International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore

International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore
Status active
Genre Forum
Frequency Annually
Location(s) Hwa Chong Institution, Nanyang Technological University
Country Singapore
Years active 10
Inaugurated January 19, 2009 (2009-01-19) [1]
Previous event 15 - 20 January 2017
Next event 21 - 25 January 2018
Website isyf.hci.edu.sg

The International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) is a science enrichment programme for students from all over the globe. It is hosted at Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and co-organised by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), bringing students from across Asia-Pacific together to network and dialogue, with Nobel laureates coming down to share their experiences in the scientific field.

In 2010, a record five Nobel laureates were involved in the panel discussion, one of the key parts of the forum.[2] In 2016, it brought together over 120 students and educators from all over the world.[3]

ISYF will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2018.

Forum

First organized in 2009 by students from Hwa Chong Institution and co-organized by Nanyang Technological University, Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), the forum has been held every year from 2009 to 2016.

Objectives

Inspire Passion for Science Amongst Youth

ISYF aims to provide high-ability students with opportunities to be engaged in Science. To inspire students, the Nobel Laureates and other eminent scientists will speak on their life experiences. This will create greater awareness among the youth about the importance of broad-based knowledge, keen curiosity, relentless tenacity and a global outlook in the pursuit of scientific excellence. Participants will also have opportunities to discuss their own research with fellow students from different countries and take part in hands-on science activities.

Establish Cooperation and Friendship amongst Young Talented Science Students

Students will have many opportunities to interact and form strong bonds with one another. Activities are designed to promote mutual co-operation, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, and at the same time spark a common passion for science and research.

Build Capacities of Science Educators

Through professional sharing, training workshops, as well as networking with scientists and among Science educators, ISYF helps build the competencies of teachers. It will also serve as a valuable opportunity for schools to establish and develop close ties with one another and to explore the possibility of future collaborations.

Raise Singapore’s Profile as an International Hub for Science Education and Research

Through visits to research institutions and interaction with eminent researchers, ISYF introduces participants to Singapore’s plan to be on the leading edge of scientific learning and research. [4]

Themes

YearTheme
2009Science and the Ever Changing Environment[1]
2010Future Innovations and Science [2]
2011Challenges for a Sustainable World [5]
2012Nurturing the Scientific Mind [6]
2013Breaking Through [7]
2014Science for Humanity in the 21st Century [8]
2015Becoming a Modern Scientist [9]
2016Communicating Science [3]
2017Innovation for a Better Life [4]
2018Transcending Frontiers [10]

Invited Nobel Laureates, Fields Medallists and Eminent Scientists over the Years

NameNotable Award/Position/AccomplishmentYear(s) Invited
Sir Anthony LeggettNobel Prize in Physics in 20032009[1], 2012[6], 2014[8], 2016[11], 2017[4]
Professor Douglas D. OsheroffNobel Prize in Physics in 19962009[1], 2010[12], 2013[7]
Professor Kurt WüthrichNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20022009[1], 2014[8]
Professor Avram HershkoNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20042009[13]
Professor Jerome I. FriedmanNobel Prize in Physics in 19902010[12], 2011[5] 2014,[14], 2016[11]
Sir Richard J. RobertsNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 19932010[12], 2015[15]
Professor Leland H. HartwellNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 20012010[12]
Professor David J. GrossNobel Prize in Physics in 20042010[12], 2014[14], 2016[11]
Professor David PhillipsPresident, Royal Society of Chemistry2010[12]
Professor Robert C. RichardsonNobel Prize in Physics in 19962011[5]
Professor Vladimir VoevodskyFields Medal in 20022011[5], 2013[7], 2014[14], 2017[4]
Professor Aaron CiechanoverNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20042012[6], 2014[8], 2015[15]
Professor Claude Cohen-TannoudjiNobel Prize in Physics in 19972012[6], 2015[15]
Professor Danny ShechtmanNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20112012[6], 2013[7]
Professor Sydney BrennerNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 20022012[6]
Professor James BarberFellow of the Royal Society (2005)2012[6]
Professor Albert FertNobel Prize in Physics in 20072013[7]
Professor Artur EkertCo-inventor of Quantum Cryptography2013[7]
Professor Ada YonathNobel Prize in Chemistry (2009)2014[14]
Professor Hartmut MichelNobel Prize in Chemistry (1988)2014[14]
Dr. J. Robin WarrenNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2005)2014[14], 2016[11]
Professor Martin ChalfieNobel Prize in Chemistry (2008)2014[14]
Professor Stephen SmaleFields Medal in 19662014[8]
Professor Jackie YingNamed one of the "One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era" by AIChE2014[8]
Professor Andre GeimNobel Prize in Physics in 20102015[15], 2017[4]
Professor Arieh WarshelNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20132015[15]
Sir Tim HuntNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 20012015[15], 2016[11], 2017[4]
Professor Ngô Bảo ChâuFields Medal in 20102015[15]
Dr Ng Wai KiongTeam Leader and Senior Scientist for Formulation Sciences in the Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) (Singapore)2015[15]
Dr Su YiDeputy Department Director of the Computing Science Department at A*STAR2015[15]
Professor Carlo RubbiaNobel Prize in Physics in 19842016[11]
Professor Ei-ichi NegishiNobel Prize in Chemistry in 20102016[11]
Professor Rudolph Arthur MarcusNobel Prize in Chemistry in 19922017[4]
Professor Barbara LiskovACM A.M. Turing Award in 20082017[4]
Professor Michael GrätzelMillennium Technology Prize in 20102017[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "1st International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Record number of Nobel Laureates at the International Science Youth Forum 2010" (Press release). Nanyang Technological University. 18 January 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  3. 1 2 "8th International Science Youth Forum 2016". Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "9th International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2017 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "3rd International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2011 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "4th International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2012 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "5th International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2013 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "6th International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2014 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "7th International Science Youth Forum 2015". Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "10th International Science Youth Forum 2018". Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "8th International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2016 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2nd International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore 2010 with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "1st International Science Youth Forum @ Singapore with Nobel Laureates". Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "ISYF 2014 Invited Nobel Laureates & Fields Medallists". Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Invited Speakers". 7th International Science Youth Forum 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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