The SHIFT Tabloid by UST College of Science Student Council

Message to Freshies Introduction to the College of Science Departments and Programs College Administrators Department Heads and Coordinators Department of Mathematics and Physics Faculty Department of Chemistry Faculty Department of Psychology Faculty Department of Biological Sciences Faculty College Offices Directory UST Map Freshie Tips Fun Fact + Food Trip Places College wide Student Organizations Activities Coordinating Board Members About the College of Science Student Council CSSC Executive Board 5 6 7 10 11 12 - 13 14 17 18 - 20 21 - 24 25 30 31 32 - 33 34 37 38 39 - 40 41 42 43 CONTENT PAGE

Dear Freshie, Hello po, Science po! We officially welcome you to the College of Science. We know that adjusting to a new environment can be overwhelming so may this serve as a simple guide for you as you start your college life. This new chapter that you are about to partake is a bit more challenging; and we cannot promise a smooth sailing one. However, know that we, the College of Science Student Council, are here to cater your needs and concerns. We strive to be present in every step of the way as you become a Thomasian Scientist. Let the SHIFT Tabloid serve as your go-to in the midst of your uncertainties and questions. We are excited to sail through with you as you transition and shift to a new horizon. Always #ParaSCIyo, The College of Science Student Council 5

College of Science previously known as the College of Liberal Arts was established in 1926. It initially provided four year degree programs in science and arts. In 2003, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Management programs shifted to the Faculty of Engineering. Moreover, ever sensitive to the demands of modern technology, the Bachelor of Science in Biology program branched out in three specializations: Industrial Biology, Environmental Biology, and Medical Biology. This year, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics (BS DSA) program was co offered with the College of Information and Computing Sciences.

Furthermore, the College of Science continues to equip its students with the necessary knowledge and abilities in shaping them into qualified and all - around professionals, exemplary in their Christian faith similar to its patron saint St. Albert the Great as well as fosters their capabilities in the particular areas of their professional responsibility; motivated and confident enough to actively participate in the formulation of decisions involving matters of Science, Technology, and Society.

Finally, it caters to four degrees - conferring departments namely Department of Biological Sciences (Biology and Microbiology), Applied Math and Physics, Chemistry, and Psychology.

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, major in Actual Science (4 years

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation (4 years)

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To prepare the mathematically inclined students for a career in insurance, investment, banking, government, research and the academe To expose the students to the applications of physics and provide training for a career in applied physics

The Department of Mathematics and Physics envisions itself as a Center of Excellence in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Physics which continuously provides quality training to students through effective instructional strategies and advanced research

Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics (5 years)

To develop in students analytical and logical thinking and a good mathematical aptitude To instill in the students the value of accuracy, patience, perseverance and honesty

The Department of Mathematics and Physics is committed to provide an exemplary program in applied mathematics and physics through excellent student training, research, and community service The Department provides undergraduate students from various disciplines within the College of Science comprehensive yet innovative foundation in mathematics and physics that prepares them for analytical and critical scientific thinking. : 3F Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd , Sampaloc, Manila 1015, Philippines : +63 2 3406 1611 8324

OBJECTIVES DEGREE PROGRAMS CONTACT INFORMATION Address: 3F Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila 1015, Philippines Telephone No.: +63 2 3406 1611 local 8298 Email Address: chemistry.sci@ust.edu.ph Facebook: @ustchemistry 8

nurture life long learners committed to excellence in scholarship and research, and equipped with updated technological skills in chemistry and allied fields of studies; play a major role in the generation of quality chemical research and development that will address local concerns and create global impact; and share its resources in the upgrading of chemistry education and the chemical sciences as a whole, and in community development through S&T based actions. to produce competent and ethical professionals; to generate new knowledge through research; to provide academic extension develop professional chemists who can serve competently in the academe, industry, and government and non government organizations; actively update the specialization of faculty members and venture into new research areas; instill social awareness on the relevance of Chemistry through involvement in policy making and issues related to Chemistry Science Chemistry of Chemistry itself a Center of Excellence Department of Chemistry has a three fold mission:

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To develop an excellent psychology education with competent faculty and staff, state of the art facilities, and relevant curricula in response with national and global concerns

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The Department of Psychology of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines, is an academic community dedicated to producing high caliber psychometricians with unwavering commitment to excellence and who are imbued with a strong sense of moral and ethical precepts in the practice of the psychology profession, in response to national and global concerns 3F Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila 1015, Philippines No.: +63 2 3406 1611 8325 @ustpsychology

