System Upgrade: Stempowering the Future

✨𝐀 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡.

Thank you to all educators, speakers, and participants who made the 7th National Conference on STEM Education a meaningful and impactful event.

Here’s a look back at the insightful plenary talks, innovative show-and-tell sessions, and powerful conversations that continue to STEMpower our future. 🌐💡

📢 sySTEM UPgrade 2025 starts NOW! 🚀

The wait is over—The 7th National Conference on STEM Education is officially beginning! 🎉

🧠 Get ready for a full day of insightful plenary sessions, exciting show-and-tell presentations, and meaningful conversations on STEM and AI for nation-building.

🔗 Please join us using the Zoom link sent to your registered email.
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See you inside as we STEMpower the future together! 💡🌐

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 📝✨
sySTEM UPgrade 2025: The 7th National Conference on STEM Education
📅 November 22, 2025 • 🕗 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM • 💻 via Zoom

📩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤
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🔇 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞
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🎥 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐎𝐧
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🤝 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦
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📹 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞
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Ensure a stable internet connection, charge your devices,
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⚠️ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Registration closes TODAY — November 21, at 9:00 PM.

Join sySTEM UPgrade 2025: The 7th National Conference on STEM Education

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🌟 sySTEM UPgrade: 7th National Conference on STEM Education
Hosted by UP College of Education – EDUC 280 Class, First Semester A.Y. 2025–2026

Theme: “STEMpowering the Future: Bridging Fundamentals of STEM and AI towards Nation-Building”

Join us for a full day of empowering talks, innovative showcases, and transformative conversations as we bring together educators, researchers, and future leaders in STEM and AI education. 🚀🤖📚

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📌 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

⏰ 8:30 AM – Opening Program
🎶 National Anthem
🙏 Invocation
🎤 Opening Remarks by Dean Joel C. Javiniar, PhD

🎙️ 8:45 AM – Keynote Speech
Dr. Angelo Mark P. Walag
USTP – Cagayan de Oro

🔊 9:30 AM – Plenary Session 1
Mr. Rheyven Fernando, MAEd
National Teachers College

☕ 10:30 AM – Health Break

📣 10:40 AM – Show & Tell Session 1
“STEM Roots to Fruits—From Conventional to Modern Practices”
Arellano • Labastida • Magtoto

📣 11:20 AM – Show & Tell Session 2
“The PoLiTiCS of Chemistry: Incorporating Political Consciousness in Chemistry Teaching”
Macanas • Santos

🍽️ 12:00 NN – Lunch Break

🔊 1:00 PM – Plenary Session 2
Dr. Saddam C. Bazer
UP College of Education

🤖 2:00 PM – Show & Tell Session 3
“AI-Driven Research Innovations: The 5S Model of Prompt Engineering”
Macaranas • Mahusay • Olarve

🧠 2:40 PM – Show & Tell Session 4
“Beyond the Answer: Human-AI Collaboration in Math Problem-Solving”
Mahaguay • Segovia • Sernio

⚠️ 3:20 PM – Show & Tell Session 5
“AI in STEM: DOs and DON’Ts for Ethical and Effective Classroom Practice”
Balagtas-Arguelles • Bustillos • Dalusong

🎓 4:00 PM – Closing Program
Closing Remarks by Dr. Edwehna Elinore S. Paderna
UP Hymn
Certificate & Evaluation Reminders

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🎤 Masters of Ceremony:
Mr. Justine Bryan Macanas
Ms. Angelica Mahaguay

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Together, let’s STEMpower the future and build a nation strengthened by innovation, responsibility, and AI-ready citizens. 🇵🇭✨

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🚨 Not yet registered? Don’t miss this opportunity!
👉 **Register here: tinyurl.com/SYSTEMUPGRADE2025REG

⚙️ DP BLAST FOR THE 7TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STEM EDUCATION: “SYSTEM UPGRADE” 💻🚀
Organized by the EDUC 280 Class of 2025–2026, University of the Philippines College of Education (UPCEd) ✨

Ready to power up your system and embrace a future shaped by STEM and Artificial Intelligence? 🤖💡
This year’s National Conference on STEM Education brings together innovators, educators, and students to level up knowledge, creativity, and collaboration — building the next generation of tech-driven thinkers and leaders. ⚡

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💻 “STEMpowering the Future: Bridging Fundamentals of STEM and AI Towards Nation-Building.”

I am (Your Name), a proud participant from (Your School Name), joining the 7th National Conference on STEM Education: “System Upgrade”, organized by the EDUC 280 Class of 2025–2026, UPCEd.

