Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
First 3D printer and scanner combination
NTU start-up launches first 3D printer and scanner combination
Blacksmith Group, a Nanyang Technological University start-up, has launched Singapore's first 3-D printer and scanner combination.
The Blacksmith Genesis, which looks like an oversized coffee machine, is a 3-D printer with 3-D scanning capabilities that can scan physical items into digital models.
This means that users will not have to apply complicated 3-D design software to create a model for printing. They can simply scan existing items, edit the digital scan on a computer if necessary, and print a replica out.
The machine can print an item up to the size of a large tissue box.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Blacksmith Group, a Nanyang Technological University start-up, has launched Singapore's first 3-D printer and scanner combination.
The Blacksmith Genesis, which looks like an oversized coffee machine, is a 3-D printer with 3-D scanning capabilities that can scan physical items into digital models.
This means that users will not have to apply complicated 3-D design software to create a model for printing. They can simply scan existing items, edit the digital scan on a computer if necessary, and print a replica out.
The machine can print an item up to the size of a large tissue box.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Medical school takes in 78 S'poreans in its 2nd cohort
NTU's medical school takes in 78 Singaporeans in its second cohort
Students from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine's pioneer batch view a life-size human body in 3D. Singapore's newest medical school opened its doors to a larger cohort this year, with most of its new students having scored near perfect grades.
Singapore's newest medical school opened its doors to a larger cohort this year, with most of its new students having scored near perfect grades.
Nanyang Technological University's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, the third medical school set up here, admitted 78 students, up from the 54 in the pioneer batch last year.
All 78 students are Singaporeans, with most having scored three As or more at the A levels, or near perfect International Baccalaureate scores.
Competition for places was keen, with the school receiving more than 800 applicants this year. Just 330 were short-listed for interviews and only 78 survived the cut.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Students from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine's pioneer batch view a life-size human body in 3D. Singapore's newest medical school opened its doors to a larger cohort this year, with most of its new students having scored near perfect grades.
Singapore's newest medical school opened its doors to a larger cohort this year, with most of its new students having scored near perfect grades.
Nanyang Technological University's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, the third medical school set up here, admitted 78 students, up from the 54 in the pioneer batch last year.
All 78 students are Singaporeans, with most having scored three As or more at the A levels, or near perfect International Baccalaureate scores.
Competition for places was keen, with the school receiving more than 800 applicants this year. Just 330 were short-listed for interviews and only 78 survived the cut.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
NUS, NTU rise in Shanghai rankings for research universities
NUS, NTU rise in Shanghai rankings for research universities
The country's two leading universities have climbed the university league tables most trusted by academics around the world.
In the annual Shanghai Jiaotong Academic Ranking of World Universities released noon, Friday, the National University of Singapore (NUS) jumped 23 places to position 111 while Nanyang Technological University (NTU) moved up 79 places to the 190th spot.
With the latest ranking, NUS remains in the 101-150 band while NTU moves up from the 200 - 300 category to the 150 - 200 band. Universities that are ranked 101 to 500 are placed in bands in the published tables, although the specific rankings are released to the institutions.
Both universities also scored in some of the rankings for broad disciplines and specific subject fields this year. NTU and NUS were placed among the top 50 in the field of engineering/technology and computer sciences.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
The country's two leading universities have climbed the university league tables most trusted by academics around the world.
In the annual Shanghai Jiaotong Academic Ranking of World Universities released noon, Friday, the National University of Singapore (NUS) jumped 23 places to position 111 while Nanyang Technological University (NTU) moved up 79 places to the 190th spot.
With the latest ranking, NUS remains in the 101-150 band while NTU moves up from the 200 - 300 category to the 150 - 200 band. Universities that are ranked 101 to 500 are placed in bands in the published tables, although the specific rankings are released to the institutions.
Both universities also scored in some of the rankings for broad disciplines and specific subject fields this year. NTU and NUS were placed among the top 50 in the field of engineering/technology and computer sciences.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
NTU admits more medical students this year
NTU admits more medical students this year
Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine has expanded its intake by more than a third. It is taking in 78 students this year, up from 54 who formed the inaugural intake last year. The university hopes to take in 150 students in four years' time.
The White Coat Ceremony - the white coat being a symbol of the medical profession - marked these 78 students' initiation into medicine. NTU said most of the students who were admitted scored three As or more at the GCE 'A' Levels, or had near perfect International Baccalaureate scores.
The students were handpicked from the 330 who were shortlisted for a series of mini interviews. In all, the university received more than 800 applications.
Professor James Best, dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU, said: "Last year's group was also extremely capable academically, but this year's group has higher scores. But what is just as important is that both last year and this year, we have students who have done very well in what we call the Multiple Mini Interviews. That is a test to assess communication skills and also whether students have the right attitudes to make good doctors."
This year, the school also took in its first and only polytechnic graduate. Mr Russell Chuah studied biomedical science at Singapore Polytechnic and graduated with a grade point average of 3.96 out of 4.
