Promotion of S&T Culture

Philippine Mathematical Olympiad

Mathematically gifted youth in the secondary schools are identified through a competition carried out from the division to the national level. The Philippine Mathematical Olympiad or PMO motivates the youth to hone their talents in mathematics and participate in international competitions such as the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) and the Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad.

Philippine Physics Olympiad

High school students who excel in Physics compete in this national competition after besting their counterparts in the division and regional levels. Selected participants get the chance to train in advanced Physics through the Program for Excellence in Physics. The best performers represent the country in the International Physics Olympiad.

Intel Philippine Science Fair

An annual national search for outstanding youth science projects jointly sponsored by Intel Philippines and SEI. It aims to tap the cream of the crop among the science-inclined youth all over the country. The top winners from the elementary, secondary and tertiary categories are selected. Some of the winners get the chance to represent the country in international youth science competitions such as the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair or ISEF.

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Philippine Participation in International Competitions in Science and Mathematics such as the International Mathematics Olympiad, Australian Mathematics Competition, Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, SEAMEO Mathematics Olympiad, International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and SEARCC International Software Competition

National Science Club Month Celebration

This is an annual month-long celebration during September which gives the active science clubs throughout the country the opportunity to engage in meaningful and productive activities that promote awareness, interests and involvement of the youth in science and technology. Community-based and/or school-based projects are undertaken both by the science clubs and their recognized federation – the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs or PSYSC. The Institute undertakes activities to motivate youth involvement in S&T and provides technical and financial assistance to the science clubs.