MSU - IIT: Environmental Science Graduate Students' Society

𝑴𝒂𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒂𝒘 𝑲𝒂-𝑬𝒏𝑩𝒂𝒚𝑺𝒂𝒚!

Get ready for an exciting and meaningful 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕! The Department of Environmental Science is pleased to share its course offerings.

Check out the list of subjects and plan your semester with purpose.

📣𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐑 (𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄)📣

The Department of Environmental Science, School of Interdisciplinary Studies at MSU-IIT is looking for a qualified Academic Lecturer with expertise in Geospatial Science, GIS, and Remote Sensing! 🌐🍃

Help shape the next generation of environmental researchers and contribute to spatial analysis and watershed management studies.

📌 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐌 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science (or closely aligned discipline)

Core Competency: Academic or practical expertise in GIS & Remote Sensing

🌟 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 & 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒:

Focus on Geospatial Science, Watershed Management, or Spatial Environmental Analysis

Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and spatial analytical tools

Proven peer-reviewed publication record & tertiary-level teaching experience

📝 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:

👤 Addressed to:
Prof. Alizedney M. Ditucalan, JD, LLD
Chancellor, MSU-IIT

📨 Send complete application documents to:
Assoc. Prof. Wella T. Tatil, Ph.D.
Chairperson, Department of Environmental Science
📧 [email protected]

📁 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Cover Letter, Comprehensive CV, Official TOR, and Supporting Certificates
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z7R7LjhmDAoOMx4eT4C4jus_P2OI5Vtn?usp=sharing

🗓️ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄

The Department of Environmental Science proudly invites you to the Dissertation Proposal Defense of 𝐌𝐬. 𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐌. 𝐂𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐨, LPT, a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science student.

Dissertation Title
“Integrated Conservation and Management of Lake Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines: An Assessment of Biophysical, Socio-economic, and Governance Conditions”

This study aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), particularly Target 6.6, and SDG 15 (Life on Land), by assessing the environmental, socio-economic, and governance conditions of Lake Buluan. The study will provide scientific evidence to support the conservation and sustainable management of the lake’s freshwater ecosystem, biodiversity, and ecological services, while informing policies and management strategies for maintaining its ecological integrity.

📅 Date: August 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Google Meet
🔗 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ndg-kgtz-iqu

Your presence and support are highly appreciated.

🌿🎓 56th COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 🎓🌿

On July 29, 2026, the Department of Environmental Science (DES) proudly joined the 56th Commencement Ceremonies of Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Second Semester Graduates, Class of 2026.

This year, the Department proudly celebrates 28 graduates; 2 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and 26 Master of Science (MS) graduates, whose dedication and perseverance have brought them to this significant milestone.

We honor not only their academic success but also their resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment throughout their journey. As they take the next step toward new opportunities, may they continue to uphold the values of environmental stewardship, integrity, and service to society.

To our dear graduates, thank you for being an invaluable part of the DES family. Your achievements inspire us all, and your journey will always be a source of pride for our department.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🌍💚

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

"Species Diversity and Composition, Conservation Status, and Carbon Stocks of the Mangrove Forests in Zamboanga City, Philippines" published in Biodiversitas last June 2026.

Authors:
𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐒. 𝐄𝐩𝐚𝐧, Armi G. Torres, Jennet R. Mag-Aso, Wella A. Tiu-Tatil

This study assessed the species diversity, conservation status, and aboveground carbon stocks of mangrove forests in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It also evaluated the ecological importance of these mangrove ecosystems and provided baseline information to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable mangrove management.

Access the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d270608

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

"Knowledge, attitudes and practices for Asian horseshoe crab conservation in Pangutaran Island, Sulu, Philippines" published in 𝗔𝗔𝗖𝗟 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗳𝗹𝘂𝘅 last July 2026.

Authors:
𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗔. 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝘀, Wella T. Tatil

This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of coastal communities toward Asian horseshoe crab conservation in Pangutaran Island, Sulu, Philippines. It examined residents' ecological knowledge, conservation attitudes, and resource-use practices, and evaluated the influence of sociodemographic factors on these components to provide baseline information for community-based conservation strategies.

Access the full article here:
https://aacl.bio/?article=6
https://aacl.bio/uploads/article_6a5ddea61d2f1.pdf

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

"Microplastics in Different Coastal Environmental Matrices and Potential Ecological Risks" published in 𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 last July 2026.

Authors:
𝗝𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗸 𝗕. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 • Jay Rumen U. Maglupay • Najiha B. Amer • Rodolfo A. Romarate II • Ruei-Feng Shiu • Hernando P. Bacosa

This study investigated the distribution of microplastics across different coastal environmental matrices, including mangrove sediments, beach sand, seagrass beds, estuary sediments, and surface water in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. It quantified microplastic abundance and characterized their size, shape, color, and polymer composition using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, while also evaluating contamination levels and potential ecological risks to improve understanding of microplastic transport and distribution in interconnected coastal ecosystems.

Access the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.3390/microplastics5030132