DSC - UPLB Department of Science Communication

19/12/2024

The 2024 Science Film Festival, organized by the Goethe Institut and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Development Communication (CDC) - Department of Science Communication, featured the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEAR...

13/12/2024

🌟 Day 2 Highlights of the Goethe Institut Science Film Festival 🎥

We had an exciting second day at SEARCA’s Umali Auditorium, featuring a lineup of thought-provoking science films. We were joined by energetic students from Los Baños National High School, as well as college students from UPLB’s Institute of Computer Science and CDC, who engaged with stories of sustainability and innovation. 🌍✨

With this year’s theme, “Net Zero and the Circular Economy,” the films sparked meaningful discussions on how young leaders can take action for a greener, more sustainable world. 💡

The festival wraps up today with Day 3, featuring films for the general public and more college students. Let’s continue celebrating science and exploring solutions for our planet’s future! 🌱🚀

FREE ENTRANCE AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. LET'S GOOOOO!!!!

📸 JA Mendoza

12/12/2024

🌟 Day 1 Recap of the Goethe Institut Science Film Festival! 🎥

Yesterday, we kicked off the festival with an inspiring opening program at SEARCA’s Umali Auditorium! We were delighted to host the bright and curious elementary school students from The Learning Place and other kids and parents who immersed themselves in a lineup of engaging science films. 🌱✨

With this year’s theme, “Net Zero and the Circular Economy,” the event sparked interest with our audience about how we can protect our planet and work toward a sustainable future.

And the excitement continues! Don’t miss Day 2 today, featuring films for high school students, and Day 3 tomorrow for college students and the general public. Join us as we celebrate science and take steps toward a greener tomorrow! 🌍💡

🎟 FREE ENTRANCE AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! 🤍

📸 JA Mendoza

10/12/2024

Ngayong Disyembre, gaganapin ang isang porum na tatalakay sa mga kwento sa likod ng mga isinusulong na proyektong enerhiya. Kasama rin sa usapan ang iba pang mga imprastrakturang nakatuon sa pag-unlad.

Mula saan at para kanino nga ba talaga ang pinangakong kaunlaran? Pag-unlad pero para sa kaninong kapakinabangan?

Sumamang lusungin ang iba't ibang karanasan. 𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚, 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚!

Ang Lusong Laguna ay gaganapin sa Disyembre 2024 sa UPLB.

Ang porum na ito ay naging posible sa mainit na suporta ng mga sumusunod:

Reboot Philippines
Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center
Oxfam
DSC - UPLB Department of Science Communication
UPLB Development Communicators' Society
Club for Unesco - UP Los Baños

10/12/2024

🎥 Join us at the Goethe Institut's Science Film Festival! 🌱🌍

As part of this year’s SCICOM Week celebrations, we’re thrilled to host the Goethe Institut Science Film Festival at SEARCA’s Umali Auditorium on 11–13 December 2024! 🌟

This year’s festival features 35 science-related films that center on the urgent need for actions beyond reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to address climate protection effectively.

📅 Schedule of Screenings:
🌱 11 December – Films for elementary students
🌍 12 December – Films for high school students
🚀 13 December – Films for college students and the general public

✨ Don’t miss the special feature: "Sowing Seeds: Cultivating Youth’s Future in Agriculture," highlighting agriculture as a rewarding career and its role in food security and community building.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but seats are limited! Secure your FREE TICKETS now:
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Let’s watch, learn, and take action for a sustainable future! See you there! 🌳🎬

05/12/2024

30/11/2024

We are proud to announce the launch of the documentary film Matigal: Infanta’s Journey to Transformation during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the devastating flash flood that struck Infanta, Quezon.

Funded by Future Earth and Forest Foundation Philippines, the film tells the inspiring 20-year story of Infanta’s resilience, showcasing how the community rebuilt itself and addressed the root causes of its socio-economic vulnerabilities to climatic hazards.

In Infanta’s local dialect, “matigal” connotes resilience and creativity—a fitting tribute to the community's strength and determination.

