THE 26th National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) kicked off on Monday, November 18, at the Lucio Tan Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in Central Luzon State University in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija with Secretary Fortunato dela Pena leading the program.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Central Luzon in collaboration with its institutional partners showcased Filipino inventions back to back with the 2019 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (Rice) from November 18 to 21.
The DOST said the twin events are also targeted at bridging the gap between the world of scientists and research buffs to reach of every Juan across the country while promoting DOST’s programs and services.
Among the activities lined up for the NSTW and Rice events include technology bazaars and exhibit, Science and Technology (S&T) Film Festival, technology for a and technical sessions on Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Science Journalism, Food Packaging and Labelling, Green Engineering and Health and Wellness.
Inventions and research projects of the qualified RICE entries will also be showcased and adjudged.
The DOST said this year’s S&T Week regional celebration, which is anchored on the theme “Science for the People,” will feature the department-developed technologies and inventions in line with its goal of bridging the world of the sciences to the Filipino communities.
The DOST said that also to be featured are the DOST assisted food and non-food products as well as the different programs and services and interactive exhibits.