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
Panel Discussion YSN-ASM International Scientific Virtual Conference
Dates : 29th March 2021Venue : Online platform Participants : YSN-ASM members/ affiliates/ researchers/ students
YSN-ASM Sharing session: Merdeka Grant (International Attachment)
Dates : 15th March 2021 Venue : Online platform Participants : YSN-ASM members/ affiliates and students
Borak Sains
To boost science awareness by connecting the general public with science on a more ‘Santai (casual)’ style using Bahasa Melayu, the local national language.
Science cafe Penang: How to tell YOUR cells what to do!
26 February 2020: How do we learn what’s in the mind of cells in our body?What and how would they respond next?And ultimately, how to “remote control” these cells to our liking? "The answer lies in the engineering of the surrounding cells or the cells themselves....
Science cafe: The Universe in X-ray Vision
11 March 2020: "Superman is not the only one that can see in X-rays. We can too, with a tool of course", said Dr Adlyka Annuar, a senior lecturer from UKM and YSN member. Dr Adlyka is currently working in the Space Exploration Group, Department of Physics, UKM. "When...
2019 YSN × Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya RCR Workshop
A 3-day workshop on ‘Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)’, was held in the UM Faculty of Medicine (FOM) last April of 2019. The workshop culminated from discussions between Young Scientist Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) and FOM, UM. It was officiated...
Penang International Science Fair (PISF) 2019
3 November 2019. YSN joined Penang Science Cluster to bring the coolest projects in Penang International Science Fair (PISF) 2019 for the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Penang. The event drew a crowd of 60,000 visitors. Held...
Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) 2019
3 Nov 2019. YSN-ASM under MESTECC joined the Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) this year with fun, interactive, and interesting activities for parents and students to familiarise themselves with science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). KLESF...
Pi day with YSN × Petrosains
YSN celebrated World Pi Day at Petrosains, The Discovery Centre on 14 March 2020. Two YSN members were invited to give an interactive talk on "Pie": 1. What is it in your pie by Dr Yuhanis Mhd Bakri , and 2. The chemistry in "Pi" by Dr Fatimah Salim
2019 CCM STEM Up Challenge
#MyLabRules and the Amazing Science Challenge!! [read more]