To promote active research involvement among faculty members and students To imbue among faculty members and students a strong sense of moral and ethical precepts in the practice of the psychology profession To provide students in other disciplines an understanding of human behavior

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The Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Santo Tomas will be distinguished by the excellent delivery of courses in biology and by its national and international reputation in basic and applied research and development, as well as its commitment to serve the community

The Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Santo Tomas aims to prepare and train our students to become competent biologists in the theoretical and practical aspects of biology in order to enable them to carry out relevant research and developmental works in response to local and global needs 3F Main Building, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd , Sampaloc, Manila 1015, Philippines No.: +63 2 3406 1611 local 8297 biology sci@ust edu ph @ustcsbiologicalsciences

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To develop well informed and responsible Christian professional biologists equipped with knowledge and skills to pursue careers in teaching, research and graduate studies in biology or related fields or venture in business To equip non biology major with basic biological principles they can utilize in their own areas of interest To promote among the faculty members active research which can contribute to quality education and the advancement of science to participate in the national effort of protecting and conserving the environment by supporting activities such as reforestation, waste management and pollution control

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Major in Environmental Biology Major in Industrial Biology Major in Medical Biology Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (4 years)

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD Dean, College of Science rspapa@ust edu ph Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD Assistant Dean, College of Science maagnes@ust edu ph Asst. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD College Secretary, College of Science esaguilar@ust edu ph Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL Regent, College of Science louiecoronel op@ust edu ph 11

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Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD of Chemistry amsalcedo@ust edu

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Asst. Prof. Enrico M. Yambao, MSc of Mathematics Physics emyambao@ust edu ph

Asst. Prof. Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, PhD of Psychology kvtrinidad@ust edu ph

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Asst. Prof. Richard Thomas B. Pavia, PhD of Biological Sciences edu

Mr. Reuel M. Bennett, Dr. rer. nat. Coordinator (Microbiology & Biotechnology) rmbennett@ust edu ph Asst. Prof. Bernhard Egwolf, Dr. rer. Nat. Coordinator (Applied Physics) begwolf@ust edu ph Assoc. Prof. Loida R. Medina, PhD Coordinator (Medical Biology) lrmedina@ust edu ph 13 Mr. Elfritzson Peralta, MS Coordinator (Science, Technology, and Society) emperalta@ust edu ph

Asst Prof EnricoM Yambao,MSc MasterofScienceinMathematics emyambao@usteduph Asst ProfEzraS Aguilar,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinScience Education,majorinMathematics esaguilar@usteduph Asst Prof BernhardEgwolf,Dr rer Nat DoctorofNaturalSciencesinPhysics begwolf@usteduph Asst ProfVivianL Anonas,MA MasterofArtsinEducation,majorin MathematicsEducation vlanonas@usteduph Asst.Prof.VirginiaR.Arceo,LPT,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinEducation,major inMathematicsEducation vrarceo@usteduph Mr.AngeloI.Aquino,MS MasterofScienceinPhysics aiauino@usteduph Asst.Prof.RanulfoZ.Astorga,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBusiness Management rzastorga@usteduph Asst Prof JosephineBernadetteM Benjamin,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinApplied Mathematics jmbenjamin@usteduph Ms SoleilG Baria,MSc MasterofScienceinFinancial Engineering sgbaria@usteduph Assoc Prof Ma NiniaI Calaca,MPhil,MA MasterofPhilosophy,majorin DevelopmentStudies MasterofArtsinDevelopmentEducation micalaca@usteduph|niniacalacaust@gmailcom 14

Mr LoretoA Juelar,MSc MasterofScienceinTeachingPhysics lajuelar@usteduph Mr JeromeA Jimenez,MOM MasterofMathematics jajimenez@usteduph Mr MarkJaysonA Lao,MS MasterofScienceinMathematics malao@usteduph Mr.EduardoC.Dulay,LPT,MSc MasterofScienceinMathematics ecdulay@usteduph Asst.Prof.ArnoldC.Distor,LPT,MBA, MA MasterofArtsinTeachingMathematics MasterofBusinessAdministration acdistor@usteduph Mr.MarcAlvinR.Ermino,MS MasterofScienceinMathematics Mr.JosephAnthonyFabia,PMAM ProfessionalMaster’sinApplied Mathematics(ActuarialScience) Mr.MharIanC.Estayan,MSc MasterofScienceinBiophysics mcestayan@usteduph Mr.DixieF.Falcunit,Jr.,MS MasterofScienceinMathematics dffalcunit@usteduph Mr.GregorioT.deLeon,III,MSc MasterofScienceinPhysics gtdeleon@usteduph Mr.VitusPaulL.deJesus,MA MasterofArtsinMathematics Prof.Ma.CarlotaB.Decena,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMathematics mbdecena@usteduph|mcebd@yahoocom 15

