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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.
BatStateU’s CIEE organizes 1st int’l conference on innovations in engineering education
The Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) of the Batangas State University is set to stage its first International Conference on Innovations in Engineering Education (ICIEE 2021) to be held on November 10 and 11, 2021. 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. Participants in the virtual event include academicians, educators, researchers, industry practitioners, and leaders of global organizations in engineering education. The two-day event is charged with speakers from across the globe to cover a number of relevant thematic areas in plenary sessions, panel discussions, and masterclasses. To start, a keynote address, themed “Innovating Today towards the Engineering Mindset of the Future,” will be delivered by Dr. Sheryl Sorby, Immediate Past President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) President, Prof. Dr. Gong Ke, in partnership with the International Center of Engineering Education (ICEE), the secondary center of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), supported by China Academy of Engineering and Tsinghua University, will deliver the UNESCO Engineering Report 2021 at the first plenary session. Succeeding plenary sessions are to be held respectively by Dr. Sarah Ann Rajala, At-Large Director (2021-2022) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), and Aldert Kamp, Co-Director of the CDIO Initiative. Correspondingly, session themes are centered on “Quality Assurance in Engineering Education” and “Matching Future-Fit Engineering Education with the CDIO Framework.” Engr. Federico A. Monsada, a fellow member of the CIEE’s advisory board, President of the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), and Former Chair of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO) will be participating in the panel discussion on “Inclusion and Diversity in Engineering Education,” representing the industry stakeholders in engineering education, along with (1) Prof. Madya Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan, Head of the Research Group in Engineering Education (RGEE) and Fellow at the Center for Engineering Education (CEE) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); (2) Engr. Yetunde Adeobola Holloway, Chair of Women in Engineering at WFEO and Founding Executive of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) in Lagos, Nigeria; and (3) Engr. Dr. Cho Win Maw, Acting President, Vice President, and Evaluator of the Myanmar Engineering Council (MEC). A separate panel discussion on “Teaching and Learning in the New Normal: Best Practices in Southeast Asia” will be led by three leaders in engineering education in the ASEAN region: (1) Dr. Helene Leong, Director of the Educational Development Department at Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Co-Director and Asian Region Leader for the CDIO Initiative; (2) Prof. Satesh Narayana Namasivayam, Associate Head for Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and Professor of Engineering and Science at Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia Campus; and (3) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natha Kuptasthien, Director of Graduate Office at the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) and CDIO Initiative key person for Thailand. Among the masterclasses are: “Advances in Integrated Learning Experiences Using Core Principles of Learning,” to be delivered by Sin-Moh Cheah, Senior Academic Mentor and Head of the Teaching and Learning Unit at the School of Chemical and Life Sciences at SP; “Assessment Methods in Education: ‘How Do I Know What They Know?’” by Dr. Jennifer Culver, Educational Consultant at the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC); and “Innovation of Engineering Education for the Future Universities,” by Prof. Haydn H.D. Chen, Founding Vice President of the Asian Society for Engineering Education (AsiaSEE) and Professor Emeritus at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 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. In the spirit of quality and dedication, the CIEE was established as the university’s official arm in advancing engineering education coincident with the celebration of World Engineering Day (WED) 2021. The CIEE is the first of its kind in the country. 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 Sustainable Development Goals (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 this year during the 5th International Research Conference on the Innovations in Engineering, Science, and Technology (IRCIEST V). 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.
University breaks ground for a new facade in Pablo Borbon campus
A new “Gateway to Greatness” will soon open for Batangas State University after University officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new University facade at the Pablo Borbon campus, Sept. 23. University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo led the symbolic time capsule-laying that signaled the official construction of the facade. The project is part of the University’s disaster preparedness measures, through the Adaptive Capacity-building and Technology Innovation for Occupational Hazards and Natural Disasters (ACTION) Center, in anticipation of the bulk of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the campus once the University’s ‘normal’ operation resumes. It will provide an additional access and egress point in order to avoid traffic in the University during its usual operation and emergency situation. Currently, the campus has two (2) pedestrian access and egress points located near the University Gymnasium and the front main gate beside the Student Services Center Building. In addition, BatStateU also has one (1) access and three (3) egress points for vehicles. The location of the new facade is strategically positioned facing west in front of the newly-inaugurated Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) Library building to allow easier egress and avoid delay if immediate evacuation is required. The new facade, which is facing the Batangas City Convention Center and other infrastructures, also symbolizes potential future developments for the University. The project has a contract budget of PhP 18,819,998.45, and is expected to be completed after six (6) months. Also present during the ceremony were Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension Services Engr. Albertson Amante, Vice President for Academic Affairs Prof. Rogelio Antenor, Project Management Office Director Engr. Antonio Gamboa, Pablo Borbon campus Chancellor Dr. Expedito Acorda, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Dr. Gina Bonifacio, Vice Chancellor for Research, Development and Extension Services Dr. Vaberlie P. Mandane-Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Charmaine Rose I. Triviño, Vice Chancellor for Development External Affairs Dr. Teodorica Ani, and Construction Engineer Cesar Ramos. Proper social distancing and standard health protocols were observed throughout the conduct of the program.