To be held via Zoom on November 22, 2025, this conference highlights how innovation, collaboration, and technology come together to prepare us for a smarter, more sustainable, and future-ready nation. 🌍✨

Let’s continue to innovate, upgrade, and empower — because the system starts with us! 🚀

🎉 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡? 🎉
Get ready to 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐆 at 𝐬𝐲𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐔𝐏𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

Join us for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with the theme:
✨ 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 — 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✨

Be inspired by powerful plenaries and exciting show-and-tell sessions showcasing how technology and AI are reshaping STEM education across the Philippines.

And here’s the BEST part… our Conference Day Raffle is packed with prizes! 🎁
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟:
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Winners of UPbeat items may choose their preferred design!

📅 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰: During and after the seminar proper
🎡 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 via Wheel of Names!
✅ Make sure you’re 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 during the draw to claim your prize!

📅 𝟐𝟐 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
⏰ 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦)
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Let’s STEMpower the future—one idea, one innovation, and maybe… 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 at a time. 🌐✨

Only 3 days to go until sySTEM UPgrade—where STEM meets AI for a future-ready Philippines! ⚡🤖

Get ready for sySTEM UPgrade: The 7th National Conference on STEM Education with the theme
STEMPOWERING THE FUTURE — Bridging Fundamentals of STEM and AI Towards Nation-Building.

Experience insightful plenary talks and innovative show-and-tell sessions that highlight how technology is redefining STEM classrooms across the country.

Mark your calendars and secure your virtual seat today!
📅 22 November 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/SYSTEMUPGRADE2025REG

Let’s STEMpower the future—one idea at a time. 🌐✨

The future of STEM is unfolding—just 5 days to go until sySTEM UPgrade! ⚡️

Join us for sySTEM UPgrade: The 7th National Conference on STEM Education with the theme STEMPOWERING THE FUTURE — Bridging Fundamentals of STEM and AI Towards Nation-Building.

Discover inspiring plenary talks and dynamic show-and-tell sessions that showcase how STEM and AI can transform teaching and learning for a more future-ready Philippines.

Save the date and secure your slot—don’t miss this empowering gathering of educators and innovators!
📅 22 November 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/SYSTEMUPGRADE2025REG

Let’s shape the future of STEM—together. 🌏💡

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🌐 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘔 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 🌐

SySTEM UPgrade: The 7th National Conference on STEM Education proudly presents an outstanding roster of keynote, plenary, and Show-and-Tell speakers who are redefining STEM and AI education for the future.

This year’s theme, “STEMPOWERING THE FUTURE: Bridging Fundamentals of STEM and AI Towards Nation-Building,” highlights meaningful innovation across teaching, research, and educational leadership.

⭐ 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥

Dr. Angelo Mark P. Walag

A leading advocate of science education innovation, curriculum transformation, and STEM teacher empowerment, Dr. Walag brings forward-thinking insights on how STEM and AI can shape a nation ready for the future. Join us as he delivers a compelling keynote on harnessing STEM's transformative power for nation-building.

🌟 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦

Dr. Saddam “Sam” C. Bazer

Known for his work in advancing STEM pedagogy and technology integration, Dr. Bazer offers critical perspectives on developing future-ready classrooms that cultivate innovation and inclusivity.

Mr. Rheyven L. Fernando, MAEd

An emerging leader in science and AI education, Fernando explores the intersections of digital learning, STEM foundations, and education policy—highlighting how educators can strategically navigate AI-driven transformation.

🧪 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 & 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Discover how STEM and AI are reshaping classrooms through these five powerful thematic sessions:

1️⃣ STEM Roots to Fruits: From Conventional to Modern Practices

Presenters: Jan Aizel E. Arellano, Rovie P. Labastida, Arvin N. Magtoto (MAEd Chemistry Education)

2️⃣ The PoLiTiCS of Chemistry: Incorporating Political Consciousness in Chemistry Teaching Towards Nation-Building

Presenters: Rafael Benedick F. Santos, Justin Bryan Macanas (MAEd Chemistry Education)

3️⃣ AI-Driven Innovation: The 5S Model of Prompt Engineering

Presenters: Billy Joe C. Macaranas, Charry Mar G. Mahusay, Reynaldo Jr. S. Olarve (MAEd General Science)

4️⃣ Beyond the Answer: Human–AI Collaboration in Math Problem-Solving

Presenters: Angelica Mahaguay, Meshelle T. Segovia, Novelwin L. Sernio-Abonda (MAEd Mathematics Education)

5️⃣ AI in STEM: DOs and DON’Ts for Ethical and Effective Classroom Practice

Presenters: Romalyn Balagtas-Arguelles, Aldrene F. Bustillos, Joseph Bernard C. Dalusong (MAEd Physics Education)

📅 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

🗓 November 22, 2025 (Saturday)
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
💻 via Zoom
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/SYSTEMUPGRADE2025REG

Together, let’s build a future where STEM and AI empower learners, uplift communities, and drive nation-building. 🌏✨