President's Message
Hello everyone!
I am Shawn, a Year 2 Mechanical Engineering student. I am happy to have been given the privilege to take on the role of the 25th President of the Society of Mechanical Engineering (SME).
The 24th Committee has done an excellent job in providing opportunities for raising technical competencies among Mechanical Engineering students, enhancing our student life experience, and increasing the influence of SME among students, staff and the industry. This academic year, I aim to further grow SME through providing more paths for personal development and further expanding SME’s visibility and reach.
Providing more paths for personal development: I firmly believe that it is essential to build a set of core skills, both within the Mechanical Engineering domain and out of it. This year, I strive to bring in more opportunities for students to develop the latter category of skills.
Further expanding SME’s visibility and reach: SME had successfully completed the first edition of our Overseas Community Involvement Programme (OCIP) Project, Operation Ulysses, in June 2019. Operation Ulysses is a project that recruits students across all faculties in NUS, reflecting the vibrancy and spirit of diversity within our project. This year, the second edition of Operation Ulysses will be kickstarted and I am excited about the journey ahead for our project. On the front of industry partnership, SME will continue reaching out to companies and organisations to discuss possibilities of forging new ties. At the same time, we will find ways to deepen cooperation with existing industry partners to create value for both our members and the company/organisation.
I look forward to working with my committee to make the Mechanical Engineering journey in NUS more exciting, meaningful and memorable.
Wishing all a great year ahead!
Cheers,
Shawn Yeo
President, NUS SME 19/20
I am Shawn, a Year 2 Mechanical Engineering student. I am happy to have been given the privilege to take on the role of the 25th President of the Society of Mechanical Engineering (SME).
The 24th Committee has done an excellent job in providing opportunities for raising technical competencies among Mechanical Engineering students, enhancing our student life experience, and increasing the influence of SME among students, staff and the industry. This academic year, I aim to further grow SME through providing more paths for personal development and further expanding SME’s visibility and reach.
Providing more paths for personal development: I firmly believe that it is essential to build a set of core skills, both within the Mechanical Engineering domain and out of it. This year, I strive to bring in more opportunities for students to develop the latter category of skills.
Further expanding SME’s visibility and reach: SME had successfully completed the first edition of our Overseas Community Involvement Programme (OCIP) Project, Operation Ulysses, in June 2019. Operation Ulysses is a project that recruits students across all faculties in NUS, reflecting the vibrancy and spirit of diversity within our project. This year, the second edition of Operation Ulysses will be kickstarted and I am excited about the journey ahead for our project. On the front of industry partnership, SME will continue reaching out to companies and organisations to discuss possibilities of forging new ties. At the same time, we will find ways to deepen cooperation with existing industry partners to create value for both our members and the company/organisation.
I look forward to working with my committee to make the Mechanical Engineering journey in NUS more exciting, meaningful and memorable.
Wishing all a great year ahead!
Cheers,
Shawn Yeo
President, NUS SME 19/20
24th President's Closing Note
Hello to all mechanical engineering students and staff!
Earlier this semester, the 24th SME EXCO concluded the final event of our term – our Annual General Meeting. It was an evening where we concluded our year and it was also the General Elections for the 25th EXCO. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to come down and congratulations to all the newly elected members of the 25th SME EXCO.
As our term has ended, I would like to take this time to share and highlight the initiatives put forth by SME over AY 18/19 and also to acknowledge the hard work of the team that worked selflessly to make our term successful!
Our term officially began at SME’s General Elections where 12 highly capable individuals were nominated and thus elected into their respective roles as the head of their committees.
Firstly, we have Parry Wong, who was elected as the 24th Publicity Director. Parry and his publicity team ensured that SME was constantly seen and heard by everyone through our various communication platforms. Their creativity and talents were put to good use through hilarious captions, eye-catching posters and amazing photography skills. Their team also continued the H.O.M.E initiative started by the 23rd EXCO to allow the students to get to know our society better.
Ming Yun, our Special Events director, executed festive themed events along with his highly capable and fun-loving team, to ensure that there will be something for students to enjoy throughout the semester! From celebrating Chinese New Year to handing out free ice creams during SME’s Back-To-School event, Ming Yun and his team were always there to provide a mood booster!
Our Welfare team, led by See Wei, always worked tirelessly from the start of the semester in preparation for our 2 biggest and highly anticipated welfare events – Mechanical Engineering Day (ME Day) and Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Day (CME Day). From the detailed planning process to acquiring welfare pack items and working with other clubs and societies, See Wei and his team successfully provided students and faculty members an opportunity to relax and unwind through fun-filled activities and delicious treats.
Besides that, our Enhancement Projects Director, Naveen and his team were able to plan and execute an array of value-adding activities. This included industrial visits to four well-known engineering firms: Airbus, SIA, Keppel and HOPE Technik, where students were able to engage and understand more about careers in the different industries. They also implemented Solidworks Accreditation and Autodesk Fusion 360 workshops where students got a chance to hone their CAD skills. Both the industrial visits and accreditation were well received by the participants.
All this would not have been possible without Claudia Ng, our forward-looking Business Director, and her team who worked diligently to elevate the branding of SME in parallel with securing funding and sponsors for our events. Their hard work brought about the sponsorship of various companies such as ExxonMobil and also the creation of a newly designed Mechanical Engineering shirt and the specially designed welfare bags which helped strengthened the Mechanical Engineering identity.
Even after the semester ended, SME was still busy as our dedicated OCIP team, Operation Ulysses, spearheaded by Shawn Yeo, executed SME’s first-ever Overseas Community Involvement Programme (OCIP) to Prey Veng, Cambodia, which took place during the summer break. Head over to their Instagram (@operation.ulysses) to learn more about the projects and activities that they completed. Congratulations on this amazing achievement and we all look forward to seeing Operation Ulysses grow and soar to greater heights!