BatStateU is top performing school in sanitary engineering licensure exam
Batangas State University emerged as the top performing school in the August 2021 Sanitary Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Forty-three out of 51 examinees from BatStateU passed the exam, notching a passing rate of 84.31% for the University. At second place, and the only other university to qualify on the list, is Mapua University with 15 out of 18 passers or 83.33% passing rate. To be a top performing school, one has to have 10 or more examinees with at least 80% passing rate. Meanwhile, BatStateU graduate Rey Vincent R. Coladilla made it to the elite top four of the licensure examination. Coladilla placed fourth with a rating of 80.05%. Coladilla is a BS Sanitary Engineering, cum laude, graduate from the Batangas State University Alangilan campus. BatStateU’s engineering programs remain the flagship in the University which fully implements outcomes-based teaching and learning and the integration of Technopreneurship in the curricula and further train future engineers and engineering professionals to develop cutting-edge technologies towards inclusive and sustainable development. A total of 112 out of 189 passed the licensure examination held in Manila last August 2021. You can view the full list of the sanitary engineer licensure exam here.
BatStateU hosts Int’l Energy and Electricity Market Business Decision Simulation Online Competition
BATANGAS CITY – Participants from countries all over Asia convened for the official opening ceremony of the 3rd International Energy and Electricity Market Business Decision Simulation Online Competition held virtually via Zoom and streamed live through the official BatStateU Facebook page, Sept. 7. Initiated by Shanghai University of Electric Power (SUEP) in 2019, this year’s competition is hosted by Batangas State University, therefore being the first university to host the competition outside China. It aims to enhance business application and innovation capabilities of students in the energy and electric power industry, and build a platform for international friendship among students from all over the world. Participating countries include China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Senator Joel Villanueva, Chairman of the Philippine Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education served as keynote speaker during the program. In his message, he commended the collaboration between BatStateU and SUEP in utilizing the power of digital technology to enhance the innovative capabilities of the students and encourage international friendship and camaraderie. “I am confident that this international competition will substantially prepare our students for the world of work where business decision-making is a very critical component,” Sen. Villanueva said. BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, in his remarks, shared the significant impact of the competition in strengthening the power of innovation and entrepreneurship mindset of students from international partner universities. “This will engage students in real-life cases in power business and other related innovations that are needed in the future energy and power industry market,” Pres. Ronquillo shared in his message. A total of twenty-nine (29) teams will participate in the competition hailing from various universities from participating countries. Five (5) teams composed of Electrical Engineering students from BatStateU will represent the Philippines in the competition. SUEP President Dr. Li Hexing expressed his pleasure with the great interest young students have shown to participate in the event. “As we know, international communication can bring great benefits for each other. For higher education, it can create a better academic atmosphere and provide a good chance for students to learn and exhibit their knowledge and ability.” Dr. Li Hexing said in his message. The mode of competition will be purely online. The competition is composed of various parts including the preliminary round, semi-final round, final round, and online defense which is expected to culminate in December. The simulation platform for the competition will be provided by CESIM company from Finland. Last year, Red Spartan team ‘Spartan Kingsmen’ won 2nd prize in the international competition while two (2) other teams – Red Wanderers and BatStateU Lumiere – both received special prizes. More details about the competition proper can be accessed through the University website at https://batstate-u.edu.ph/the-3rd-international-energy-and-electricity-market-business-decision-simulation-online-competition/ 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. For inquiries, contact: Engr. Edzel M. Gamab Director, External Affairs Office Batangas State University +63 917 524 1772 edzel.gamab@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
BatStateU hits 100% passing in architecture licensure examination
The Batangas State University reaps laurel in the recently concluded August 2021 Architecture Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Nine out of nine of its examinees passed the exam, recording a 100% passing rate for the University. Further, one of its alumni, Ryan R. Adarlo placed third among the new batch of architects in the country. According to the PRC, Adarlo had a 82.90% percentile rating in the exam. Adarlo is a BS Architecture graduate of the Batangas State University Alangilan campus. The University’s Architecture program aims to provide its students with comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in architectural design, putting premium to the preservation, conservation, and promotion of the Filipino architecture heritage within the global context, thus making the architecture curriculum relevant to the present needs and the latest international trends. The full list of new architects from BatStateU includes: Adarlo, Ryan Baja, Joanne Mariz Casao Cepillo, Francis Lacerna Geron, Joshua Evangelista Geronimo, Aaron Joseph Vilela Jose, Jamnel Puso Leonar, Jojo De Belen Matira, Kate Catherine Macuha Rosales, Beatriz Chavez A total of 560 out of 849 passed the licensure examination held in Baguio, Cebu, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, San Fernando (Pampanga), Tacloban and Zamboanga last August 27 and 29, 2021.
