Story by Mdpn. Hans Ibert David
In celebration of the recently achieved autonomous status of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) from all of its units, a Research Capability Training (RCT) themed “Innovative Research and Creative Works” was conducted last September 30, at the JBL Hall of the Arevalo unit.
The one-day-event was opened by the Administrator of JBLFMU (Arevalo), Inc., Mr. Robert O. Parcia, MSMM, with former research coordinator of the university, Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, current Research and Extension Director, made brief insights to research.
“Research should not be stable, research should be continuous,” according to Dr. Magramo.
Dr. Resurreccion B. Sadaba, Full Professor (Professor 12) of the University of the Philippines Visayas, opened his talks as a resource speaker of the event with a laud to the grant achieved by JBLFMU, as well as made his conversation pointed out on how AI (Artificial Intelligence) is used in the maritime field.
“I understand that John B. Lacson is evaluated according to the guidelines set by CHED, in the application towards autonomous status. I hope that this talk will provide you with some new inputs about innovative research,” the resource speaker highlighted before formally talking on the part one and two of his talks.
Part one introduced to present spectators such as the Graduate School and Community Extension Services (CES) faculty and staff due to write research, Senior High School students, Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) 2, and Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim) 4 students to the introduction of marine transportation and marine engineering, eco-friendly materials in ship construction, and AI and machine learning in maritime operations.
The part two concluded the event on the presentation of creative works in marine engineering and marine transportation, aesthetic and functional aspects of vessel design, and integration of art and technology.
