Innovation that aids locked-in syndrome patients nabs top prize in 30th BPI-DOST Science Awards
03 September 2019
DOUBLE VICTORY. Jay Patrick Nieles of the University of Santo Tomas (3rd from left) bagged the Project of the Year award and one of two Best in Innovation awards in the 30th BPI-DoST Science Awards. (From left) Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation Executive Director Maricris San Diego, Best in Innovation awardees Christian Badua of the University of the Philippines Manila and Jay Patrick Nieles, and DoST-Science Education Institute Deputy Director Albert Mariño.
Jay Patrick Nieles, a BS Electronics Engineering student from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), won the coveted Project of the Year award at the 30th BPI-DOST Science Awards held last August 2, 2019, at the Alphaland City Club in Makati City.
His research on helping locked-in syndrome (LIS) patients communicate through a brain-computer typing interface that uses visual imagination of shapes and sizes was among the thirty promising entries shortlisted for this year’s competition. Nieles also received the Best in Innovation Award for the same study with Christian Badua from the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila for his study on how probiotics can be used to treat colon cancer.
DOST undergraduate S&T scholarships application open until Sept. 6
03 September 2019
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is accepting applications for the 2020 S&T Undergraduate Scholarships Program until September 6, 2019. Date of nationwide examination is on October 20, 2019.
DOST-SEI Director, Dr. Josette Biyo, encourages all qualified Grade 12 students (School Year 2019-2020) to apply and pursue careers in science and technology.
“As long as you meet the requirements, seize and make the most of this opportunity to become a DOST scholar. We hope to reach not only the country’s best minds but also those with passion to serve the country,” she said.
DOST undergraduate scholars receive financial assistance of P40,000 per academic year to cover tuition and other school fees, living allowance of P7,000 per month, book allowance of P10,000 per academic year, and other scholarship privileges.
Philippine team hauls silver, bronze at prestigious Intl Math Olympiad
05 August 2019
PHILIPPINE IMO TEAM. The Philippines’ representatives at the 60th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held last July 11-22 in the United Kingdom all brought home medals. (Front, L-R) Vincent Dela Cruz (Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science), Sean Anderson Ty (Zamboanga Chong Hua High School), Immanuel Josiah Balete (St. Stephen’s High School), Deputy Leader Dr. Christian Paul Chan Shio, Trainer Mr. Russelle Guadalupe and Team Leader Dr. Richard Eden. (Back, L-R) Dion Stephan Ong (Ateneo de Manila Senior High School), Andres Rico Gonzales III (De La Salle University Integrated School) and Bryce Ainsley Sanchez (Grace Christian College). Photo courtesy of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP).
The Philippine contingent to the 60th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) claimed an impressive win as all six members of the team won a medal in the oldest and most prestigious of the international scientific olympiads.
The national team held strong by bringing home one silver and five bronzes against more than 600 other contestants in the competition held in Bath, United Kingdom from July 11-22, 2019.
This is only the second time, after the 58th IMO in 2017, that all six representatives won a medal. The Philippines also ranked 31st out of 112 countries, up from last year’s 38th out of 107 countries.
DOST-SEI OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE ISSUE OF THE “DELAY OF DOST STIPEND” POSTED BY A DOST-SEI SCHOLAR
27 August 2019
The DOST-SEI, in its commitment to serve its clients promptly and efficiently, would like to inform concerned DOST-SEI scholars enrolled in UP Diliman that the funds for the financial assistance, including the amount allocated for the stipends of new and ongoing scholars for AY 2018-2019, were released to the University on July 4 and October 7, 2018 for the First Semester; on March 7, 2019 for the Second Semester; and on August 8, 2019 to cover expenses of DOST-SEI scholars enrolled for the Midyear.
As we are very much aware of the day-to-day needs of our scholars, we ensure that enough funds are made available for timely disbursement by the University, particularly for the stipends of all enrolled scholars, despite any delay in the submission of the required reports and other documents.
Nonetheless, we will immediately discuss with the concerned parties in the University on how to avoid delays in the release of stipends and other financial assistance to scholars.
Rest assured that DOST-SEI will address this issue in the best way possible.
Emerson Philippines strengthens learning inside Science Explorer bus
24 July 2019
Emerson Philippines gives DOST-SEI’s Science Explorer a boost by providing laptops for use of students in the mobile learning facility. The signing of the deed of donation was held on July 17, 2019 during the National Science Technology Week celebration at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. In photo are (L-R sitting) Emerson Asia Pacific President / Emerson Philippines General Manager, Mr. Ed Boone, and DOST-SEI Director, Dr. Josette Biyo, with (L-R standing) Emerson Philippines’ Mr. Ruben Cu, event host, Ms. Ganiel Krishnan, and DOST-SEI Deputy Director, Engr. Albert Mariño.
Students will have a more engaging classroom experience aboard the Science Explorer as Emerson Philippines donated laptops to the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), the agency behind the country’s first mobile science learning facility.
Since its inception in 2010, the Science Explorer bus has served more than 32,000 students from over 100 municipalities all over the country. Inside the mobile lab, top young scientists and engineers teach specialized science and technology modules to elementary and high school students, mostly from public schools in far-flung areas in the Philippines.
