In Person: An Interview with Prof Hardy Chan
A tete-a-tete session with Prof Hardy Chan, our new Co-Director. Meet the man who shared his views on SMA and his ideas for the future. Includes details of Prof Chan's exciting personal interests - Don't miss it!

Accomplished SMA graduates at NTU Convocation 2006
Recently, four talented SMA students received their PhD and MEng degrees at the NTU Convocation ceremony, which was presided over by His Excellency President S R Nathan.

SMA plays ice-breaker to new students
Every year, SMA organises orientation sessions for its new students, to give them a warm welcome to the Alliance as well as encourage greater interaction with each other. This year's orientation was held from 29 June to 1 July 2006, and was full of various thrilling and enriching activities.

Open House on Computation and Systems Biology
As part of the SMA Industry-Research Institute Liaison (SMA IRI) initiative, the Computation and Systems Biology programme held a one-day long Open House to further enhance the links between industry and academia.

An exciting year ahead at the SMA Alumni Club (SMAAC)
A warm welcome message by the newly-elected SMAAC President, Kek Sei Wee, that includes an outline of some of the interesting events and activities to look forward to.

SMA Student Recruitment Roadshows 2006
In September 2006, the SMA team in Singapore conducted recruitment roadshows at some universities and institutes in Malaysia and India. The roadshows attracted many students who showed great enthusiasm to know more about the Singapore-MIT Alliance's programmes.

Mini-Symposium on Computational Engineering for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
About 70 students, academics, researchers and industry participants attended this event helped the attendees increase their awareness of the latest research happenings and also created opportunities for greater interaction between MIT and Singapore.

Summer Course on Mechanics of Inorganic and Organic Thin Films The Advanced Materials for Micro-Nano Systems programme held a week-long course on ‘Mechanics of Inorganic and Organic Thin Films and Small-Volume Structures from 10-14 July 2006 for students from NUS and NTU and researchers and engineers from research institutes.

Talented SMA graduates at NUS Commencement 2006

66 SMA graduates received their Masters and PhD degrees at the National University of Singapore on 6 July 2006. The event was presided over by Pro-Chancellor Dr Andrew Chew and graced by some prominent personalities such as Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Minister Mentor Mr Lee Kuan Yew and Minister for Education Mr TharmanShanmugaratnam.