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Thirty Years, Hundred Stories: Engineering Accomplishments in Singapore as Told by the NTI Pioneering Engineering Class of 85

by Liu Fook Thim
Thirty Years, Hundred Stories: Engineering Accomplishments in Singapore as Told by the NTI Pioneering Engineering Class of 85
Thirty Years, Hundred Stories: Engineering Accomplishments in Singapore as Told by the NTI Pioneering Engineering Class of 85

Singapore's engineering triumphs: 30 years, 100 tales.

As an enthusiast for engineering or Singaporean culture, this collection will resonate with you deeply. It's not just about technical achievements; it's a story of national pride and the stark transformation a determined group of individuals can cultivate in their homeland. If the intersection of innovation and societal impact intrigues you, "Thirty Years, Hundred Stories" is a book that will not just inform you, but perhaps also inspire a new path forward in your own endeavors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Thirty Years, Hundred Stories: Engineering Accomplishments in Singapore as Told by the NTI Pioneering Engineering Class of 85

by Liu Fook Thim
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ISBN: 9789814695343
Author: Liu Fook Thim
Publisher: ISEAS
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science, Business
Related Topics: Technology, American History, World History
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This book captures 100 stories of engineering accomplishments in Singapore over a span of 30 years as told by the Nanyang Technological Institute (now known as NTU) Pioneer Engineering Class of 85. They demonstrate the breadth and depth of the engineering landscape in our nation. If this book inspires some to take up an engineering career, it will have achieved its purpose.
 

Singapore's engineering triumphs: 30 years, 100 tales.

As an enthusiast for engineering or Singaporean culture, this collection will resonate with you deeply. It's not just about technical achievements; it's a story of national pride and the stark transformation a determined group of individuals can cultivate in their homeland. If the intersection of innovation and societal impact intrigues you, "Thirty Years, Hundred Stories" is a book that will not just inform you, but perhaps also inspire a new path forward in your own endeavors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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