MSU - IIT Statistics and Mathematics Society

🚨 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝟏𝐒𝐓-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒! 🚨

Do you have the sharp analytical mind and problem-solving prowess to take on the numbers? 📈 The 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒), with the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐃𝐌𝐒), officially opens the 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

🌟 Note: This competition is 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 to 1st-year students! 🌟

Step up, showcase your statistical mastery, and earn the distinction of representing MSU-IIT on the regional and national stage. The Top 3 Finalists will officially represent SMaS in the prestigious 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 (𝐏𝐒𝐐). 🏆

📅 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗦:

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

11:00 AM: Start of Registration & Walk-ins

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Written Round Proper

𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬)

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: CSM Rooms, College of Science and Mathematics

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞: ₱𝟐𝟎.𝟎𝟎

📲 HOW TO JOIN:
Secure your spot early by registering online here:
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Didn't get a chance to register online? No problem! 𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊-𝐈𝐍 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌. Just bring your ₱20 registration fee, your favorite pencil, and your competitive spirit! 🔥

See you there, future prodigies! 🔍✨

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🕵️‍♂️ 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇! 🕵️‍♂️

We scanned the new freshies in MedBay, and they are completely clear! 🟢 August 10 to 14 was packed with successful task completions, from exploring the campus map to forming new alliances at the Welcome Party. Welcome to the SMaS base, crewmates—may your data always be accurate and your shields stay fully charged!

A massive shoutout to our 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 for bringing top-tier energy to the lobby, our 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 for keeping the ship's reactor stable all week, and the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 for their unwavering support of our initiatives!

Swipe through to see the best highlights of 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 📸✨ May your formulas always balance out and your journey be completely clear of sabotages.

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𝐖𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 😭📉

The 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒) is now looking for YOU! We're opening our doors to those with a willingness to serve 💅 and help the Society grow towards infinity! ✨ We are officially opening applications for our SMaS Committees for A.Y. 2026-2027.

It’s time to stop ghosting your potential and actually cook with us this year.

We are currently accepting applications for the following specialized committees:

- 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐁𝐮𝐅𝐢𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐌𝐌𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)
- 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐖𝐚𝐌𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦)

Stop being a background variable and be the main character coefficient we need. 📈

🔗 Secure your spot through the link below!
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𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌)

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🎉 𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄! 🎉

Join us in celebrating the brilliance and hard work of our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒) students who were recognized at the 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! The ceremony took place last August 13 at the University Gymnasium, where our stellar members received well-deserved accolades for their academic dedication. 🎓✨

Let us give a massive round of applause to our 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬:
🏅 Besin, Raegel Jones C. (BS Statistics IV)
🏅 Calimpon, Stephanie N. (BS Mathematics IV)
🏅 Macarambon, Amer Husain Q. (BS Mathematics IV)
🏅 Macarambon, Amer Hasan Q. (BS Mathematics IV)

And a special congratulations to our 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞:
🏆 Sarip, Haron S. (BS Statistics IV)

Your SMaS family is incredibly proud of your academic triumphs and the honor you've brought to the department. Continue to reach for the stars, crunch those numbers, and inspire the community! 🌟

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🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐑𝐀, 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🚨

Let us all welcome the new driving force behind the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒) for the 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕! 📈✨

We are infinitely excited to see how our newly elected Executive Board will lead the SMaS community to greater heights this year! Let’s show them our full support as we embark on another journey of learning, numbers, and endless possibilities. 🚀💙

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𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝! 🚨ඞ

Are you ready to dive into the ultimate welcome event of the semester?

Clear your schedules because the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒) has prepared an afternoon packed with games, music, and excitement for Welcoming Week 2026!

Here is your task list for the afternoon:

🎲 Board Games: Put your strategic thinking to the test!

🎤 Open Mic: Take the stage and share your talent with everyone!

🎉 Program for Freshies: A special welcome segment crafted just for our newest crewmates!

