DMPCS - University of the Philippines Mindanao

Ready to dive into the intersection of math and biology? 🧬✨

To all our registered participants, we can’t wait to see you tomorrow for the Summer Educational Workshop on Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems.

You’ve secured your spot to learn from the best—now it’s time to dive into the data! Please make sure to arrive on time so we can make the most of every session.

📍 Event Details:
When: Tomorrow, Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: CSM Room 227

💡 Featured Speakers:
We are honored to be joined by:
🔬Dr. Edwin Tecarro
🔎Dr. Mae Responte
🦠Dr. Alexis Erich Almocera

Don't forget to bring your laptops(and your curiosity)! Whether you're here for the differential equations or the biological breakthroughs, it’s going to be an impactful session.

See you all tomorrow morning! 👋📐🔬

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DMPCS is hiring!

We are looking for qualified individuals to be an associate/assistant professor and instructor to join our department!

Open Positions:
One (1) Associate/Assistant Professor (Ranks vary by qualification, extended deadline)
One (1) Instructor (Substitute)

Details for the qualification and application process are highlighted on the post below.
➡️ Tag a friend who would be perfect for these roles and please share this post!

Ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight Dr. May Anne E. Mata, a mathematician from the University of the Philippines Mindanao.
Her work in applied mathematics, disease modeling, and analytics supports science-based decision-making, particularly in public health and local health systems.
Through research, collaboration, and mentoring, she contributes to strengthening scientific capacity in Mindanao and beyond.
This feature is part of our series recognizing women who are part of the scientific community.

📢 ATTENTION: DMPCS Students

Mark your calendars! The schedule for Proposal and Manuscript deadlines for 2026 has been officially released. Please take note of the following key dates to ensure a smooth submission process:

🗓️ Proposal/Manuscript Defense(200A/200C): April 6 – May 16, 2026
💻 Presentation of Implementation (200B): May 4 - May 16, 2026
✍️ Department Chair: May 22, 2026
✍️ College Dean: May 29, 2026
✍️College Secretary: June 5, 2026
📚 Signed Hardbound Copy: June 12, 2026

Important Reminder: Student defense schedules will be posted separately. If you need to reschedule due to panel availability, ensure you submit your application two (2) weeks in advance.

Stay focused and good luck, scholars! 🚀

🌠 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 🌠
A new challenge emerges as the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐒𝐌𝐌) proudly launches the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 (𝗜𝗠𝗠), marking the beginning of another epic battle of minds!💫
Now on its 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, IMM continues to challenge the next generation of thinkers. For nearly two decades, it has been a proving ground for young minds bold enough to explore, calculate, and conquer the unknown. We now invite the brightest 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 across 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 to represent their schools and embark on an interstellar battle of wit in this thrilling math quiz bowl.
📍𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Administration Building, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City
📅𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Friday, March 06, 2026
𝙏𝒉𝙚 𝙪𝒏𝙞𝒗𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒆 𝒄𝙝𝒂𝙡𝒍𝙚𝒏𝙜𝒆𝙨 𝙛𝒆𝙬, 𝒅𝙤 𝙮𝒐𝙪 𝙙𝒂𝙧𝒆 𝒓𝙚𝒔𝙥𝒐𝙣𝒅?
Register now at: https://forms.gle/ZYk5LPfWH1FsQvNV9
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Thesis Mode: ON. 🔓

Thank you for all the attendees of the DMPCS 2026 Thesis Orientation!

📢 Research Spotlight | Faculty Publication 📄
We are delighted to share that faculty members of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science – Asst. Prof. Kim Dianne Ligue-Sabio and Prof. Giovanna Fae Oguis, together with a colleague from the Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Asst. Prof. Lief Erikson Gamalo, and our alumna Alaina Rose Plaza (BS Applied Mathematics), have published a new research article titled "Spatiotemporal patterns of behavior by long-tailed macaques Macaca fascicularis (Raffles1821) in a human-modified environment" in the journal Discover Conservation.🌿🐒

The study investigates how long-tailed macaques behave across time and space in areas where human settlement and agricultural landscapes intersect. By conducting over 270 hours of behavioral observations across multiple days, the research team mapped patterns of feeding, foraging, grooming, resting, and movement for wild macaques in a human-modified landscape. The authors used spatiotemporal hotspot analyses to reveal how these behaviors shift through the day and across habitat types showing, for example, that macaques forage more in forest-agricultural mosaics early in the day and rest and groom more in built-up areas later on. These insights help deepen our understanding of wildlife behavioral adaptability and coexistence with human environments, providing useful data for conservation and management planning.
We are especially proud to highlight the contribution of Alaina Rose Plaza, an alumna of our BS Applied Mathematics program💙📊. This is a testament to the strong analytical and research foundation fostered in our department.
Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Kim Dianne Ligue, Prof. Giovanna Fae Oguis, Asst. Prof. Lief Erikson Gamalo and alumna Alaina Rose Plaza on this outstanding scholarly achievement! 👏📚

📖 Read the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44353-025-00071-x
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Join us for the 2026 Thesis Orientation!

The Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science invites eligible BSAM and BSCS junior students to mark the commencement of your research journey.

This orientation is designed to support you in refining your research interests, applying your scholarly knowledge, and integrating into our academic community. It is an essential step in establishing the foundation for your thesis work and connecting with faculty and peers.

We look forward to welcoming you as you begin your journey.

🗓️ Date: 26 January 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00AM - 11:30AM
📍 Venue: Zoom (contact your registration advisers for the meeting details)

In acknowledgement of our faculty's excellence in service, we congratulate the 𝗗𝗠𝗣𝗖𝗦 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 for 2025-2027. 🎉

Your dedication to teaching, research, and public service reflects the University of the Philippines’ commitment to meaningful impact and service to the nation. This recognition honors your continued contributions to advancing knowledge and shaping future generations.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💙