San Fernando City, La Union — The Research Unit of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) hosted the 2023 University Agency In-House Review at the Multi-purpose Hall of DMMMSU Open University System (DOUS) on September 11-12,2023 .

The event commenced with a formal welcome and opening remarks by Dr. Bernardo D. Lamadrid, Executive Director of the Open University System, who was represented by Dr. Remedios Maja Cacanindin. An inspirational message from Dr. Angelina T. Gonzales, Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation followed. Dr. Gonzales expressed her pleasure at seeing young researchers actively participating and being mentored by more experienced scholars.

“I am happy to see so many young ones who are happily joining us today, while being guided by the young once like us,” said Dr. Gonzales.

Meanwhile, Prof. Keneth G. Bayani, Director for Research, outlined the mechanics of the review process and introduced the evaluators.

The review featured 49 research proposals encompassing a diverse range of academic disciplines, such as agriculture and environmental science, education, social science, and mathematics. These proposals were meticulously scrutinized by a panel of research evaluators for their feasibility, scientific rigor, relevance, and potential impact.

This initiative is pivotal for the advancement of scholarly activities within the university, marking a significant step in achieving its mission of not only producing graduates of exceptional quality but also contributing groundbreaking research that has broader implications for the academic community and society. (By ZCMercado)