On November 29, 2004, a series of typhoons caused catastrophic flash floods in the low-lying areas of Infanta. Record-breaking rainfall—equivalent to 15 days’ worth—triggered slope failures in the mountains and led the Agos River to overflow. The disaster affected around 12,000 families, resulted in over 100 casualties, and caused extensive damage to property, agriculture, and the local environment.

Matigal is written and directed by Winifredo B. Dagli, Chair of the Department of Science Communication at the College of Development Communication. The creative vision of Ms. Charlene Mae B. Arkaina, the Department's University Extension Specialist, shaped the film, while Assistant Professor Eduardo F. Roquino from the School of Environmental Science and Management served as executive producer.

28/11/2024

🌱 DSC Scicom Week 2024 and College of Human Ecology: Sustainability and Politics in Policy Processes – Learning Session 🌍

As part of the Scicom Week 2024, DSC together with UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE) presents a learning session on Sustainability and Politics in Policy Processes this 02 December 2024.

This event invites the UPLB Sustainability Program Committee, Sustainability Officers, and key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions on sustainability frameworks, governance, and transformative approaches to action.

Featuring esteemed speakers Dr. Dominic Glover (IDS Fellow and DSC Visiting Professor), Dr. Jennifer Marie Sunga-Amparo (Dean, CHE), and Dr. Winifredo B. Dagli (Chair, DSC), the session explores critical reflections on multiple “sustainabilities,” co-production for equity, and transformative communication strategies.

This event aims to enhance UPLB’s institutional capacity for meaningful and transformative sustainability efforts in research, teaching, and public service.

25/11/2024

🌱✨ Scicom Week 2024 Kicks Off with Insightful SCICOMversations! 🌍💡

This morning (25 November), Scicom Week 2024 began with an exciting SCICOMversations session titled “Exploring the Complexities of Technological Change” at the ICOPED Auditorium.

We were honored to have Dr. Dominic Glover from the Institute of Development Studies (UK), and DSC visiting professor share the PEDRO framework (Propositions, Encounters, Dispositions, Responses, and Outcomes), offering fresh insights into how people, organizations, and even nonhumans interact in socio-technical systems. 🌐🤝

A lively panel discussion followed with experts:
🌾 Dr. Rodmyr Datoon (Agricultural Systems Institute, CAFS)
☁️ Ms. Bernadeth Lucillo (NAS PAGASA, UPLB)
Moderator: Dr. Winifredo B. Dagli (Dept. Chair, DSC-CDC)

Together, they explored the critical role of science communication, culture, and knowledge co-production in fostering technological change for education, policy, and practice.

🎙️ Up next: “Navigating Public Engagement Challenges and Opportunities in Biotechnology” at 3:30 PM in the E.B. Copeland Gymnasium!

Visit scicomweek2024.carrd.co to join the our events, and stay tuned in our page for updates on SCICOM Week 2024 and more exciting activities!



📷 ✍🏻 Edel Agarao and Caitlin Almoro (DSC Student Assistants)

22/11/2024

We are also part of the National Biotechnology Week!

Join another SCICOMversation, a special panel discussion organized by DSC for NBW that will explore how public engagement is transforming biotechnology communication, focusing on its ethical, social, and cultural dimensions.

SCICOMversations brings together aces from academia, policy, and practice. This seminar series serves as a platform to co-design innovative approaches in science communication that foster equity, social justice, and ecological sustainability.

Delve into case studies and strategies for making biotech science accessible and participatory, bridging the gap between experts and communities to create a more inclusive and sustainable future.

📅 When: 25 November | 3:00 p.m (PH standard time)
📍 Where: EB Copeland Gymnasium

Be part of transformative discussions during Scicom Week and National Biotechnology Week!

21/11/2024

Join us at the Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) featuring Dr. Dominic Glover.

📅 5 December 2024 (Thursday)
⏰ 2:00 p.m. (GMT+8:00)
📍 SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Dr. Glover is a Research Fellow from the Institute of Development Studies and a Visiting Professor at the UPLB College of Development Communication. Experts from SEARCA and the Philippine Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture will serve as reactors on Dr. Glover’s presentation about technological change in agriculture.

