DOST sets Science and Technology week
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Cordillera Administrative Region is ready for their annual Science and Technology (S&T) celebration.
The S&T week slated October 10-14 is composed of interactive exhibits suited for engagement and strengthening the interest of the youth.
The celebration will be graced by DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" Tanseco Dela Peña as the agency celebrates S&T week in Tabuk City in Kalinga noted to be the center of the region.
DOST Regional Director Dr. Victor Mariano said for this year’s celebration it would be comprise of forums and exhibits from co-operators, line agencies as well as an information and education campaign program.
New features of the week- long celebration include the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astro-
nomical Services Administration [PAG-ASA] Planetarium showcasing a hands on experience for the participants.
A disaster summit is also set to encourage school children to actively participate in Disaster Risk Reduction Management.
The celebration kicks off with a motorcade on October 10 followed by ceremonial ribboncutting and opening ceremonies of the S&T fair.
Followed by a presentation of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the DOST on food techonolgies featuring stabilized brown rice, iron-fortified rice and complementary food technologies.
The DOST Metals Industry Research and Development Center will set up a superheated steam treatment technology to improve the brown rice quality.
On October 12 different forums are slated on safe food additives, emergency food reserve technologies and food safety, cacao processing, coffee and cacao organic production and postharvest technologies.
A S&T Quiz Bee is set for elementary and secondary schools in the region as well as development f early warning system and drill.