USM Chemistry Society

𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣? 𝘿𝙞 𝙠𝙖 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙦𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙁𝘽?

In case you were wondering if you’re the problem (𝚑𝚒, 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚖𝚎), take some comfort in knowing that you’re not the only one going through a rough patch these times- kami rin! In this light, maybe some of us just needs some words of encouragement from a knowing ate, someone who had gone through the same hardships of our course and had survived them all. ✨🔥

With the final exams fast approaching and our deadlines all gathering into a whirlpool, we reckon it’s time to take some validation from the words of recently licensed Registered Chemist, Ms. Suhailah Adam Mamaluba. Answering some of the most meaningful questions about the journey of becoming a chemist, Ms. Suhailah bares the truth about the grit and grind that we all just need to hear in these moments of great stress. Read on to see the full interview.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙎𝙈 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 2022 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

Well at first, it was overwhelming and I feel proud to myself because I know I did my best to pass CLE. But I can’t rejoice that much knowing that my co-takers from USM also struggled a lot just to pass the exam, and some of them are my friends too, that’s why I kept myself humble on this part.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙? 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩?

We all know BS Chemistry is really challenging degree, and I find it hard to have my favorite and least fav. But I have to say that my fave’s are Biochem and Physical Chem, the least would be Organic Chem cos I really have hard time understanding this subject that I have to say “Bahala na si Superman” when I was in college 😂😂

𝙄𝙨 𝘽𝙎𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩? 𝙒𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚?

To be honest, it was not my first choice. It was either Accountancy or Med Tech. It’s just that the queue for BS Chem is not long, also it’s my parent’s choice.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩/𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩?

Hardest thing about being a Chemist and Chemistry Student are 2 different things. The struggle as Chemistry Student is so much more than being a chemist. As a student, your main goal is to pass each subject and acquire new learnings, both are not easy in Chemistry. You may have experience discouragements and disappointments to yourself, sleepless nights just to study, doses of caffeine to keep you awake (palpitation is real), problematic thesis (may possibly cause delayed graduation hahah), etc, all of these struggles doesn’t end not until you pass the Board Exam. Once you become a Chemist, opportunities are all over. You don’t have to worry about your employment, you just have to make one wise and right decision on choosing your job/career. Well, being a chemist is not all on a good side, you just have to handle everything with professionalism and with class 😉

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮? 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮?

As I mentioned, BS Chem was not first choice. But I stayed despite how hard the degree was because of the eagerness to wanting to learn more. Chemistry is very interesting, it ain’t Central Science for nothing. It’s difficult to pass each subject but at least “hindi nag iisa” hahaha, kidding aside. Also with some encouragements that the demand on Chemist Professionals is high and you can easily get a job once you graduate, it is indeed.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖 2022 𝘾𝙇𝙀 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧?

It takes a lot of time, effort and focus. I had to sacrifice my job to give more time and focus on my review. Also, you have to discipline yourself and manage your time well. Keep yourself on track and most important of all, pray. Always ask guidance and confidence from Him. Prayers are really powerful.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮?

Excellence in Chemistry is being able to understand things from the smallest atoms and applying it to a wide scope of science and life. Chemistry exists from discovering, developing and improving science.
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Were you also shocked that Ms. Suhailah joined the quad because “kaunti lang ang pila noong enrolment”? Or were you more shocked to learn that her favorites were Biochemistry and Physical Chemistry? Whatever your thoughts are, we’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!

lay-out by: Keneth Cole Audencial
caption by: Hannah Daphne Presto

As the New Chemists and Chemical Technicians of 2022 take their Mass Oathtaking Ceremony at the Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC) today, November 25,2022, the USM Chemistry Society would like to recognize the new RCH and RChTs from the University of Southern Mindanao for their outstanding performance at the recently conducted Chemist and Chemical Technician Licensure Exams 2022.

For the October 2022 CLE, the USM recorded an overall passing rate of 52.63% in the Chemical Technician Licensure Exam, where 10 out of 19 takers successfully qualified as RChT. Meanwhile, for the Chemist Licensure Exam, only 1 out of 9 examinees from the USM was able to pass the exam, namely Ms. Suhailah A. Mamaluba, RCh.

To all the successful qualifiers, we, your juniors, look up to you as we walk the path you have once walked before. We are all so proud of your success, and we wish you well as you trudge onwards on your chosen field.

Padayon sa pag-uswag, mga syentista para sa bayan!







lay-out by: Azie Tranquellero
caption by: Hannah Daphne Presto

2023 SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONS

CHEMISTS
DATE/S OF EXAM: October 30 (M) & 31 (T), 2023
OPENING OF ONLINE PROCESSING: July 31, 2023 (M)
DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATIONS: Oct 2, 2023 (M)

CHEMICAL TECHNICIANS
DATE/S OF EXAM: October 29 (Su), 2023
OPENING OF ONLINE PROCESSING: July 28, 2023 (F)
DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATIONS: Sept 29, 2023 (F)

PLACE/S: NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan (Chemical Technicians only) , Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, and Zamboanga

TARGET DATE/S OF RELEASE OF EXAM RESULTS: November 7, 2023 (T)

SOURCE: https://www.prc.gov.ph/2023-schedule-examination

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨! ✨🎊

The University Chemistry Society extends its warmest greetings to our department's newest scholars for science, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 and 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 of 3BSChemistry-A, who had just recently qualified in the 2022 DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) exam for undergraduate scholars.

