School’s Scribes Made Their Marks in Science Journalism Competition
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Bagwis-Agham writer and grade 10 student Jucille Kate Delos Santos emerged as champion in the Science News Writing (Filipino) category and Sci-Wings journalist and also grade 10 student Sophia Dominique Ann Samson won third place in the Science Feature Writing (English) category during the AURUM ONLINE PRESS CONFERENCE held online last February 17, 2021.
This online press conference with the theme “F𝚒𝚡𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚜: 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚌𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝙹𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚖 𝙰𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚄𝚜" was organized by the UP Biochemistry Society with the advocacy of making science journalism more fun and accessible for everyone.
The school paper advisers and coaches Mr. Johnel Lumacao and Ms. Sheila Allong were very proud of how the students excelled in the contest despite the inconvenient and challenging new normal setup of having to do the training and practice virtually.
Included in this post were the actual entries of the students generously uploaded by the organizers in their Facebook page.
3 SMC Scholars Dominate Regional Chem Olympiad, Qualify For Nationals
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Out of 42 participants from all over Region XI, the three Grade 11 representatives of Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao led and secured the top 3 ranks in the Regional Chemistry Olympiad held online last January 30, 2021 and thereby are the official delegates of the region for the upcoming National Chemistry Olympiad.
In the said event organized by the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines Southern Mindanao Chapter, David Mendoza ranked first followed by Taj Liam Banzon in the second place, and Elle Sue Jamayo in the third place.
Their coach, Mr. Le Grande Dolino said that he is proud that the students have done well and will move to the nationals.
He added, “More importantly, I hope our students will continue to pursue chemistry beyond high school and inspire others to do well in the field.”
The National Chemistry Olympiad will be on March 6, 2021 and the winners in the nationals will proceed to the International Chemistry Olympiad to be hosted in Japan. Ganbarou (Good luck) David, Taj, and Elle!
PSHS-SMC Tops 2 Categories in 2021 UP Alchemes Research Fair
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One research group from among the grade 12 students emerged as champion in the Life Science Category and another group as runner-up in Physical Science Category during the UP Alchemes Research Fair 2021 SPITZER: Rediscovering Youth Aspirations through Scientific Ventures held last January 29-30, 2021.
Indeed, even while the global pandemic has presented a variety of challenges including conveniences of the students to conduct research in school, yet, these circumstances hardly hindered our scholars from pursuing outstanding studies and even garnering recognition for their pursuit of scientific exploration and innovations.
“I hope that these winnings will serve as an inspiration to everyone to still and all the more move student-research forward and to not be afraid to go for contingency plans given circumstances surrounding Covid-19 pandemic,” said Campus Director Jonald P. Fenecios.
The whole PSHS-SMC community is very honored and thrilled for these research winnings brought home by our Grade 12 students. Great job!
Intellectual Property Rights Application Now Open in Pisay SMC
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Hello everybody! We are the Young Intellectual Property Advocates (YIPA) serving as the guardians of intellectual property rights for the students of the Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus. We are working with the Innovation Technology and Support Office (ITSO) of our school. We want you to be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor — that is, your literary works and inventions!
How do we do this, you ask? Why? By assisting you in applying for intellectual property protection of course! We’ll guide you through the basics: the importance of intellectual property rights and how to obtain them.
You may find these publication materials useful, designated by a code on their top left:
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P1A: Provides information about the steps you should do to apply for a copyright protection or a patent through ITSO-SMC’s help
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P1B: Teaches you how to fill in the Google Forms we have created for your copyright and/or patent application submissions.
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P2: Informs you about the documents that you will need to submit when applying for copyright, patent, or both.
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P3A: Guides you on how to conduct a patent search and how to determine patentable inventions.
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P3B: Helps you determine the things you can apply a copyright for.
(Note: If you have already complied with the needed requirements for filing for intellectual property protection, you need not file again.)
Brought to you by: Joseph John Gonzales (Grade 12- Farad), Mary Catherine Therese Lemana (Grade 12- Hertz), Josh Ahiezer Sexcion (Grade 12- Hertz), and Pauline Grace Yuste (Grade 12- Hertz)
Pisay Supports 2021 National Women's Month Celebration
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Of empowered #Juanas and #PurpleMondays
PISAY SUPPORTS 2021 NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION
The Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus joins the 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration in support of the Philippine Commission on Women. The theme since 2017 is “We make change work for women”, which encapsulates how women should be active contributors as well as beneficiaries of national development.
As a sign of support, PSHS SMC will execute the following PCW suggested activities for the whole month of March 2021:
March 1, 2021 - DOST-Wide Virtual Flag Ceremony
- Uploading of the official 2021 NWMC banner in the school’s website and social media account
- March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Wearing of anything purple all Mondays of March
- March 1-8 – Online advocacy (Uploading and using of official PCW Facebook profile frame)
- March 8 (staff) – Serbisyo para kay Juana (Provision of priority lane to female clients)
- March 8-12 (faculty) – Setting aside time in synchronous classes to highlight a woman or women in subject or field taught that can raise awareness among students about contribution of women to society
- March 11, 18, 23 – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Cluster fora (Topics to be announced)
- March 24 – Forum on mental health
- March 30 – DOST-wide forum
Together, let us show appreciation for women’s various contribution in the society, honor women frontliners, workers, entrepreneurs, home makers, community volunteers, and other outstanding #Juanas especially during this ongoing health crisis, open more platforms to discuss women’s experiences in dealing with different situations and challenges such as this pandemic, and likewise put the spotlight on all Juans who help and contribute in normalizing redistribution of household chores and in showing other acts of gender sensitivity and equality. Truly #WomenMakeChange!