Story by Mdpwn. Jexine Ysabelle Hibionada
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. once again proved its continuous dominance and excellence in research, as two faculty bagged the second and third Best Paper award in the National Organization of Science Teachers and Educators, (NOSTE) Inc. 2024 — International Research Conference and Training Workshop.
2/M Jester B. De la Cruz snatched the second Best Paper award with his research, “The Extent on Application of Hard and Soft Skills Onboard Ship: Basis for Developing of Program to Enhance Seafarers’ Skills,” under the Technology-Enhanced and Innovative Teaching Strategies (Cluster 11), which he co-authored with Capt. Nestor L. Baluya and Capt. Kester R. Ledesma.
On the other hand, 2/M Aldin L. Turija, MSMM, nabbed the third Best Paper award with his research, “A Documentary Review of the Oil Spill Responses in Iloilo, Philippines after the MT Solar 1 Incident,” under Educational Research and Innovations (Cluster 1).
The two-day hybrid conference featured parallel and plenary speakers as well as paper presenters from different universities across the world.
NOSTE is a professional teacher organization that caters to science teachers in all levels, science educators, science enthusiasts and scientists.
With a theme, “Inclusive Science Education Promoting Positive Learning Space and Well-being,” this feat signifies that maritime universities can also excel not just in maritime research but also in science and math research.
The program was held in its home office, West Visayas State University, Lapaz, Iloilo City from September 20-22, 2024.