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Looking ahead into the future, Research, Development and Innovation would continue to be the key drivers in our knowledge economy and Singapore will continue to invest in science education in the schools and at the tertiary level.
This was the key message delivered by RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Science Youth Forum@Singapore or ISYF, held at the Hwa Chong Institution auditorium.
He says: "Science education has always been a key focus in Singapore's education system. In our early years after independence, it contributed significantly to the rapid industrialisation of Singapore and its transformation into a competitive economy."
"In the recent release of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) 2007, Singapore once again performed well, emerging first in Science at both Primary Four and Secondary Two levels. We need to continue to invest and build on this core expertise in science in our schools."
The theme for the ISYF this year is "Science and the Ever-Changing Environment", where youths have the opportunity to interact with eminent scientists and Nobel Laureates invited to share their experiences.
He urged them to focus not only on the content of their research, but also on their life experiences, motivation and reasons for research.
In his speech, RAdm Lui expressed hopes that youths would nurture a healthy curiosity and ability to think independently and creatively about world issues.
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