Farmer-scientist breeds best fruit varietyCALAUAN, Laguna – Jaime M. Goyena is more than your typical gentleman farmer. "It is the sweetest rambutan in the Philippines," he told Malaya Business Insight. In 1995, he was honored with a Distinguished Alumnus Award in Fruit Crops Extension by the University of the Philippines Los Baños for his "significant contribution to the art and science of nursery management" and for his collection and propagation of superior fruit tree varieties. Outstanding Young ScientistsLast July, 11 remarkable Filipino scientists, all of them not older than 40, were recognized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), for contributions in the physical, natural, and social sciences. NAST, the premier advisory body in science and technology in the country, chose the following individuals not only to spur them to do more research and service, but also to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Those recognized from the University of the Philippines include Von Mark Cruz. Von Mark Cruz received his Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) in 1993 and, in 1998, his Master of Science in Genetics degree also from UPLB. In 2006, with the help of the Fulbright program and the Department of Agriculture, Cruz got his doctorate in plant breeding from Iowa State University in the United States. At UPLB, Cruz taught genetics and was active in biotechnology and genetics education and communication. While in the US, he taught plant germination and genomics to Native American students. Originally published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer SEARCH FOR NEW CVM DEAN ONThe search for the new dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of UP Los Baños is on. Nominations will be accepted by the search committee beginning Tuesday, Aug. 24 until Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 after Dr. Conrado A. Valdez, the current CVM dean, whose term will expire on Sept. 30, has presented the plans, programs, problems and priorities for the college and the expectations of the next dean.
The nominee need not be a faculty member at the time of his/her nomination, however, should he/she be appointed, he/she must have a faculty appointment. OVCRE |
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