NAST PHL gathers SUCs, PHEIs, and LUCs to identify STI Foresight Indicators
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The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) conducted a 2-day workshop titled “SANDIWA: A Meeting of Minds for the Identification of STI Foresight Indicators” on August 8-9, 2023, at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), Los Baños, Laguna.
The workshop was attended by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Assistant Secretary, Dr. Napoleon K. Juanillo Jr., the PAGTANAW 2050 Project leader, Academician Rhodora V. Azanza, STI Foresight Steering Committee chaired by Academician William G. Padolina, and STI Foresight Think Tank co-chaired by Academician Glenn B. Gregorio and Academician Mudjekeewis D. Santos.
NAST PHL to conduct the 45TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING with the theme "Science and Technology for Democracy”
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On 12-13 July 2023, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) will conduct the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) with the theme "Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Demokrasya (Science and Technology for Democracy)" at The Manila Hotel and via Zoom and Facebook Live. The Social Sciences Division, chaired by National Scientist (NS) Raul V. Fabella will be hosting this year’s ASM.
NAST PHL has chosen “Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Demokrasya (Science and Technology for Democracy)” as the theme for the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting. The choice is firmly grounded on the role of science and technology in catalyzing and advancing developmental empowerment in a democracy. The scientific meeting also aims to present the utilization of science and technology in strengthening democratic institutions and processes.
The two-day event will include plenary sessions on agrarian reform, democratic access to quality higher education, energy-water-food nexus in the context of democratization and the sciences, democratizing health and healthcare through equity in health, government anti-poverty programs, and democratic citizenship and artificial intelligence as well as scientific poster session, exhibits, and awarding ceremony for the 2023 NAST Awardees.
Prior to the conduct of the 45th ASM, Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs) in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were conducted in partnership with the DOST Regional Offices.
The Annual Scientific Meeting is an annual activity of the Academy that serves as the leading forum for the presentation of scientific and policy research. Policy recommendations on appropriate interventions will be submitted to the Philippine government and the private sector for their consideration and appropriate action.
Interested online participants may still register at https://bit.ly/45thASMRegistration
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NAST PHL to Hold Awarding Ceremony for 2023 NAST Awardees
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the highest recognition body on science and technology will once again recognize outstanding Filipino scientists for their significant scientific contributions to the country. The Awarding Ceremony for the 2023 NAST Awardees will be held on July 13, 2023, as the culminating activity of the 45th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held on July 12-13, 2023 in Manila.
The Awarding Ceremony will introduce the new members of the Academy, the 2023 Outstanding Young Scientists, and the researchers who won this year’s set of awards. The complete list of 2023 NAST awardees is as follows:
INVESTITURE OF NEW ACADEMICIANS AND CORRESPONDING MEMBER
Four (4) new Academicians will be conferred during the awarding ceremony:
- ELMER P. DADIOS, Ph.D. (Manufacturing Engineering) – De La Salle University
- MARIA CORAZON A. DE UNGRIA, Ph.D. (Microbiology) – University of the Philippines Diliman
- GIL S. JACINTO, Ph.D. (Chemical Oceanography) – University of the Philippines Diliman
- ROEL R. SURALTA, Ph.D. (Agricultural Sciences) – Philippine Rice Research Institute