Asst Prof WaldoG Pineda,MME MasterinMathematicsEducation wgpineda@usteduph Asst Prof ArturoJ Patungan,Jr,LPT,MA MasterofArtsinMathematics ajpatungan@usteduph Asst Prof CorazonF Regacho,MSc MasterofScienceinMathematics cfregacho@usteduph Asst.Prof.PeterGiovanniA.Sangcap,EdD DoctorofEducationmajorinEducational ManagementandPlanning pasangcap@usteduph Asst Prof AngelineA Relos,MME MasterinMathematicsEducation aarelos@usteduph Ms.MariaLuzA.Santos,LPT,MS MasterofScienceinMathematics Education masantos@usteduph Asst Prof JayEricksonC Tio,MMP,MBA MasterofBusinessAdministration jctio@usteduph Mr KristanBryanC Simbulan,MSc MasterofScienceinElectronicsand CommunicationEngineering kcsimbulan@usteduph Mr MarconS Valderama,MA MasterofScienceinMathematics msvalderama@usteduph Asst.Prof.XandroAlexiA.Nieto,LPT, MS,MEd MasterofStatistics MasterofEducation,majorin Mathematics xanieto@usteduph Assoc.Prof.FlorenciaF.Ledesma,MSc,MEd MasterofScienceinMathematicsEducation MasterofScienceinTeaching,majorin Chemistry ffledesma@usteduph Asst.Prof.JulianoS.Parena,Jr.,LPT, PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMathematics jsparena@usteduph 16

Asst.Prof.DanielD.Vicario,LPT,MSc MasterofScienceinAppliedPhysics, majorinMedicalPhysics ddvicario@usteduph Ms GuiniverG Vera,MME MasterinMathematicsEducation Mr.RodrigoN.Zafra BachelorofScienceinMathematics 17

Assoc Prof AlanRodelleM Salcedo,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry amsalcedo@ust edu ph Asst Prof RafaelL Alfonso,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry rlalfonso@usteduph Assoc.Prof.FelicidadChristinaR.Ramirez,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry frramirez@ust.edu.ph felicidad christina ramirez@ust edu ph fcrramirez@gmail com Asst Prof ArthurA Alipao,MS MasterofScienceinChemistry aaalipao@usteduph Asst Prof JolleenNatalieI Balitaan,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorinChemistry jlbalitaan@usteduph Ms AbigailA Arillaga,MS MasterofScienceinChemistry emyambao@ust edu ph Prof JoseH Bergantin,Jr,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry jhbergantin@usteduph Asst Prof FrancisG Biñas,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry fgbinas@usteduph Prof ChristinaA Binag,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry cabinag@usteduph Asst Prof AldrinP Bonto,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry apbonto@usteduph 18

Asst Prof ReneH Dilan,MS MasterofScienceinChemistry rhdilan@usteduph Asst Prof ErlindaE Dilan,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry eedilan@usteduph Prof CarlosP Garcia,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry cpgarcia@ust edu ph Prof MariaCristinaR Ramos,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry mrramos@usteduph|macrramo@yahoocom Prof AllanPatrickG Macabeo,Dr rer Nat DoctorofNaturalSciencein OrganicChemistry agmacabeo@usteduph allanpatrick m@yahoocom AllanPatrickMacabeo@helmholtz hzide Asst Prof MaritesD Saludares,EdD DoctorofEducation,majorin EducationalManagement mdsaludares@usteduph Asst.Prof.DharmatovRahulaB.Albano,PhD MasterofScienceinMathematics emyambao@usteduph Inst.KentCesarC.Gervacio,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry Asst.Prof.MelfeiE.Bungihan,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry mebungihan@usteduph ProfessorEmeritusFortunatoIIIB Sevilla,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyin InstrumentationandAnalyticalScience fortunatosevilla@usteduph|fbsevilla@usteduph Prof KarenS Santiago,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry kssantiago@usteduph|karensantiago@usteduph Mr MelvirR Sucaldito,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry mrsucaldito@usteduph 19