Mr Chuah said: "Initially, I went to poly because I wanted to be a biomedical researcher, but things happened in poly and then you realise that it may not be suitable for you. I chose medicine. I think it is a very noble profession because you dedicate your time and energy to helping people get better. Even though it will be very challenging, it will be very exciting and meaningful as well."
Students at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine graduate with a joint NTU-Imperial medicine degree. Currently, all the students are Singaporeans, but it is considering admitting international students in the future.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine has expanded its intake by more than a third. It is taking in 78 students this year, up from 54 who formed the inaugural intake last year. The university hopes to take in 150 students in four years' time.
The White Coat Ceremony - the white coat being a symbol of the medical profession - marked these 78 students' initiation into medicine. NTU said most of the students who were admitted scored three As or more at the GCE 'A' Levels, or had near perfect International Baccalaureate scores.
The students were handpicked from the 330 who were shortlisted for a series of mini interviews. In all, the university received more than 800 applications.
Professor James Best, dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU, said: "Last year's group was also extremely capable academically, but this year's group has higher scores. But what is just as important is that both last year and this year, we have students who have done very well in what we call the Multiple Mini Interviews. That is a test to assess communication skills and also whether students have the right attitudes to make good doctors."
This year, the school also took in its first and only polytechnic graduate. Mr Russell Chuah studied biomedical science at Singapore Polytechnic and graduated with a grade point average of 3.96 out of 4.
Mr Chuah said: "Initially, I went to poly because I wanted to be a biomedical researcher, but things happened in poly and then you realise that it may not be suitable for you. I chose medicine. I think it is a very noble profession because you dedicate your time and energy to helping people get better. Even though it will be very challenging, it will be very exciting and meaningful as well."
Students at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine graduate with a joint NTU-Imperial medicine degree. Currently, all the students are Singaporeans, but it is considering admitting international students in the future.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Friday, August 8, 2014
Thursday, August 7, 2014
南大更改新生计分制
南大更改新生计分制
为帮助新生更好适应大学生活，尤其是学业基础较差的学生，南洋理工大学宣布更改新生计分制度。本科生选修课的评定标准也将微调，考试及格但成绩较差的学生将无需复读该科目。
南大高级副教务长（本科生教育）甘灿兴教授昨天在记者会上说，受影响的群体不大，据以往数据估测仅约6％，新制度不会降低学术标准。
从2014新学年起，新生如果在第一年考试不及格，并需要重考时，学校将自动将多达六门科目的第一次成绩刨除在平均分（GPA）计算外。
目前，南大在计算平均分时，采用初考和重考的平均成绩。在这项GPA免除政策下，新生第一次考试如果不及格，虽然仍然会被记录在成绩单上，但不会用于计算GPA。
对于选修科目，学生可以选择“字母算分”制或“满意／不满意”制。如果选择前者，他们的成绩将转化为相应分数计入GPA。如果选择后者，一旦成绩属“不满意”，他们就要重新修读该科目。
目前，虽然A至D都算是及格，D却被视为“不满意”。由于学生必须在成绩公布前决定算分方法，对于预感到自己可能不及格的学生来说，为了避免“F”（不及格）进入GPA，往往会选择“满意／不满意”制，但他如果考的是D，则需要复读。
从新学年起，考D的学生也无须复读。
～以上新闻转载自我报～
为帮助新生更好适应大学生活，尤其是学业基础较差的学生，南洋理工大学宣布更改新生计分制度。本科生选修课的评定标准也将微调，考试及格但成绩较差的学生将无需复读该科目。
南大高级副教务长（本科生教育）甘灿兴教授昨天在记者会上说，受影响的群体不大，据以往数据估测仅约6％，新制度不会降低学术标准。
从2014新学年起，新生如果在第一年考试不及格，并需要重考时，学校将自动将多达六门科目的第一次成绩刨除在平均分（GPA）计算外。
目前，南大在计算平均分时，采用初考和重考的平均成绩。在这项GPA免除政策下，新生第一次考试如果不及格，虽然仍然会被记录在成绩单上，但不会用于计算GPA。
对于选修科目，学生可以选择“字母算分”制或“满意／不满意”制。如果选择前者，他们的成绩将转化为相应分数计入GPA。如果选择后者，一旦成绩属“不满意”，他们就要重新修读该科目。
目前，虽然A至D都算是及格，D却被视为“不满意”。由于学生必须在成绩公布前决定算分方法，对于预感到自己可能不及格的学生来说，为了避免“F”（不及格）进入GPA，往往会选择“满意／不满意”制，但他如果考的是D，则需要复读。
从新学年起，考D的学生也无须复读。
～以上新闻转载自我报～
New courses, more leeway for NTU freshmen
New courses, more leeway for NTU freshmen
EXCITING TIMES: Undergraduates at the new NTU residential halls which opened this week. They can expect an exciting first year as NTU introduces new courses and changes to its grading system. (PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES)
Freshmen entering Nanyang Technological University (NTU) this year can anticipate a more holistic learning experience that stretches beyond their majors.
