Department of Biology

Graduate thesis examination of research titled "Spatiotemporal variation in the population density of Ophiocoma scolopendrina in the intertidal zones of San Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental: Baseline Data for Conservation Planning"
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | via Zoom
The Department of Biology is delighted to share the public announcement of the thesis proposal defense by MS CaRE Student Jm Jacob L Baguio, as he presents his thesis entitled “Spatiotemporal variation in the population density of 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 in the intertidal zones of San Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental: Baseline Data for Conservation Planning.”

31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | University of the Philippines Baguio, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
The SINSM Committee of the College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio proudly announces the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM 2026).
This year’s institute will be held 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) at the University of the Philippines Baguio for the following programs:
🔬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
⚛️ 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
➗ 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞:
“𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬.”
This year’s theme highlights the integration of strong disciplinary foundations with emerging technologies and innovative teaching tools to produce resilient, research-driven outcomes in today’s evolving educational landscape.
🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
SINSM 2026 is designed for secondary and tertiary educators who aim to update their content knowledge, strengthen pedagogy, and explore contemporary tools and research applications in their respective fields.
📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
✅ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟏 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
💳 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬:
• Biology / Physical Sciences / Mathematics / Computer Science – ₱3,800 (Early Bird) | ₱4,200 (Regular)
• MSP Members – ₱3,300 (Early Bird) | ₱3,700 (Regular)
• Students – ₱2,800 (Early Bird) | ₱3,200 (Regular)
Registration fees are inclusive of kits, AM/PM snacks, and lunch.
⚠️ Limited slots available. No walk-in registration will be accommodated.
Join us as we continue the tradition of empowering Science and Mathematics educators through excellence, innovation, and research-driven practice. 🎓

Graduate Thesis Examination Announcement of Thesis entitled "Comparative Analysis of the Carbon Stock Potential of Native– and Exotic–dominated stands in Camp John Hay Forest Reserve, Baguio City, Philippines."
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, 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 to the graduate thesis examination of Mr. Emmanuel B. Lacadin for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.

He will be presenting his study entitled “Comparative Analysis of the Carbon Stock Potential of Native– and Exotic–dominated stands in Camp John Hay Forest Reserve, Baguio City, Philippines.”
Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 PM
F2F at CS AVR and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.

All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Graduate Thesis Examination of thesis entitled "Moraceae Tree Diversity, Assemblage, and Density in Disturbed and Less Disturbed Lowland Forests in Mt. Busa-MaKiMa, Sarangani Province, Mindanao"
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Rm 204, Iskolar ng Bayan Building, University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public to the graduate thesis examination of Ms. Bhegie May G. Buay for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.Thesis Title:Moraceae Tree Diversity, Assemblage, and Density in Disturbed and Less Disturbed Lowland Forests in Mt. Busa-MaKiMa, Sarangani Province, MindanaoDate: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)Time: 10:00 AMF2F at IB 204 and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.
