In a society where potential headway is the trend and a mark of economic prosperity, Eastern Visayas State University holds on to the pedestal in strengthening partnership with the Department of Science and Technology VIII through a Project Visit cum Science Technology and Innovation forum held on Thursday, December 6, at the Graduate School Function Hall.
The executive officials of the university, headed by President Dennis C de Paz, welcomed DOST team led by its secretary Renato Solidum Jr. and Dr. John Glenn Ocana, provincial S&T Director, through festive ambience, blended with drums and accompaniment as they approached the venue.
Elated to have been visited by the secretary, Dr. de Paz donned the university’s hallmark of success in the realm of Science, Technology, and Innovation. “Today, we convey our reaffirmation of our support and commitment to DOST by making Science, Technology, and Innovation the bloodline of the university and making this our platform to leverage scientific exploration and breakthroughs,” stated Dr. de Paz
Moreover, as an academic institution, EVSU becomes the wellspring of novelty as both faculty and students converge to come up with a product that can be beneficial to society. “Our researchers have accomplished in their field and contributed to STI landscape through research and extension activity; Our faculty and students have published in credible and scientific journals in diverse array of topics, particularly in Education, Information Technology, and Engineering,” he added.
Being an advocate of change through the instrumentalities of Science, Technology, and Innovation, DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. shared strategic pillars which are in alignment with the current administration’s socio-economic agenda, to wit: Filipinos to have healthy and quality life and enough income to sustain daily needs, among others.
He proceeded to expound upon the pivotal functions of the universities in relation to advancing STI in the country, “The role of universities did not only focus on the three traditional roles: teaching, doing research, and publishing; you must add commercializing in your effort,” he asserted.
Dr. Analyn C. Espano, Vice President for Research and Development, and Extension Services, delivered updates as regards DOST-EVSU joint projects which have witnessed tremendous development over the years. She further highlighted EVSU- Food Innovation Center which serves as a hub for technology and innovation, not to mention vacuum prototypes, spray dryer prototypes, cabinet dryer prototypes, and water retort prototypes, which had been accepted for wider marketability and publicity. “In terms of technology promotion and commercialization, EVSU has made significant strides in bolstering its intellectual property and technology transfer initiatives as evidenced by series of achievements,” VP Espano elucidated.
Optimistic about the perpetuation of the vibrant partnership between EVSU and DOST, Dr. Lydia Morante, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, upheld the university’s commitment to maintaining excellence through scientific advancements. “We are confident that the seeds of innovation, research, and technological advancement planted and nurtured by DOST will continue to germinate and flourish, yielding a rich harvest of progress, prosperity and positive change for our people here in the region,” Dr. Morante underscored.
Technological and food exhibits highlighted the productive forum which are testaments of EVSU’s congruency to the foresights envisioned of DOST- advancing science for the people.