Assoc.Prof.CeciliaM.Villaraza,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry cmvillaraza@usteduph Prof.BernardJohnV.Tongol,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinEngineering, majorinAppliedChemistry bvtongol@usteduph|bjvtongol@yahoocom Assoc Prof JoyceT Tan,MSc MasterofScienceinChemistry jttan@usteduph ProfessorMaribelG Nonato,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinChemistry Prof MarioA Tan,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinPharmaceutical Sciences matan@usteduph|mat0468@yahoocom 20

Asst.Prof.KarenKatrinaV.Trinidad,PhD DoctorofPhilosophymajorinPsychology kvtrinidad@ust edu ph Mr JonathanB Aganan,MS,MBA MasterofScienceinPsychology,major inDevelopmentalPsychology MasterinBusinessAdministration jbaganan@usteduph Ms.NerizaP.Adorna,MA MasterofArts,majorinGuidanceand Counseling npadorna@ust edu ph Prof.Ma.ClaudetteA.Agnes,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology mmagnes@ust edu ph Asst Prof ArniM Agustin,MBA MasterofBusinessAdministration amagustin@usteduph Ms LovelyAnaV Aguas,MP MasterinPsychology Asst Prof CarlosN Buan,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMathematics Education cnbuan@usteduph Asst.Prof.RodelP.Canlas,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorinClinical Psychology rpcanlas@ustedupph Mr.MichaelEdwardP.Buenaflor,MA MasterofArts,majorinClinical Psychology mpbuenaflor@usteduph Mr.HenmarC.Cardiño,MP MasterinPsychology hccardino@usteduph 21

Mr RudyM Danganan,Jr,MA MasterofArtsinSocialPsychology rmdanganan@usteduph Ms RachelAngeliqueLouellaI Cucio, MA,MBA MasterofArtsinClinicalPsychology MasterofBusinessAdministration ricucio@usteduph Ms.JeauRaizzaS.Go,MA MasterofArtsinPsychology jsgo@usteduph Ms.EdithG.Habig,MP MasterinPsychology eghabig@usteduph Asst.Prof.EdilbertoS.Gonzaga,MD DoctorofMedicine esgonzaga@usteduph Asst.Prof.EricL.Dimar,MA MasterofArtsinEducation,majorin GuidanceandCounseling eldimar@usteduph Ms MahjalinAraizaB Diez,MS MasterofScienceinPsychology,major inClinicalPsychology mbdiez@usteduph Ms.EizaleenB.Fusingan,MA MasterofArtsinPsychology ebfusingan@usteduph Assoc.Prof.RyanFrancisO.Cayubit, PhD,RPsy,RPm DoctorofPhilosophyinEducational Psychology rocayubit@usteduph Mr.RomelitoManuelD.S.Clorina,MA MasterofArtsinClinicalPsychology rdclorina@usteduph Mr.JadeIbharV.Cuambot,MS MasterofScienceinPsychology,major inClinicalPsychology jvcuambot@usteduph 22

Asst Prof MarianM Lagundino,MA MasterofArtsinPsychology mmlagundino@usteduph Sr AngelinaM Julom,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology amjulom@usteduph Mr AlvinJosephD Mapoy,MS MasterofScienceinPsychology admapoy@usteduph Asst.Prof.Ma.CriseldaT.Pacquing, PhD,RPsy,RPm,CSAP,CSIOP DoctorofPhilosophyinPsychology, majorinIndustrialPsychology mtpacquing@usteduph Asst.Prof.ClaudiaS.Mendoza,MA MasterofScienceinMathematics csmendoza@usteduph Mr.JohnMickoA.Pazcoguin,MA MasterofArts,majorinClinical Psychology japazcoguin@usteduph Asst.Prof.CecilleAnnC.Pilapil,MS,MA MasterofScienceinPsychology,major inIndustrial/OrganizationalPsychology ccpilapil@usteduph Ms.CriselleAngelineC.Peñamante, MD,MA DoctorofMedicine MasterofArtsinPsychology ccpenamente@usteduph Mr.AngeloCarloD.Pilapil,MA MasterofArts,majorinClinical Psychology adpilapil@usteduph Mr.AlvinL.Jacob,III,MA MasterinPsychology aljacob@usteduph Ms.KathrynP.Hipolito,MA MasterofArts,majorinClinicalPsychology kphipolito@usteduph 23

