RU+ Quest for Edible, Weird, and Wild Plants In-Person
Did you know there’s wild pepper and cocoa growing right here on campus? NUS is home to a surprising diversity of plants — from wild edibles like these to peculiar species hidden in plain sight.
Join us for a plantastic session where you’ll learn about the greenery around you. Discover which plants are safe to nibble, find out about their distinctive physical traits, and what makes them unique.
Come dig into the hidden wonders of NUS and leaf with some newfound knowledge!
This event is organised by our librarian Yuan Ye.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Amy Choong
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr Amy Choong is a Senior Lecturer with the Department of Biological Sciences (NUS). She teaches Fungal Biology, Comparative Botany, Tropical Horticulture, and Natural Heritage of Singapore. She is an alumnus of the NUS Botany Department. Amy strongly believes that we can and must care for our home, planet Earth.
Mak Jie Ying
Principal Librarian (Research Librarian – STEM)
Jie Ying is a Science and Immersive Tech Librarian. Besides conducting information literacy programmes and consultations, she is part of the team behind TEL Imaginarium, which showcases devices that facilitate technology enhanced learning.
Discover more hidden treasures at the exhibition by students from LSM3258 Comparative Botany class.
Exhibition is happening till 19 November at Medicine+Science Library Atrium (Level 1)!
