37 budding young nuclear scientists and engineers awarded at 1st INSO in the PH
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The term “nuclear” often brings to mind negative connotations such as disasters, wars, weapons of mass destruction, and hazardous waste. However, it's crucial to shift this perception, as nuclear science also plays a vital role in advancing various societal sectors, including energy, medicine, agriculture, and the environment.
For nuclear experts in the Asia-Pacific region, the key is to start them young. This prompted the establishment of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), a nuclear S&T competition aimed at promoting the peaceful applications of nuclear S&T.
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2024 NYSTIF: DOST brings back youth science fest to promote STEM careers
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The Department of Science and Technology invites the public to join the 2nd National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival from 18-21 September 2024 at The PICC Forum Tent, Pasay City.
Building on its successful debut last year, the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to return for its second edition on 18-21 September 2024 at The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent in Pasay City.
With the theme “STEM VIBE: Engaging the Youth in Providing Solutions and Opening Opportunities, this science festival aims to enhance youth appreciation and awareness of science, technology, and innovation (STI). It will allow the youth to experience science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a vibrant, innovative, brilliant, and engaging (VIBE) way to inspire them to pursue careers in these fields.
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DOST bares three techs to solve Philippines’ plastic concerns
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To reduce problems resulting from the Philippines’ dependence on plastic, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) unveiled three technologies that aim to solve plastic related concerns.
The DOST through the DOST Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) Startup Grant Fund (SGF) Program, supported the research and development conducted by three (3) startup companies which generated these technologies with a total funding of P13 million.
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Cagayan de Oro to host the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration on November 27-December 01
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A year ago, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brought the biggest annual Science and Technology (S&T) celebration outside Metro Manila for the first time, with Iloilo City as the venue. Stemming from this significant success, Cagayan De Oro will be hosting the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) celebration from November 27, 2024 to December 1, 2024 at the Limketkai Center.
The DOST, along with its partner institutions and stakeholders, will feature different forums, activities, and interactive exhibits relevant to the residents of Cagayan de Oro City and the entire Mindanao Island.