Master Gregory Clancey wins 2012 Morison Prize

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A/P Gregory Clancey Prize Lecture: Telling Stories about Technology in an Asian Century

The Morison Prize in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) recognizes the accomplishments of an individual who has made major contributions at the interface between science and technology on the one hand and matters of societal concern on the other. It was endowed by the family of the late Professor Elting Morison, a renowned historian who helped found the STS Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the 1970s.

Associate Professor Gregory Clancey, who received his PhD from MIT in 1999, was awarded the prize for his scholarly work on the history of technology in Asia (especially Japan) and the US, and for his efforts as a programme builder at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Asia Research Institute and Tembusu College – all at NUS.

On 11 May, Master Clancey was at MIT to deliver the Morison Prize Lecture. It was titled “Telling Stories about Technology in an Asian Century”.

Tembusu A debate team wins both its matches in the lead up to Thursday’s debate competition finals against Cinnamon College

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Motion: This House Would Abolish The Grading System at all Levels of the University

15 March 2011, 7.45pm
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
Refreshments will be served.  

Teams: USP A (Government) vs. Tembusu A (Opposition)

Programme

1945 :  Welcome Address by Prof. John Richardson
1955 :  General Briefing by Chief Adjudicator & Deputy Chief Adjudicator/Convener
2010 :  Grand Finals (Prepared Motion)
2130 :  Oral Adjudication/Refreshments
2140 :  Prize Presentation Ceremony
2200 :  Reception/End of Event

 

Elephant Parade Project

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Tembusu College is a proud participant of the Elephant Parade Project 2011, which our Rector, Professor Tommy Koh, serves as patron. This project ties in very well with Tembusu’s focus on sustainability and the fact that our five Houses are named after endangered species, one of which is the Asian elephant (Gaja House).

The project started with the adoption of two life-sized baby elephant sculptures that were painted, exhibited, and auctioned off by Sothebys to help raise awareness and funds towards the conservation of Asian elephants. Apart from painting the elephants, our students also played key roles as spotters and runners during the auction.

We are extremely delighted that our two elephants, Precious Ties and Blink of an Eye, raised $44000 and $9500 respectively, for the project. The buyer of Precious Ties, the Tang family, then generously donated the artwork back to the students of the college, so it could be displayed there in perpetuity with its companion.

For more information, visit the Elephant Parade Project