Students will have to take courses in Ethics and Moral Reasoning, Sustainability, and Enterprise and Innovation - key areas that will develop a more all-rounded student, said Kam Chan Hin, NTU senior associate provost of undergraduate education.
Categorised under the General Core (GER-Core) courses, the new mandatory courses "are designed to nurture the desired attributes of an NTU graduate", said Professor Kam.
This is on top of the existing two GER-Core courses relating to Communication Skills and Singapore Studies.
To better prepare students for the workplace, two new career-related core courses will also be introduced that will equip students with basic skills needed to tackle common situations such as resume-writing, the interview process and networking.
The five new courses will be delivered entirely online and students can learn on their own time and pace during the semester.
No grades will be given for the courses, which will work on a Pass/Fail basis.
From this new academic year, NTU students will also be given more leeway when it comes to the general elective modules.
The passing grade for the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option will be extended from a minimum C grade to a D grade.
Students can exercise the S/U option for approximately four courses throughout their undergraduate programme and if they fail the course or attain an F grade, they will have to retake the course or take another.
On top of the S/U option, NTU will introduce a new grading system just for freshmen that will ease their transition into university life.
To take the pressure off them in their first year, freshmen who do not pass a course on their first attempt can automatically exclude the fail grade from their Grade Point Average (GPA).
First-year students can have up to six courses exempted from their GPA.
"The new grading system is meant to help the minority of freshmen who may need more time to adjust to the rigours of university education," said Prof Kam.
About 6 per cent of freshmen in the last three years did not pass at least one course on their first attempt, he added.
The new academic change has given freshman Mohamed Zulfadli Bin Mohamed Zainal added assurance that students like him who have just completed national service will be able to ease into university life.
"The option will be good for us. In case we do not do well, we will still get a second chance to retry without (it) affecting our GPA," said the 22-year-old who will be pursuing a degree in material science and engineering.
Two new residential halls - the Pioneer and Crescent halls - have also opened this week and will house another 1,250 students.
At the new halls, the university will pilot new learning experiences beyond the curriculum, in the form of inter-disciplinary dialogues and projects as well as talks given by industry experts.
By 2016, another three halls will be rolled out and three more after that to meet the large demand for a residential campus experience.
Currently, about 9,200 students reside in the 16 existing halls.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
EXCITING TIMES: Undergraduates at the new NTU residential halls which opened this week. They can expect an exciting first year as NTU introduces new courses and changes to its grading system. (PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES)
Freshmen entering Nanyang Technological University (NTU) this year can anticipate a more holistic learning experience that stretches beyond their majors.
Students will have to take courses in Ethics and Moral Reasoning, Sustainability, and Enterprise and Innovation - key areas that will develop a more all-rounded student, said Kam Chan Hin, NTU senior associate provost of undergraduate education.
Categorised under the General Core (GER-Core) courses, the new mandatory courses "are designed to nurture the desired attributes of an NTU graduate", said Professor Kam.
This is on top of the existing two GER-Core courses relating to Communication Skills and Singapore Studies.
To better prepare students for the workplace, two new career-related core courses will also be introduced that will equip students with basic skills needed to tackle common situations such as resume-writing, the interview process and networking.
The five new courses will be delivered entirely online and students can learn on their own time and pace during the semester.
No grades will be given for the courses, which will work on a Pass/Fail basis.
From this new academic year, NTU students will also be given more leeway when it comes to the general elective modules.
The passing grade for the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option will be extended from a minimum C grade to a D grade.
Students can exercise the S/U option for approximately four courses throughout their undergraduate programme and if they fail the course or attain an F grade, they will have to retake the course or take another.
On top of the S/U option, NTU will introduce a new grading system just for freshmen that will ease their transition into university life.
To take the pressure off them in their first year, freshmen who do not pass a course on their first attempt can automatically exclude the fail grade from their Grade Point Average (GPA).
First-year students can have up to six courses exempted from their GPA.
"The new grading system is meant to help the minority of freshmen who may need more time to adjust to the rigours of university education," said Prof Kam.
About 6 per cent of freshmen in the last three years did not pass at least one course on their first attempt, he added.
The new academic change has given freshman Mohamed Zulfadli Bin Mohamed Zainal added assurance that students like him who have just completed national service will be able to ease into university life.
"The option will be good for us. In case we do not do well, we will still get a second chance to retry without (it) affecting our GPA," said the 22-year-old who will be pursuing a degree in material science and engineering.
Two new residential halls - the Pioneer and Crescent halls - have also opened this week and will house another 1,250 students.
At the new halls, the university will pilot new learning experiences beyond the curriculum, in the form of inter-disciplinary dialogues and projects as well as talks given by industry experts.
By 2016, another three halls will be rolled out and three more after that to meet the large demand for a residential campus experience.
Currently, about 9,200 students reside in the 16 existing halls.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
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