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Studied Architecture Before Medicine: Medical Student Explores the Connection Between the Two
SUTD alumna Lim Yu Wen studied architecture before enrolling in medical school. While others might view her as “wasting time,” she does not share that opinion. Yu Wen had long wanted to become a doctor, but she was also interested in other subjects, especially architecture and urban planning. She worried that if she studied medicine right away, she would not have the opportunity to explore other subjects.
Ride a bus, take a package with you – how crowdshipping reduces the impacts of millions of deliveries
Adjunct Associate Professor Lynette Cheah authored this article, which draws on research conducted with Dr Meijing Zhang, SUTD research fellow with the Engineering Systems and Design pillar.
Singapore startup Beep raises US$3.3 million in pre-series A investment round
The fundraising was led by existing investors, including SUTD Venture. The amount raised will aid the company expand its Voltality platform in South-east Asia, starting with Thailand and Malaysia.
No longer an eyesore, but are shared bikes a viable commuting option in Singapore?
Dr Samuel Chng, head of the Urban Psychology Lab at SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, noted the lack of a strong cycling culture here, which contributes to lacklustre demand for bike sharing.
Public, building owners must step up to protect Singapore’s heritage
Recent incidents involving conserved properties in Singapore have shown that the country has some way to go to ensure that its heritage buildings are adequately protected. Two incidents that made headlines in recent weeks underscore this point.
Experience and Innovation goes hand in hand
Mr Wang, 55, is a senior network engineer at Singtel. He found that fixing network issues was both difficult and time-consuming. Drawing on his years of experience, he guided young engineers to create an automated alert system that uses AI to detect and resolve problems before they escalate. This system has made the network more reliable and reduced downtime. Mr Wang’s innovation not only enhanced network performance but also demonstrated how senior employees can leverage their accumulated knowledge to create significant value and help train the next generation.
SUTD researchers discover that dual-language gameplay protects against cognitive ageing
SUTD researchers had set out to test the effect of bilingualism in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults. The team developed and conducted a novel game-based cognitive training programme and found that older adults who played in dual-language mode improved their cognitive skills more than those who played in single-language mode.
Designing our meals with 3D printing
SUTD researchers adopted a microfluidics approach to design a multi-channel nozzle that allows for fast, seamless 3D printing of foods using multiple types of foods.
New Study Improves Virtual Travel Experience with Efficient Avatar Task Migration
To ensure seamless communication between the servers and the vehicles, researchers have proposed a task migration system that intelligently determines the optimal time to move tasks between the vehicle and external servers.
Singapore’s War On Rats: Can These Rat Busting Solutions Work?
Channel News Asia Talking Point, Engineering Product Development Associate Prof Mohan showcases the Falcon robot which inspects false ceilings for rodents infestations.
