From Angeles to Los Angeles: DOST supports learners from Angeles City Science High School competing at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in LA this May (2)
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By Karen Vivien Conducto, DOST OSEC
A group of S&T learners from Angeles City, supported by the DOST Central Luzon Grants-In-Aid (GIA), is gearing up to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 (ISEF), which is scheduled to take place from May 11 to 17 in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
According to the DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Office in Pampanga, the learners from Angeles City Science High School successfully participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2024 National Science & Technology Fair (NSTF) held from April 1 to 5 at Sequoia Hotel in Parañaque City. Their GIA-funded project, titled "In Vitro Study of Bioceramics from Bamboo Leaf Ash and Green Mussel Shells with Silver (Ag) Coating and 3D-Printing Applications for Bone Regeneration," received recognition and awards at the event, earning them a spot in ISEF 2024.
DOST turns over P17M Smart City project to Baguio City
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Baguio, City- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially handed over a P17 million smart city project to Baguio City to help address environmental concerns tourist spots encounter on April 15, 2024.
In a ceremony, DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) Executive Director Dr. Enrico C. Paringit, and Monitoring of Indicators for Efficient Redevelopment and Value Assessment (MINERVA) project leader Academician Christopher Monterola handed over the outputs of the project to Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong.
Project MINERVA aims to help the Baguio City Local Government’s smart city and urban rehabilitation projects by utilizing data science and artificial intelligence.
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DOSTips para sa healthy-pinasayang experience sa tag-araw
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ni Caryl Maria Minette I. Ulay, DOST-STII
Ano-anong bagay ba ang gusto mong gawin sa ‘summer’? Siguro planado na ang swimming at rides kasama ang mga kaibigan. Nakapamili ka na siguro ng mga preskong damit o kaya ay nagpa-planong kumaiin ng halo-halo o homemade ice cream habang ka-bonding ang pamilya o special someone.
Talaga nga namang it feels like summer sa islang pantropiko! Kasing taas ng sikat ng araw ang ngiti sa mga masasayang aktibidad na maari nating gawin sa tag-araw.
Ano man ang trip nating gawin sa mainit na panahon, mahalagang pagtuunan pa rin ng atensyon ang ating kalusugan. Kaya naman, narito ang mga tips at kaalaman mula sa Department of Science and Technology na magbibigay sa atin ng gabay!
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DOST-STII’s STARBOOKS receives Php 2.1 M worth of donation from BPI Foundation Inc.
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For a second run, the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) – Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS) receives a generous donation of Php 2.1 million from BPI Foundation, Inc (BPIFI) through a turnover ceremony on 11 April 2024 at DOST-STII. This aims to bolster the STARBOOKS project by providing thirty (30) remote schools nationwide with a complete package of science, technology, and innovation (STI) learning materials.
The turnover ceremony was attended by key representatives from DOST-STII, headed by Director Richard P. Burgos, DOST-STII Information Resources and Analysis Division (IRAD) Chief Alan C. Taule, STARBOOKS Unit Head Marievic V. Narquita, BPIFI Associate Director Juvylyn S, Revina, BPIFI Program Manager Melanie P. Magbuhos, and BPIFI Program Coordinator Benrick M. Dulay. The event was also graced by the presence of DOST Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services Maridon O. Sahagun.
Read more: DOST-STII’s STARBOOKS receives Php 2.1 M worth of donation from BPI Foundation Inc.