✨ Kicking off 2025 with a reflection on how my research perspective evolved throughout 2024. At the start of 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Global Young Scientists Summit (#GYSS2024) as an A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research nominee. Listening to Nobel Laureates and renowned field specialists, while connecting with so many like-minded young scientists, created the perfect environment to reflect on my research journey. Throughout 2024, the stories shared subconsciously shaped the way I approached experiments and interpreted results. When National Research Foundation Singapore invited me to share how #GYSS2024 had transformed my research journey, I took time to reflect on the essence of this change.💡 Previously, I was often fixated on having my experimental results align with my hypotheses. After listening to the Nobel Prize Laureates, I realized that anomalies are trying to reveal secrets. By exploring these secrets, I uncovered so much more.🔑 To #GYSS2025 participants, do hear the entire story rather than focusing on the technical complexities. These stories of relentless research pursuit continue to fuel my passion everyday.❤️ Here’s to uncovering new possibilities in 2025! My heartfelt gratitude to National Research Foundation Singapore for featuring me in the video (https://lnkd.in/gAKdCySW). Adolphus Lye, Ph.D. and Doreen Steven Mlote.🚀 #NRFsg #science #technology #research #innovation #EngageExciteEnable #ASTAR #SIFBI #NUSFST
Being featured in our local newspaper coverage of the event means a lot to me.🥺 Thank you for the opportunity to share the impact GYSS has had on my thought process in research.
Indeed, we are often disheartened when we see anomalies or when things don't go the way we expect, but the biggest success are reaped if we can uncover the underlying reasons that are not known to many. I look forward to the next generation of young scientists to continue your pursuit to solve big problems in this world!
An inspiring reflection, Uma Tay Jingxin. Keep it up for 2025!
PhD Student at A*STAR and NUS | Molecular interactions in plant based foods | Texture research
2wThankyou Samantha Katelyn Y. for guiding me throughout the interview process💜