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This document discusses famous Filipino scientists and the making of a scientist. It profiles several notable Filipino scientists such as Ramon Cabanos Barba and their contributions to science and technology. Some factors that can guide someone to a career in science are natural inclination, exposure through family, environment, teacher influence, and engaging in research. To be considered a scientist in the Philippines involves meeting criteria in the Scientific Career System including scientific accomplishments and professional standing. The document also outlines science education expectations and notable science schools in the Philippines such as the Philippine Science High School System.

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Module 4 Lesson 4.4

This document discusses famous Filipino scientists and the making of a scientist. It profiles several notable Filipino scientists such as Ramon Cabanos Barba and their contributions to science and technology. Some factors that can guide someone to a career in science are natural inclination, exposure through family, environment, teacher influence, and engaging in research. To be considered a scientist in the Philippines involves meeting criteria in the Scientific Career System including scientific accomplishments and professional standing. The document also outlines science education expectations and notable science schools in the Philippines such as the Philippine Science High School System.

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Lesson 4.

4: Making of a Scientist and Famous Filipinos in the


Field of S&T

Lesson Summary
This lesson is not about the history of Filipino scientists, but rather an inspiration that Filipinos
excel in S&T. We are contributors to science and technology that makes life easier, a society of
happy people.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you must be able to:

1. point out S&T contribution of Filipino scientists,


2. draw inspiration on how to become a scientist,
3. know the accomplishments to be conferred “scientist”, and
4. profile VSU based S&T personnel or acquaintance who are alumni or is enrolled in
science schools.

Motivation Question
You can still remember that Dr. Jose Rizal, is not just a hero but a scientist as well,
right? Can you still recall the contributions that make him a scientist? Can you name
the scientists responsible for the daily stuff you need or want?
Discussion
These scientists mentioned below are just some of the Filipino men and women of science
whose scientific contributions are recognized worldwide (Lee-Chua, 2000).

Table 4. 1. Some Filipino Scientists and their S&T contributions

Scientist Contribution to S&T

Ramon Cabanos Barba Tissue culture in Philippine mangoes

Josefino Cacas Comiso Observation of the characteristics of


Antarctica using satellite images

Jose Bejar Cruz, Jr. Known internationally in the field of electrical


engineering

Lourdes Jansoy Cruz Non-addictive drug for the nervous system


from the venom of a marine snail, Conus

Fabian Millar Dayrit Herbal medicine research

Rafael Dineros Guerrero III Research on tilapia culture that is now widely
adopted in the Philippines

Enrique Mapua Ostrea, Jr. Meconium Drug Testing: method of testing


maternally transferred drug metabolites in
newborn infants

Lillian Formatejo Patena Research in plant biotechnology to produce


the seedless citrus

Mari-jo Panganiban-Ruiz Outstanding educator and graph theorist

Gregory Ligot Tangonan Research in communication technology

Caesar A. Saloma Physicist with works including signal theory


and photonics

William Padolina Chemist working on natural products using


biotechnology
Edgardo Gomez Works in Marine science especially in
• promotion of Marine Protected Area
(MPA)/Fish sanctuaries that are now an
accepted fisheries management tool
• first nationwide coral reef assessment
• giant clams

Angel Alcala • Contemporary of Dr. Gomez in works in


Marine Science especially on marine
protected areas
• Herpetologist

What could be the factors that guided these outstanding Filipino Scientists?
Among the factors that shaped a scientific career is the natural inclination to this path. This
could be an offshoot of being exposed to the scientific community as observed within the
family itself with members working in the S&T organizations. The natural environment that
tickles the natural inquisitiveness of a child, is a constant factor. In the school environment, the
teacher’s influence is perhaps an over rated statement, for this can make a difference in the
experience a child will have. The school curriculum could be following a science track like
STEM. Personal experience or engagement can encourage someone to pursue a profession in
S&T like the aftermath of participation in investigative research, especially when it reached
national or even international recognition. How about you, why did you enroll in Bachelor of
Science in ____________? Which among these factors can you attribute your choice of course?

Who is a Scientist?
In the Philippine setting, being a scientist is conferred based on Scientific Career System (SCS).
This is established within the framework of the Civil Service pursuant to Executive Order # 784,
the Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers, and other S&T personnel in the
government. There are criteria including but not limited to scientific accomplishments
enumerated in SCS Section 5. These scientific accomplishments include total scientific
productivity (discoveries/ inventions, utility models and scientific publications) and scientific
and professional standing (prestigious professional/ scientific awards received, paper
presentations in scientific fora/seminars/symposia/conventions, consultancy/technical
assistance rendered, editorship of scientific and technological books/scientific refereed
journals, technical review of scientific articles for publication, membership in technical
committees/scientific organizations/ specialty colleges, thesis/dissertation
advisorship/coadvisorship, and works cited by other authors).
Do you still remember who among our colonizers developed our S&T? Until now, we are still trying
our best to be at par with developed countries in terms of S&T. This commenced in the science
education of our country.

In the Basic Education handled by the Department of Education, a child is expected to:
• learn important concepts and facts related to everyday life. These skills have to be
learned
• process skills
• critical thinking skills
• life skills
• formation and development of a positive attitude for the love of knowledge, innovation,
and curiosity

In the Tertiary Education handled by the Commission of Higher Education, that you belong now,
you are expected to:
• understand and appreciate scientific ideas and scientific works
• prepare for professional S&T careers
Do you agree with these? Can you recall and own that learnings, skills, and appreciation of
science were inculcated and feels just like skin in your status now?

Science Schools in the Philippines


When you were to receive your elementary certificate, were you introduced to the different science
schools in the Philippines? Do you have a friend who chose to enroll in one of these? Is the
experience holistic?

The Philippine Science Highschool System (PSHSS)


This is a service institute of DOST that is present in almost every region. Do you know where it is
located for Region 8? Students admitted in PSHS are scholars of DOST for S&T and are
expected to enroll in S&T courses; otherwise, payback is expected. They call themselves ‘Pisay’
just like the ‘Iska/Isko’ of UP.
There are also special science elementary schools wherein subjects in science and health have
a longer duration of teaching hours. Conduct of science investigatory projects is part of the
curriculum. Did you conduct one? Can you still recall the significant findings? There is also
regional science high school following DepEd curriculum but with additional S&T subjects. In
other schools like Manila Science Highschool, science & mathematics are emphasized.
However, it is claimed that scientists also have a soul, thus, the need to be exposed to courses
in humanities and other electives.
One unique feature of an S&T focused school is that of the Central Visayas Institute Foundation,
a private institution in Bohol. It follows the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) that adopts the
synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories to foster the highest learning, creativity
& productivity. It supports a Research Center for Theoretical Physics (RCTP).

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