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Research and Development Center for Arts and Sciences


The Center envisions to be a leading partner for Arts and Sciences in the Region that provides innovative solutions to societal problems and climate change issues. This enables to provide RDE services in relation to environmental conservation and management, natural product development, moral recovery, psychosocial interventions, empower cultural heritage, mentorship across discipline in technology and knowledge transfer and commercialization.

The Center envisions to be a leading partner for Arts and Sciences in the Region that provides innovative solutions to societal problems and climate change issues. This enables to provide RDE services in relation to environmental conservation and management, natural product development, moral recovery, psychosocial interventions, empower cultural heritage, mentorship across discipline in technology and knowledge transfer and commercialization.

Research Center Niche:

  • Biodiversity
  • Development of Natural Products
  • Experimental Design
  • Survey Sampling
  • Cultural Heritage and Language Documentation
  • Human and Social Development
  • Graph Theory
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Statistical Modeling

Contact Information

College of Arts and Sciences 

Tel. No. (082 - 227 - 8192 local 230)

Email Address: rdcas@usep.edu.ph

Center Manager
Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano
Center Staff
Jessa Mae T. Cosagfa

RDCAS has the following services:

- Natural Products Consultancy

- Underwater Photography for Sample Identification

- Species ID

- Environment Consultancy

- Statistical Consulting and Analysis

- Research Clinic (Thesis Advising, Investigatory Project for Senior High School and etc.)

- Human and Social Development

- Mathematical Consultancy and Tutorials

- Short Term Training Programs in Biodiversity Conservation

- Translation and Cultural Immersion Program/Service

- Language and Literature Documentation and Related Studies

Services to be offered:

- Laboratory Service Analyses (Food Surveillance, Water, Heavy Metal, Mutagenicity and others)

As of October 2, 2024

Lecture Series in Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics Session 1

 
The Research and Development Center for Arts and Sciences, headed by Center Manager Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano, successfully conducted the first session of the Lecture Series in Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics last September 28, 2024, via Zoom.
 
The speaker of the said session was Dr. Analen A. Malnegro of the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) where she tackled the H-colorings and some properties of 4-regular graphs.
 
Present at the virtual event were Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero, Dean of Office of the Advanced Studies.

Dr. Pedrano oath as an Associate Member of NRCP

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano, Mathematics Faculty and Center Manager of the Research and Development Center of Arts and Sciences (RDCAS), for becoming an associate member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) under the Mathematical Sciences Division.

Dr. Pedrano took his oath last August 22, 2024 at Mindanao State University, General Santos City during the 2024 NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 22nd Mindanao Regional Cluster Assembly.

The NRCP is an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with all over 4,900 members, composed of researchers, scientists, engineers, and technologists in all fields of science.

The RDCAS is proud of you.

Free Statistical Consultation for USeP Undergraduate Students

The free Statistical Consultation for USeP Undergraduate Students concluded last May 13, 2024 at E-307 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Building.

The free consultation was an opportunity for USePians to improve the statistical methods of their researches. It was spearheded by the BS Statistics fourth year student, supervised by the Statistical Communication and Consulting Instructor, Asst. Prof. Anthony F. Capili, and in collaboration with the USeP-Research and Development Center for Arts and Sciences (RDCAS), headed by Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano.

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CAS Research Congress 2024

The USeP-Research and Development Center for Arts and Sciences (RDCAS) successfully conducted the 2024 CAS Research Congress held at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Building last May 10, 2024.

Organized by the RDCAS Center Manager, Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano, the Congress would not have been made possible without the help of the following Program Heads: Dr. Stephanie O. Espinola of BS Mathematics, Asst. Prof. Anthony F. Capili of BS Statistics, Mr. Yves Paul M. Montero of BS Biology, and Ms. Reah Izza T. Paglinawan of BA in Literature and Cultural Studies.

Present at the said event were Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Jeneifer C. Nueva, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero, Dean of the Office of Advanced Studies; and faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The research congress started with a short program and followed by parallel sessions. This event provided opportunities for all students to showcase their research outputs, share ideas in a scholarly environment, and develop among students the culture of research.

The following are the students who won the best papers and best presentors:

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies Best Paper: Meg Krizia V. Cubero (Adviser: Ms. Jenifer R. Tuban) Best Presentor: Princess Erica Mae C. Sarce (Adviser: Dr. Angelo Lenard E. Yu)

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Best Paper and Presentor – Kier C. Agad (Adviser: Mr. Daryl S. Salas)

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Best Paper and Presentor – Ernesto R. Salise Jr. (Adviser: Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano)

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Best Paper – Ramil Kent R. Casidsid (Adviser: Asst. Prof. Aries P. Valeriano)

Best Presentor – Ezra Jean D. Rubio (Adviser: Asst. Prof. Victor Paul J. dela Cruz)

The following served as the Panel of Judges:

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies

Asst. Prof. Joy R. Risonar

Ms. Maria Danica P. Ching

Ms. Camille Dane Navacilla

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Dr. Majella G. Bautista

Dr. Ernel D. Bagbag

Mr. Yves Paul M. Montero

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Assoc. Prof. Remegia L. Ganot

Asst. Prof. Anthony F. Capili

Asst. Prof. Aries P. Valeriano

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Dr. Ricky F. Rulete

Asst. Prof. Eva D. Benacer

Asst. Prof. Anthony F. Capili

The CAS Research Congress is one of the many activities that CAS annually conducts as it continues to actively contribute to the realization of the University’s vision of becoming a premier research university transforming communities in the ASEAN and beyond.

Apart from BS Biology, BS Statistics, BS Math, BA in Literature and Cultural Studies, CAS also offers BA in English Language major in Applied Linguistics whose first batch of students will start joining next year’s CAS Research Congress.

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Monitoring and Evaluation of Ongoing Research Programs/Projects/Studies of the College of Arts and Sciences for the First Quarter FY 2024

The University of Southeastern Philippines Research and Development Center for Arts and Sciences (USeP-RDCAS) presented the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing research programs, projects, and studies for the First Quarter last April 15, 2024 at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean’s Office.
Present during the activity were Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano - Center Manager, Rosvelio L. Alan, Jr. – RDCAS Staff, Dr. Merlina H. Juruena - Research and Development Division Director, Ms. Babylyn B. Estabillo - Education Program Specialist I, Mr. Kevin C. Viray - Education Program Specialist II, Ms. Jelive S. Octobre - Statistician II, and Ms. Donna Joy M. Simbajon - R&D Staff.

Research Center Managers attend website development training for the Center

The USeP Research Center Managers and RDE staff recently attending the training for the website development on July 4, 2023 at RDE Conference - USeP Obrero Campus. This activity purposely enhances the capacity of the Center to develop the website for updating any information related to the research activities of the faculty, staff and students. The training is facilitated by the Public Affairs Division.

CAS Research Activity Series 2023

The Center had conducted the Research Activity Series on March 21-22 and 24, 2023. This activity was participated in by the faculty and staff intended to come up with research proposals aligned with the RDE agenda. Moreover, contextualization of GAD and SDG related proposals was highlighted during the training on March 21-22, 2023. Dr. Joyce Limbaga, GAD Coordinator of CARS invited as the trainer. The proposals were evaluated according to the GAD scorecard instrument. Same thing was done with the SDG alignment with Dr. Grace Bacaltos. The activity series was culminated on March 24, 2023 for an In-House review with the evaluation - Dr. Silverio Magallon, Jr. as external reviewer. There were at least 4 projects and 2 studies presented and reviewed for research and extension proposals. The event was concluded by LORDEiC with Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero as the presiding officer.

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