Register now: bit.ly/ADSS-Dec5

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Photo credit: Jose Emmanuel Hernandez

Join us at the Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) featuring Dr. Dominic Glover.

📅 5 December 2024 (Thursday)
⏰ 2:00 p.m. (GMT+8:00)
📍 SEARCA Drilon Hall, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Dr. Glover is a Research Fellow from the Institute of Development Studies and a Visiting Professor at the UPLB College of Development Communication. Experts from SEARCA and the Philippine Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture will serve as reactors on Dr. Glover’s presentation about technological change in agriculture.

Register now: bit.ly/ADSS-Dec5
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Photo credit: Jose Emmanuel Hernandez

20/11/2024

📢 EYES HERE, DEVCOM STUDENTS!
CLASS INCENTIVES FOR SCICOMVERSATIONS

Select classes are offering grade incentives for students who will attend SCICOMversations 2024 on 25 November as part of LIVESCICOM - Scicom Week.

This year’s theme, “Exploring the Complexities of Technological Change,” dives into the intersections of technology, equity, and sustainability with expert speakers and a dynamic panel discussion.

Check this list to see if your class is included.

📅 When: 25 November | 9:00 a.m (PH standard time)
📍 Where: ICOPED Auditorium
📝 RSVP:
bit.ly/scicomversations2024
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Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in transformative discussions and celebrate Scicom week with us! Know more about our events at scicomweek2024.carrd.co

19/11/2024

Join us for SCICOMversations 2024, our kick-off activity for LIVESCICOM - Scicom Week, as we explore how technological change shapes our world. This year’s discussion focuses on the deeper social, cultural, and equity dimensions of technology, going beyond adoption metrics.

SCICOMversations is the seminar series of the Department of Science Communication, featuring trailblazers in academia, policy, and practice. It provides a platform for co-designing innovative approaches to science communication that promote equity, social justice, and ecological sustainability.

This session will feature the PEDRO framework (Propositions, Encounters, Dispositions, Responses, Outcomes) by Glover et al. (2019), which reimagines technological change as interactions between people, tools, and contexts. Esteemed panelists will also share insights on how science communication bridges innovation and sustainable development.

📅 When: 25 November | 9:00 a.m (PH standard time)
📍 Where: ICOPED Auditorium

RSVP:
bit.ly/scicomversations2024
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Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in transformative discussions and celebrate Scicom week with us! Know more about our events at scicomweek2024.carrd.co

19/11/2024

Mark your calendars! Dr. Dominic Glover will deliver two public lectures during his visit, hosted by the Department of Science Communication with co-organizers SEAMEO SEARCA and the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA).

Dr. Glover will also be joined by Dr. Jennifer Marie Sunga-Amparo, Dean of the College of Human Ecology, and Dr. Winifredo Dagli, Chair of the Department of Science Communication in a learning session on “Sustainability and Politics in Policy Processes” designed for sustainability champions in the academe, policy, and practice domains.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on science communication and its role in technological change.

If you're interested to join these events, head over to https://scicomweek2024.carrd.co/ for registration instructions or email [email protected] to get an invite!

15/11/2024

🌿 LIVESCICOM - Scicom Week 2024: Tech Tensions | Sustainable Futures 🌐

📌 Mark your calendars and get ready to plug into the future! Scicom Week 2024 invites you to dive into one of the most critical dialogues of our time: navigating the crosscurrents of technological change and development to build a more equitable, sustainable, and just world.

With the theme "Tech Tensions | Sustainable Futures", this year’s Scicom Week explores the double-edged nature of innovation. As technology reshapes our world—from AI to green tech—it brings immense possibilities, but also challenges. How do we harness its potential while addressing social inequalities and environmental crises?

Join us for a week (or two!) of dynamic conversations and creative showcases as the Department of Science Communication fosters spaces to critically explore how science and technology intersect with themes of equity, sustainability, and social justice. Let’s decode these tensions towards co-designing pathways for sustainable futures!

Stay tuned for event updates and ways to participate! 🌏✨