Assoc.Prof.PortiaLynnQ.See,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology pqsee@usteduph Ms MaryAnneA Portuguez,MP MasterinPsychology maportuguez@usteduph Ms HanzenM Reyes,MS MasterofScienceinPsychology hmreyes@usteduph Ms AngeliCharmaineC Tan,MA MasterofArtsinPsychology actan@usteduph Prof MarcEricS Reyes,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology msreyes@usteduph Assoc.Prof.JoyR.Tungol,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology jrtungol@usteduph Prof MarieAntonetteS Vargas,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin Psychology mjsunga vargas@usteduph 24

Assoc.Prof.RichardThomasB.Pavia,Jr.,PhD MasterofScienceinMathematics rbpavia@usteduph|r pavia@yahoocom Inst ReuelC Bennett,Dr rer nat DoctorofPhilosophyinNatural Sciences,withSpecialityinBiology rmbennett@usteduph Inst ElfritzsonM Peralta,MSc MasterofScienceinBiology emperalta@usteduph Assoc Prof LoidaR Medina,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorinBiological Sciences lrmedina@usteduph Asst.Prof.JoseFrancisV.Abrantes,MS MasterofScienceinMicrobiology jvabrantes@usteduph Asst.Prof.NikkiHehersonA. Dagamac,Dr.rer.Nat. DoctorofNaturalSciences nadagamac@usteduph Prof.PiaMarieS.P.Albano,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiological Sciences psalbano@usteduph Ms NiñaKathrynG Alfeche,MS MasterofScienceinBiology ngalfeche@usteduph Prof GrecebioJonathanD Alejandro, Dr.rer.Nat. DoctorofNaturalSciencesinBiology gdalejandro@usteduph Asst Prof KimHazelV Arafiles,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMolecular Biology kvarafiles@usteduph 25

Asst.Prof.JonathanCarloA. Briones,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiological Sciences jabriones@usteduph Mr.SamDominicA.Binag,MS MasterofScienceinBiology sabinag@usteduph Mr.NiñoAndreeLouisE.Caguimbal,MSc MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences necaguimbal@usteduph Mr DanielAlbertE Castillo,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences decastillo@usteduph Asst Prof CatherineC Carson,MBioEd MasterofBiologyEducation cccarson@usteduph Asst Prof AimeeCayeG Chang,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiochemistry andMolecularBiology agchang@usteduph Ms GeneaNicholeCortez,MSc MasterofScienceinBiology ggcortez@usteduph jgchavez@usteduph Asst Prof JaysonG Chavez,Dr rer Nat. DoctorofNaturalSciencesinBiology Asst Prof Ma SheilaM deJesus,MS MasterofScienceinMicrobiology mmdejesus@usteduph Rev.fr.NicanorPierGiorgioAustriaco, OP,PhD,SThD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiology DoctorofSacredTheology naustriaco@usteduph Asst.Prof.MelanieM.Arbias,MS,MS MasterofScienceinEnvironmental Science MasterofScienceinForestry,majorin ForestResourcesManagement mmarbias@usteduph Prof.MarietaC.Baysa,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiology mcbaysa@usteduph 26

Ms.JoahnnaP.Esguerra,MD MasterinHealthScience(Health Informatics) MasterinPublicHealth(Epidemiology) DoctorofMedicineandSurgery jpesguerra@usteduph Ms.MariaIsabellaJ.Escobar,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences mjescobar@usteduph Mr.JoseMariB.Garcia,MD DoctorofMedicine jbgarcia@usteduph Prof MoisesNormanZ Garcia,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinScience Education,majorinBiology mzgarcia@usteduph|normanzgarcia@yahoocom Prof MariaRosarioVirginiaC Garcia,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinScienceEducation, majorinBiology mcgarcia@usteduph Ms ShanaF Genavia,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences sfgenavia@usteduph Asst.Prof.RacquelC.Layco,MS MasterofScienceinChemistry Education rclayco sci@usteduph Ms.HaoWeiC.Hsu,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences hchsu@usteduph Mr.CarlJayD.Laurenciano,MS MasterofScienceinBiological Engineering cdlaurenciano@usteduph Prof.ThomasEdisonE.delaCruz,Dr. rer Nat DoctorofNaturalSciences,majorin Microbiology tedelacruz@usteduph|thomasdelacruz@usteduph Prof.GinaR.Dedeles,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinApplied MicrobialTechnology grdedeles@usteduph grdedeles@yahoocom giededeles@gmailcom Asst.Prof.MaeLoweL.Diesmos,MS MasterofScienceinBiology mldiesmos@usteduph|maediesmos@gmailcom 27

