STEMviaDT

Discover how STEMviaDT uses design thinking to help students tackle real-world challenges facing Singapore through hands-on, multi-disciplinary learning.

Last updated on 11 June 2026

What is STEMviaDT?

Venn diagram of three overlapping circles labeled Design Thinking, Values in Action, and STEM, with STEMviaDT description.

What will students learn?

Diagram showing 3 themes: Sec 1 Health and Active Aging, Sec 2 Sustainability, Sec 3 Technology's Impact on Humanity.

For authenticity and relevance, these themes take reference from the National Research Foundation (NRF) National Innovation Challenges¹ and NTU's Humanity's Grand Challenges². These are identified long term and complex problems facing Singapore which require a multi-disciplinary approach.

¹https://www.nrf.gov.sg/programmes/national-innovation-challenges (opens in new tab)

²https://www.ntu.edu.sg/about-us/ntu-2025/introduction-to-ntu-2025 (opens in new tab)

How will students learn it?

Diagram showing 3 tracks for a holistic interdisciplinary programme covering STEM content, competencies, and Design Thinking.

Tan, AL., Teo, T.W., Choy, B.H. et al. The S-T-E-M Quartet. Innov Educ 1, 3 (2019)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s42862-019-0005-x (opens in new tab)

What are some examples of what our students have done?

a) A karaoke mobile app targeted at seniors to help them connect during the pandemic.

Tablet showing a hand-drawn microphone app diagram beside a smartphone displaying a singing competition leaderboard screen.

b) A mobile app of essential services for seniors.

Tablet displaying a slide about dementia patients next to a phone showing a purple app with care icons, on a green desk.