Science, Technology, and Society Midterms

• Science and Technology is important in human and economic development because it can help put an end to ignorance.
• By enriching ourselves in the field of science of technology, we are increasing our ability to perceive factual information.
• AMBISYON NATIN 2040 - Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay
• The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) is one of the three sectoral councils of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It is a forward-looking, partnership-based national body responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of health research and development programs.
• The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that is principally mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena.
• The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) agency of the Philippines mandated to provide protection against natural calamities and to ensure the safety, well-being and economic security of all the people, and for the promotion of national progress by undertaking scientific and technological services in geophysical sciences. 
• The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is one of the three sectoral planning councils of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
• The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) formulates policies, plans, and programs for science and technology-based research and development (R&D) in the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sector.
• The three main pillars of HNRDA in achieving Ambisyon Natin 2040 are Malasakit, Pagbabago, and Kaunlaran
• NIBRA stands for National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
• Blue Skies Research or Pure Basic Research refers to the fundamental researches in the sciences and in the humanities that has no impact or practical application.
• Blue Skies Research or Pure Basic Research – the aim is mainly to solve a fundamental the unique problem without a specific target in mind.
• By having a very open research design in blue skies research, it promotes creativity and research diversity which have led to a long history of serendipitous applications in science and technology.
• The six issue-based NIBRA programs are TUBIG, LIKAS, SAPAT, ALERT, SAKLAW, and ATIN
• Water Security – TUBIG (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan) Program
• Food and Nutrition – SAPAT (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat) Program
• Health Sufficiency – LIKAS (Likas Yaman sa Kalusugan) Program
• Clean Energy – ALERT (Alternative Energy Research Trends) Program
• Sustainable Energy – SAKLAW (Saklolo sa Lawa) Program
• Inclusive Nation-building – ATIN (Ang Tinig Natin) Program
• NUHRA stands for National Unified Health Research Agenda
• NUHRA provides focus and direction for health research and development efforts; as well as evidence-based solutions to pressing health problems
• The Philippine national unified health research agenda (NUHRA) is intended to guide national health research activity, generate research support, and promote the translation of research into practice
• AANR stands for Agricultural, Aquatic, and Natural Resources
• AANR supports organic agriculture, halal food production, food safety and traceability initiatives, and the development of genetically modified organisms as long as it is compliant with biosafety rules and regulations.
• IEET stands for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology
• Industry competitiveness will focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and much effort will be provided toward countryside development.
• Many R&D projects in IEET will leverage existing resources and focus on waste utilization, value-addition of traditional products, and efficient manufacturing processes.
• DRR-CCA stands for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
• REPUBLIC ACT 10055 (PHILIPPINE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACT OF 2009) Aims to provide a framework and support system for the ownership, management, use, and commercialization of intellectual property resulting from research and development funded by the government.
• REPUBLIC ACT 2067 (SCIENCE ACT OF 1958) Focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of scientific and technological research and development and fostering inventions, to provide funds and for other purposes.
• Republic Act 10055 ensures that the researches funded by the government will result into a tangible benefit for the country.
• Republic Act 2067 main goal is to strength and unify science and technology research in the country. It also promotes the culture and invention and innovation.
• Science Education is important because it is intertwined with technology and industry which are the major areas of development prioritized by our government.
• Science Education enhances questioning skills, values, attitudes, and critical thinking skills.
• The Concept of Science Education is focused on teaching, learning, and understanding science.
• Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
• The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was created through Republic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 as part of the policy decision of Congress to separate responsibilities and mandates over basic, higher and technical-vocational education across three agencies of government.
• Basic Education enhances processing, critical thinking, and life skills.
• The Basic Education Curriculum is designed to prepare the students for a higher level of learning. Students are taught to learn more independently, aspire for academic excellence, and hone their capacity to accept new knowledge and technology.