The Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST) will have its 71st Annual Convention on September 9 with the theme “Accelerating Transformations for Sustainable Development through Science, Technology and Innovation.”
As part of the celebration, the scholarly organization has been holding a webinar series that discusses issues and concerns on the five sub-themes that represent some of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals under the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
In the coming weeks the topics will focus on important issues and concerns on Sustainable Utilization of Water, Land, and Soil Resources (August 16); and Accelerating Transformations of Sustainable Development through STI in Digital Revolution (August 25).
PhilAAST has earlier held webinars on Health and Wellness; Climate Resilience and Sustainable Communities; and Integrated Energy Solutions Addressing Security and Sustainability.
The events were jointly hosted by the Department of Science and Technology.
At the September 9 convention, the 2022 winners of the Best Poster Paper and the following PhilAAST awards will be given: Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Basic Research; Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Applied Research; Dr. Paulo C. Campos Award for Health Research; David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research; LEADS Agri Award for Agricultural Research; Dr. Ceferino L. Follosco Award for Product and Process Innovation; Dr. Michael R.I Purvis Award for Sustainability Research; and Dr. Lourdes E. Campos Award for Public Health.
Organized in 1952, the PhilAAST is a private nonstock and nonprofit national organization of scientists and technologists that aims to promote and broaden scientific advancement in the Philippines through scientific research, technology development, and innovation.
It is currently headed by Dr. Diana L. Ignacio as president.