For the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 11-12, 2007, the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme “A Progressive Philippines Anchored on Science: Building a Culture of Science in the Philippines.” Led by the Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences Division (CMPSD), the meeting explored strategies to foster a scientific culture, focusing on science education reforms, support for young talent, and strengthening research institutions. Six plenary sessions and concurrent technical sessions addressed challenges in science and mathematics education, culminating in divisional roadmaps for enhancing curriculum relevance to national needs. The ASM featured keynote speeches, poster presentations, and resolutions advocating legislative support for science and technology. Organized with the support of patrons, sponsors, and donors, the event emphasized collaboration to advance the country’s scientific capabilities.
Executive Council, NAST PHL (2007)
About the TRANSACTIONS NAST PHL
About the National Academy of Science and Technology PHL
Table of Contents
Foreword
Plenary Papers
- Building a Science Culture in the PhilippinesAcd. Bienvenido F. Nebres S.J
- Strengthening Basic EducationHon. Jesli A. Lapus
- Government’s Support to Science EducationHon. Estrella F. Alabastro
- Problems and Possibilities at the Heart of Science EducationYew-Jin Lee
- Building a Culture of Science in the University of the PhilippinesEmerlinda R. Roman
- Role of Media in Propagating ScienceCecilia ‘Cheche ‘L. Lazaro
- Mentoring Mentors ExplicitlyDina Joana Ocampo
- Teaching High School Physics EffectivelyChristopher C. Bernido and Maria Victoria Carpio-Bernido
- Teaching Innovative and Inventive Thinking: An Educational Imperative towards Building a Culture of ScienceDrexel H. Camacho
- Teaching High School Math EffectivelyMa. Rosario R. Arespacochaga and Jennifer R. Paul
- Effective Technology Transfers in AcademiaNelson Cue
- Public Understanding of the Social SciencesCzarina Saloma-Akpedonu
- Creating a Community of Inquiry through PhilosophyMa. Theresa T. Payongayong
- An Interdisciplinary Working Life: Was It Worth Living?Gelia T Castillo
- Development Initiatives and Trend-Setting in Higher Biology EducationGilda Carballo Rivero
- Educating the Youth on Veterinary Education Leading to BusinessBenedicta A. Santiago
- A Road Map for Science Education in AgricultureSimeona V. Siar
- Road Map for Biology Education: Issues and StrategiesAsuncion K. Raymundo, Annalee S. Hadsall, Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Ivan Marcelo A. Duka, Inocencio E. Buot, Jr. and Nerissa K. Torreta
- Roadmap for Developing a Culture of Science through Effective Basic Math and Science EducationEvelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza
- The Importance of Accreditation of Engineering Programs to the Global Practice of the ProfessionReynaldo B. Vea
- Health Sciences Roadmap Towards Building a Culture of ScienceQuintin L. Kintanar
- Building a Science Culture: Some Premises in Mapping the Contours of the Road AheadMaria Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista