11^th BUCIT R&D Forum

Research is one of the major functions of the University.  As a training ground for the students the University conducts its annual Student Research and Development Forum.  This activity will showcase the Best Undergraduate Thesis/Capstone/Special Problem for both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The main objective of this activity is to provide a venue to stimulate interest and appreciation for disseminating research outputs and identify and recognize outstanding R&D papers. In this regard, the BUCIT Research Office conducted the 11^th BUCIT Student R&D Forum last February 26, 2018 at the Bicol Regional Food Innovation and Commercialization Center (BRFICC) Amphitheatre, Bicol University East Campus, Legazpi City. It was participated by the BS Food Technology and BS Automotive Technology students.

The winner for 1^st Best Paper award and 1^st Best Poster award (BS Food Technology students Donna May Soreda, Christine Belen, Anabeth Orogo, Aubrey Bantillan, Lyka Relova and Prof. Ma. Janesa Reyes as the adviser of the study Sensorial and Nutritional Qualities of Cereal bar Utilizing Rice-Germ and Jackfruit) with the panel of evaluators from DTI – Victor Emmanuel S. Castro, CBEM – Dr. Ricardo M. Belgica and DOST – Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara (from left to right) and the BUCIT Dean Dr. Jonathan C. Arroco.

Evaluation of Posters with the panellists (Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara of DOST and Victor Emmanuel S. Castro of DTI from left to right)

The winner for 2^nd Best Paper award (BS Food Technology students Bon Salonga, Ferlene Rose Columna, Alyssa Mae Boncalos, Rachel Orogo and Prof. Ginalyn Rustria as the adviser of the study Effects of Lubi-lubi Leaves on the Acceptability and Quality of Root Crop Starch Edible Wrapper) with the panel of evaluators from DTI – Victor Emmanuel S. Castro, CBEM – Dr. Ricardo M. Belgica and DOST – Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara (from left to right) and the BUCIT Dean Dr. Jonathan C. Arroco.

The winner for 3^rd Best Paper award and 3^rd Best Poster award (BS Food Technology students Joyce Ann Baluyo, Janine Madraso, Verna Bolano, Angela Paula Goingo, Jennifer Martines and Prof. Ginalyn Rustria  as the adviser of the study Development and Characterization of lactose Free of Dragon Fruit Ice Cream Utilizing Different Plant Based Milk) with the panel of evaluators from DTI – Victor Emmanuel S. Castro, CBEM – Dr. Ricardo M. Belgica and DOST – Ma. Theresa D. Alcantara (from left to right) and the BUCIT Dean Dr. Jonathan C. Arroco.