Integrative Science and Engineering Institute of Chemical & ICES’ research programme covers chemistry and chemical . Applied catalysis 7.7 Engineering Sciences (ICES) engineering science, combined with advanced analytical . Crystallisation and particle science and characterisation and measurement to develop . New synthesis techniques & applications Website: advanced technology for the petrochemical, general . Process science and modelling http://www.ices.a-star.edu.sg/ chemical, fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Institute of High Performance HPC’s research thrust is in computational science and Computational Mechanics 8.8 Computing (IHPC) engineering (CSE). IHPC is well-placed to spearhead . Solid mechanics research and development in CSE across a broad range of . Fluid dynamics Website: disciplines, such as manufacturing, electronics, chemical Computational Chemistry & Electronics http://www.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg/ applications, precision engineering, virtual reality and System advanced product design. . Materials & industrial chemistry . Electronics & electromagnetics Advanced Computing Technologies . Software & computing . Intelligent engineering systems Institute of Materials Research IMRE undertakes research in selected fields of materials . Micro- and Nano- Systems Cluster 9.9 and Engineering (IMRE) science and engineering, including optoelectronics, . M olecular and Performance Materials Cluster nanomaterials, chemicals and polymers. . Opto- and Electronic Systems Cluster Website: . Materials Science and Characterisation http://www.imre.a-star.edu.sg/ Laboratory

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S/No. Research Institutes Profile Research Focus Institute of Microelectronics R&D at IME cover the semiconductor technology chain, viz . Integrated Circuits & Systems (ICS) 10.1 (IME) integrated circuit design, wafer fabrication process . Microsystems, Modules & Components technology, packaging and assembly, and reliability testing (MMC) Website: and analysis, as well as niche areas such as micro-electro- . Semiconductor Process Technologies (SPT) http://www.ime.a-star.edu.sg mechanical-systems (MEMS). Institute for Infocomm I2R develops holistic solutions across the Information & Services & Applications 2 11.1 Research (I R) Communications Technology (ICT) value chain. The . Infocomm Security Institute's research capabilities are in wireless and optical . Context-Aware Systems Website: communications, and information technology and science. . Knowledge Discovery http://www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg/ Communications & Devices . Embedded Systems . Radio Systems . Networking . Digital Wireless . Lightwave Media . Media Processing . Media Semantics . Human Computer Interface Singapore Institute of The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology . Forming Technology 12.1 Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) contributes to the competitiveness of Singapore . Industrial Informatics (SIMTech) industry through the generation and application of . Microjoining and Substrate Technology advanced manufacturing technology. Its research . Machining Technology Website: competencies encompass automation, manufacturing IT . Mechatronics http://www.simtech.a- and process technologies. . Precision Measurements star.edu.sg/ . Surface Technology

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