Don't stay hidden in the vents—drop by the SMaS booth and connect with your new college family! See you there! 🥳✨

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[ 𝙴𝙼𝙴𝚁𝙶𝙴𝙽𝙲𝚈 𝙼𝙴𝙴𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶: 𝙰𝙻𝙻 𝙲𝚁𝙴𝚆𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙴𝚂 𝚁𝙴𝙿𝙾𝚁𝚃 𝚃𝙾 𝙼𝙰𝙸𝙽 𝙳𝙴𝙲𝙺 ] 🚨🌌

Attention, Stat-heads and Mathletes! A new trajectory has been charted, and Welcoming Week 2026 is officially LIVE! 📊✨

This year, the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒) is diving straight into the deep end of space. We’re analyzing patterns, calculating the odds, and making sure no one gets left behind in electrical. But watch your back... word on the ship is that an IMPOSTOR is lurking, trying to convince people that math isn't elite. 📉❌

Will you complete your tasks, or will you get voted out? It’s time to gear up, lock in, and show everyone what our society is made of! 🔥🚀

🎮 HOW TO JOIN THE CREW:
1️⃣ Equip Your Suit: Grab your official SMaS DP Frame using your batch link down below!

2️⃣ Set Your Dossier: Copy our official DP Blast caption and fill out your Personal Stats!

3️⃣ Eject the Sus Vibes: Post your updated profile picture using the official hashtags so we can track down the entire crew!

Don't be sus—change your DP now, tag your study buddies in the comments, and let’s make this academic year statistically legendary! 🧮💫

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DP BLAST CAPTION: [copy paste]

🚨 𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙂𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙔 𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙃𝘼𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙀𝘿 🚨

Attention, Crewmates! There is an IMPOSTOR among us... and probability suggests it’s anyone who thinks Stat and Math aren't fun. 📊✨

I’m [Name], [Year Level and Program], and I’m officially locked in for 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 with the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐒𝐌𝐚𝐒)! 🧮✨

Whether we’re calculating odds, analyzing trends, or ejecting bad vibes into the vacuum of space, one thing is statistically proven: we solve, we analyze, and we navigate together. 📈🚀

Don't be sus—lock in your tasks, join the meeting, and let’s make this academic year count!

𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚜 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔:

📍 Role: Crewmate (or Impostor?)

🧠 Favorite Subject: [Subject, e.g., Calculus /Regression Analysis/ Algebra]

🛠️ Current Task: Welcoming Week 2026 🎉

🖼️ GET YOUR OFFICIAL DP FRAME HERE:
👉 Freshies: twb.nz/smasfreshieeee
👉 Sophomores: twb.nz/smassophieeee
👉 Juniors: twb.nz/smasjuniorrr
👉 Seniors: twb.nz/smasseniorr

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📣 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🌟

The wait is over, SMaS! It's time to get to know the passionate individuals stepping up to make a difference in the SMaS Elections 2026. These candidates have stepped forward with visions and the dedication to represent YOU.

Take a moment to swipe through and read on their motivations on why they are running for their respective positions.

The future of SMaS is in your hands, and the time to decide is almost here! 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

A strong community starts with a single vote. Let’s shape the future of SMaS together!

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📣 𝓨𝓞𝓗𝓞𝓞𝓞𝓞𝓞, 𝓓𝓘𝓣𝓞 𝓐𝓝𝓖 𝓣𝓘𝓝𝓖𝓘𝓝! 📣

Are you ready to make a difference? The search is on for the next batch of student leaders who will guide the SMaS community to new heights this Academic Year! 🌟

If you have ever thought about leading, innovating, or simply giving back to our community, now is your time. Don't doubt your potential because great leaders are made by stepping out of their comfort zones! We are looking for passionate individuals just like you.

Mark your calendars for these crucial dates:

📝 August 5 - 7: Application Period (Submit your candidacies!)

🗣 August 8: Campaign Period (Share your platform and let your voice be heard!)

🗳 August 9: Election Day (Cast your vote for the future!)

✨ Ready to take the leap? Submit your application here and start your leadership journey:
https://forms.gle/Xp1wK2RjBKSqzDhB8
https://forms.gle/Xp1wK2RjBKSqzDhB8
https://forms.gle/Xp1wK2RjBKSqzDhB8

Don't miss the opportunity to step up, inspire, and lead. Let’s make this election our best one yet!



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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomed its incoming 𝐁𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 students during the opening of the 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 on August 3, 2026, at CSM Lecture Hall B.

The program aims to strengthen students’ foundational competencies in Algebra and Trigonometry as they build readiness for Calculus I and other first-year mathematics courses. All incoming first-year BS Mathematics and BS Statistics students are encouraged to actively participate in this academic support initiative as they transition into their respective degree programs.