Department of Biology

CRE 298: Webinar Series
2025-05-07 14:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | via Zoom
You’re invited!

On behalf of the CRE 298 (Seminar) Class, under the guidance of Prof. Teodora D. Balangcod, we are excited to host our student-led seminar on May 5, 2025, via Zoom!

Join us as we explore key topics in conservation and restoration ecology, including terrestrial ecosystems, ecotourism, agroforestry, faunal communities, and more. This seminar is a platform for sharing insights and learning together as part of our academic journey.

Zoom Link:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/94939845941…
Meeting ID: 949 3984 5941
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Thank you for your support, and see you there!

Best of both worlds: Conservation Genetics for a Biodiversity-Challenged Future
2025-05-09 13:30 - 17:00 | via Zoom
You’re invited!

The MS Conservation and Restoration Ecology (MS CaRE) under the College of Science, UP Baguio, is inviting you to a webinar lecture session with the theme “Best of both worlds: Conservation Genetics for a Biodiversity-Challenged Future”

Register by scanning the QR code below or through the link:
https://forms.gle/Jt57UZyTqcncbCHj7

ZOOM Link
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/96395953791…
Meeting ID: 963 9595 3791
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Thank you for your support, and see you there!

Empowering High School Biology Educators: Strategies for Engaging and Effective Teaching and Research
2025-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
📢 You’re invited!
MBFI-NOTED, in partnership with the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, will be having the 3rd leg of its Training on “Empowering High School Biology Educators: Strategies for Engaging and Effective Teaching and Research” in Northern Luzon, on July 5, 2025 (Saturday) at 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the College of Science Audiovisual Room (CS AVR), UP Baguio.
Sessions: Concepts in Biology, Research and Mentoring
This is a free training, which shall include training materials and kits, meals (lunch and two snacks) and a Certificate.
Register in the link below, or by scanning the QR code on the poster:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenV7OCBHsjslK0m9cUlfHX0-x4oAOI-AFQZ8vknV6E4QuCXg/viewform

Graduate Thesis Examination of thesis titled "Modeling Conservation Priority and Potential Restoration Areas of Mangroves in Pangasinan, Ilocos Region using Spatially Explicit Models"
2025-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Science Research Center, Conference Room, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public community to the graduate thesis examination of Mr. John Paul M. Payopay for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.Thesis Title:Modeling Conservation Priority and Potential Restoration Areas of Mangroves in Pangasinan, Ilocos Region using Spatially Explicit Models Date: July 28, 2025 (Monday) Time: 9:00 AM F2F at SRC Conference Rm and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Thesis Proposal Defense of Candidates for the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology
2025-07-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Science Research Center, Conference Room, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, UP Baguio, invites you to the thesis proposal defense of the following candidates for the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology:

1. Ms. Melissa Ann B. Kindipan with her thesis proposal titled “Tracking the Biomagnification of Microplastics across Trophic Levels in the Agno River, Philippines: Implications for Ecosystem and Human Health” (11: 00AM – 12:00 NN)

2. Ms. Joanna Marie F. Reyes with her thesis proposal titled “Species Composition, Diversity, Biomass, and Carbon Stock Assessment of the Subic Bay Mangroves” (1:00 – 2:00 PM)

3. Ms. Jessica E. Bautista with her thesis proposal titled “Vascular Epiphyte Distribution and Diversity in Old-growth and Secondary Forests in Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape, Pangasinan” (2:00 – 3:00 PM)

4. Mr. Melvin Jake D. Manaog with his thesis proposal titled “Microplastics Occurrence in Surficial Sediments and Accumulation in 𝘛𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘢 along the Coastal Zone of San Salvador Island, Zambales” (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

5. Mr. Mark P. Villarubia with his thesis proposal titled “Anuran Functional Diversity Among Forest Types of Baguio-Benguet Area” (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

6. Mr. Joepet V. Brosas with his thesis proposal titled “Prevalence of Helminth Parasites in Freshwater Fishes of Lalaguna Marsh, Lopez, Quezon: Implications for Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation” (5:00 – 6:00 PM)

Date: July 28, 2025 (Monday)
Time: see specific presentations
F2F SCR Conference Rm and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference
Meeting ID: 978 1188 3863
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Join us in this insightful discussion on biodiversity conservation and restoration ecology. See you there!

Focus Group Discussion for BS Bio Graduates of AY 2024-2025
2025-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | via Zoom
You’re invited!

