DOST-PNRI Bags 19 International Publication Awards
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Scientists and researchers from DOST-PNRI during the 2018 DOST Intellectual Property Awards with Secretary Fortunato De La Peña and PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla (2nd row, 9th and 8th from left, respectively). With 19 publications under its belt, DOST-PNRI once again has the highest number of publications among DOST agencies this year.
DOST-PNRI Bags 19 International Publication Awards
Scientists and researchers from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) once again garnered several awards for publications in internationally-recognized journals during this year’s DOST Intellectual Property Awards (IPA).
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), the Philippines’ leading advisory and scientific recognition body, awarded 19 publications with the DOST International Publication Award – one of the awards given during the 2018 DOST IPA ceremonies held on December 18 at the Philippine International Convention Center – the highest number of international publications among DOST agencies this year.
The publications were authored by 23 PNRI scientists and researchers. In addition, two Utility Model Registration Awards were also received by PNRI researchers.
The DOST International Publication Award is given annually to DOST scientists and researchers who were able to publish their research outputs in Thomson Reuters (formerly ISI) or Scopus indexed journals in the last three years before the year of the nomination. The DOST Granted Patent and Utility Model Registration Awards are given in recognition of the efforts of DOST technology developers whose technologies have been granted patent or utility model registration in the last three (3) years preceding the award.
PNRI Celebrates the 46th Atomic Energy Week
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PNRI Celebrates the 46th Atomic Energy Week
Bringing nuclear and radiation applications closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) celebrated the 46th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) from December 10-14, 2018 at the PNRI compound with the theme, “Nuclear Science and Technology for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity".
The annual AEW celebration, as mandated under Presidential proclamation No. 1211 in 1973, aims to generate awareness of the Filipino people on the beneficial uses of nuclear science and technology.
The opening ceremonies on December 10 was graced by DOST Secretary Fortunato De la Peña, DOST Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra, Quezon City Councilor Precious Hipolito-Castelo, who represented Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte-Alimurung, and Atty. Teresa Ira Maris P. Guanzon, who delivered the keynote message of Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy.
The Institute opened its 1st Nuclear Research and Development Conference on the afternoon of December 10 and on December 11, with in-depth presentations by PNRI scientists and researchers on various nuclear and radiation applications in agriculture, food, health and medicine, industry, and the environment.
PNRI also showcased several open-house technical exhibits with free guided tours for all visitors on December 12 to 13 and on the morning of December 14. The exhibits featured the latest nuclear and radiation technologies, products and services by PNRI.
As a pre-event, senior high school students, college students and young professionals attended the Fourth Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit to be held on December 4, organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), an organization of young Filipinos that promotes the practice of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. Officials and representatives from the International Youth Nuclear Congress also graced the summit.
Meanwhile, 34 teams of high school students from across the country competed in the national level of the 2018 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) on December 13.
The students from Philippine Science High School-Central Visayas Campus got the first place, followed by Davao City National High School for second place and Philippine Science High School – Cordillera Administrative Region Campus for third place. Tied at fourth place are the students from Negros Occidental High School and Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus.
PNRI Hosts the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit
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PNRI Hosts the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit
More than 170 student leaders and young professionals from across the country gathered to bring nuclear science and technology closer to the Filipino youth during the 4th Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit (PNYS) on December 4, 2018 at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), Quezon City, Philippines.
The 4th PNYS was organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), in partnership with the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) to inspire young influencers to promote the beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology to the Filipino people.
Also in attendance are officials from the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC), who invited the Philippines to participate in the IYNC 2020 Congress to be held in Sydney, Australia. The recently founded PNGN is set to become a member of the IYNC.
In the morning, PNRI experts conducted a Nuclear 101 awareness seminar to teach the participants about basic nuclear and radiation concepts, as well as to correct misconceptions and false news about these issues. PNRI also discussed its mandate and the technologies and services that it offers to the general public.
In the afternoon, the participants were split into several simultaneous activities such as the Nuclear Amazing Race, Research Proposal Writeshop and Technical Sessions on nuclear science and technology.
The PYGN also held a Video Making Contest for a 1-2-minute video on the theme “Nuclear Science and Technology Working For You”, with more than 135 video entries showing the beneficial applications of nuclear technology to Filipinos.
The summit capped the day with a unifying activity where the participants wrote their hopes and wishes for nuclear S & T on helium balloons released into the air at the end of the day.
The PYGN aims to organize the PNYS annually to promote the benefits of nuclear science and technology to the Filipino youth.
PNRI to Celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week
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PNRI to Celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week
Bringing nuclear and radiation applications closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) will celebrate the 46th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) from December 10-14, 2018 at the PNRI compound with the theme, “Nuclear Science and Technology for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity".
The annual AEW celebration, as mandated under Presidential proclamation No. 1211 in 1973, aims to generate awareness of the Filipino people on the beneficial uses of nuclear science and technology.
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, will be the keynote speaker for the opening ceremonies on December 10.
The PNRI will hold a Research and Development Conference on the afternoon of December 10 and on December 11, with in-depth presentations by PNRI scientists and researchers on various nuclear and radiation applications in agriculture, food, health and medicine, industry, and the environment.
As a pre-event, senior high school students, college students and young professionals will attend the Fourth Philippine Nuclear Youth Summit to be held on December 4, organized by the Philippine Young Generation in Nuclear (PYGN), an organization of young Filipinos that promotes the practice of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. Officials and representatives from the International Youth Nuclear Congress will also attend the summit.
Meanwhile, 34 teams of high school students from across the country will compete in the national level of the 2018 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) on December 13.
PNRI will also have an open-house showcase of several technical exhibits with free guided tours for all visitors on December 12 to 13 and on the morning of December 14. The exhibits will feature the latest nuclear and radiation technologies, products and services by PNRI.
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