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By MINI A. CAMPOS / UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS
Revolutionizing the customary biology quiz contests at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, SIHAY, UP Cell Biological Society’s foremost activity, was born at a time of great uncertainty and supposed shortcomings.
UP Cells members conduct DNA extraction during the workshop.
SIHAY THROUGH THE YEARS
Two years after its inception on August 9, 1990, the Institute of Biological Sciences-based and Bio students-exclusive UP Cells sought ways on repackaging biology and giving it a whole new image. Cellpukan ng Galing at Talino a trivia quiz contest was introduced as an intellectual food for the hungry minds.
It was not until March 1996 that the society’s junior adviser, Norberto Cruz III and Education Committee head Glen Neira materialized the concept of a high school biology quiz contest in Region IV and CALABARZON. SIHAY, derived from the union of si (from silid) hay (from na may buhay), the crowning glory of the weeklong celebration of CELL WEEK was finally firmly established.
The 1st SIHAY Inter-High School Biology Quiz Contest was first administered on February 8, 1997 at the D.L. Umali Hall, UPLB. With the unexpected crowd turnout and triumph, SIHAY became one of the organization major activity since then.
The annual success of SIHAY led to a sprout of pioneering ideas for the promotion of the biological sciences. February 2, 2001 marked the 1st SIHAY Inter-High School Biology Competition, which, aside from only the Quiz Contest, also include a logo making contest, an essay writing contest for instructors and students, and an inter-high school Biology Fair).
This year, in UP Cell’s crystal (15th) anniversary, the organization, together with its junior adviser Marni Cueno and Education Committee head Kathleen Ann Enriquez, repackaged and intensified SIHAY into a bigger – extending it to as far as Luzonwide – and exceptional event.
BIOLOGY CONGRESS
Bearing the theme "Looking at Our Own: The Coconut Biotechnology", the recently concluded two-day 1st SIHAY Biology Congress 2006 held at UPLB was packed with several activities such as field tours on various laboratories in UPLB, a series of seminars on the recent advances in Biotechnology, workshops on laboratory protocols, Sihay Inter-High School Quiz Contest and Sihay Biology Research Competition. The congress, duly endorsed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and hosted by the UP Cells, was participated in by 250 high school students and instructors all over Luzon.
Designed to expose the participants to the current biotechnological advances existing in the country, particularly in Los Baños, the field tour saw high school students and instructors being toured at the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Genetics Laboratory and Biochemistry Lab. The participants were also given the chance to explore the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH) Central Analytical Service Laboratory, Electron Microscopy Services Laboratory and Immunology Laboratory.
To disseminate advances in science and technology, particularly the state of Coconut Biotechnology in our country, a series of seminars was conducted by academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Dr. Erlinda Rillo and Dr. Rita Laude.
In Understanding Biotechnology, Dr. Tecson-Mendoza emphasized the importance of genetic engineering, as well as the issues and concerns of biotechnology. On the other hand, Dr. Rillo discussed the coconut tissue and embryo culture program of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). This technology is now being used to mass produce the Makapuno coconut in the country. Dr. Laude, pointed out that coconut molecular biology works focused on three main discoveries, particularly gene discovery, isoform discovery and discovery of an ontogenetic pattern of expression in coconut, to conclude the seminar series.
To impart basic knowledge on advance laboratory techniques, workshops on DNA and RNA extraction were conducted by several members of U.P. Cells.
SIHAY Inter-high school quiz contest, participated in by high school students from various schools in Luzon, aimed to establish awareness on the basic concepts in Biology and the recent developments in the field. The Philippine Science High School Main Campus team, comprised of Mark de Jesus, Laurenzo Alba and Vanessa Laneta, emerged as the champion. Placing 2nd and 3rd are Saint Bridget College and Mother Goose Special School System, Inc., respectively.
Current and on-going science projects of high school students from different schools in Luzon competed in the SIHAY Biology Research Competition. U.P. Rural High School, represented by Vittorio Lloyd Salac, once again claimed the top spot with the research entitled "DNA Markers for Assessing the Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Selected Cultivars of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Soleriaceae, Rhodophyta). Olongapo City National High School’s entry entitled "Methyl Ester from Talisai Seed as an Additive for Fuel Diesel" landed on the 2nd spot while Muntinlupa Science High School’s entry entitled "Chemical Characterization and Bacteriistatic Assay of Areca catechu Seed Extract Using Paper Disc Immobilized Bioluminescence Technology" came in at 3rd.
(The author is a graduating B.S. Biology, major in Cell and Molecular Biology, student at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She also is the Secretary of the UP Cell Biological Society.)
