AASSA-NAST PHL Calls For Synergy among Researchers, Scientists and Stakeholders
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Tagaytay City, Philippines – The recently concluded international symposium organized by the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), supported by the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippines last September 21-24, 2017 at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, Philippines has called for collaboration among scientists, researchers, private and public sectors to produce tangible results from the different scientific researches through translational research.
Dr. Michael Barber, a member of the expert panel of the IAP emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, collaboration, and engagement of researchers with policy makers for the success of translational research. According to him, science in the academies can affect the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He challenged the science community to think about how science advice can be translated to mechanisms, framework, and tools for the attainment of the SDGs.
AASSA President, Dr. Yoo Hang Kim, said that disconnect between and among basic science researchers, implementers, and end users must be addressed through translational research. He encouraged the researchers to put prime consideration to the end users of the study. Relevance of research is important in integrating translational research to societal policies.
During the two-day activity, topics related to translational research were tackled, such as metrics for success in research translation, communications strategy, financing mechanism for translating research, agriculture and biological sciences, translational research through science and engineering education, translational research in health, social sciences, and policy.
Experts from different parts of Asia, including the Philippines, and Australia presented the results of their studies, including the challenges they faced in making their projects a success. They emphasized the importance of synergy and collaboration in the translational research process. Different strategies were also presented on how to best communicate science.
Gelia T. Castillo: Distinguished Rural Sociologist, 89
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Dr. Gelia T. Castillo, the country’s distinguised rural sociologist, joined our creator on August 5, 2017.
Dr. Castillo is recognized for her outstanding contributions to agricultural social science resulting in a body of knowledge about Philippine rural society which has enabled the Filipino to better understand the social conditions and dynamics of agricultural and rural development.
Her research on leaders and leadership patterns broughther to barrios at different stages of urbanization in Laguna, and
NAST PHL launches three books which popularize science to the public
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) proudly launched three new book publications during the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Manila Hotel last July 12, 2017.
Launched were two books written by National Scientist Ricardo M. Lantican, entitled: “Science Nuggets 1 From Aristotle to Stem Cells” and “Science Nuggets 2 From the Universe to Energy, Food, and Agriculture”, and one book by Academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza entitled: “Biosketches: Filipino Trailblazers in Science and Technology, Defining the Contribution of NAST Academicians to S&T and Its Development in the Philippines”.
The book launch was hosted by Academician Asuncion K. Raymundo. As described by Academician Fabian M. Dayrit, Science Nuggets Volume 1 treats the readers to numerous stories about famous scientists, not to tell us how great they are, but how human they are. It takes the readers on a journey through the history of science, from Aristotle’s theory that Earth is the center of the universe to the advances in stem cell research.