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Health and Social Sciences
2023
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Prepping for Real Life in a Virtual World
Associate Professor Tan Bhing Leet looks at how Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technology can help adults with intellectual disabilities and autism practise life skills in a safe, virtual setting.
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Bouncing Back from Adversity to Greater Heights
Once a lackadaisical learner in school, SIT’s Outstanding Male Athlete Johan Aw found his stride in university, balancing academia and playing for Singapore’s National Tchoukball team.
2022
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DOSIS Project: Deepening Applied Research Collaboration
A three-year applied research project between SIT and a Finnish university surmounted pandemic challenges and turned into a long-term partnership.
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Learning is a Process That Never Ends
Pang Chu Hui, from the Class of 2022, gave up a stable career to break out of her comfort zone, go back to school, and embark on a new path. Her studies at SIT gave her renewed confidence and taught her to tap into her strengths and weaknesses.
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Optimising Female Fertility with Dietetic Intervention
A nutritional screening tool, developed by Associate Professor Claire Pettitt from the Health and Social Sciences cluster, could help women optimise their nutritional intake to boost their fertility.