Announcement!

Still on it's 55th year,

UP Geological Society

brings you the following events to watch out for:

February 13-14, 2013

LUV-A FLOW IV

Gusto mong magka-sparks ngayong February?

at the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS)

February 20, 2013

BB. BA'TO? 2013

Ignition: Start my Engine, Fuel my Desire

at the College of Science Atrium

March 4 - 9, 2013

THE FIRST NATIONAL GEOLOGY CONGRESS

Widening Perspectives in Geology Towards an Informed Society

at NIGS and other fieldtrip sites!

for inquiries contact or visit:

email: 

geosoc.up@gmail.com

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UP Geological Society

Bb. Ba'to? 2013

National Geology Congress

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High School Geology Workshop 2012

As part of the GeoQuiz 2012 with the theme Strengthening Student Involvement in Widening Perspectives in Geology, the U.P. Geological Society held the High School Geology Workshop, an event spear-headed by the Secretariat Committee, last October 13, 2012. 

The High School Geology Workshop is an event that delivers geology-based lectures and activities which serve as supplementary lessons to the earth science knowledge of the students. In connection with this, the organization aims to institute the students’ interest in geology and hopefully choose it as a career for the advancement of geology in the Philippines. 

This year, in order to make the workshop as interactive and efficient as possible, several stations encompassing major geology topics were prepared in such a way that they facilitate an interactive and fun learning experience for the students. The stations includes; Volcano Station, Rock Cycle Station, Rocks and Minerals Station, Field Methods and Equipment Station, and other geology stations. Each station was operated by the members to teach and monitor the hands-on learning experience of the students.

In the end, the organization handed geology-themed souvenirs such as pet rocks and magnetite sand as a remuneration to mark and signify the experience and knowledge imparted to the students through the High School Geology workshop. #

- Angel Renel Yu

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GeoSoc Holds GeoQuiz 2011

In celebration of the 54^th year anniversary of the UP Geological Society, GeoQuiz was once again organized in response to the organization’s goal of promoting geoscience. Hosted by the newly-inducted members of UP GeoSoc, Elmer Buena and Karla Dulay, the contest was held at the National Institute of Geological Sciences AVR last October 1, 2011. With the theme “Advancing Our Knowledge of Geology in the Philippines”, the main objective of this year’s GeoQuiz is to let the Filipinos through the high school students be aware of the importance of geology in our lives and in our current situation.

Overall Champions, Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus, wearing their smiles as they hold their trophies and prizes. (From left: Adriann Vasquez, former Academics Committee Head; Kimberly Ilao, current Academics Committee head; students and coach of PSHS – Bicol Region Campus; Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President)

GeoQuiz 2011 was sponsored by the Geological Society of the Philippines, Geoscience Foundation Inc., Association of Filipinos for the Advancement of Geoscience Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Intex Resources Inc., and Coffee Twist. This year, 9 schools participated in the contest namely:  Rizal National Science High School, Pasig Catholic College, Rizal High School, UST Education High School, Malayan High School of Science, UP Integrated School, Tayabas Western Academy, Sta. Lucia High School, and Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus. Just like the previous GeoQuiz, the contest consisted of an individual written exam for the preliminary round and a team competition for the final round. The judges for the quiz show were Dr. Noelynna Ramos, current GeoSoc adviser, Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President, and Adriann Vasquez, the previous Academics Committee head. After a catered lunch prepared by Heart Angela’s canteen, the participants had a museum tour and a high school workshop aiming to increase their knowledge and appreciation of geology. 

 

Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus was hailed overall champion of this year’s GeoQuiz. They received a trophy donated by Intex Resources Inc., medals, and a cash prize worth 10,000Php. The top scorer of the preliminary round, Christopher Jan Landicho, also came from PSHS – Bicol Region Campus. Rizal National Science High School and UP Integrated School got the 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively. They also received trophies, medals, and cash prizes worth 7,000Php for the 2^nd placer and 5,000Php for the 3^rd placer.#

- Kimberly A. Ilao

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