Innovators discuss eng’g, S&T for the ‘new normal’ in a virtual int’l conference
The Batangas State University successfully staged its 5th International Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology (IRCIEST V) with the theme “Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology for the New Normal and Beyond” held virtually for the first time via FLOOR platform, Dec. 6-7. More than 470 participants from local higher education institutions (HEIs), private institutions, and business organizations joined the knowledge-sharing event which served as a dynamic platform for S&T and engineering students, professionals, technopreneurs, and researchers to share advances in various fields and stages of technology applications and commercialization. According to University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, IRCIEST’s main goal is to enjoin researchers from different institutions across the globe to do more collaborative work to provide innovative solutions to the immediate problems in the ‘new normal’. “The Batangas State University remains committed to strengthening and enhancing the capabilities of our researchers as we continue to build upon our commitment to forging a country that is able to reap the fruits of innovation in engineering, science and technology in the knowledge-based economy,” Pres. Ronquillo shared during his opening remarks. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña delivered the keynote address. He presented various projects DOST has crafted to inspire more life-changing innovations in the new normal through the Science and Technology for a Resilient Community against the Pandemic or STRAP program. “As part of the scientific community, we will continue to find solutions that our rich human resources can put up through our support for science and technology projects. We need to collaborate and partner more with our universities and research institutions to take part in our endeavors in research and development,” Sec. Dela Peña concluded in his keynote address. The conference also featured a keynote lecture from Ms. Salla Eckhardt, Director of Transformation Services of Microsoft on “Digital Transformation in the New Normal and Beyond” as well as plenary sessions, panel discussions, and masterclasses with innovators from the Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and United States as resource speakers. Plenary sessions: Mr. Christopher Cooper, Chief Science Officer and CEO, Airlock 389 Mr. George Royeca, Chief Transport Advocate, Angkas Panel discussion on Women Growth and Innovation: Ms. Katrina Chan, Director, QBO Innovation Hub Ms. Paula Mills, Founder & CEO, Academy of Entrepreneurs Ms. Priya Thachadi, Co-Founder and CEO, Villgro Philippines Mr. Chris Peralta, Founder and CEO, Silicon Valley HQ Panel discussion on Building Regional Startup Enablers for Ecosystem Development RESEED Consortium Representatives from different Regions: Dr. Thelma Palaoag, University of the Cordilleras, TARAKI Cordillera Dr. Jose Guzman, Cagayan State University, SINAG Cagayan Valley Engr. Dennis Dela Cruz, Bulacan State University, SULONG Central Luzon Engr. Albertson Amante, Batangas State University, ICONS South Luzon Engr. Shearyl Arenas, Technological Institute of the Philippines, QC SCALE NCR Dr. Carmelo Ambut, Iloilo Science and Technology University, UMWAD Western Visayas Ms. Janice Antoniette Förster, Silliman University, DASIG Central Visayas Engr. Bronson Mabulay, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, MindSET Northern Mindanao Mr. Miguel Carlo Guillermo, University of the Philippines Mindanao, IDEAS Davao Engr. Edward Paul Apigo, Senior Science Research Specialist, DOST PCIEERD – RITTD Parallel Masterclasses: Mr. Neelesh Bhatia, CEO, Akadasia – “Adapting a Universal Design for your Online Classroom” Mr. Kelvin Ng Han Yao, Analytics Specialist, Quandatics – “From Data to Prediction Without Coding” Dr. Seow Kok Huie, Senior Application Engineer, TechSource Systems – “Machine Learning Techniques and Enhanced Signal Processing for Sensor Data Analytics Dr. Vincent Chai, Sr. Program Manager, CAD-IT Consultants (Asia) Pte Ltd. – “ The Role of Simulation in Industry 4.0” A total of 36 papers were presented during the parallel sessions tackling food and agriculture; engineering education, S&T, electronics, data science and analytics; instrumentation and control; automation and control, information and communication technology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and energy and environment. The conference was formally closed with the awarding of Best Presenters and Best Research Papers as well as the announcement of the top 3 winners in the Innovation Challenge Competition. The AIRIN start-up project of the Nueva Vizcaya State University was announced as the champion in the competition. Meanwhile, the Cocofuel project of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology and the Polypelletech project of the University Rizal System were awarded as the 2nd placer and 3rd placer respectively. P100,000 worth of total cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Ms. Emelita P. Bagsit, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology and major sponsor of the Innovation Challenge Competition graced the occasion and assisted in the awarding of winners. Engr. Albertson Amante, IRCIEST V Conference Chair officially closed the conference by thanking all participants and committee members for the successful virtual event and invited everyone for the 6th IRCIEST in 2023. IRCIEST V is a biennial conference organized and spearheaded by Batangas State University since 2013. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions.
