Cebuano students from various public schools are poised to compete in the 2024 REGENERON International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), scheduled to take place from May 11-17 in Los Angeles, California.
This opportunity follows their success in securing top positions in multiple categories during the National Science and Technology Fair 2024, held last month in Paranaque City, where they represented Central Visayas.
In total, eight student projects were selected from numerous proposals nationwide to represent the country at the international science and engineering fair. Among these, four projects led by Cebuano students were included.
Here is the list of the shortlisted Cebuano projects that will be competing in Los Angeles this month:
Life Science – Team
Students from Cebu City National Science High School | Photo: Reuth Thessalonica C. De La Victoria
Project: In silicon and in vitro Evaluation of Embryogenesis Inhibition Activity of Ethanolic Extracts of Chico (Manilkara zapota) Bark Against Gastrointestinal Strongyle Eggs
Proponents from Cebu City National Science High School:
- Michaela Ria Rentuza
- Mikaella Rose Emereene Macabata
- Wesly Secuya
Coach: Reuth Thessalonica C. De La Victoria
Physical Science – Individual
Student from Mandaue City Science High School | Photo: Reuth Thessalonica C. De La Victoria
Project: Optimizing the Catalyst Type, Catalyst Concentration, and Methanol-To-Oil Ratio in Darak (Rice Bran) Oil Extracts Transesterification for Maximum Biodiesel Yield
Proponent from Mandaue City Science High School:
- Christian Paul Palacio
Coach: Noelyn Marie Navarro
Robotics and Intelligences Machine – Team
Students from the City of Bogo Senior High School | Photo: Reuth Thessalonica C. De La Victoria
Project: AGRIGENT: Enhancing Greenhouse Agriculture with IoT (Internet of Things)-Enabled Automated Irrigation and Rainwater Harvesting System for Improved Crop Growth and Water Efficiency
Proponents from City of Bogo Senior High School:
- Rose Feth F. Catadman
- Analie R. Pedrano
- Andrei Miguel F. Reformina
Coach: Kent Jaspher Ytang
Robotics and Intelligences Machine – Individual
Student from Mandaue City Science High School | Photo: Reuth Thessalonica C. De La Victoria
Project: Enhanced Crop Disease Symptom Detection in Corn (Sea mays) Using Drone Aerial Imagery and AI for Symptom Mapping
Proponent from Mandaue City Science High School:
- Karl Gian S. Abellana
Coach: Pamela Perez
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The other projects set to compete on the international stage alongside the Cebuano students are those proposed by students from Don Ruben E. Ecleo Sr. Memorial National High School, Tarlac National High School, Angeles City Science High School, and Quezon City Science High School.
Good luck, and make our country proud!
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