Technology Transfer and Business Development Office continues its Technology Commercialization Learning Series for UP Mindanao constituents on 31 August 2021, Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM via Zoom Cloud Meeting. Webinar Day #4 “Transforming Science into Business” will have three resource speakers from various scientific fields – biomedical science, agri-biotechnology, and food technology – to talk about their experiences in commercializing their technologies. They will be sharing their success stories and milestones, challenges experienced, and lessons learned related to the setting up of their business.

 

                                                                                    

UP Alumni Association Davao (UPAAD) members installed another set of Legacy Tiles onto the UP Mindanao Oblation Plaza today (20 April 2021). Project chairman Roberto "Bo" Puentespina and Michael Gatela facilitated the installation activity led by chapter president Pedro "Bogs" Quitain III, chapter chairman Nap Concepcion and former UP Mindanao chancellor Sylvia "Beng" Concepcion, Ana and Dodie Gualberto, Maris and Khalil Guinomla, Mona Abad, Rene Estremera, and UP Los Banos Alumni Association Davao president and UPAAD ex-officio director Ramon Bien. The group also visited the prospective site of the Bahay Alumni at the eastern end of the campus.

 Chancellor Larry N. Digal and the UP Mindanao team met with Mr. Kelly Moran of the University of Hawai'i-Hilo and his associate Dr. Loye Ashton today (August 19) for a discussion on partnership opportunities. Mr. Moran offered a draft memorandum of understanding for the two universities to cooperate on international programs based on the principle of reciprocity. Among the programs mentioned for consideration are collaborations on joint research and conferences, exchange of faculty, researchers, students, and academic publications, and other academic exchanges to which both universities agree. The exchange of business startup incubatees is, likewise, mentioned. Chancellor Digal welcomed the opportunity for international exchange and the proposed memorandum, together with Prof. Emma Ruth Bayogan, director of UP Mindanao's Center for the Advancement of Research in Mindanao (CARIM), and Prof. Cleto "Ting" Nanola, director of the Office of Extension and Community Service (OECS). The meeting was arranged by Asst. Prof. Miguel Carlo Guillermo, head of UPGRADE, UP Mindanao's technology business incubation unit.

UP Mindanao’s BA Communication and Media Arts (BACMA) Program is launching an online show this month called ON-Live-Talks which will be streamed on Facebook via StreamYard on August 14, 2021.

ON-Live Talks is a public service/community extension and an Academic Program Improvement (API) project proposed by Assoc. Prof. Karen Joyce G. Cayamanda and Instructor Ena Marie O. Dizon. It is a one-hour, six-episode, live public service talk show that will run via social media live streaming in a span of five consecutive months.

The talk show is an information drive that aims to discuss real-life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance the skills of BACMA students in delivering timely and relevant issues remotely. It is participated by BACMA student volunteers to substantiate the needed exposure and hands-on experience on remote TV production.

“People need thorough knowledge on what is happening among societies. They need a space for public dialogue that tackles real-life experiences during the pandemic. People need to hear information that are important and helpful. These messages, when effectively conveyed, are vital in our fight against COVID-19. This will also sustain BACMA students in the substantial fulfillment of their cultural, educational and social roles in times of crisis,” said Ms. Dizon.

The first two episodes will run on August 14 and 28, respectively, with the theme “Bakuna, bakuna, paano ka ginawa?” that aims to debunk vaccine myths and misconceptions. The show will feature medical experts, researchers, and social media influencers, and will be hosted by BACMA student volunteers.