20/08/2026
๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐พ๐๐พ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ 2026
Five (5) students from the Philippine Science High School โ Western Visayas Campus in Iloilo City (PSHS-WVCIC) successfully completed their Science Immersion Program (SIP) 2026 at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB), University of the Philippines Visayas, held from July 1 to 15, 2026.
Designed to provide meaningful exposure to research-based scientific practice, the immersion brought the students into an interdisciplinary learning environment encompassing molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and fisheries science. Through supervised laboratory activities, the trainees gained hands-on experience in fundamental techniques used in molecular analyses, including sample dissection, DNA extraction, nucleic acid quantification and quality assessment, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and agarose gel electrophoresis. They were also introduced to microbiology and laboratory practices, providing additional perspective on the role of microorganisms in biological and molecular research. These activities strengthened their understanding of laboratory workflows while developing their technical competence, analytical skills, and appreciation of scientific research. ๐งฌ๐ฆ ๐
The trainees also participated in a field exposure at the UPV Freshwater Aquaculture Station, where they gained firsthand experience in sample collection and were introduced to the practical application of scientific methods beyond the laboratory. This integration of laboratory- and field-based activities provided a broader perspective on how scientific concepts and techniques are applied in fisheries, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular research. Beyond technical training, the SIP provided opportunities for professional mentorship and scientific engagement, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, scientific discipline, and interest in STEM and innovation. ๐จโ๐ฌ๐ฉโ๐ฌ
The 2026 SIP reflects NIMBBโs commitment to nurturing young learners through practical, research-oriented, and experiential science education. By providing students with opportunities to participate in laboratory and fieldwork, engage with practicing researchers, and experience real-world scientific environments, the program aims to help build a strong foundation for their future research endeavors and inspire them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, biotechnology, and related fields.
๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐ช๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐, ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ฎโ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ก๐ค๐ง๐, ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ. ๐ฌ๐งฌ๐ฆ ๐
Congratulations to the five PSHS-WVCIC students on the successful completion of their Science Immersion Program 2026! May this experience continue to inspire curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.