The STEM in Community Learning Series consists of a suite of dialogues targeted at 13 to 17 year-olds and educators with the aim of raising the awareness of STEM, its relevance and impact in building a sustainable and resilient Singapore. It seeks to encourage the next generation to explore and get adventurous in STEM. This is conducted via zoom with a virtual interactive component
2025 marks the fourth iteration of the series where we invite the the best within their fields of Science/ Innovation/ Technology and Impact to speak and inspire our students and teachers toward a sustainable STEM enabled future.
Session 1: Powering Singapore’s Future for Sustainable Built Environments
4th April 2025 (Fri), 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Synopsis
Singapore stands at the forefront of the global energy transition, leveraging innovation, policy, and strategic investments to build a cleaner, more sustainable future. This webinar explores the nation's current clean energy landscape, with a focus on solar photovoltaics. Looking ahead, we will discuss emerging technologies that could shape Singapore’s energy future. Join us as we envision a path toward a resilient, low-carbon economy, and sustainable built environment.
Speaker
Associate Professor Stephen Tay En Rong
Department of the Built Environment, National University of Singapore
Session 2: Green Building Design & Optimization Journey
11th April 2025 (Fri), 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Synopsis
Since the launch of the Singapore Green Building Masterplan in Mar 2021, the energy performance of green buildings has achieved at least 40% improvement over the Singapore Standard of 2005 with the top of the class green buildings achieving over 60% energy efficiency improvement. Join us to learn about the systematic and scientific design approach with Sustainability Drivers such as Passive, Active and Smart Design required for a green and high-performance building
Speaker
Mr Lee Boon Woei
Engineering Director at National University Health System