Locally, we had Jonas, the Project Director of ME Camp 2019, along with his capable committee, welcome the incoming freshmen with an array of memorable fun games and activities. Their months of planning and hard work paid off as the camp allowed the freshmen to get to know their peers and ease their transition into NUS.
I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to my Presidential Cell. Ong Jun Jie, our General Secretary worked earnestly to ensure that SME’s administrative issues were sorted out. Our Financial Secretary, Yoong Ler Yee, meticulously worked hard to keep our finances accounted for and balanced. Besides that, I would also like to thank my highly competent Vice Presidents, Murugesan Karthik, Nicholas Tan and Muhammad Afiq. With their effective teamwork, communication and leadership skills, they helped me immensely in ensuring the smooth-running of SME.
On behalf of everyone in SME, I would like to sincerely thank SME’s staff advisor, Prof. Teo Chee Leong, who provided us with guidance and support throughout our term. I would also like to thank the ME Department and the Faculty for their constant encouragement and support of our activities.
Last but not least, SME would like to express our heartiest gratitude and appreciation to the student cohort for always supporting SME’s initiatives. We hope that you would continue supporting SME and know that every single activity was specially planned with the students’ interests at heart. We wish you all the best in the year ahead!
Sincerely,
Nur Zaheerah
President, NUS SME 18/19
Earlier this semester, the 24th SME EXCO concluded the final event of our term – our Annual General Meeting. It was an evening where we concluded our year and it was also the General Elections for the 25th EXCO. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to come down and congratulations to all the newly elected members of the 25th SME EXCO.
As our term has ended, I would like to take this time to share and highlight the initiatives put forth by SME over AY 18/19 and also to acknowledge the hard work of the team that worked selflessly to make our term successful!
Our term officially began at SME’s General Elections where 12 highly capable individuals were nominated and thus elected into their respective roles as the head of their committees.
Firstly, we have Parry Wong, who was elected as the 24th Publicity Director. Parry and his publicity team ensured that SME was constantly seen and heard by everyone through our various communication platforms. Their creativity and talents were put to good use through hilarious captions, eye-catching posters and amazing photography skills. Their team also continued the H.O.M.E initiative started by the 23rd EXCO to allow the students to get to know our society better.
Ming Yun, our Special Events director, executed festive themed events along with his highly capable and fun-loving team, to ensure that there will be something for students to enjoy throughout the semester! From celebrating Chinese New Year to handing out free ice creams during SME’s Back-To-School event, Ming Yun and his team were always there to provide a mood booster!
Our Welfare team, led by See Wei, always worked tirelessly from the start of the semester in preparation for our 2 biggest and highly anticipated welfare events – Mechanical Engineering Day (ME Day) and Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Day (CME Day). From the detailed planning process to acquiring welfare pack items and working with other clubs and societies, See Wei and his team successfully provided students and faculty members an opportunity to relax and unwind through fun-filled activities and delicious treats.
Besides that, our Enhancement Projects Director, Naveen and his team were able to plan and execute an array of value-adding activities. This included industrial visits to four well-known engineering firms: Airbus, SIA, Keppel and HOPE Technik, where students were able to engage and understand more about careers in the different industries. They also implemented Solidworks Accreditation and Autodesk Fusion 360 workshops where students got a chance to hone their CAD skills. Both the industrial visits and accreditation were well received by the participants.
All this would not have been possible without Claudia Ng, our forward-looking Business Director, and her team who worked diligently to elevate the branding of SME in parallel with securing funding and sponsors for our events. Their hard work brought about the sponsorship of various companies such as ExxonMobil and also the creation of a newly designed Mechanical Engineering shirt and the specially designed welfare bags which helped strengthened the Mechanical Engineering identity.
Even after the semester ended, SME was still busy as our dedicated OCIP team, Operation Ulysses, spearheaded by Shawn Yeo, executed SME’s first-ever Overseas Community Involvement Programme (OCIP) to Prey Veng, Cambodia, which took place during the summer break. Head over to their Instagram (@operation.ulysses) to learn more about the projects and activities that they completed. Congratulations on this amazing achievement and we all look forward to seeing Operation Ulysses grow and soar to greater heights!
Locally, we had Jonas, the Project Director of ME Camp 2019, along with his capable committee, welcome the incoming freshmen with an array of memorable fun games and activities. Their months of planning and hard work paid off as the camp allowed the freshmen to get to know their peers and ease their transition into NUS.
I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to my Presidential Cell. Ong Jun Jie, our General Secretary worked earnestly to ensure that SME’s administrative issues were sorted out. Our Financial Secretary, Yoong Ler Yee, meticulously worked hard to keep our finances accounted for and balanced. Besides that, I would also like to thank my highly competent Vice Presidents, Murugesan Karthik, Nicholas Tan and Muhammad Afiq. With their effective teamwork, communication and leadership skills, they helped me immensely in ensuring the smooth-running of SME.
On behalf of everyone in SME, I would like to sincerely thank SME’s staff advisor, Prof. Teo Chee Leong, who provided us with guidance and support throughout our term. I would also like to thank the ME Department and the Faculty for their constant encouragement and support of our activities.
Last but not least, SME would like to express our heartiest gratitude and appreciation to the student cohort for always supporting SME’s initiatives. We hope that you would continue supporting SME and know that every single activity was specially planned with the students’ interests at heart. We wish you all the best in the year ahead!
Sincerely,
Nur Zaheerah
President, NUS SME 18/19
