WVSU - CRISMEd

11/08/2026

📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦!

The University Research and Development Center (URDC) of West Visayas State University invites researchers to submit papers for the 𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 this 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 🎉📚

We are now accepting:

🔹 Research Proposals under the categories:
🧠 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔
🤖 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑨𝑰) 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔

🔹 Terminal Reports
🔹 Published Research under the Journal Policy

📅 Submission Deadlines:
📌 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Research Proposals
📌 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - Terminal Reports & Published Research

📧 Submit your papers to [email protected]

Let us continue to 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘, 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘, and 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 to a culture of meaningful research and innovation at WVSU! 💙💛

22/07/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗖

Five Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars and BS Applied Mathematics students successfully presented the highlights of their DOST Practical Training Program (PTP) experience during a presentation held on July 21, 2026, at the University Research and Development Center (URDC) Office.

The participating scholars - 𝙆𝙞𝙧𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙞 𝙃. 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙧, 𝙈𝙖. 𝙆𝙖𝙧𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙂. 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣, 𝙍𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝘿𝙬𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘿. 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙞, 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙎. 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙯 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝘿. 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙯—shared the knowledge, skills, and valuable insights they gained throughout the six-week immersive training under the DOST Practical Training Program.

The presentation was attended by VPRIE 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗚. 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲, URDC Director 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗙. 𝗢𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼, CRISMEd Director 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗣. 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮, and URPO Head 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗖. 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿, who commended the scholars for their professionalism, active participation, and meaningful contributions during their training.

08/07/2026

Ryan Michael F. Oducado, PhD
Nursing Education

Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado is recognized for his outstanding contributions to nursing and public health. His work has significantly advanced nursing education in the Philippines while driving progress in healthcare workforce development, health literacy, and research capacity building. Dr. Oducado’s work also spans globally through studies addressing educational and health challenges, including LGBTQ+ health and education, incivility in nursing education, and the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for academic and research integrity. As a research leader and mentor, he has devoted his research to ensuring that future nurses are equipped with the competencies and adaptability needed to succeed in an increasingly complex and technology-driven educational and healthcare environment.

Dr. Oducado obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Visayas State University. He later pursued his graduate studies, earning a Master of Arts in Nursing from Central Philippine University, a Master of Arts in Education from Northwestern Visayan Colleges, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from West Visayas State University.

Stay tuned and catch this year’s Awarding Ceremony live on NAST PHL’s official page during the 48th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 9, 2026!

02/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado, of West Visayas State University for being named one of the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Awardees by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL)!

This prestigious recognition honors young Filipino scientists, aged 40 and below, who have made significant contributions to advancing science and technology in the country. Dr. Oducado's achievement in the field of Education reflects his unwavering commitment to research excellence, innovation, and the advancement of knowledge that creates meaningful impact in education and society.

Your dedication continues to inspire fellow educators, researchers, and future scientists. Congratulations on this well-deserved national recognition!

👏 We also extend our congratulations to all the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist Awardees for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields.

📅 Watch the 48th Annual Scientific Meeting and the NAST PHL Awards Ceremony on July 9, 2026, via the NAST PHL Facebook Live.

🔗 https://facebook.com/nastphl

Congratulations to the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Awardees!

1., Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado, PhD Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños
2. Mark Nell C. Corpuz, PhDR Environmental Science, Bataan Peninsula State University
3. Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, PhD Aquatic Biology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
4. Wilfred John E. Santiañez, PhD Natural History Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman
5. Mayzonee V. Ligaray, PhD Environmental Science and Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
6. Karl Ezra S. Pilario, PhD Energy and Power, University of the Philippines Diliman
7. Ryan Michael F. Oducado, PhD Education, West Visayas State University
8. Rohani B. Cena-Navarro, MS Molecular Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
9. Joseph Q. Basconcillo, PhD Marine Meteorology, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration - Department of Science and Technology
10. Rafaela Jane P. Delfino, PhD Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate, University of the Philippines Diliman
11. Joshua Eric Romulo B. Uyheng, PhD Societal Computing, Ateneo de Manila University
12. Joseph C. Velasco, PhD Sociology, De La Salle University

The OYS Award is given to young Filipino scientists (not more than 40 years old in the year of the awarding) who have made significant contributions to science and technology in the country.

Watch this year’s NAST PHL awarding ceremony during the 48th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 9, 2026 via Facebook Live.

🔗 https://facebook.com/nastphl

23/06/2026

22/06/2026

𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

The 10th Summer Research Capability Building Program officially commenced on June 22, 2026, bringing together faculty members, researchers, and research enthusiasts for a week-long learning experience aimed at strengthening research competencies and advancing a culture of research excellence.

The opening program featured a welcome message from Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, who emphasized the importance of continuous capacity building in enhancing the University's research productivity and impact.

The morning lecture series began with a discussion on the WVSU Research Agenda by Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado, followed by URDC Standard Operating Instructions presented by Ms. Ma. Theresa S. Minor. Participants also gained valuable insights into Ethical Considerations and Preparing Submission for Ethics Review through the lecture of Dr. Hilda C. Montaño.

In the afternoon session, participants explored key approaches in research proposal development. Dr. Ayesha C. Penuela facilitated the session on Preparing Qualitative Proposals, while Dr. Aris C. Larroder discussed essential concepts and strategies in Preparing Quantitative Proposals.

The first day of the program provided participants with a strong foundation in research planning, ethics, and proposal preparation, setting the stage for the succeeding sessions throughout the week.

22/06/2026

The University Research and Development Center is having its 10th Summer Research Capability Building Program this June 22-26, 2026, joined with distinguish resource speakers and experts as they share valuable insights, knowledge, and best practices in conducting impactful and relevant research.