A*STAR 20th Anniversary Logo

The A*STAR 20th anniversary logo was officially unveiled in April 2011. The tagline "Creating Growth, Enhancing Lives" was developed to communicate the impact of A*STAR's research and talent on the economy and society.

The search for A*STAR's 20th anniversary logo began in November 2010, with a competition for creative designs from the A*STAR community. The anniversary logo was inspired by the winning entry from the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) that emerged from more than 50 shortlisted submissions.

Official Launch of Social Media Initiatives

A*STAR's Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube channel were launched, to provide updates on A*STAR's scientific breakthroughs and exclusive access to event photos and footages.

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SAYES Talent Search Ceremony

The Singapore Academy of Young Engineers and Scientists (SAYES) was launched at the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) and A*STAR Talent Search (A*TS) Awards Ceremony.

SAYES is the first nationwide youth movement that brings together science clubs and institutions across Singapore to augment existing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities, and encourage young engineers. The initiative also places students in the driver’s seat to advocate science and technology among their peers.

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X-Periment!

As part of the Singapore Science Festival 2011, the X-periment! carnival provided interesting scientific discoveries to both the young and old, and celebrated the latest developments and research works in the field of science and technology.

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STAR Lecture

The inaugural STAR Lecture featured guest speaker, Professor Anthony Ryan (previously presented the famed Royal Institution Christmas Lectures) who delivered a lecture entitled "6 Billion Years To Make 6 Billion People", addressing the major challenges faced by mankind in the 21st century.

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National Science Challenge 2011

The 8th edition of the National Science Challenge saw Singapore's brightest young minds battle it out using their science knowledge as the ultimate weapon. Broadcast on Mediacorp TV Channel 5, the programme also featured A*STAR scientists and researchers as judges.

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A Showcase of A*STAR Talent and Research

In conjunction with the National Science Challenge 2011, a series of interstitials was produced in-house. The interstitials featured A*STAR researchers sharing their passion in research and their contributions.

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A*STAR Scholarship Awards Ceremony

This year's ceremony marked the 10th anniversary of the A*STAR scholarship programme. 120 individuals received scholarships and fellowships, bringing the total number of Singaporean PhD talent to more than 1,000.

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Scientific Conference

Themed "A New Look into the Scientific World", the two-day A*STAR Scientific Conference 2011 brought together researchers across the A*STAR family, from both the biomedical sciences and the physical sciences and engineering community. Over 100 VIPs were invited to the conference, including ambassadors, high commissioners, chief executives of sister agencies, industry partners and students from schools and polytechnics.

President's Science & Technology Awards 2011

The President's Science & Technology Awards are the highest honours bestowed on research scientists and engineers in Singapore for excellent achievements in science and technology. Amongst this year's winners is the team from A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) who received the President's Science Award for their contributions to stem cell research. Graced by President Tony Tan as Guest-of-Honour, this year's event also featured a special art-science exhibition.

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Commemorative Publication Launch

The year-long 20th anniversary celebration culminated in the launch of A*STAR's Commemorative Publication. Graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as Guest-of-Honour, the launch event was held on 29 November.

Titled "A*STAR: 20 Years of Science and Technology", the commemorative publication is a meaningful record of Singapore's journey in R&D and captures the transformation of Singapore from a S&T backwater into a vibrant R&D hub.

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