The International Conference on Arts and Sciences (ICAS) 2023 took off with a remarkable exchange of knowledge and experience as our participating scholars delve deeper into the breathtaking world of Mathematics, Statistics, and Natural Sciences!
Researchers from all over the Philippines and around the world gathered to learn, engage, and be inspired with the invaluable information shared by the conference’s distinguished speakers for Day 1, November 23, 2023.
Masters of ceremony Mr. Khmer Griffin Alonzo and Ms. Sheila Grace Europa welcomed the crowd and announced the commencement of the 2-day conference, followed by the opening remarks given by Dr. Reynaldo M. Nogodula, Director of the University’s International Affairs Division. The University President, Dr. Bonifacio G. Gabales, Jr., also graced the event with his inspirational message.
Student and faculty researchers marveled at such academically delightful talks by Dr. Walter Rainer Roth, Professor of Mathematics from Germany, with his topic “Duality – Why Mathematicians Like Mirrors?”, and the topic “Manufacturing Challenges for Biologics Production in Japan” by Dr. Takeshi Omasa, Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Japan.
With moderators Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico (Natural Sciences) and Asst. Prof. Anthony F. Capili (Mathematics and Statistics), the afternoon session comprised of research presentations given by scholars from different academic institutions, focusing on the disciplines of Mathematics, Statistics, and Natural Sciences.
The International Conference on Arts and Sciences (ICAS) 2023 continues to inspire established and young researchers as the conference brimmed with engaging, academic dialogues centering on Language, Literature, and Social Sciences.
The conference opened with a recap of Day 1, delivered by Ms. Jenifer R. Tuban, followed by a video presentation of the highlights of ICAS 2022. Dr. Eleonor T. Guden, Research Director of the University, graced the conference with a message- challenging researchers of arts and sciences to go above and beyond in order to effectively contribute to the country and the world’s nation-building initiatives.
With the topic “Literature in ESL/EFL Classrooms: Unlocking Worlds-Language and Beyond”, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shireena Basree Abdul Rahman, of the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, shared her riveting ideas on marrying arts and the sciences. The following talk titled “Social Innovation – Creativity, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship” was given by Ms. NG Aik Min of Lingnan University, Hong Kong, who stirred the interest of researchers across the discipline of Social Science. The audience enthusiastically engaged in scholarly conversations during the open forum.
Moderators Ms. Jenifer R. Tuban and Assoc. Prof. Luden L. Baterina ran the parallel sessions in the afternoon as faculty and student researchers, as well researching scholars, presented their studies on Language, Literature, and Social Sciences, delving into topics such as folk literature, politics and mass media, education, lived experiences of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), public administration, and worldviews.
The closing remarks of Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero, Dean of CAS, marked the end of the conference. Yet, for our researcher participants, this is only the beginning of a life-long journey of public service towards fruitful nation-building through research and innovation. This annual gathering, organized by the College of Arts and Sciences through the Research and Development Center for Arts Sciences, headed by Assistant Professor Judee Nogodula, once again proved that CAS and RDCAS are on its way to becoming leading partners for Arts and Sciences in the ASEAN and beyond, providing innovative solutions to societal problems and climate change issues.
We, in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), offer our sincere gratitude to our participants, presenters, and speakers all over the country and around the globe who crossed another academic milestone with us during the 2-day International Conference on Arts and Sciences 2023.