BatStateU to host 5th int’l conference on innovations in eng’g, science and tech
The University is set to host its 5th International Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology (IRCIEST V) to be held virtually via FLOOR, a virtual event platform, on December 6-7. With the theme “Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology for the New Normal and Beyond”, the IRCIEST V aims to serve as a platform for science, technology, and engineering students and professionals, technopreneurs, and researchers from various local and international universities, organizations, and institutions to share advances in various fields and stages of technology applications and commercialization. “Preparing the university to produce graduates, researchers, and innovators to be industry-ready is of paramount importance despite the challenges of the new normal. Globalization and high competition highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the modern-day universities,” reads the conference brief. The two-day virtual event will feature keynote speeches, plenary sessions, paper presentations, and masterclasses as well as the Innovation Challenge Competition and virtual exhibits. The conference will highlight topics on artificial intelligence, automation and control, biochemistry and molecular biology, data science and analytics, electronics, energy and environment, S&T education, engineering education, food and agriculture, ICT, instrumentation and control, marine science, materials science, nanotechnology, and technopreneurship. Further, the top 3 winners out of the 10 finalists in the Innovation Challenge Competition are expected to be announced during the conference. The Innovation Challenge Competition is a challenge-driven innovation addressing the Sustainable Development Goal 9 and co-creation arena aiming to support the transition towards a more sustainable society. Participating universities in the top 10 finalists are BatStateU Alangilan, BatStateU Nasugbu, Nueva Vizcaya State University – Bambang Campus, Visayas State University, Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology and University Rizal System. P100,000 worth of total cash prize shall be awarded. IRCIEST is a biennial conference organized and spearheaded by Batangas State University since 2013. Registration is open and may be accessed here: https://batstate-u.edu.ph/IRCIESTV/#/main/registration. More details on schedule and fees can be accessed via the conference website at https://batstate-u.edu.ph/IRCIESTV/. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions.
BatStateU-IS hailed as overall champion in KAT inter-school competition
The Batangas State University Integrated School (BatStateU-IS) was hailed as overall champion after it bested 25 other public and private schools from Batangas in this year’s Online Karibok ang Tuktok (On-KAT): “The Batangueño Youth as Vanguards of Science, Research and Truth” held from Nov. 9-13, 2021. The On-KAT is an academic inter-school competition organized by the University of the Philippines (UP) Batangan featuring different contest categories including essay writing, poster and digital art making, photo essay, quiz bee, impromptu speaking, and filmmaking competition for all Batangueño students. UP Batangan is a duly recognized organization of Batangueño students in UP Diliman. This victory is a reclamation for BatStateU-IS since its first win as KAT overall champion last 2005. Mr. Luis Philip M. Oropesa, BatStateU-IS head teacher, recognized the collaborative efforts of their teachers, coaches, participants, and the support of the parents that enabled them to reclaim the KAT victory after 16 years. “As we reflect on this success, we realized that it is not the pandemic nor the difficulty of being physically apart that can stop the Batang IS to be at their best. May this recognition be an inspiration to the entire IS Community as we continue to hone the young members of the University to become Mahusay, Mabuti, at Mapanagutan.” Five (5) Batang IS senior high school (SHS) students were hailed as winners which include Julienne Marie A. Parizal, 1st place, Poster Making; Anthonina Dhapniella C. Vael, 1st place, Photo Contest, Lindsay R. Gutierrez, 2nd place, Digital Art Making, Gerr Sonn R. Villena, 3rd place, Pagsulat ng Sanaysay; and Justeen Kharla M. Manalo, 5th place, Dagliang Talumpati. Moreover, the BatStateU-IS Junior High School (JHS) was also awarded as the 1st runner up overall winner after garnering seven (7) awards in this level of the competition. The Batang IS JHS winners are namely Allynah H. Macatangay, 2nd place, Essay Writing; Aedele Mae G. Beloso, 2nd place, Pagsusulat ng Sanaysay; Carmelo Emanuel O. Echanez, 2nd place, Poster Making; Vanessa Marie M. Lorida, 3rd place, Photo Contest; Jaurice Margaret M. Macalalad, 4th place, Dagliang Talumpati; Portia S. Antenor, 4th place, Impromptu Speech; and Frances Ysabelle E. Agdamag, Reinald Arne I. Bool and Mihr Chloe S. Parcon (Team B), 1st runner up, Quiz Bee Finals. Further, two (2) IS elementary students namely Zofiyah Kyle D. Almario and Lance Gabriel B. Panaligan won 2nd place in Digital Art Making and 5th place in Poster Making respectively. Following BatStateU as overall champion is the Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus as overall 1st runner winner up and The Mabini Academy as overall 2nd runner up winner. Image source: https://www.facebook.com/BatanganKaribokAngTuktok/
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The BatStateU College Admission Test for AY 2022-2023 is Waived
