Indian Maritime University and BatStateU-The NEU seals partnership to strengthen academic cooperation in various marine-related programs
BATANGAS CITY – Batangas State University (BatStateU), The Philippines’ National Engineering University further expands its international linkages as it seals partnership with the Indian Maritime University (IMU) to strengthen academic cooperation in various marine-related programs on November 9, 2022. Initiated by the Embassy of India to the Philippines led by His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, the partnership between the two Universities was formalized through the Ceremonial Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU concretized the strong commitment of BatStateU-The NEU and IMU to work collaboratively and establish academic cooperation through academic exchanges, collaborative research projects, co-hosting of conferences, and other mutually beneficial activities in the areas of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Port Management, and Marine Biodiversity. BatStateU-The NEU President, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo warmly welcomed everyone at the ceremony and expressed his enthusiasm about the possible collaboration between the two universities. He hoped that IMU would work co-actively with BatStateU pertaining to research protection, conservation and strategic management of the marine biodiversity in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) as one of the legal mandates of BatStateU as the National Engineering University. Dr. Ronquillo also extended his message of gratitude to H.E Shambhu S. Kumaran, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, for always bringing new and numerous opportunities to the University. BatStateU-The NEU, as the Philippine’s largest provider of engineering education recently offered BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering as one of the emerging engineering programs. All these, coupled with the University’s firm commitment to protect, conserve, and strategically manage the marine biodiversity in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) are seen instrumental by the institution to successfully develop professional graduates ready for entry as active participants and competent leaders in the industrialized world. Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University, Dr. Malini V. Shankar, I.A.S. (Retd.) conveyed through a video message her gratitude to BatStateU and Embassy of India to the Philippines for making the partnership possible. “I wish that this MoU becomes a building block for our engagement in the international community especially in the Asian region and thereby promote South-South cooperation”, she added. IMU is a central university in India which deals with a wide range of topics related to the sea which is intended to fulfill the requirements of the Maritime Sector of India. Composed of six campuses, IMU is poised to play a key role in the development of trained human resources for the maritime sector. “I am looking forward to this partnership being reinforced as soon as possible. We will help to facilitate and promote maritime studies, training, research and extension work focusing on emerging areas of studies like oceanography, maritime history and laws, security and other related fields. ”,as H.E. Shambhu S. Kumaran ended his closing remarks. The MoU signing was also graced by Ms. Pooja Vernekar, the First Secretary of Embassy of India to the Philippines and BatStateU-The NEU officials including the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Charmaine Rose I. Triviño, Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Services Assoc. Prof. Albertson D. Amante, Vice President for Administration and Finance Atty. Luzviminda C. Rosales, Vice President for Development and External Affairs Atty. Noel Alberto S. Omandap, and the Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Reynato A. Gamboa. This initiative, as one among the valuable partnerships that BatStateU has inked, is responsive to the attainment of SDGs 4: Quality Education, 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; 14: Life below Water; and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Undoubtedly, BatStateU-The NEU continues to shape the history of the country’s engineering education by leading innovations, transforming lives, and building the nation.
