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Dr Tong leads a inter-disciplinary team focusing on developing algorithms that take genetic variations into account to help select antigens that are most effective for triggering immune response. He is the first native Singaporean to win the prestigious award while based here. He received his formal education entirely in Singapore.
Venue: Exploration Theatrette (Level 4 of Matrix Building in Biopolis)
Date and time: 7pm, 12 N! ovember 2008, Wednesday
Cost (incl. Buffet dinner):
$15 – MITCS member/member's spouse/MIT staff
$20 – DUAL member
$25 – Public*
*Discounted tickets at $10 are available for students and young entrepreneurs (limited seats).
RSVP deadline: 5 November 2008
For further enquiries/RSVP, please contact Fabian Lua at lua@alum.mit.edu
Seats are limited and no shows will also be charged.
About TR35
Every year, MIT's Technology Review magazine honors 35 outstanding men and women under the age of 35 who exemplify the spirit of innovation in business and technology. Their work in energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology and computing are transforming the way we use computers, fight disease, spot terrorists, conserve and produce energy, and more. The 2008 TR35 were selected from more than 300 submissions by the editors of Te! chnology Review in collaboration with a prestigious panel of judges from leading organizations such as BP, Digg, Del.icio.us, IBM Watson Research Center, MIT, Princeton University, Texas A&M, Xerox, and Yale University. Other past and present TR35 winners include Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, Jonathan Ive, iMac designer and Kevin Eggan, stem cell researcher
2. DUAL talk on "If I apply to .... University now, will I get in?....."
Are you wondering how the US college and university application process has changed since you applied? Today's college application process is more in-depth and competitive than in previous years, due to the increased number of high school graduates and international applicants. DUAL invites you to attend a talk by Ms. Caroline B. Faris, a certified college counselor. She will discuss the many aspects of applying to US colleges and universities, including how to research "good fit" schools, make the most of your child's high school curriculum, prepare for college tours and interviews, brainstorm distinctive college essay topics, and project your student's unique voice throughout the entire application. Come ready to learn about today's application process and have your questions an! swered by a certified college counselor. It is never too early to prepare for your child's college and university application process.
Date: Saturday, 15 November 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: The American Club
Colonial Room, 3rd Floor
10 Claymore Hill
Cost: $10 per person for DUAL members & family
$15 per person for non members
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday 7th November to Ms. Ng Hau Yee at elohyn@pacific.net.sg
3. Annual Dinner of the Harvard Club of Singapore
The Harvard Club of Singapore is pleased to invite DUAL members to join their Annual Dinner on Monday 17th November. Their Guest of Honour at the event is Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Date: Monday, 17th November, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: The Meritus Mandarin (Mandarin Ballroom)
Cost: $130 per person
Dress Code: Lounge Suit
RSVP by 10th November.
Please see attached for details and RSVP form.
4. Stanford Club Talk - Understanding the Credit Crisis
The turmoil in world markets have created unprecedented risks to the financial system and prompted broad government action. Growth forecasts for the US and the UK are now predicting a sustained recession. Do you understand the impacts for Asia and what to do with your personal finances?
The Stanford Club of Singapore invites you to join them and Morgan Stanley's chief economist Chetan Ahya on the 19th November, Wednesday at 7.00pm.
More details are in the attached reservation form. To register, please send the attached registration form to liewweylin@gmail.com or rlhartung@stanfordalumni.org by 10 November 2008.
5. DUAL Drinks
Do come down and join us for DUAL Drinks every third Thursday of the Month! It will be a great time to relax, catch up with old friends, and meet new people!
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Brewerkz Restaurant & Microbrewery
30 Merchant Road #01-05/06 Riverside Point
Singapore 058282
Tel: (65) 6438 7438
Cost: $5 for 2 soft drinks
$15 for 2 beer
Please see the attached job description for details and ignore the application deadline.
www.dual.org.sg
DUAL is the Distinguished Universities Alumni League, an umbrella organization comprising members from the following 18 alumni clubs - Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Cornell University Hoteliers, Dartmouth College, INSEAD, Johns Hopkins University, London Business School, London School of Economics, MIT, NUS MBA, Oxbridge Society, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University
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