Online College Application 2022 starts on November 22, 2021. In response to the current restrictions caused by the COVID-19 health crisis, The Batangas State University waives the College Admission Test for Academic Year 2022-2023! The university offers over 100 academic programs, which you can see here. Interested applicants must download the College Admission Grades Form here. For graduates of Alternative Learning System (ALS), download this form. Admission requirements and procedure can be seen here. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: November 22 2021 – Start of Online Application and Submission of Documents March 5, 2022 – Deadline of Filing and Submission of Documents Once applicants have completely filled out the College Admission Grades Form, they may access the application for admission portal at https://dione.batstate-u.edu.ph/tao/#/application For more details, visit the Testing and Admissions page at http://tao.batstate-u.edu.ph/. Be a Red Spartan! Apply now!
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BatStateU, PPSI to honor national scientist Dr. Gavino C. Trono, Jr. in a virtual symposium
The Batangas State University (BatStateU), through the Verde Island Passage Center for Oceanographic Research and Aquatic Life Sciences (VIP CORALS), and in partnership with the Philippine Phycological Society, Inc. (PPSI) will be co-hosting the 9th National Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the PPSI on Nov. 12-13 to which they will pay homage to the 90th birthday of national scientist Dr. Gavino Trono Jr., a Filipino biologist dubbed as the “Father of Kappaphycus farming”. Dr. Trono was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines for contributions to the study of tropical marine phycology, focusing on seaweed biodiversity. He is currently a professor emeritus at The Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP MSI), where he works on the bio-ecology and cultivation of the brown seaweeds Sargassum spp. and refining his recently developed culture technology for the red seaweed Halymenia durvillei. The symposium carries the theme “Phycology Under New Normal and Beyond” which headlines four (4) international scientists as plenary speakers: Dr. Victoria Chraibi, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Tarleton State University, USA; Dr. Roberta D’Archino, Marine Biologist – Coast and Oceans, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA); Dr. Suzanne McGowan, Professor of Freshwater Science, Netherlands Institute of Ecology; and Dr. Joel Cuello, Professor of Biosystems Engineering, University of Arizona, USA. According to PPSI President Dr. Wilberto D. Monotilla, this year’s scientific program also features oral and poster sessions from professionals and students presenting a broad range of research findings related to phycology. “The symposium will provide the ideal forum to stimulate ideas and establish collaborations as well as encourage and initiate discussions. As we journey towards our third decade in providing professional and scientific education, we aim to create a new engaging online experience with aspiring professionals by providing innovative insights and invaluable guidance and assistance from experts in the field of Phycology,” Dr. Monotilla added. Established in 2007, PPSI is steadfast to its mission of promoting the science of phycology (study of algae) in the Philippines, being the country’s primary and foremost phycological society in education, research, and industry, and serving as repository of information on the phycological culture and resources in the country. This will be the first time that the symposium will be held virtually. PPSI conducts its symposium biennially with partner organizations and universities in some localities which include UP MSI (2007 and 2011), UP Los Baños (2009), Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) (2013), Mariano Marcos State University (2015), Mindanao State University (2017), and De La Salle University (2019), and Batangas State University (2021), thus serving its constituents from different regions of the country. For more details about the virtual symposium, you may visit the official event website at https://batstate-u.edu.ph/ppsi2021 and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ppsialgae. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions. CONTACT: VIP CORALS Batangas State University vipcorals@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
University gears toward future-proofing engineering through its 1st Int’l Conference on Innovations in Eng’g Education
The University’s Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE)—the first of its kind in the country—is set to stage its 1st International Conference on Innovations in Engineering Education (ICIEE 2021) to be held virtually via Zoom Webinars on November 10 and 11, 2021. This is the first major-scale event of the Center since its establishment in December 2020 and formal launching earlier in March coincident with the celebration of the World Engineering Day 2021. The CIEE serves as the University’s official arm in advancing engineering education. As the industry undergoes radical technological advancement, the University remains true to its mission of producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through innovations in education, further driven by the ICIEE 2021. In addition, the Center believes that the conduct of the conference is both timely and relevant to the education and industry sectors as