YSN-ASM 2024 Colloquium: Innovate to Impact

The YSN-ASM 2024 Colloquium officially commenced on 8 November 2024, bringing together 98 members of the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) from across the nation. This year’s theme, “Innovate to Impact: Mission-Oriented Science for a Better Tomorrow,” set the stage for a series of inspiring and forward-thinking sessions.

The gathering kicked off with an ice-breaking session designed to help new members of YSN-ASM get acquainted with the existing members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity. This year, 38 new members and affiliates, hailing from diverse backgrounds, were appointed to the network.

Following the ice-breaker, Chairperson of YSN-ASM, Professor Ts Dr Nurfadhlina Sharef, delivered a welcoming speech. She provided a comprehensive introduction to YSN-ASM, highlighting its achievements over the years and inducting the new members into the network.

In the evening, all eight of YSN-ASM’s Working Groups (WG) presented their progress reports, showcasing the activities and accomplishments of each WG throughout the year. This session underscored the collaborative efforts and impactful contributions of the network.

The first day concluded with an engaging session led by Professor Ts Dr Nurfadhlina Sharef and Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum on reshaping YSN-ASM. The discussion revolves around the refinement to the structure of YSN-ASM to enhance its effectiveness, ensuring it continues to drive innovation and make a significant impact in the scientific community.