Asst.Prof.JoseTolentinoIID.C.Olivar, MA MasterofArtsinEducation,majorin CurriculumStudies jdolivar@usteduph Asst Prof SittieAishaMacabago,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinBiology asbmacabago@usteduph nlorenzo@usteduph Mr AntonioIIN Lorenzo,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences Prof MaryBethB Maningas,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinAppliedMarine Biosciences mbmaningas@usteduph Prof.CeciliaB.Moran,Dr.rer.Nat. DoctorofNaturalSciences,majorin Biology cibanag@usteduph|ceciliabanag@gmailcom Mr.JorgeAntonD.Ordas,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences jdordas@usteduph Assoc.Prof.AliciaElyJ.Pagulayan,MS MasterofScienceinBiology ajpagulayan@usteduph Asst.Prof.JayceeAugustoG. Paguirigan,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinEducation, majorinScienceEducation jgpaguirigan@usteduph Assoc.Prof.CrisencioM.Paner,MS MasterofScienceinMicrobiology cmpaner@usteduph Assoc.Prof.AntonioD.Ligsay,MD DoctorofMedicine adligsay@usteduph Prof.EdgarV.Lerma,MD DoctorofMedicine evlerma@usteduph Ms.CrissaAnnI.Lilagan,MS MasterofScienceinBiology cililagan@usteduph 28

Mr ElfritzsonPeralta,MS MasterofScienceinBiology emperalta@usteduph Mr ArmeoEugenioJr S Peñafiel,MD DoctorofMedicine aepenafiel@usteduph Prof JohnDonnieA Ramos,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMolecular Biology/Immunology jaramos@usteduph |ramosjda@yahoocom Assoc.Prof.MaureenB.Sabit,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin BiologicalSciences mbsabit@usteduph |mhayen11@gmailcom Assoc.Prof.MarilynG.Rimando,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMolecular Biology mgrimando@usteduph Ms.PropaJoySantor Venturina,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences prsantor@usteduph Inst GeraldThomasA Soliven,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences gasoliven@usteduph Assoc Prof MaryAnnG Santos,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMarineScience mgsantos@usteduph Mr CarlLexterB Tan,MD DoctorofMedicine clbtan@usteduph Assoc.Prof.DonnaMayD.C.Papa,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin BiologicalSciences ddpapa@usteduph Asst.Prof.Ma.VictoriaB. Pangilinan,MBioEd MasterofBiologyEducation mbpangilinan@usteduph Prof.ReyDonneS.Papa,PhD DoctorofPhilosophy,majorin BiologicalSciences rspapa@usteduph 29

Ms.SarahGraceS.Zamudio,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences sszamudio@usteduph Ms.CarmelaVannetteB.Vicera,MS MasterofScienceinMicrobiology cbvicera@usteduph Mr.RussellEvanL.Venturina,MS MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences rlventurina@usteduph Asst.Prof.MichaelC.Valdez,PhD DoctorofPhilosophyinMicrobiology mcvaldez@usteduph Asst.Prof.SoniaN.Javier MasterofScienceinEnvironmental Sciences snjavier@usteduph 30

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One thing about math is that there would really be a time (even just once!) wherein you would have the urge to ask questions If that urge comes, please ask away There is no shame in asking questions, it only shows that you are very much willing to learn Don’t be discouraged if you cannot do mental computations.

One stereotype that people tend to label us as math majors is that we could easily solve math problems mentally. This is to inform you that it’s not the case! There are a lot of us seniors who prefer manual pen and paper computations rather than mental ones because it’s just safer that way Remember that math is about accuracy and not just speed

Math is not a spectator sport!

