Online STEM Talks Archive

SSEF Public Day and STEM Talks

The objectives of SSEF Public Day and STEM Talks are:

To spark students’ curiosity in STEM through:
- demonstrating how STEM learning in the classroom is relevant in the real world
- showcasing how STEM helps us make sense of the world around us and overcome some of the complex problems of our times
To help students gain a better understanding of STEM professions, which may enthuse them to take up STEM careers in the future

Online STEM Talks

STEM Talks offered by our industry partners will be held online this year. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with expert speakers, enabling them to gain insights into the real-world applications of STEM and understand more about various STEM careers.

*Refer to the bottom of the page for the earlier STEM talks.

SSEF 2025 Online STEM Talks

From Student to Innovator: Growing with HTX

Speaker: Natasha Koh (Engineer, Threat Scanning Technology & Analytics, CBRNE CoE)

Synopsis:

This talk explores an Engineer's journey in HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) as her first job out of university. The speaker will introduce HTX and share her experiences since joining as a fresh graduate, including her role as an HTX Associate, her work in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear & Explosives) and later in the xData division. Attendees will gain insight into an HTX Engineer's daily life and learn how the speaker successfully pivoted from science to the digital domain, all within her first job after graduation.

Precision Surgery on Human Genes

Speaker: Chew Wei Leong (Senior Principal Scientist and Associate Director)

Synopsis:

For all of human history, we live with the genes we are born with. Our genes had been a fixed blueprint, determining the diseases we might experience, the traits we exhibit, and the shared connections with our families. But there have been few cures available for the many mutations in our genes that cause diseases, ranging from inherited diseases to cancers. What if we could perform precision surgery on our genes? Can we cure human diseases at the root cause? Today we share experiences in the quest for DNA and RNA editing technologies that create a new class of medicines.

From Concept to Reality: The Development of the V15 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Speaker: Wilson Lee (Lead Control Systems Engineer, Small Tactical Aerial Robotics Program)

Synopsis:

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey behind the development of the V15 hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. In this talk, you will discover the operational challenges we faced, celebrate the remarkable achievements of the V15 UAV, and gain a glimpse into the promising future of our homegrown unmanned aerial systems.

Pushing the Frontiers of Defence Technology

Speaker: Lim En-lye Perrie (Senior Engineer, Digital Hub) & Elango Praveen (Engineer, Digital Hub)

Synopsis:

Singapore’s national security and deterrence factor is underpinned by our cutting-edge defence technologies and capabilities. The war in Ukraine highlights how technological innovation is indispensable, particularly in electronic warfare through AI, cybersecurity, and robotics including drone countermeasures such as GPS jamming. We share on how our interests in Science & Technology contribute in our journey of developing and delivering autonomous systems that keep Singapore safe. Students would also learn about opportunities for students to contribute through exciting programmes and internships.

Click here to view the past virtual Public Day activities.

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