Phl continues record-breaking streak in world math, sci contests
14 February 2019
2018 Youth Excellence in Science (YES) awardees in a group photo with DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña (center) and DOST officials during the awarding ceremony at the PICC.
Around 700 young achievers in science and mathematics gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on February 14, 2019, for the annual Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Award.
The ceremony, organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), celebrated the momentous wins of elementary and high school students in international science and math competitions such as the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and the Singapore International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC).
DOST-SEI to host 2nd Exit Conference for the NCR-based graduating scholars
13 January 2019
In an effort to keep scholars who are expected to graduate at the end of AY 2018-2019 in the loop of their scholarship obligation, the Science Education Institute – Department of Science and Technology will again gather hundreds of NCR-based DOST-SEI scholars for a whole-day exit conference.
Now on its second year of implementation, the 2019 Exit Conference for DOST-SEI NCR Scholars will be held on February 18, 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. It aims to re-orient the scholars on the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Agreement specifically on service obligation, and provide them with information about the DOST-SEI graduate scholarship programs and job-related concerns that can help them start their S&T careers.
Notable guest speakers from both government and private sectors, and successful graduate scholars will also be gracing the event to give talks on relevant topics. Similar conference is being held for scholars enrolled in colleges and universities in the regions.
Familiar faces headline 21st PMO winners
27 January 2019
NEW CHAMP. Bryce Ainsley Sanchez of Grace Christian High School (center) edged last year’s PMO 2nd-runner up, Vincent Dela Cruz (left) of Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science, and last year’s International Mathematical Olympiad bet, Sean Anderson Ty (right) of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School.
Two seasoned math competitors emerged as runner ups while an up-and-comer ascended atop of the 22 national finalists in the just-concluded 21st Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO). The winners were awarded on January 26 at UP Diliman.
New champion, Bryce Ainsley Sanchez of Grace Christian High School, edged last year’s PMO 2nd-runner up, Vincent Dela Cruz of Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science, and last year’s International Mathematical Olympiad bet, Sean Anderson Ty of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School. Dela Cruz and Ty placed 2nd runner up and 1st runner up, respectively.
