Singapore Research Story, The

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Chang Chieh Hang (Nus, S'pore) Teck Seng Low (National Research Foundation, S'pore)

Singapore Research Story, The

Chang Chieh Hang (Nus, S'pore), Teck Seng Low (National Research Foundation, S'pore), Raj Thampuran (Agency For Science, Technology & Research (A*star), S'pore)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
07 March 2016

Science funding & policy

Series: World Scientific Series on Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-Building

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Ever since Singapore became independent in 1965, its leaders have invested tremendous efforts and resources to develop its economy in order to create jobs for its people and to support national development. This book describes the challenging journey of Singapore in developing a knowledge-based economy driven by research and innovation and the roles played by research institutes, universities, research manpower and appropriate collaboration between research institutes and industry.

The book traces the foundations of Singapore's research story from the time of its independence in 1965 to the present day. Through interviews with the key players and research into the records, the establishment of the key institutes and the roles of a global cast of researchers, scientists and engineers in setting up the R&D infrastructure are outlined. The impact of the concerted efforts to build up a credible and world-class research capability in Singapore over the last 25 years is discussed, as are the tremendous challenges faced by the key players in the drive to develop a knowledge-based economy and the ultimate goal of an innovation-driven economy.

Edited by: Chang Chieh Hang (Nus S'pore), Teck Seng Low (National Research Foundation, S'pore), Raj Thampuran (Agency For Science, Technology & Research (A*star), S'pore)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Volume: 0
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9789814641265
ISBN 10: 981464126X
Series: World Scientific Series on Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-Building
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 07 March 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active