2022-2023
Activities First Semester Second Semester Midterm Enrolment Period for Freshmen Students May 11 – July 17, 2022 January 2-22, 2023 June 5-12, 2023 Enrolment Period for Old Students July 18 – August 14, 2022 Enrolment Period for Graduate School August 8-19, 2022 January 16-27, 2023 June 10-15, 2023 Start of Classes for Undergraduate Programs August 15, 2022 January 23, 2023 June 13, 2023 Start of Classes for Graduate School August 20, 2022 January 28, 2023 June 16, 2023 Deadline for the Students to File for Application for Graduation (to the Deans) as of the end of: 1st Semester AY 2022-2023 2nd Semester AY 2022-2023 Midterm AY 2022-2023 September 2, 2022 February 13, 2022 June 23, 2023 Midterm Examination October 11-16, 2022 March 20-26, 2022 June 29-July 2, 2023 Filing for Comprehensive Examination c/o: Campus Registrar Comprehensive Examination (Graduate School) October 28-30, 2022 March 31-April 2, 2023 N/A Last Day for Graduating Students to clear deficiencies November 18, 2022 April 21, 2023 July 12, 2023 ****Final Examination (Graduating and Non-Graduating Students-Undergraduate Programs) 17th Week December 5-11, 2022 May 15-21, 2023 July 20-23, 2023 Final Examination for Graduate December 10-11, 2022 May 20-21, 2023 July 21-23, 2023 End of Classes December 11, 2022 May 21, 2023 July 23, 2023 Submission of Grades (18th Week) December 12-18, 2022 May 22-28, 2023 July 24-July 31, 2023 Local Deliberation of Colleges January 9, 2023 June 9, 2023 July 31, 2023 Submission of Duly Signed Candidates for Graduation from Registrar to VPAA Office January 17, 2023 June 16, 2023 August 4, 2023 Academic Council Meeting January 20, 2023 June 21, 2023 August 9, 2023 * Important Dates to Remember: *Deadline for the Students to File for Application for Graduation – College Deans shall ensure that all graduating students were able to file application for graduation before the deadline, after which the list of students who filed application for graduation with its corresponding application forms will be submitted to the Registrars Office. **Last Day for Graduating Students to clear deficiencies – after the submission of the list of students who filed application for graduation with its corresponding application forms by the College Deans to the Campus Registrar, the latter will conduct evaluation of student records and post the deficiencies of each students. College Deans and Campus Registrars shall ensure that deficiencies of the candidates for graduation will be cleared on the specified date. ***Local Deliberation of Colleges –after clearing the deficiencies of the candidates for graduation, and submission of grades for graduating students, the Campus Registrars shall then finalized the list, which shall be used during the Local deliberation. No official list of candidates will be used during deliberation except those prepared by the Registrar. ****Final Examination for non-graduating students is scheduled on the 17th Week of the Semester, uploading of grades will be on the 18th week OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS AY 2022-2023 *2022 **2023 August 21, 2021 Sunday Ninoy Aquino Day January 1, 2023 Sunday New Year’s Day August 29, 2022 Monday National Heroes Day January 22, 2023 Sunday Chinese New Year November 1, 2022 Tuesday All Saints Day February 25, 2023 Saturday People Power Anniversary November 30, 2022 Wednesday Bonifacio Day April 6, 2023 Thursday Maundy Thursday December 8, 2022 Thursday Feast of Immaculate Conception April 7, 2023 Friday Good Friday December 25, 2022 Sunday Christmas Day April 8, 2023 Saturday Black Saturday December 30, 2022 Friday Rizal Day April 9, 2023 Sunday Day of Valor *For 2022, this is based on the Proclamation No. 1236, S. 2021 entitled DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (WORKING/NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2022 signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 29th October 2021. April 22, 2023 Saturday ***Eidl’Fitr May 1, 2023 Monday Labor Day June 12, 2023 Monday Independence Day June 29, 2023 Sunday ***Eidul Adha ** Holidays in 2023 are listed according to their original dates pending the issuance of a Presidential Proclamation. *** The exact dates for the national holidays in observance of Eidul Fitr and Eid’l Adha are still to be determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar.
ICIEE 2021
≡ HOME About CIEE Goals Roles Engineering at BatStateU ACTIVITIES Conferences & Events Programs & Projects CONTACT US ADVISORY BOARD Fueling Ingenuity and Leadership in Engineering Education ICIEE 2021 CONFERENCE BRIEF It’s remarkable to see how quickly the world around us is changing. As the industry undergoes radical technological advancement, it is now the responsibility of the education sector to catch pace in producing future-proof graduates who will become professionals capable of meeting the industry’s rising demands. This is especially true in engineering, a discipline encompassing broad societal and economic implications facing the demands revolving around the new technologies. This generation’s engineering students will become the inventors, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow; history showing that engineers who have been adequately educated and trained become invaluable members of society for their contributions in solving many of humanity’s issues, driving the global economy, and enhancing key areas of human life. Thus, the goal is clear: engineering schools must focus on gearing their students up for the challenges of tomorrow. A greater responsibility now rests on the shoulders of academia to drive the undergraduate educational experience from a conventional pedantic curriculum to a wider fundamental experience that will prepare engineers for a lifetime of achievement. As engineering moves forward, so must engineering education.Innovation is vital to our economic, social, and environmental future, 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).Therefore, in its first year, this conference aims not only to spark intellectual discussions and refresh perspectives on the ways forward, but also to become a platform for sharing expertise, best practices, and experience that will benefit the academe, the