Singapore National Academy of Science

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Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) is a government funded body in Singapore founded in 1967 and re-purposed in 1976 when some functions were invested into the Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science (SAAS). [1]

Since 2011, SNAS has begun to elect her own fellows. [2]

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References

  1. Lim Hock, Phua Kok Khoo, Tan Bernard 50 Years Of Science In Singapore - Page 543 - 9813140917 - 2016 - The objectives of the erstwhile Singapore National Academy of Science was taken over by the newly formed Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science in 1976, with the former then transforming its objectives to represent those of an umbrella organisation. It appears that the terms 'national' and 'academy' in the ...
  2. "Singapore National Academy of Science".

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