In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) commenced its month-long anniversary celebration on 7 November 2024 with a thanksgiving mass. On the same day, UP NISMED also gave recognition to its partners and launched new educational resources for both teachers and students of STEM. The event, held at the UP NISMED Auditorium, highlighted the Institute’s continued commitment to advancing STEM education through innovative resources and collaboration with partner organizations.
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| UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II (wearing a gray coat) and Officer-In-Charge, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing (second row, third from left) together with Immediate Past Director, Prof. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola (second row, third from right), guests, and esteemed partners of UP NISMED during the recognition of partners. |
UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, assisted by the Officer-In-Charge of the Institute, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing, led the presentation of the plaques of recognition to partner organizations. The plaques of recognition were presented to key partners whose support has been instrumental in the fulfillment of UP NISMED’s mandates. Honored partners included the Austrian Embassy, the Center for Integrated STEM Education Education, the Department of Education’s Schools Division Offices of Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pasig City, the Department of Science and Technology’s Science Education Institute and Advanced Manufacturing Center, the Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development, the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Mathematics Education and Research, the International Labour Organization, Makerlab Electronics Philippines, Philippine Science High School - Cordillera Administrative Region, Puzzlebox 3D Solutions, Research Triangle Institute International, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology, UNICEF Philippines, and the Unilab Foundation.
UP NISMED also recognized partner schools that hosted pilot testing of the Rapid Mathematics Assessments developed by the Institute. The following schools were awarded certificates of appreciation: Krus na Ligas Elementary School, Krus na Ligas High School, San Jose del Monte National High School, and San Vicente Elementary School.
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| Representatives from partner schools pose with UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II (fourth from right), Officer-in-Charge of UP NISMED, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing (second from left), Immediate Past Director of UP NISMED, Prof. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola (third from right), College Secretary of the UP College of Education, Dr. Frances Olivia M. Magtoto (second from right), and Head of the UP Integrated School’s Office of Research, Development, and Publication, Assistant Professor Lady Angela M. Rocena (rightmost). |
The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to launch the new resources developed by the Institute. These resources included six digital science and mathematics stories and four science apps, made possible through funding from UNICEF Philippines and the People of Japan. Another new resource was the Molecul-AR Geometry, UP NISMED’s first Augmented Reality (AR) app, developed by the High School Chemistry Group. This web-based app enables students to explore 3D molecular structures. Additional resources for high school educators were also introduced, featuring specialized teaching materials on topics such as rational functions, volcanic hazards, and genetics. The development of these resources was supported by the FPSMER, Inc. The Inquiry Handbook: A Practical Guide for Science Teachers was also launched. This new resource offers practical guidance to science teachers in implementing inquiry-based teaching and learning in their own classrooms.
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| (L-R) Dr. Frances Olivia M. Magtoto, UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing, Dr. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola, and Assistant Professor Lady Angela M. Rocena lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony. |
Guests and participants were also invited to the exhibit to experience UP NISMED’s latest contributions to science and mathematics education firsthand. Through these resources and valued partnerships, UP NISMED continues to fulfill its mission of supporting educators and promoting high-quality STEM education across the Philippines.
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