Biology intensified in SIHAY '06
By MINI A. CAMPOS / UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS
Revolutionizing the customary biology quiz contests at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, SIHAY, UP Cell Biological Society’s foremost activity, was born at a time of great uncertainty and supposed shortcomings.
UP Cells members conduct DNA extraction during the workshop.
SIHAY THROUGH THE YEARS
Two years after its inception on August 9, 1990, the Institute of Biological Sciences-based and Bio students-exclusive UP Cells sought ways on repackaging biology and giving it a whole new image. Cellpukan ng Galing at Talino a trivia quiz contest was introduced as an intellectual food for the hungry minds.
It was not until March 1996 that the society’s junior adviser, Norberto Cruz III and Education Committee head Glen Neira materialized the concept of a high school biology quiz contest in Region IV and CALABARZON. SIHAY, derived from the union of si (from silid) hay (from na may buhay), the crowning glory of the weeklong celebration of CELL WEEK was finally firmly established.
The 1st SIHAY Inter-High School Biology Quiz Contest was first administered on February 8, 1997 at the D.L. Umali Hall, UPLB. With the unexpected crowd turnout and triumph, SIHAY became one of the organization major activity since then.
The annual success of SIHAY led to a sprout of pioneering ideas for the promotion of the biological sciences. February 2, 2001 marked the 1st SIHAY Inter-High School Biology Competition, which, aside from only the Quiz Contest, also include a logo making contest, an essay writing contest for instructors and students, and an inter-high school Biology Fair).
This year, in UP Cell’s crystal (15th) anniversary, the organization, together with its junior adviser Marni Cueno and Education Committee head Kathleen Ann Enriquez, repackaged and intensified SIHAY into a bigger – extending it to as far as Luzonwide – and exceptional event.
BIOLOGY CONGRESS
Bearing the theme "Looking at Our Own: The Coconut Biotechnology", the recently concluded two-day 1st SIHAY Biology Congress 2006 held at UPLB was packed with several activities such as field tours on various laboratories in UPLB, a series of seminars on the recent advances in Biotechnology, workshops on laboratory protocols, Sihay Inter-High School Quiz Contest and Sihay Biology Research Competition. The congress, duly endorsed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and hosted by the UP Cells, was participated in by 250 high school students and instructors all over Luzon.
Designed to expose the participants to the current biotechnological advances existing in the country, particularly in Los Baños, the field tour saw high school students and instructors being toured at the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Genetics Laboratory and Biochemistry Lab. The participants were also given the chance to explore the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH) Central Analytical Service Laboratory, Electron Microscopy Services Laboratory and Immunology Laboratory.
To disseminate advances in science and technology, particularly the state of Coconut Biotechnology in our country, a series of seminars was conducted by academician Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, Dr. Erlinda Rillo and Dr. Rita Laude.
In Understanding Biotechnology, Dr. Tecson-Mendoza emphasized the importance of genetic engineering, as well as the issues and concerns of biotechnology. On the other hand, Dr. Rillo discussed the coconut tissue and embryo culture program of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). This technology is now being used to mass produce the Makapuno coconut in the country. Dr. Laude, pointed out that coconut molecular biology works focused on three main discoveries, particularly gene discovery, isoform discovery and discovery of an ontogenetic pattern of expression in coconut, to conclude the seminar series.
To impart basic knowledge on advance laboratory techniques, workshops on DNA and RNA extraction were conducted by several members of U.P. Cells.
SIHAY Inter-high school quiz contest, participated in by high school students from various schools in Luzon, aimed to establish awareness on the basic concepts in Biology and the recent developments in the field. The Philippine Science High School Main Campus team, comprised of Mark de Jesus, Laurenzo Alba and Vanessa Laneta, emerged as the champion. Placing 2nd and 3rd are Saint Bridget College and Mother Goose Special School System, Inc., respectively.
Current and on-going science projects of high school students from different schools in Luzon competed in the SIHAY Biology Research Competition. U.P. Rural High School, represented by Vittorio Lloyd Salac, once again claimed the top spot with the research entitled "DNA Markers for Assessing the Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Selected Cultivars of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Soleriaceae, Rhodophyta). Olongapo City National High School’s entry entitled "Methyl Ester from Talisai Seed as an Additive for Fuel Diesel" landed on the 2nd spot while Muntinlupa Science High School’s entry entitled "Chemical Characterization and Bacteriistatic Assay of Areca catechu Seed Extract Using Paper Disc Immobilized Bioluminescence Technology" came in at 3rd.
(The author is a graduating B.S. Biology, major in Cell and Molecular Biology, student at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She also is the Secretary of the UP Cell Biological Society.)
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