Innovative Crop Technologies for more Food and Fun (FCSSP)

The Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines (FCSSP) will hold its 22nd National Scientific Conference at the Pearlmont Inn in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental on March 11-16, 2013. The theme ‘Innovative Crop Technologies for More Food and Fun’ highlights modern exciting research, effective practical new farm technologies and enjoyable profitable agri-ventures in the backdrop of fun agri-tourism sites.

The FCSSP conducts the biennial National Scientific Conference where advances in crop science research and development, policy issues and concerns are presented. The Conference provides a venue to acquire and exchange knowledge in the broad spectrum of the agricultural sector and to address the most pressing agricultural issues through the various activities such as paper and poster presentations, agri-tours, agri-entrepreneurs forum and best paper and best poster competitions. The Conference will be held in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit X and the College of Agriculture, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan.

Website: Crop Science Society of the Philippines (http://www.cssp.org.ph/)

Download: Brochure

Convergence of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics: Biodiversity (PEMS)

The 32nd Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society (PEMS) Annual Convention will be held on 24 November 2012 (Saturday), 12:30 - 5 pm , at the Chemrez room of Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building, National Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (please click here for map). The theme of the convention is "Convergence of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics: Biodiversity". Please check out the PEMS flyer for more details. You may also send an e-mail to philemsoc@yahoo.com for inquiries.

Convention fee is PhP 350 for members, PhP 500 for non-members, and PhP 250 for students who pre-register . For students who register on-site, the fee is PhP 300. Students must present ID. The fee is inclusive of PM snacks.

Website: http://philems.org/index.htm

6th National Malacological Convention

Reposted from UP Biology (Institute of Biology - UP Diliman Facebook Page)

Convention and Training Announcement

6th National Malacological Convention and 

3rd Training Course of the Malacological Society of the Philippines 

FISHWORLD Museum, SEAFDEC, Tigbauan, Iloilo 

3rd Training Course - 15-18 Dec 2012 

5th National Convention - 19 Dec 2012

For details, please email Dr. Ian Fontanilla (ianfontanilla@hotmail.com)

DOWNLOAD CONVENTION PRIMER

Moving On: Expanded Newborn Screening for Filipino Newborns (NBSSP)

DATE: 02 October 2012
VENUE: SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex

10th Newborn Screening Convention
Moving on: Expanded Newborn Screening for Filipino Newborns

Organized by the Newborn Screening Society of the Philippines and the Philippine Pediatric Society-Southern Tagalog Chapter

DOWNLOAD: Convention Program and Flyer

WEBSITE: http://www.newbornscreening.ph/

Tapping Nature's Potential: Methods in Natural Products Research (NPSP)

DATE: 03-04 December 2012
VENUE: La Planta Hotel, Bacolod City

Nature provides a myriad of natural products important to man. Tapping this potential requires a good understanding of natural products and finding the suitable methods for their extraction and application. In this upcoming convention, focus will be on the following methods:

• Current methods in bio-analytical chemistry
• Biotech and biologic drug development
• Innovations in sugar technology
• Approaches for academe-industry merger

A spin-off workshop on 1 December will mainlycover the basics of natural products research.

DOWNLOAD FLYER: http://www.natprod.org/sites/default/files/NPSP_2012.pdf

WEBSITE: http://www.natprod.org/conventions

The Century of Biology: Towards Transformative Learning (AABE, BIOTA)

DATE: 5-9 December 2012
VENUE: UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), Diliman, Quezon City

The Asian Association for Biology Educators (AABE) will hold its 24th Biennial Conference on December 5-9, 2012 at the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), Diliman, Quezon City.

The theme of the conference is “The Century of Biology: Towards Transformative Learning”. Subthemes include: Learner Centered Education; Technology Based Education; Active Research; Interdisciplinary Approach; Biodiversity and Conservation; and Ethics in Biology. All interested participants and BIOTAns are invited to attend and present a paper. Contact Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon (biotaphl@gmail.com) for details.

UPDATE: FINAL EXTENSION: Abstract submission is until September 30, 2012. Early Bird payment fee is until October 15, 2012.

WEBSITE: http://biotaph.org/conference/index.php/aabe/24

Linking Microbial Taxonomy to Education and Industry (PNMCC)

DATE: 24 November 2012
VENUE: Main Theater, Paz Adriano Hall, Miriam College, Quezon City

The Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections, Inc. cordially invites you to its 12th Annual Symposium and General Assembly. This year’s symposium will focus on the theme “Linking Microbial Taxonomy to Education and Industry”.

Microbial taxonomy is the process of classifying microorganisms. Those with the same characteristics are put together in the same group and are separated from others with different features.

The growing field of microbial taxonomy provides several applications in education as well as in the industry. It allows organizing and establishing vast amount of knowledge about microorgan-isms, thus, serving as a filing system for microbiologists. It is also important in research as it offers vast information about a certain microorganism of interest. It is therefore vital in identifying microorganisms essential in food, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.




In this year’s symposium, we have invited speakers who will discuss about how microbial taxonomy is linked to education and industry. The taxonomy of different microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and archaea will also be presented and discussed. It is hoped that through this symposium, many researchers will find better appreciation for the field of microbial taxonomy.

WEBSITE: http://www.pnmcc.org/index.html

National Conference on Water and Biodiversity (BIOME3-SEDTEC2)

DATE: 22-23 October 2012

VENUE: Virac, Catanduanes Province

BIOME, the Philippine National Biodiversity Meeting in Catanduanes Island and SEDTEC, National Conference on Science, Education and Technology are held during the Catandungan Festival in October. These are being organized by Pacifictech (Pacific Island Institute for Pedagogy, Technology, Arts & Sciences, Inc.) with the support of the Provincial Government of Catanduanes through its Provincial Tourism Office.  Although dealing with a variety of themes, the joint national scientific meeting originally stood for the “Biodiversity Meeting in Catanduanes Island, Philippines on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Innovations, Political Ecology and Social Representations in Nature Conservation” and was organized for the first time in October 2010 (BIOME 1) and October 2011 (BIOME2-SEDTEC1).  Hence, BIOME3 is being held again during the 2012 Catandungan Festival together with SEDTEC2 dubbed as the Philippine National Conference on Water and Biodiversity (NCWB) on 22-23 October 2012.