Through the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship (PSES) program offered by the Philippine Development S&T Foundation Inc. (PhilDev), Jession Diwangan of the Umajamnon community was able to attend Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, where he became the first engineering graduate from his tribe, earning cum laude honors.
Featuring a variety of career specializations that go beyond the popular fields, the guidebook aims to develop a culture of science and technology among the youth, promote STEM education, and popularize careers that are unfamiliar to many.
A survey of over 1,000 grade school students across the country in K3 to K6 levels found that the children had “a neutral to positive attitude, awareness, and knowledge” of science despite the subject’s perceived difficulty.
Former DOST secretary William Padolina said one way to improve teachers’ education is to train good elementary and high school teachers “who will be inspiring students to become scientists”.
The scholarship program is open to Grade 12 students in AY 2020-21 who intend to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses in college next school year.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the DOST has opened its scholarship program for students wanting to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) program is intended for incoming regular third year college students in Academic Year 2020-2021 who are enrolled in priority science and technology courses.
The modern classrooms promote collaborative teaching and learning to support student-centered learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