The Department of Biology, College of Science UP Baguio, invites 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐒 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 to join our Focus Group Discussion happening on August 1, 2025 via ZOOM!

Fill up the following Graduate Exit Surveys and join us on the day via the links below:

𝐁𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: https://forms.gle/CAT9RL2eRScgJcB67
𝐁𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/97893181236…
Meeting ID: 978 9318 1236
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Focus Group Discussion for MS CaRE Graduates of AY 2023-2024, and AY 2024-2025
2025-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | via Zoom
You’re invited!

The Department of Biology, College of Science UP Baguio, invites 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 & 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 to join our Focus Group Discussion happening on Aug 1, 2025 via ZOOM!

Fill up the following Graduate Exit Surveys and join us on the day via the links below:

𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: https://forms.gle/VbJTgXhuJAJFfS9n9
𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/91676425583…
Meeting ID: 916 7642 5583
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Freshie Orientation (AY 25-26)
2025-08-11 13:30 - 17:00 | Himnasyo Amianan, HKP Building, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
📣🌲 CALLING ALL FRESHIE BIO STUDENTS INCLUDING SHIFTEES AND TRANSFEREES 📢📢📢
All BS BIO freshie students (SN 2025), including shiftees and transferees, are requested to attend the Department of Biology Freshie Orientation. Here, you will be introduced to the BS Biology Program and the faculty of the Department, and you will get a chance to meet other freshie friends 🙂
This event is crucial, as it provides you with starting guidance as you embark on your BS BIO journey here at UPB.
📌 WHERE: Himnasyo Amianan (at the HKP Building)
📆 WHEN: August 11, 2025, 1:30 PM onwards
See you!

Graduate Thesis Proposal Defense of thesis titled “Anuran Functional Diversity Among Forest Types of Baguio-Benguet Area”
2025-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Benguet
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

The Department of Biology, UP Baguio, invites you to the thesis proposal defense of 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐏. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐚, a candidate for the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.
He will be presenting his thesis proposal titled:

“𝐀𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚”

Date: August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 9:00AM
Virtual via ZOOM & face to face at IB 204
Meeting ID: 938 5732 6120
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Join us in this insightful discussion on forest ecology and biodiversity conservation. See you there!

Hands-on training workshop on ENVI (geospatial software) for MS CaRE students
2025-08-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Benguet
🛰️ Calling all MS CaRE students! 🌍
Join us for a hands-on training workshop on ENVI, a geospatial software used for image processing and analysis.
📅 Date: August 21, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 To be announced
Note that the slots are limited so sign up now while you still can!
Access the registration form in the link below, or scan the QR code:
🔗https://forms.gle/U6WddU5fAkqsa1Wp7

BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 1
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | IB 105
📢 Calling all UPB Bio students*! Join us for a series of student-led seminars packed with fascinating topics in biology, women’s health and public health.
When and where:
📆Oct 15 & 22 (IB 105)
📆Oct 17 & 24 (KA 103)
⏰12–1 PM
Topics include:
– Biomedical conditions & mechanisms
– Environmental & ecological health
– Gender equity & public health
– Biotechnology & emerging issues
Come learn, engage, and be inspired. See you there!
*Due to the limited seating capacity of IB 105 and KA 103, attendance will be capped at 30 participants per session.
📸 Posters by BIO 198 Class
📝✍️ Text by Bio 198 FIC

BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 2
2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | IB 105

BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 3
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | IB 105

BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 4
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | IB 105

ZUMBAYANIHAN 2.0
2025-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Himnasyo Amianan, HKP Building, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝑯𝒊 𝑼𝑷𝑩 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚!Get ready to dance for a cause! Join us for a fun-filled Zumba session tomorrow, October 24, 2025 (3–4 PM) at the Himnasyo Amianan for Zumbayanihan 2.0! This event is 🅞🅟🅔🅝 🅣🅞 🅐🅛🅛 — students, faculty, and admin representatives!All proceeds will go to support the 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹. There’s no entrance fee, but you may share any amount through our donation box or via GCash to one of our organizers.𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓!

WORLD EXPERT LECTURE SERIES with Dr. Fill and Dr. Randall from the University of Florida
2025-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | University of the Philippines Baguio, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
Registration now open!We are pleased to invite interested participants to register for the lectures. Registration is a requirement to receive the link and be part of the interactive lecture, whether F2F or online. Please scan the QR code and register.
