DOST-SEI partners with UP Maskom for 2nd Indie-Siyensya film contest
10 August 2017
With a successful first run last year, the Department Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) taps the expertise of the University of the Philippines’ (UP) College of Mass Communication (CMC) to take its pioneering science film-making contest a notch higher.
During the program launch of the 2nd Indie-Siyensya Film-Making Competition held on 11 August 2017 at the UP CMC Auditorium, DOST-SEI Director Dr. Josette Biyo thanked the College for lending their knowledge in “making the competition a visual scientific feast” and an effective medium for science learning.
“This collaboration is a welcome development for this truly innovative program that emphasizes the value of the audio-visual medium in science education,” she said.
The competition, which was first launched late in 2015, focuses on promoting communication of scientific concepts through the film platform. The project hopes to spark creativity and build a culture of science among the youth and young professionals. High school and college students as well as some science practitioners attended the launch.
Together Again: Scholar-Graduates ng Unang Dekada ng DOST-SEI
In connection with the celebration of the 30th SEI Anniversary, we are pleased to invite the DOST-SEI scholar-graduates, to a get-together activity entitled, "Together Again: Scholar-Graduates ng Unang Dekada ng DOST-SEI" on 27 September 2017, 3:00PM to 8:00PM at the Reception Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City.
This get-together activity will feature special guest-artists Ms. Arnee Hidalgo and Mr. Noel Cabangon, under the direction of Engr. Jeffrey Hidalgo, a DOST-SEI scholar himself.
It’s time to get-together, scholar-graduates! RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, birthday, contact number, school, course, and year graduated. Then wait for your e-ticket. Registration is extended up to 31 August 2017.
Hurry, only limited slots left! On a first to register-first served basis.
We hope you can join and celebrate with us on this important milestone of SEI.
Phl nabs 2 bronzes in its Int'l Chemistry Olympiad debut
21 July 2017
The Philippines made its first appearance in the prestigious International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) with a bang, bringing home two bronze medals from the recently held competition in Thailand.
Arthur de Belen from Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Main Campus, and Charles Bartolo from PSHS Central Luzon Campus led the way for the national contingents with each taking home medals in their debut.
Also bannering the flag in the 49th IChO, which was held on 6-15 July 2017 in Nakhom Pathom, Thailand, are Israel Aguba (PSHS Main) and Keren Duque (PSHS Cagayan Valley), along with delegation head Dr. Jose Andaya (PSHS Calabarzon) and coach Xandra Junio (PSHS Cagayan Valley).
Phl IMO team bags 6 medals, maintains no. 17 world ranking
26 July 2017
All six members of the Philippine contingent to the 58th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) each won a medal—three silvers and three bonzes—to maintain its all-time highest rank of number 17 out of 111 countries that participated in what is regarded as the grandest stage of mathematics.
Despite falling short of a gold medal after winning two last year, the national team held strong by bringing home a staggering six total medals against 600 other contestants. The team arrived from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
Leading the medal haul are Kyle Patrick Dulay of Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, Albert John Patupat of De la Salle University Integrated School, and Farrel Eldrian Wu of MGC New Life Christian Academy who all garnered silver medals. Meanwhile, Shaquille Wyan Que of Grace Christian College, Sean Anderson Ty of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, and Clyde Wesley Ang of Chiang Kai Shek College secured bronze medals to complete the medal haul.
Climate Science Boot Camp held in Dumaguete, Siquijor
26 April 2017
A student is amazed with what he sees under the microscope during the session in marine microscopy in the 2017 Climate Science Boot Camp held in eight schools in Dumaguete and Siquijor.
Summer just got ‘cooler’ for eight high schools in Dumaguete and Siquijor Island.
This, as the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) with scientists from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) and the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) simultaneously conducted the 2017 Climate Science Boot Camp on 17 to 20 April in the areas.
It followed the theme “Oceans and Climate Towards a Resilient Planet” and highlighted the role of the youth in building resilient communities in the midst of the issue on global warming.
