HIGHLIGHTS: 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
It’s a wrap! The Department of Biology extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, organizers, and personnel whose efforts contributed to the success of the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM), held on April 16–18, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Baguio. We especially celebrate the 33 participants who joined us in exploring new concepts and techniques in microbial and fungal DNA isolation, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, and basic bioinformatics. Your enthusiasm and engagement made this year’s SINSM both insightful and productive. The photos below capture some of the highlights of this enriching experience. We look forward to welcoming you again in next year’s SINSM! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-14 (Life on Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
The Department of Biology, with the College of Science, kicks off the 31st SINSM
The Department of Biology, along with other departments in the College of Science, kicks off the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM). This year, the Department of Biology warmly welcomes our 33 participants from various educational institutions. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-14 (Life on Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
DB Faculty Participates in RDI Assessment Training
Asst. Prof. Racquel C. Barcelo of the Department of Biology attends Training on Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Impact Assessment currently ongoing at the Damuhan Hall, ATI-CAR, BSU Compound, Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet. The training, organized by the Cordillera Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (CIEERDEC), aims to establish the importance of impact assessments in RDI, and to equip its participants with the skills to prepare their own impact assessments. The training workshop will run for three days from September 23-25, 2025, comprised of a series of knowledge-sharing sessions and hands-on training on impact assessment. Through participation in similar workshops, the Department aims to produce researches that have sustainable impacts, consequently serving our community and beneficiaries more effectively. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)