A*Star : 20 years of science and technology in Singapore



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

2011

A*Star : 20 years of science and technology in Singapore

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"More than a collection of vignettes and anecdotes, it was hoped that this commemorative publication would document the history of A*STAR which dates back to its early days as the National Science and Technology Board (NSTB).The definitive milestone that would open our book, it was initially assumed, would be the launch of the first National Technology Plan (NTP) in 1991"--Preface.

Subjects

Singapore. Agency for Science, Technology and Research--History Research--Singapore Technology--Research--Singapore

Categories

ICT (InfoCommunication Technology) Research and Development

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Title
A*Star : 20 years of science and technology in Singapore
Creators
  • Singapore. Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Subject
  • Singapore. Agency for Science, Technology and Research--History
  • Research--Singapore
  • Technology--Research--Singapore
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 2011
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 2011
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill. (some col.)
Table of Contents
  • Foreword -- Preface 8 -- Introduction -- 1. The beginning -- 2. The turning point -- 3. A*STAR is born -- 4. Talent is key -- 5. Measures of success -- 6. Asia's innovation capital -- Research Institutes -- Early breakthroughs & innovations -- Battling global diseases -- Science and engineering solutions -- Advancing healthcare -- Leading the world -- Timeline -- Abbreviations -- Selected bibliography -- Acknowledgements.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Agency For Science Technology And Research (A*STAR) 2011