DMMMSU’s researchers, extension professionals, and students dominated the 2nd Regional Research Development and Innovation Symposium (RRDIS) and 5th Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Symposium and Competition, held at J&V Hotel and Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union on November 13-15, 2024.
The Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (ICIEERD) hosted this year’s RRDIS, in partnership with the City Government of San Fernando, La Union.
DMMMSU’s entries stood out in various categories securing top awards:
| Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (ICIEERD) | ||
| PAPER COMPETITION | PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY | ||
| 2nd | Title: Vinecane Fermentifier: Sugarcane Vinegar Fermentation Progress Image Classifier Using Convolutional Neural Network | Presenter: Jeffrey U. Rapanut |
| PAPER COMPETITION | STUDENT CATEGORY | ||
| 1st | Title: Characterization and In-Vitro Biomedical Application: Carbon Nanodots Synthesized from Brassica oleracea (L.) Leaf Waste Against Multidrug-Resistant ESBI-Producing Escherichia coli | Presenter: Jay ar A. Tamayo Researchers: Jay ar A. Tamayo, Alyson Andrey C. Bambao, &Charlene Venice G. ArominAdvisers: Ma. Theresa P. Crispino-Cachero & Aileen G. Carriedo |
| 2nd | Title:BANTAYKAPE: An Android Application for Detecting Pests and Diseases in Coffee Crops with Integrated Management Solution | Researchers: Ralph Matthew R. Aquino, Julia E. Baybay, Melanie V. Laroya, Edelyn C. Ortiz, Mikee O. SecretariaAdviser: Charlie S. Marzan |
| TECH PITCH COMPETITION | ||
| 1st | Title: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of an Oyster Shell Crusher | Researchers: Jake Tyrone I. Somera, Victorio C. Palabay, Jessie D. Panganiban, Geraldine N. MarquezPresenter: Jake Tyrone I. Somera |
| 2nd | Title: Closed Circuit Television Training Equipment | Researchers: Michael Y. Cultura, Manolito Dela CruzPresenter: Michael Y. Cultura |
The three-day symposium, themed “Fostering Synergy for Sustainable Development: Collaborative Research and Innovation across Industries, agriculture, Fisheries, Health, and Local Governance” included plenary sessions, paper, and technology pitches competitions, as well as exhibits to highlight groundbreaking research, new technologies, and collaborative models that aim to address regional challenges. This activity also emphasized the vital role of local government units in bridging the gap between research and community. (By Aniway P. Millares and Gloeduard G. Milanes)