industry, communities, the government, and other key sectors involved in nation – and world – building. The core of this conference is active innovation, harnessing the power of virtual technology.Participants are from all over the world: guest speakers from various engineering education organizations, industry partners, and accrediting institutions, as well as researchers, practitioners, and educators. This virtual conference is organized and facilitated by Batangas State University’s Center for Innovation in Engineering Education(CIEE) in celebration of 50 years of quality education in engineering. In addition to the keynote speeches, plenary sessions, and master classes, this conference features the Innovation Challenge Competition, a thematic competition that challenges students of higher education institutions to ideate, innovate and pitch solutions addressing the SDGs.The top ten teams shall undergo an innovation program to improve minimum viable products, conduct validation activities, and prepare for a final demo and pitching scheduled on December 6 and 7, 2021 during the 5th International Research Conference on the Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology (IRCIEST V). Innovating Today towards the Engineering Mindset of the Future With the new times come new hurdles in engineering education and a call for innovations in teaching and learning. As drivers of said innovations, educators now realize the urgency to develop a roadmap towards developing the Engineering Mindset of the Future.What is needed is a global perspective exploring the current state of engineering education with the goal of effectively identifying the direction in which it appears to move, the shifts that it undergoes, and the impact of changes to it, so that the drivers of innovative change become more vigilant and adaptable as they navigate into the future today. The Continuing Role of Engineering Education in the Attainment of the SDGs The goal is still the same, but the playing field has changed. The achievement of SDG 4 can be seen as a core and integral part of achieving all other SDGs: education and awareness in sustainable development are key for further progressing the rest. Good quality engineering skills are needed to build a sufficient workforce (SDG 8) that will develop the infrastructure to enhance the living standards of people (SDG 9) and address global issues such as affordable energy (SDG 7), resilient cities and settlements (SDG 11), with adequate water and sanitation facilities (SDG 6). The role that engineering education plays in attaining the UN SGDs is growing in importance, now more than ever. Quality Assurance in Engineering Education How is quality measured in the virtual space? More importantly, how is it sustained? The quality of engineering education and accreditation of engineering programs are closely connected with the recognition of engineers’ degrees and professional competencies—preconditions for the international mobility of engineers. This session aims to help the engineering education community prepare for accreditations by becoming an avenue to learn about new processes and procedures, different quality assurance practices among Higher Learning Institutions (HEIs), the issues and challenges facing quality assurance today from the global perspective, and the various strategies and techniques to help in the development and institutionalization of effective 21st-century quality assurance approaches. Inclusion and Diversity in Engineering Education The importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering education has gained prominence in recent years due to the increased need for global collaborations and industry partnerships. Engineers of today are expected to work in diverse teams and within different cultures; thus, initiatives in engineering education aim to tear down divisions in gender, ethnicity, national origin, economic status, and physical and cognitive ableness. This panel discussion is a shared platform among global leaders allowing for the exchange of best practices and efforts toward achieving international learning outcomes in collaborations and bridging the industry-university gaps, thereby maximizing learning opportunities and stakeholder value all across. Matching Future-Fit Engineering Education with the CDIO Framework Conceiving, Designing, Implementing, and Operating: The CDIO framework has been proven to be a robust methodology in curriculum planning and outcome-based assessment. How will the engineering education framework weather the challenges introduced by the new normal? How adaptive is the CDIO framework—not only to today’s education setting but to tomorrow’s as well? Teaching and Learning in the New Normal: Best Practices in Southeast Asia Much is shared among the nations of Southeast Asia: cultures, economies, and technological capacity. To an extensive degree due to geographic and socio-cultural elements, the
World Engineering Day 2022
≡ HOME About CIEE Goals Roles Engineering at BatStateU ACTIVITIES Conferences & Events Programs & Projects CONTACT US ADVISORY BOARD Fueling Ingenuity and Leadership in Engineering Education WORLD ENGINEERING DAY 2022 CONFERENCE BRIEF The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) is an official International day proclaimed in 2019 by UNESCO is an opportunity to celebrate engineering and the contribution of the world’s engineers for a better, sustainable world by addressing the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Themed “Build Back Wiser: Engineering the Future,” the UNESCO WED on March 4, 2022 revolves around engineering as a leading role in the achievement of these goals across their socio-economic and environmental dimensions. Starting March 2020, Batangas State University has traditionalized annually celebrating WED alongside UNESCO. This year, BatStateU does so through the university’s CIEE, the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education, joining with the event themed “Engineering Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” – an integration of three pillars that constitute the framework of responsible engineering education. Sustainable Development. The university recognizes that