The JLSS Scholarship is a program of DOST-SEI provided for talented and deserving 3rd-year college students who are pursuing degree programs in areas of science and technology. Last August 27-28, 2022, a total of 9,077 students took the pen-and-paper qualifying examinations in various testing sites around the nation. Of the 9,077, only 1,803 junior college students were able to secure slots in the scholarship.

As of current, the USM Chemistry Department houses 14 DOST-SEI Scholars under the Merit Scholarship Act, the S&T Scholarship Act of 1994 and the JLSS Scholarship.

We are so proud of you, mga ka-iska! The whole nation is waiting for you 🧪.

Lay-out by: Xerxes Rivera
Caption: Hannah Daphne Presto

DONATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

We would like to thank everyone who answered our call for donations for the Central Mindanaoans affected by . As of November 13, 2022, the Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities has raised a total of PHP 9,058.99.

We also mobilized and provided in-kind donations to the victims of . With the help of the Junior Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines - Mindanao State University (JIECEP-MSU) and American Field Services Intercultural Programs Philippines General Santos City (AFS-IPP), the donations procured were successfully secured and delivered to the beneficiaries that were hit by the typhoon. Bulig Tacurong has also gathered and distributed their collected in-kind donations and funds to the victims through Gawad Kalinga - Sultan Kudarat. We would like to express our gratitude to these institutions that have helped our cause to serve the people that needed help during these trying times.

Although this donation drive for has officially ended, our initiatives to help the victims will continue to progress as we aim to launch a new program soon. Stay tuned for more announcements, and always keep safe!

Daghang salamat!
Damo gid nga salamat!
Maraming salamat po!

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | CHEMISTRY STUDENT BAGS THE SECOND PLACE IN MUTYA NG CARMEN 2022

𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐚 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, a second year BS Chemistry student of University of Southern Mindanao - Main Campus and a first-timer in this field of competition, comes home as the 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 held at the Municipal Gymnasium of Carmen on November 10, 2022.

The USM-Chemistry Society is proud of you from the subatomic level of our hearts to the cosmos! Congratulations, Babes! 🎉 RCh kid yarn? ⚛️🥳

We would like to thank everyone who answered our call for donations for the Central Mindanaoans affected by . As of November 5, 2022, the Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities has raised a total of PHP 8,386.99.

Although has already left the archipelago, our mission to help communities in Mindanao continues. Monetary and in-kind donations are still very much welcome through the appropriate channels below:

For Monetary Donations:
GCash
Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09458315006

CIMB Bank
Emanuel Paul Coronado
20860751648604

Metrobank
Rex Arbert M. Dapatnapo
3583358361332

BPI
0419002522
Leigh Paula C. Galgao

PayPal
Leigh Paula C. Galgao
paypal.me/paueyy


Drop-off Points for In-kind Donations:
[REGION XII]

1.) STTC Building, Mindanao State University - GSC Campus, Fatima, General Santos City

2.) Chemistry Society Office, College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), University of Southern Mindanao-Main Campus, Kabacan, Cotabato

3.) ICCAD Office, KASFALA BUILDING, Matalam Street, Oval Plaza, General Santos City
(Open Weekdays, 8AM - 5PM)

4.) 2nd Floor Esperanza Bldg, Quezon Blvd,
Kidapawan City, Cotabato


For questions, clarifications, and more information regarding this initiative, you may communicate with the following:

Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09707025163
Kabacan, North Cotabato

Virgilio Roi C. Adaptar
09438781168
Davao City

Ranelle Kenneth C. Noya
09761663215
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Maraming salamat po!
Daghang salamat!
Damo gid nga salamat!

We are proud to recognize the partner organizations who work hard to make Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities affected by in Central Mindanao possible, along with our fellow DOST-SEI Scholars from Davao (Region XI), SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), and Caraga (Region XIII):

Order of New Science Scholars in Region Eleven (ONSSE)
University of the Philippines Mindanao League of DOST Scholars (UPMin LeaDS)
University of Mindanao DOST-SEI Scholar's Association (UM Agilas)
University of Southeastern Philippines - Obrero Alliance of Agham Scholars (USeP-Obrero ALAS)
Mindanao State University - General Santos City Association of DOST Scholars (MSU-GSC ADS)
University of Southern Mindanao Chemistry Society (USM ChemSoc)
Philippine Normal University - Mindanao Pythagoras Club (PNU-Mindanao Pythagoras)
Filipino Patriot Scholars Project - Health Sector (FPSP - HS)
BULIG TAcurong (BULIG TAC)

