UNC Research Center pulls off first-ever Virtual Research Colloquium UNC Law elects new LSB, aims to push for inclusive platforms

UNC Research Center pulls off first-ever Virtual Research Colloquium

ONE DOWN, MORE TO GO. As the event moves to a successful close, student researchers and event organizers of the university’s first Virtual Research Colloquium flash their winning smiles after sharing their meaningful studies, December 18, 2021 via Zoom. WORDS BY JOHN PAUL BORITO & PHOTOS FROM UNC RESEARCH CENTER

BY ISABEL AZAÑA

With the goal of celebrating the oncein-a-year research milestone, the University Research Center (URC) conducted the 2021 Virtual Research Colloquium: Poster and Oral Sessions with the theme “Breaking the Barriers: Translating Data to Solutions” last December 18 via ZOOM Cloud Meetings and Facebook Live.

Newly installed Governor of University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Law Student Board (LSB), Eric Kabigting, commited to “establish a proactive student government that involves and put the student body first in every decision” despite the risk and challenges brought by this COVID-19 pandemic.

The event was joined by representatives from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), and School of Graduate Studies.

With a total of eight (8) entries, the winners for the awards of Best Research Poster and Best Poster Presenter were determined through an Online Exhibit and by the Panel of Reactors, which were composed of the UNC Research Director, Kristine Idda Del Rosario, M.Sc., and the VP for Research, Extension, and Linkages, Dr. Nora Elizabeth Maniquiz, CPA.

Hailed as this year’s Best Poster Presenter and Best Research Poster were John Paul Borito, Claire Nicole Diaz, and Kim Alexis Macalindong, representatives of the CEA Department for their research titled “Development of an EM Generator through Kinetic Energy Harvesting.”

Meanwhile, Kiarrah Zhane Misolas, Kenn Daniel Montecillo, and Alliah Mae Pacala from the CAS Department placed 2nd in Best Research Poster on their

Some of the projects of the newly elected LSB officers are the following: (1) UNC Law Care wherein the UNC LSB will reach out to different channels where they can donate whatever they can and proceeds will go to deserving students or to the community; (2) PUSONG Greyhound troUNCe which will amplify voices of the students to address any gap in the academe; (3) UNC LAW in ACTION which will normalize discussions on inclusivity such as LGBTQIA+ and magna carta for Disabled Persons; (4) Mental Health Awareness wherein there will be seminars on the importance of talking about mental health and will encourage the students of UNC LAW to pursue their dreams in becoming lawyers while taking care of their mental health; and (5) UNC LAW One WITH NATURE wherein research titled “Tech & Kit: A Comparative Study on the Academic Anxiety Level of the Secondary Education Majors in the New Normal.”

At the same time, the 3rd Best Poster Presenter was awarded to Donna Rose Godino, Allyza Mae Bayrante, Mary Jane Deinla, Jennifer Leal, Mieru Jane Mon Alon, and Gia Sto. Tomas from the CBA Department on their research titled “Challenges that Affect Livelihood of the Fisher Folks in Sta. Rosa Del Sur, Pasacao, Camarines Sur.”

Final examinations were also conducted a week prior to the colloquium, which gave the participants limited time to prepare. However, it did not hinder Lucky Ravago, a 4thyear biology student, from attending the event, where he emphasized the significance of his study in the community.

“It’s a topic everyone can relate

there will be projects in taking care of the planet by joining conservation programs or eco-clubs and participate in naturefocused citizen science initiatives.

LSB officers led by Kabigting emphasized an adaptable leadership wherein no law students will be left behind amidst the continuing threat of COVID-19. He also envisions law students participating in activities that will bring pride and honor to the UNC School of Law apart from studying the law.

Almost all positions starting from Governor until Public Relations Officer remained unopposed but with the positions of year level representatives, only the first-year level representative had opposing candidates namely Camille M. Nagrampa and Francis Louise C. Nisolada while there was no to… With the increasing health risks present in the environment, addressing a problem such as the one posed in my thesis, could really benefit the community... It is the responsibility of researchers to uplift lives,” said Ravago.

Ravago was awarded with the 2nd Best Research Poster and 3rd Best Poster Presenter. Ravago’s research was titled “Pathogenic Bacteria in Dips of Street Food at Plaza Rizal, Naga City.”

This activity aimed to provide community development solutions based on available data that can respond to the impacts brought by the pandemic, says Nico Ogarte, a research officer.

He then added that the UNC Research Colloquium will become an annual activity of URC every December to expand the extent of information dissemination to national and international researchers or field experts.

candidate for the position for fourthyear level representative. Nisolada with 47 votes toppled Nagrampa with only a difference of 2 votes, garnering 45.

The proclaimed winners and newly elected LSB Officers are Governor Kabigting, Internal Vice-Governor John Paul Laban, External Vice-Governor Jing Carla Dy, Secretary-General Maryl Louise Ramos, Treasurer Abiel Ferrer, Auditor Trishia Barreda, Public Relations Officer Margarita Louise Jamer, 1st-year level representative Francis Louise C. Nisolada, 2nd-year level representative Princess Lea Bombase, and 3rd-year level representative Johnson Yaplin. The LSB officers had their oathtaking ceremony last January 5, 2022.

UNC Law elects new LSB; aims to push for inclusive platforms

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