engineering education and capacity- building are key to gearing and sustaining the drive of engineering toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) attainment; thus, it continues to expand its reach through partnerships and projects that strengthen this initiative. Through the advancement of SDGs in academics, research, and extension services, as well as in the University’s activities and management, BatStateU is committed to inculcating the SDG vision across all levels of the institution. Innovation. Critical to our economic, social, and environmental future, innovation is the vehicle for excellence and continuous improvement, especially in engineering and its education. The situation of today calls for immediate, coordinated investments in the academe, industry, and education to realize sustainable objectives. Futures Thinking. Moving forward and maintaining momentum towards the sustainable goals necessitates awareness and careful thought as to survey not only for potential roadblocks, but opportunities to fast-track accomplishment, as well. Futures thinking is that ideology to best identify critical junctions in a plan, assisting in both the creation of the roadmap and its navigation. Visualizing emerging challenges in future scenarios opens opportunities to innovate solutions and build wiser. This event includes a messages and talks from leaders, innovators, and champions locally and abroad, each serving as a conduit to continue the conversation on engineering, development, and SDG attainment in all fields sustainability, innovation, and futures thinking. The program also includes an exhibition of projects led by engineering students of the university in celebration of WED. Batangas State University welcomes students, faculty, and alumni, as well as industry and government partners to be part of WED 2022 as an opportunity to collectively celebrate engineering. Day 1 Batangas State University celebrated World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, WED 2022, globally themed Build Back Wiser: Engineering the Future. The three-day event was participated in by leaders, innovators, and champions local and international focusing on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking. READ MORE Day 2 Batangas State University is in solidarity with the engineers all around the globe in celebrating World Engineering Day. Led by Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo through the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE), alongside United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), the READ MORE Day 3 The 8th of March 2022 marked the third and last day of BatStateU’s celebration of World Engineering Day (WED). For the past two days, the university – through the initiative of the Center of Innovation for Engineering Education – has invited local and international resource speakers and partners from different fields of engineering and education who discussed global goals for READ MORE DAY 1 MARCH 4, 2022 Batangas State University Celebrates WED 2022: World Engineering Day For Sustainable Development Engineering Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Day 1 Batangas State University celebrated World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, WED 2022, globally themed Build Back Wiser: Engineering the Future. The three-day event was participated in by leaders, innovators, and champions local and international focusing on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking. Opening the WED 2022 celebration, University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo welcomed the participants and set forth BatStateU efforts in reimagining engineering education through CIEE – the University’s official arm in advancing engineering education. Inspired by her role as the Chairperson on the Committee of Sustainable Development Goals, Innovations and Futures Thinking, Hon. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano discoursed mainly on tracking progress with the SDGs, preparing for various futures, changing mindset in embracing futures thinking as the key policy reform, and shared her initiative in allocating SDG, Innovation, and Futures Thinking offices locally. The committee has been deliberating the future of work and the role of women in engineering, women in stem, and studying the fourth industrial revolution. The knowledge of the possible future must be the reason to prepare for it. Hon. Sen. Pia remarked that the future is bright, but there is a need to be prepared, a need to reinvent the way of living, a need to discover better and easier ways to live sustainably to look forward to something great in the future. A keynote address delivered by Prof. Dr. Gong Ke, President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, highlighted the progress of adaptation to the changes happening during the pandemic. As it mainly focused on maintaining productions and services. Witnessing the engineering approaches and the key technologies in helping combat COVID19. According to him, it is a requirement for engineering practitioners to master the basic knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development, especially digital technologies to meet global challenges. And pointed out that youth and women must also be empowered to take impartial action in the innovative engineering profession. Dr. Diosdado Banatao, a World-Class Filipino Innovator, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Founder, and Chairman of PhilDev shared the making of his legacy in the field. Thru the foundation they created, PhilDev sees that economic growth is essential as it plays a vital role that can spare the entire population from poverty and slavery. Technical knowledge is
Batangas State University joins the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration
Batangas State University joins the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration, with the theme, “WE Make CHANGE Work for WOMEN,” from March 1-31, 2022. Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran! #LeadingInnovations #TransformingLives #ZitoRedSpartans
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, 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.
