PRESS RELEASE

DOST in awe of Scholars’ volunteerism amid COVID-19

Posted on 06/15/2020 08:41 am

When the country imposed the nationwide community quarantine amid the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), worry and uncertainty clouded the minds of many, especially the poor, who are unprepared of the sudden restrictions in movement and economic activity. Despite this, scholars of the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) were among the first to respond and to organize themselves to do volunteer work in their localities.

STEM learning through radio and online

Posted on 06/26/2020 10:08 am

Prior to SARS-CoV-2 virus and Extended Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, some students in the provinces get to appreciate science because of the Science Explorer and nuLab buses of the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-SEI). These facilities bring science and laboratory experiences to the students in different parts of the country. However, with the current situation where mobility is limited and social distance needs to be observed, these buses will have to park temporarily. But this does not mean that students’ learning will also have to stop.

DOST partners with PCAFI and Air21 Global to meet local food needs in the new normal

Posted on 06/16/2020 10:05 am

Manila- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI), and Air21 Global forged a partnership to implement a smart food value chain program to guarantee food security in the new normal.