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Four UPIS students from Grades 3-6 were recognized as part of the 2016 Class of Youth Exellence in Science (YES) Awardees at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay last February 1.
John Vaughn Nicholas Tobias (Grade 3), Marie Emmanuelle Martinez (Grade 4), Erwyn Aenas Vibal (Grade 5), and Phoemela Ashley Mari Talabucon (Grade 6) were awarded a medal each. They received 4 out of the total 821 medals given nationwide.
Tobias won a gold medal at the 2016 China Primary Math Olympiad in China last July. On the other hand, Martinez and Vibal won bronze and silver respectively at the 12th International Mathematics Competition in Singapore last August 2016. Talabucon won a bronze medal at the 13th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary School 2016 last November in Singapore.
Each of the four students trained for 12 Saturdays from November 2015-February 2016 in the Mathematics Trainers Guild. In April 2016, they were then chosen to undergo the Young Mathematician's In-House Intensive Training Program, where qualified students are chosen to compete internationally.
The qualifiers train under the Mathematics Olympiad Summer Training Program for 6 weeks straight, 6 days a week. This program determines in which country they will compete.
The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) organizes the event annually young students with exemplary achievements in Science and Mathematics are recognized. Winners of international competitions in the said fields are given the Secretary’s Medal.
From the 614 medals won in 2015, the medals won by Philippine representatives increased by 33.7 percent this year.// by Trisa de Ocampo and Hannah Manalo
News: UPIS elem students secure spots in 2016 YES Awards
Four UPIS students from Grades 3-6 were recognized as part of the 2016 Class of Youth Exellence in Science (YES) Awardees at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay last February 1.
John Vaughn Nicholas Tobias (Grade 3), Marie Emmanuelle Martinez (Grade 4), Erwyn Aenas Vibal (Grade 5), and Phoemela Ashley Mari Talabucon (Grade 6) were awarded a medal each. They received 4 out of the total 821 medals given nationwide.
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| VICTORIOUS. UPIS Elem students (L to R) Talabucon, Tobias, Vibal, and Martinez are among the Youth Excellence in Science awardees for 2016. Photo credit: Mrs. Reizel Vibal. |
Tobias won a gold medal at the 2016 China Primary Math Olympiad in China last July. On the other hand, Martinez and Vibal won bronze and silver respectively at the 12th International Mathematics Competition in Singapore last August 2016. Talabucon won a bronze medal at the 13th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary School 2016 last November in Singapore.
Each of the four students trained for 12 Saturdays from November 2015-February 2016 in the Mathematics Trainers Guild. In April 2016, they were then chosen to undergo the Young Mathematician's In-House Intensive Training Program, where qualified students are chosen to compete internationally.
The qualifiers train under the Mathematics Olympiad Summer Training Program for 6 weeks straight, 6 days a week. This program determines in which country they will compete.
The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) organizes the event annually young students with exemplary achievements in Science and Mathematics are recognized. Winners of international competitions in the said fields are given the Secretary’s Medal.
From the 614 medals won in 2015, the medals won by Philippine representatives increased by 33.7 percent this year.// by Trisa de Ocampo and Hannah Manalo
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