Although has already left the archipelago, our mission to help communities in Mindanao continues. Monetary and in-kind donations are still very much welcome through the appropriate channels below:

For Monetary Donations:
GCash
Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09458315006

CIMB Bank
Emanuel Paul Coronado
20860751648604

Metrobank
Rex Arbert M. Dapatnapo
3583358361332

BPI
0419002522
Leigh Paula C. Galgao

PayPal
Leigh Paula C. Galgao
paypal.me/paueyy


Drop-off Points for In-kind Donations:
[REGION XII]

1.) STTC Building, Mindanao State University - GSC Campus, Fatima, General Santos City

2.) Chemistry Society Office, College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), University of Southern Mindanao-Main Campus, Kabacan, Cotabato

3.) ICCAD Office, KASFALA BUILDING, Matalam Street, Oval Plaza, General Santos City
(Open Weekdays, 8AM - 5PM)

4.) 2nd Floor Esperanza Bldg, Quezon Blvd,
Kidapawan City, Cotabato

For questions, clarifications, and more information regarding this initiative, you may communicate with the following:

Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09707025163
Kabacan, North Cotabato

Virgilio Roi C. Adaptar
09438781168
Davao City

Ranelle Kenneth C. Noya
09761663215
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Maraming salamat po!
Daghang salamat!
Damo gid nga salamat!

We would like to thank everyone who answered our call for donations for the Central Mindanaoans affected by . As of November 2, 2022, the Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities has raised a total of PHP 5,863.29.
Although has already left the archipelago, our mission to help communities in Mindanao continues. Monetary and in-kind donations are still very much welcome through the appropriate channels below:

For Monetary Donations:
GCash
Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09458315006

CIMB Bank
Emanuel Paul Coronado
20860751648604

Metrobank
Rex Arbert M. Dapatnapo
3583358361332

BPI
0419002522
Leigh Paula C. Galgao

PayPal
Leigh Paula C. Galgao
paypal.me/paueyy


Drop-off Points for In-kind Donations:
[REGION XII]

1.) STTC Building, Mindanao State University - GSC Campus, Fatima, General Santos City

2.) Chemistry Society Office, College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), University of Southern Mindanao-Main Campus, Kabacan, Cotabato

3.) ICCAD Office, KASFALA BUILDING, Matalam Street, Oval Plaza, General Santos City
(Open Weekdays, 8AM - 5PM)

4.) 2nd Floor Esperanza Bldg, Quezon Blvd,
Kidapawan City, Cotabato

For questions, clarifications, and more information regarding this initiative, you may communicate with the following:

Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09707025163
Kabacan, North Cotabato

Virgilio Roi C. Adaptar
09438781168
Davao City

Ranelle Kenneth C. Noya
09761663215
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Maraming salamat po!
Daghang salamat!
Damo gid nga salamat!

MINDANAO NEEDS HELP.
AND WE NEED IT NOW.

As Tropical Storm Paeng (International Name: Nalgae) made its way across the archipelago, several communities across Maguindanao, Cotabato City, Pigcawayan, and Midsayap are struggling through flashfloods and strong winds. Many homes, livelihoods, and establishments are covered in floodwaters while roads and bridges remain impassable due to the damages inflicted by (Nalgae).

Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities affected by in Central Mindanao

DONATION CHANNELS

For Monetary Donations:
GCash
Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09458315006

CIMB Bank
Emanuel Paul Coronado
20860751648604

Metrobank
Rex Arbert M. Dapatnapo
3583358361332

BPI
0419002522
Leigh Paula C. Galgao

PayPal
Leigh Paula C. Galgao
paypal.me/paueyy

For In-kind Donations
City/Municipality: Kidapawan City
Office/Establishment: DOST-XII Cotabato Provincial Office
Complete Address: 2nd Floor Esperanza Bldg, Quezon Blvd, Kidapawan City, Cotabato
Contact Person: Rodelou Siladan / John Felix Marc Balabat
Contact Number: 09055811668 / 09193635374

Bayanihan ng Silangan: DOST-SEI Scholars Eastern Mindanao Cluster Donation Drive for Communities affected by in Central Mindanao is a collective initiative of the DOST Scholars from Davao (Region XI), SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), and Caraga (Region XIII).

For questions, clarifications, and more information regarding this initiative, you may communicate with the following:

Joanah Ellaine Sarcon
09707025163
Kabacan, North Cotabato

Virgilio Roi C. Adaptar
09438781168
Davao City

Ranelle Kenneth C. Noya
09761663215
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Maraming salamat po!
Daghang salamat!
Damo gid nga salamat!

Special surprise for a National Mole Day!

In a day of celebration dedicated to the Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10³), we ask you, molecular enthusiasts:

"How can you change the world with just one mole?"

Post your answers on the comment box before the mole day ends, and you may just be the lucky winner for our Mole Day surprise!

Happy Mole Day!

Lay-out:
James Dacara
Xerxes Rivera