Empowering Young Scientists
Unifying Efforts for a Brighter Future
About YSN-ASM
Our Mission
Driving National Progress Through STIE
YSN-ASM is dedicated to shaping a better future for Malaysia by empowering young scientists through Science, Technology, Innovation, and Economy (STIE). Our mission encompasses influencing national decision-making in STIE policies, nurturing future talents in science and technology, and promoting research excellence among young scientists. Through strategic collaboration and capacity building, we aim to position Malaysia as a leader in scientific advancement and innovation for national development.
YSN-ASM Steering Committee
Under the YSN-ASM umbrella, the Steering Committee is led by the Executive Committee (ExCo), comprising the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary-General, and Honorary Treasurer. They are supported by five strategic committees, each represented by a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
Social Media Metrics @Instagram
Dates : January – December 2021Venue: Instagram @youngscientistsnetworkmalaysia Highlight We have managed to have a total of 955 followers in 2021 alone, with an increment of 39.8% increment in the number of followers (683 followers in 2020). The Top 5 most liked...
Social Media Metrics @Facebook
The role of Science @Media working group is to increase YSN-ASM visibility both locally and internationally and to relay information, activities, events, and accomplishments to the mass media. The activities conducted by each working groups within YSN-ASM are regularly updated via our social media.
e-Estidotmy
Dates : Monthly (once a month) online publication and content updates. Tentative schedule on first week of January 2022 Venue : The accepted and edited Malay and English language articles will be published online and featured under ESTIDOTMY webpage as a new branding...
Science Communication Module
To cultivate effective science communication among Malaysian.
To be a national platform for science communication excellence.
YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award
The YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award is a flagship leadership program of YSN-ASM. The term “Chrysalis” refers to “a transitional stage of life when undergoing a transformation between the immature and mature stages”. The program aim to identify and nurture promising PhD candidates to be the future pillars of our Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.
Science Policy Training Workshop Part 2 Series 2
Puan Hazami started the workshop with her talk entitled “Charting the future for Malaysia through Science Policy: What makes an impactful policy paper”. Puan Nitia session followed with a focus on the hands-on/ practical session on an ASM’s Special Interest Group (SIG): “Developing industry ready talent for STI-based enterprise post COVID-19″.
Malaysian Grand Challenge Symposium
Dates : 9 – 18 November 2021Venue : Online platform Participants : YSN-ASM members/ affiliates/
Science Policy Engagement with ASM Founding President
The invited speaker for this programme was Academician Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Omar Abdul Rahman, who shared about “STI for Socio-Economic Transformation: Policy & Governance Considerations.”
#YSNTurunPadang @e-KLESF
Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair is h an initiative with various programmes and activities that aims to promote and spark interest in science and technology for primary and secondary students. The objectives of the event are to link science concept to everyday life; to nurture awareness about the importance of science to the public; and to increase the interest of science among public.
Junior Art Scientist Competition
The theme for the drawing competition is “After Pandemic, My Future with Science and Technology”. The aim of this drawing competition is to engage the primary school students on how science and technology changes their dreams of future after the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, the activity supports the creativity, innovative ideas and expressed through art. Therefore, the objective of the event is to encourage primary school students to observe, think and process on how science and technology change the world and their future after pandemic.