1st exit confab for DOST scholars
WITH the theme: “Karunungang Taglay Sa Bayan Iaalay”, the first DOST SEI Scholars exit conference in the region was conducted last May 12, 2018 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City. It was attended by 98 graduating DOST scholars coming from various state universities and colleges throughout the region.
Dr. Anthony C. Sales, CESO III, Regional Director of DOST XI encouraged the scholars in his opening remarks to take an active part in nation building. The event was also attended by Dr. Josette T. Biyo, Science Education Institute (SEI) Director, who expressed high hopes for the future leaders.
Josefina A. Fernandez, Senior SRS of DOST-SEI, briefed the scholars with the DOST-SEI’s policies on service obligation, request for clearances and travel requirements. The scholars were able to open their horizons to further their knowledge as Ms. Ma. Daisy A. Demoni, Supervising SRS of DOSTSEI talked about other DOST-SEI Scholarships for graduate degrees such as Engineering Research & Development Technology (ERDT), Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP), and Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education for MS and PhD S&T scholarships.
Three DOST ScholarGraduates: Angel C. Generalao; Engr. Maria Leah Flor Alderite-de Castro; Michael Arquiola Casas inspired the participants by sharing their experience as scholars and as part of the regions work class.
The DOST-SEI Scholars’ Exit Conference 2018 is a one-day activity which aims to re-orient the scholars on the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Agreement, Information about Career Opportunities and the DOST-SEI Graduate Scholarship programs.