SorSU BSED Sciences Alumni Fresto; Gestiada, Tisoy, together with Prof. Lasala, Jr. clinch 2nd, 3rd Places in Research Paper Competition at the 12th BIOTA Bicol Chapter Regional Convention and Scientific Sessions
With research papers entitled, “BalaScience: Card Game-Based Instructional Material in Teaching Biology” and “The 360° View: Contextualized Virtual Reality Tours in Teaching Grade 7-Ecology,” Sorsogon State University (SorSU) CoTEdM Faculty, Prof. Nestor L. Lasala, Jr., alongside Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) – Major in Sciences Alumni, namely, Mr. Vincent G. Fresto as well as Ms. Roxy F. Gestiada & Mr. Frank Joseph G. Tisoy, outstandingly bagged the 2nd Place and 3rd Place, respectively, in the Research Paper Competition (Professional Category: Subtheme C-Biology/STEM Education with Enhanced Immersive Technology) during the 12th BIOTA Bicol Chapter Regional Convention and Scientific Sessions, held from August 24-25, 2024, at the Bulwagang Bueno, Student Union Center, Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay.
Bearing the theme, “Immersive Technologies: Transforming Biology & Biology Education,” the 12th BIOTA Bicol Chapter Regional Convention and Scientific Sessions was designed to highlight scientific research, reinforce collaborative engagements, and improve pedagogies, among others. Additionally, the event served as a platform for educators, researchers, and students to share knowledge, engage in dialogues, and foster innovation in biology education toward the goal of strengthening the biology education community both in the region and the country.
Notably, SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus delivered a message for the two-day regional convention via audio-visual presentation. Prof. Lasala, Mr. Fresto, and Mr. Tisoy were present during the regional convention.
In reference, Gestiada and Tisoy’s paper also bagged the championship for Best Research Paper Category at the 2023 Bicol Regional Student Teachers’ Congress, sponsored by the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) V, held on May 25, 2023, at Legazpi City Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay. Similarly, Fresto’s research was hailed as the 3rd Best Research Paper (Student Category), with Prof. Lasala, Jr. as the adviser, during SorSU’s two-day virtual 25th In-House Review of R&D Projects last July 6-7, 2023.
The SorSU community extends its commendation to the College of Teacher Education (CoTEd), Prof. Nestor L. Lasala, Jr., and BSED-Sciences Alumni, Mr. Fresto, Ms. Gestiada, & Mr. Tisoy for their remarkable academic feat and for elevating the University’s banner in the field of research! (SorSU PIO)
