(Continued from yesterday)
Among the most popular exhibits during the 2019 National Science and Technology Week exhibit last weekend is the “nuLab,” a customized mobile science bus that features modern audio-visual and educational tools and equipment, laboratory facilities, and various learning materials useful in introducing concepts and developing skills.
According to the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), nuLab “would allow the Filipino youth to discover their potential in the various fields of Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) and eventually pursue courses and careers along these lines.”
The DOST has in fact recommended to the Department of Education that there should be at least one nuLab Bus per region, as S&T enthusiasts young and old braved the inclement weather and visited the NSTW exhibits at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from July 17 to 21.
The DOST- Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology HazardHunterPH app, which is designed to provide information to help people prepare for possible earthquake, volcanic and hydro-meteorological hazards, to provide initial hazard assessment with explanation and recommendation from mandated government agencies is also a popular exhibit.
De La Salle University’s newly developed software, dubbed CATCH-ALL or Contactless Apprehension of Traffic Violators on a 24-Hour Basis and All-Vehicle Detection System, enables authorities to better identify traffic violators.
The software can identify and track vehicles, recognize plate numbers, and profile vehicles. It can also detect several breaches such as number coding violation, beating the red light, and swerving.
Different forums also marked the NSTW.
To address the increasing prevalence of HIV among young Filipinos, the DOST- National Research Council of the Philippines spearheaded a forum titled “Enhancing Gen Z’s level of awareness on HIV/AIDS through digitized arts.” The program targets students from Grade 10 to second year college to boost their awareness on HIV/AIDS and help them avoid infection.
A Resiliency Summit for Kids that focused on weather and earthquake lessons was also conducted by the DOST-PAGASA, PHIVOLCS and NRCP.
The Science and Technology Information Institute sponsored a seminar workshop on writing science articles and shooting vlogs (video blogs) about science and technology.
For Vianca Jazmin Alzaga of Ismael Mathay Sr. High School, the NSTW is a great learning source for students, because “the exhibits give new knowledge and improve awareness of surroundings through discoveries that can benefit the people.”
“The DOST has never failed to amaze students and professionals with their technology and experiments, inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science and technology,” said Aaron Paul Blay, a teacher from Quezon City.