You can’t learn effectively if you just watch and listen The most efficient way of learning how to solve specific problems is by practicing it until you grasp the optimal solution to a problem Writing it down helps in developing muscle memory to answer exams and assessments more easily! Resting and sleeping is essential. Studying for countless hours without having breaks is definitely a big no Try incorporating the Pomodoro Technique into your study habit for it definitely helps your brain in absorbing and retaining information

Never hesitate to ask questions.

Take rests whenever you can.

This is the most important one! You cannot function properly without taking enough rest. Your body will eventually give up at some point and take a break for you

Contribute efficiently in EVERY group work. May it be a small or big task, always coordinate with your peers more so when it’s your friends We all have our own personal responsibilities, most especially in this kind of setup

Avoid situational procrastination.

Inform your group mates whether you would be able to contribute or not and if not, the least you can do is tell them ahead of time and do better on the next activity.

Even though the professor would give out copies of the learning materials, it is also important to jot down details during the lecture itself It’s easier to review when topics are explained in a less technical manner (emphasis on the majors!).

From your professor, from your seniors, or from your blockmates You may not know it yet, but there will always be people who will be ready to lend their hand Who knows, they might also be needing help and you can study together instead Group study!

No matter how tempting it is to think of how much free time you have and push the items on your to do list at a later time, wouldn’t it be more fulfilling if you finish all your tasks ahead of time and spend the day freely? Props if it’s a weekend!

In this kind of setup, we all feel lonely at some point. Discord calls, messenger calls, or any platform you prefer! It is advantageous to acquire different sets of learnings from your peers as it may help you understand the lesson easier You can also quiz each other!

Surround yourself with the right people. You may feel happy with a certain group of people and think they’re the best, but they may not help bring you up Surround yourself with the people who will motivate you and accomplish tasks with you. College life would be much easier!

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

As student chemists, we may think that we have less math, but in reality everything we do actually involves problem solving, solutions, and the like 35

Take notes during lectures!

A calculator and a periodic table should be within your reach at all times!

Find your support group. Collaborate with blockmates/friends.

I found it very convenient when I listed the things I need to accomplish, deadlines, meetings, etc This will be very useful to keep track of your progress in academics/orgs and to easily monitor how your week/month is going Tip for us: Let’s do our best to not commit planning fallacy Always have time to rest/have a ‘me’ time. Sleep if you must!

One of the things that I want to emphasize is to have a proper rest Studying will be very tiring, but rest is just as important as working. Just remember that ‘you won’t be able to function at your best if you don’t have a proper rest’ Personally, if I’m reviewing for hours already and feel tired, I really take a quick nap or sleep (and just wake up early) It’s because I know I won’t be able to retain any information if I just keep on pushing myself while being sleepy

My fingers are not enough to count how many reportings we did during our whole Psych journey Even at first year, you would already be asked to report so prepare yourself well The key here is to know your report and to trust yourself (as you made the report yourself!) Make it an avenue to strengthen your communication skills and to learn from your professors Don’t worry as you will eventually get the hang of it.

I find it very helpful if I review with my friends, especially when we ask each other questions Practice together especially if you have an upcoming recitation/exam Different ideas will also be laid out if you collaborate with others, making it a great avenue for learning Make a to do list/schedule and try to stick with it!

Studying is tiring and joining organizations was helpful because it gave me a different environment; it was what I needed to grow holistically. I also met people from other programs which enabled me to widen my network. Finally, I was able to apply some of the things I learned in my courses to real life situations so it was really a great experience!

Do not be afraid to ask. Remember that we are college students so learning is vital Asking questions is not an easy thing to do especially if you are not used to it but if you wouldn’t do it, you wouldn’t be able to get past the confusion. People in UST, especially in Psych are understanding and very willing to help! Your seniors are also one message away so don’t hesitate to reach out if ever you have any questions. Join organizations!

Make reading a habit. Psychology as a program is HEAVY on readings starting from first year until fourth year (especially when you start your thesis) Some might be hard to absorb but most books are interesting as they include real life situations so you could better understand it Additional tip: if you can do advanced reading, the better! Be ready for reporting/talking in front of a crowd!

Make sure your schedule is balanced between study and rest.

