MindaDOST Science Fair opened

DAVAO CITY- The MindaDOST Cluster Science and Technology Fair was opened yesterday (Nov. 13) at SMX Davao.

This is a three-day event which will run until the 15^th features S&T  innovations that falls under the  eight  outcomes identified by the Department of Science and Technology that are feasible ways to become a Science Nation ultimately contributing to the overall competitiveness of the country in the global arena.

These eight DOST outcomes or priorities are upgrading agricultural productivity, technology for Micro, Small, Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), state-of-the art facilities for localindustries to improve competitiveness, being a global leader in information communications,  technology, ICT-based transformation of governance, improved quality healthcare, highly-skilled and globally competitive S&T human resources and science-based weather information and climate change scenarios.

The opening was graced by DOST Secretary Mario Montejo alongside undersecretaries and regional directors of the DOST.

The event will also feature S&T lectures. On the 14^th lectures will tackle Trends on Appropriate Packaging Technologies;

Food Safety for Food Service Establishment; Energy Conservation Awareness.

While on the 15^th the lectures will be on Project NOAH Hydraulic and Hydrologic Characterization for Remediation Technologies;  Action Plan on Municipal Solid Waste Management and Landfill in the Philippines; and The Magical World of Science.

The 2014 MindaDOST Cluster S&T Fair is organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Regional Offices No. IX, X, XI, XII, Caraga, and ARMM thru the Technology Applications and Promotions Institute (TAPI). (PIA/RG Alama)