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The Department of Science and Technology Philippine Men and Women of Science (PMWS) – a 51-year-old publication by the Science and Technology Information Institute, introduced a new feature titled “Heart of a Beautiful Mind” in its web version (pmws.dost.gov.ph).
The publication highlights the individuals behind those groundbreaking inventions and industry-changing innovations and exposes the Filipino scientist by baring their lighter side – from their childhood and student days to their thoughts, hopes, and dreams for future scientists.
Read more: Scientists’ lighter side featured in DOST’s online publication
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The 2015 NAST Environmental Science Award (NESA) went to two distinguished experts during the paper presentation of finalists and awarding ceremony on April 22, 2015 at the New World Manila Bay Hotel. The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), the country’s foremost recognition body, conferred the award in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Mr. Arsenio B. Ella, Scientist III of the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) and Dr. Severino G. Salmo, III, assistant professor and chairperson of the Department of Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) tied for the Award’s first prize for the second time since the inception of the award in 2001.
Read more: Forester and environmentalist tied for DOST’s 2015 environmental science award
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - developed food process equipment will be brought forward in the upcoming SIAL ASEAN 2015, pitting it out with the world’s “who’s who” in the global food industry.
SIAL, or Salon International de I’Agroalimentair, is the biggest and largest food exposition in the world and set to run June 17-19, 2015 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. It provides the industry players a global platform in a business-to-business environment.
Read more: DOST-developed food processors on showcase at ASEAN food fair