This is very common advice but extremely important! This program is very demanding in terms of tasks, so dividing work and breaks into manageable chunks throughout the day would prevent burnouts and give better results Forcing your exhausted self to finish an activity won’t end in a good mark It is better to rest and recharge when you need it

Your questions may sound “dumb” but I assure you it’s okay! We are students; thus, we are still learning and we can’t acquire new knowledge if we are too afraid to clarify something Wag mag assume! It’s better to be certain about your lessons than overthinking what information is true or not Participate in class and recitations. Again, it’s okay if you answered the recitation incorrectly There’s no shame in that At least you tried! And to be honest, these recitations are actually the ones that stick to you, which will be of great help in quizzes or exams Be comfortable working in groups, even in groups you don’t like.

Do not be afraid to ask questions to your professors.

Our courses, both lecture and lab, require us to memorize so much knowledge and information So, it would greatly help you to have an efficient memorization technique that works best for you! Take chemistry courses seriously! It's important that you try your best to understand your lessons right from the start This is because all the following lessons and chemistry courses will be built on the foundations built during our organic chemistry courses in the first year You’re going right into the deep end with organic chemistry first, so take this course into heart! Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your professors, blockmates, or fellow biology students. Everyone is willing to help in the learning process Plus, you will absorb information better by discussing what you know with others and by getting other opinions Remember, we are always here for you! Don’t forget that we, the higher years, are always ready to listen to your rants and stuff Just approach us Mabait po kami!

Start an efficient studying routine as early as now. We can’t stress this enough! Developing study habits that work best for you will help in the long run as subjects get even more grueling as you go up the biology ladder.

In reality, you don’t get to choose your team So it is better that you practice this during college When working in groups you should be respectful about the task distribution and speak up if you have issues or clarifications about it If you are the group leader, delegate the tasks properly and be approachable so that you can all work efficiently Read your lessons in advance! This may sound tiring because it is but it really helps You don’t need to fully understand the lesson, but at least you have a brief idea about the topic This really helps in a way that you’ll only need to focus on things you find hard to understand while you're reading and it keeps you active in class which prevents you from dozing off Be prepared to memorize a lot of things.

The newest course offering of the Un and Analytics (BS DSA), was only officially launched this year under the College of Science and the College of Information and Computing Sciences as the first program at the university to be co offered by two academic units. This program integrates statistics, computer science, and project management based on a particular discipline. Graduates from this program are anticipated to fill the strong demand for skilled data analysts across the globe and can work as business intelligence analysts, data mining engineers, data architects and data scientists among others.

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Buckling up for an adventure of a lifetime, the College of Science Dance Troupe will help you foster your passion for dance with the ThomasianScientistCommunity!

ScarletScience The Scarlet Science is a Filipino & Chinese Multicultural Socio Civic Organization that builds up better bridges, reaching out across cultures

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The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is an IndependentStudentElectoralBodyoftheUST College of Science who maintains integrity through conducting clean and fair elections in the Science community despite the myriad of changes

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BiologicalSociety(BioSoc) In addition to gaining a foundation in biology, students in BioSoc acquire background in the social dimensions of modern biology and in the biological dimensions of contemporary social issues

PsychologySociety(PsychSoc) PsychSoc is dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation withinthestudentbody Theystrivetoadvance the science, teaching, and application of psychologyforall!

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Recently, the UST College of Science Student Council's Center for Student Services, also known as Sciger's Hub Online, has been launched during the academic year 2021–2022 and is still catering to the student body's necessities until present. The website contains up-to-date announcements and direct links to the council's services such as the Feedbox, Adversity Response, Student Assistance Help Desk, and other college services. Aside from that, it also contains downloadble documents frequently asked by the students, as well as a summary of all the necessary contact information within the college and the university. You may visit the website here: https://ustcssc.wixsite.com/scigershub

The UST College of Science Student Council (UST CSSC), the primary student governing body of all bonafide students of the UST College of Science, is a democratic and student led organization that dedicates itself in recognizing the rights and participation of every student in activities pertaining to their interests and welfare. It aims to train students to leadership, preserve camaraderie, expose students to academic and extracurricular activities, and maintain a harmonious relationship through different projects, programs, and initiatives. In fulfillment of its mission and for the success of its operations, the CSSC currently has 14 operating committees under its 10 offices established to aid the council in performing its duties and responsibilities. This year, the CSSC is operated by the following committees: Student's Rights and Welfare, Research and Advocacy, Internal Relations, Adversity Response and Resilience, External Relations, Secretariat, Community Development, Finance, Sponsorships, Evaluations, Events, Publicity, and its newest team, Council Organization Development.

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