Wazzup Pilipinas!?
The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) intensifies its internationalization campaign further for international recognition once again at the 2024 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF), Thailand on August 16-25, 2024.
The 2024 National Science and Technology (NST) Fair Thailand’s Official Cover Page (Photo reference from this website:
https://www.bkkkids.com/family-friendly-event-in-bangkok/nst-fair-2024/)
This participation signifies the Philippines' goal of pursuing a global presence in science and technology while reinforcing DOST-TAPI's mission to strategically showcase Filipino innovations on an international stage. NSTF Thailand is recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most influential science and technology events, providing a platform for Filipino inventors to display their cutting-edge innovations.
NSTF Thailand: A Premier Platform for Philippine Ingenuity
The 2024 edition of the fair is set to focus on the theme "FUTURE SCIENCE OMMUNITY FOR ALL." This theme underscores the importance of cultivating 21st-century skills crucial for industrial and national economic goals, while also addressing global challenges such as promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embracing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP).
For the Philippines, NSTF Thailand represents a golden opportunity. It allows Filipino inventors to engage directly with a global audience, including investors, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
DOST is once again set to showcase alongside major industry leaders at NSTF Thailand 2024, spotlighting the exceptional expertise of leading Filipino inventors.
Take a look at the technologies representing the Philippines:
1. Kooha
Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)
Kooha is an Android app that leverages AI and machine learning to transform environmental data into actionable insights for experts in monitoring and disaster risk management. As a participatory tool, it raises community awareness on disaster risk reduction and the importance of data science.
2. REIINN (Resilient Education Information Infrastructure for the New Normal)
Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)
The REIINN initiative creates frameworks and infrastructure to provide accessible learning resources, including modules for Grades 1-12, gamified math, and virtual museum tours. It also bridges the digital divide by deploying community LTE networks and utilizing datacasting technology for distance learning.
3. Virtual Laboratory Application in Science (VLAS) Project Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (SEI)
VLAS is a 360° 3D biology lab simulator that offers virtual experiments and theoretical knowledge in an immersive environment. It helps users familiarize themselves with lab equipment and methods through interactive modules
4. SIMATAR (Strategic Intervention Material for Teaching with Augmented Reality)
Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (SEI)
SIMATAR transforms smartphones into science labs with comic-style 3D simulations of complex scientific phenomena, such as typhoons and earthquakes,using Augmented Reality. This innovative app enhances science education by making abstract concepts more tangible.
5. DOST Courseware
Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (SEI)
DOST Courseware is a free, interactive software offering multimedia Science and Mathematics resources for Grades 1-12. Available across multiple platforms, it supports teachers and students in mastering complex concepts through engaging, Filipino-developed content.
6. Make-roscope™
Inventor(s): Engr. Jeremy C. De Leon
The Make-roscope™ is a compact, affordable microscope that attaches to a smartphone or tablet camera, magnifying organisms up to 400 times. It offers a user-friendly, portable alternative to traditional compound light microscopes.
7. STARBOOKS
Inventor(s): Department of Science and Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (STII)
Opportunities for Collaboration and Growth
DOST-TAPI’s participation at NSTF Thailand opens doors to promoting and commercializing local technologies internationally. Aligned with its mandated functions, the DOST further fulfills its mission by accepting the invitation from Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, which explores globalization potential, as well as recognizes the global significance of Philippine inventions.
STARBOOKS is an offline digital library that provides access to a vast collection of Science & Technology materials, aiming to democratize STEM education. It ensures that even remote Indigenous communities have equitable access to quality educational resources.
Opportunities for Collaboration and Growth
DOST-TAPI’s participation at NSTF Thailand opens doors to promoting and commercializing local technologies internationally. Aligned with its mandated functions, the DOST further fulfills its mission by accepting the invitation from Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, which explores globalization
potential, as well as recognizes the global significance of Philippine inventions.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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