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Great Women Of Our Time 2016 Science & Technology Nominees

Great Women Of Our Time 2016 Science & Technology Nominees

September 20, 2016

Here are the three nominees from the Science & Technology category in this year’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

Be sure to vote for the woman who inspires you the most in The Most Inspiring Award here, and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to $1,230!

The Great Women Of Our Time 2016 is presented by Skin Inc and co-sponsored by Swarovski.

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/great-women/great-women-of-our-time/great-women-time-2016-science-technology-nominees/
Great Women Of Our Time 2016 Science & Technology Nominees
Associate Professor Ho Ghim Wei, 40, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Engineering Science Programme, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore
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Believing that women can excel equally in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry, Assoc Prof Ho now leads the Ho Research Group at NUS with the aim of creating novel nanostructured materials for energy and environmental sustainability. Last year, the mother-of-two was an honouree winner in the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2015 Awards.

Read more about Associate Professor Ho Ghim Wei here.

Also read: 3 Career Tips From A Science Professional

Associate Professor Sierin Lim, 39, Assistant Chair (Research), School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
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STEM ambassador for the Singapore Committee for UN Women, Assoc Prof Lim’s Bioengineered and Applied Nanomaterials Laboratory (BeANs Lab) researches the use of protein engineering to deliver molecules for medicines like anti-cancer drugs; and contrast agents, which help enhance images during medical imaging procedures, such as MRIs.

Read more about Associate Professor Sierin Lim here.

Also read: 3 Work Ethics You Should Have In A Professional Career

 

Esther Wang, 28, Founder and CEO, Joytingle
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Supported by an ACE Startsups grant from SPRING Singapore, and incubation support from Social Venture Lab@NUS, Esther set up Joytingle in 2012. She worked closely with the National University Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, to invent Rabbit Ray, a patient-engagement device ideal for four- to eight-year-olds. Rabbit Ray helps to educate kids about the importance of vaccinations and blood taking, and helps them be more comfortable and less fearful.

Read more about Esther Wang here.

Also read: The Importance Of Finding A Mentor In Your Career

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