they catch pace in producing future-proof graduates who will become professionals capable of meeting the industry’s rising demands. “As engineering moves forward, so must engineering education. Innovation is vital to our economic, social, and environmental futures, and the present situation encourages urgent, collaborative investments on both the local and global levels necessary for the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” reads the conference brief. Championing the theme “Engineering Educators: Active Drivers of Innovation,” ICIEE 2021 aims to serve as a platform for engineering professionals to spark intellectual discussions, refresh perspectives, and share expertise, best practices, and experience that will benefit the academe, industry, and pertinent government bodies, along with other key sectors involved in nation- and-world building. The two-day event is charged with 16 distinguished speakers from across the globe to cover a number of relevant thematic areas in plenary sessions, panel discussions, and masterclasses. Notable speakers include Dr. Sheryl Sorby, immediate past president and fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and CIEE advisory board member to serve as the event keynote speaker, and Prof. Dr. Gong Ke, World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) President to discuss, alongside the International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE), “The Continuing Role of Engineering Education in the Attainment of the SDGs: UNESCO Engineering Report 2021”, among many others. The ICIEE 2021 is organized in time for the celebration of the College of Engineering’s 50th anniversary. Since 1971, the College of Engineering in BatStateU, formerly Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology (PBMIT), has been the institution’s premier college that offers its flagship programs. The conference will also feature part of the Innovation Challenge Competition, a thematic competition that challenges students of higher education institutions (HEIs) to ideate, innovate, and pitch solutions addressing SDGs. The top ten (10) teams of the said competition will be announced prior to the closing of the ICIEE 2021. Said teams shall undergo an innovation program to improve the minimum viable products, conduct validation activities, and prepare for the final demo and pitching day scheduled on December 6 and 7 during the 5th International Research Conference on the Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST V). The CIEE welcomes academicians, educators, researchers, industry practitioners, and leaders of global organizations in engineering education to join the international conference. Registration is open and may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/ICIEE2021_Registration. More details on schedule and fees can be accessed via the conference website at https://batstate-u.edu.ph/iciee/#/main/home. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions.
DOST grants funding to BatStateU for Regional Inclusive Innovation Center implementation
BATANGAS CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Region 4a entered into partnership with the Batangas State University (BatStateU) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the initial implementation of the Regional Inclusive Innovation Center (RIIC) in Calabarzon, on October 7. An initiative by DTI and DOST, supported by the USAID Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE), the RIIC is one of the cornerstones of the 2018 Inclusive Filipinnovation and Entrepreneurship Roadmap to strengthen the capacity for innovation to drive inclusive economic growth in the countryside. Under the Grants-In-Aid program, DOST-4a has committed Php 1.4M funds for strengthening the operation of RIIC in Calabarzon including support for the Barako coffee sector, establishment of a Business Innovation Unit (BIU) under BatStateU Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park and other innovation programs. The BIU aims to be a dynamic one-stop-shop for prospective innovators in the region, with the goal of increased utilization and uptake of innovation programs/services and R&D outputs among MSMEs. The MOA was signed by DOST-4a Regional Director Emelita Bagsit and Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations Mr. Francisco Barquilla, with counterparts from BatStateU President Tirso Ronquillo, and Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Services Engr. Albertson Amante. The agreement builds on the approval of the Regional Development Council (RDC) for the establishment of the Calabarzon RIIC last December 2020, with DOST-4a and DTI-4a as lead government agencies, and BatStateU as the anchor academe institution and lead implementor. This is only the first phase of the implementation and is expected to produce outcomes for a more developed and accessible innovation environment across the region. A ceremonial awarding of funds will be held on October 19, during the launch of the RIIC Innovation program and official brand, dubbed as “Linking Innovation Networks for Competitiveness in Calabarzon” –or– “LINC Calabarzon.” The event will also unveil the LINC Calabarzon Website that houses a regional innovation database, consolidating local innovation resources for increased access among MSMEs and other stakeholders. For more details, you may visit the website at https://linccalabarzon.com and Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/LincCalabarzon/. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions.
