August
19, 2003 MSD Singapore presented its Gold Metal Award to
four NUS and NTU undergraduates. Each recipient received a gold
medal and S$3,000 cash award. The MSD Gold Medal award, administered
through endowment funds of NUS and NTU, is aimed at supporting Singapore's
and the universities' efforts in moving into the next phase of economic
development and in creating a knowledge-based economy. It is awarded
to recognise students' academic excellence. The award also signifies
MSD's ongoing commitment to Singapore's efforts in building a dynamic
work force.
Exploratory Lab in Raffles
Institution (RI)
April
22, 2000 MSD Singapore celebrated the official opening of
Raffles Institution/ Merck Sharp & Dohme Exploratory Laboratories
in Raffles Institution. This is a private sector sponsored to provide
an opportunity for students to acquire basic knowledge as well as
undertake research programmes to develop and improve their basic
skills related to research. MSD has donated S$100,000 for setting
up the laboratory at Raffles Institution.
Life Sciences Centre in
Raffles Girls' School (RGS)
December
6, 2000 MSD Singapore celebrated the official opening of
Raffles Girls' School/ Merck Sharp & Dohme Life Sciences Centre
in Raffles Girls' School (Secondary). MSD had donated S$100,000
to establish the RGS/MSD Life Sciences Centre. The Centre is to
provide new opportunities for students in Singapore to acquire basic
knowledge and skills through hands-on research programme. The RGS/MSD
Life Sciences Centre will be a school-based laboratory to facilitate
the teaching of life sciences in the school.
Eco pond at the Anglo
Chinese School (ACS)
As
part of our responsible care initiative, MSD Singapore has sponsored
an eco pond at the Anglo Chinese School (ACS).