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news-world class pinoy fashion in dost science week-07272015

The Filipino ingenuity and creative talent are shown in the uniquely designed Barong Tagalong and blouse using indigenous materials like banana fibers which went through rigid research and testing by the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Textile Research Industry (DOST-PTRI). PTRI is involved in the research of alternative textile materials and natural dyes using technologies that produce eco-friendly and suitable clothing materials ideal for the tropical climate of the Philippines and for possible export. Other clothing and textile technologies are featured in DOST’s National Science and Technology Week ongoing until July 28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. It is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm and admission is free. (S&T Media Service)

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news-project noahdost science week-07272015

Oscar Victor Lizardo (in white shirt) of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) points to the monitor screen showing the NOAH website which indicates presence of a low pressure area as monitored by PAGASA. The NOAH website is featured as a disaster preparedness tool in the ongoing National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) of DOST from July 24-28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.  NSTW features interactive exhibits, scale models, other disaster preparedness tools, and fora on science and technology. For more information, log on to www.nstw.dost.gov.ph and www.science.ph  (S&T Media Center)

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news-anatomy of a volcano-07272015

One of the attractions in the ongoing National Science and Technology Week 2015 of the Department of Science and Technology is a mock-up model of a volcano at the PHIVOLCS booth.  The mock-up is presented in dissected form showing the different parts of a volcano which include the magma, crust and others.  The science exhibit runs from July 24-28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Other booths include science and technology tools and initiatives for agriculture, industry, small and medium enterprises, information and communications technology, e-government and connectivity, health, and education. For more information, log on to www.nstw.dost.gov.ph and www.science.ph   (S&T Media Service)

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news-a view2an eruption-07252015

Students view the scale model of a volcano “spewing smoke” at the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology, NSTW is scheduled from July 24-28, 2015 and is open to the public. The volcano scale model is among the biggest attractions in the event which also showcases interactive exhibits, robotics, different weather forecasting equipment, DOST’s Hybrid Road Train, products from small enterprises, Filipino-made technologies, and other scale models. Science and technology career talks and fora are also being held. For more information, log on to www.nstw.dost.gov.ph and www.science.ph.   (S&T Media Service)