SCIENTIA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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The Science Instructors of Education, Nature, Technology and Innovation Alliance

(SCIENTIA) is the official student organization representing the Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Science students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The student organization aims to cultivate holistic, scientific and academic excellence, moral upliftment and social responsibility of community to attain the educational goals. 



2021

AMUSEum FOR ALL 2021

The Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Science 3-1 class together with SCIENTIA will conduct an online museum exhibit showcasing the preserved and curated biological samples of the students. The virtual museum launching will be held on June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm via Zoom and Facebook Live at SCIENTIA Facebook Page. This event aims to encourage appreciation towards Philippine diverse flora and fauna while cultivating biodiversity awareness, ecosystem stewardship and conservation.  

WEEK 3 edtALK 2021

The Week 3 of EDTalk 2021: Achieving Learning Continuity through Innovative Teaching Strategies webinar series is co-facilitated by SCIENTIA together with PUP-MATH:RIIX that aims to provide knowledge to pre-service teachers of College of Education of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.  Two great speakers, Mr. Ryan V. Labana of Department of Biology, College of Science and Mr. Jeremiah James Dela Rosa of Linfield Christian School, California, discusses relevant lessons concerning, "SMARTER in the New Normal: Science and Mathematics Actions for Responsive Teaching and Educational Rapport". 

Date: May 22, 2021

2020

2020 ahon luzon

by: AIRA MARIE B. COMETA, SCIENTIA 

AHON LUZON is a donation drive by SCIENTIA PUP aiming to provide assistance for the local families and victims affected by the recent Typhoon Ulysses in Luzon. The donations were given to the residence in the Montalban, Rizal who are severely hit by the typhoon.  

Date: November 14, 2020

WE RICE AS ONE 2020

by: AIRA MARIE B. COMETA, SCIENTIA 

The WE RICE AS ONE is an online seminar brought by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Society of Biology Students (SBS) that tackles on the 

Date: May 22, 2021

2020 SCIENCE MONTH IN SOCIAL MEDIA

by: AIRA MARIE B. COMETA, SCIENTIA 

The SCIENTIA-PUP steered a set of contests for the celebration of Science Month with having a theme of “COVID19: The New Normal amid 2020 Pandemic”.  The event consists of the following activities: General Science Quiz Bowl, Essay Writing Contest, Poster Making Contest and Photojournalism. This event is open to all PUP and non-PUP students. The event was efficaciously accomplished. 

Date: September 1 to 30, 2020 

2019

pioneer: the first general assembly and team building

by: AIRA MARIE B. COMETA, SCIENTIA 

The SCIENTIA-PUP conducted its very first General Assembly as well as the BSEDSC Year-End party on December 16, 2019. It was a very memorable moment as SCIENTIA launched its very own event entitled "PIONEER: The First General Assembly and Team Building" that marks its very first milestone as an organization. 

Date: December 16, 2019

environmental science seminar 2019


In partnership with SCIENTIA,  together with the students of BSEDSC 2-1 as they conduct their talks on the Air, Land, Water, Biodiversity and Human Population & Health environmental problems. The free seminar was starts at 12:00nn that will be held at PUP Main 3rd Floor South Wing on October 3, 2019. 

Date: October 3,  2019


SCIENTIA members conduct community outreach


Members of SCIENTIA from BSED Science participated in a community outreach program as part of their final practicum for the course Contemporary World. They are divided into three groups. The outreach program, which took place in Barangay 630, Sta. Mesa, Manila, focuses on teaching children how to lay a strong foundation for their future. The program included instruction on developing a relationship with God, strategies for pursuing dreams successfully, and the importance of proper hygiene. The event culminated with a book donation to the barangay hall and the establishment of a mini-library.

Date: October 13 and 20, 2019


Human Genetic Research Seminar: The Role of Hormones in Sex Differences in the Brain and Behavior

by: AIRA MARIE B. COMETA, SCIENTIA 

SCIENTIA members and officers attended a free lecture on "Human Genetic Research on the Influence of Hormones in Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior" on August 29, 2019 at the Mabini Building of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa Manila. The seminar was organized by Professor Gary Antonio C. Lirio of the Office of the Vice President for Research Extension and Development-Institute of Science and Technology Research (OVPRED-ISTR) Center for Life Sciences Research. Over 100 participants from the College of Education's BSED-Science PUP students, researchers, professors, and other students from various colleges and universities attended the event.

Dr. Matthew Bramble, an international guest speaker from the Department of Genetic Medicine at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., USA, presented and discussed his research findings on the effects of chromosomal sex and the influence of hormones on shaping sex differences in the brain and behavior. Dr. Bramble stressed throughout the lecture that the secretion of uterogonadal hormones such as testosterone plays a significant role in the aberrations and sex differences associated with sexual development in both sexes. He also discussed how hormone receptor mutations and hormones, specifically testosterone, affect the sexual development of both sexes physiologically and behaviorally. Dr. Bramble also discussed the effects of specific cases of disorder of sexual development (DSDs) such as complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), and 5alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome on developmental outcomes that are sex chromosomally dependent. Animal models were used in the research. The findings of this study were based on previously published data on how hormones affect gene activation and neuron differentiation in the animal model used.

Dr. Bramble has published numerous studies, the majority of which focus on human genetics, EBOLA research, and diagnostic tools for the early detection of genetic mutations in children. The SCIENTIA members and officers, as well as other participants, gained knowledge about various cases of DSDs that could be the subject of future research. The lecture served as a vehicle for SCIENTIA members to acquire new authentic knowledge that they can share with others in their capacity as educators and paragons of knowledge.

Date: August 29, 2019

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