Senior high school students may soon be getting better advice from their schools on which path to take as future researchers, scientists, and engineers.
Seven Division offices of the Department of Education-Negros Oriental each received several copies of Finding North in STEM: A Career Guidebook for Students, a publication of the Department of Science & Technology–Science Education Institute.
The DOST Negros Oriental Provincial S&T Office distributed the guidebooks during a turnover ceremony at DepEd, following a Kapihan sa PIA on DOST undergraduate scholarships.
The event was attended by program supervisors and school principals from the different DepEd division offices in the Province.
Dr. Neri Ojastro, Schools Division superintendent of DepEd-Negros Oriental, emphasized how scientific and technological advancements influence changes in educational programs and in general helped developed the critical thinking skills of students.
Featuring a variety of career specializations that go beyond the popular fields, the Guidebook aims to develop a culture of science and technology among the youth, promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education, and popularize careers that are unfamiliar to many. It specifically highlights STEM courses that are covered by the DOST-SEI scholarship programs for both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Kapihan sa PIA tackled the opening of the 2024 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships for ongoing Grade 12 students. It was part of the DOST Neg. Or. PSTO’s bid to achieve widespread information dissemination and generate many applicants.
Eligible Grade 12 students can now apply online until Dec. 31. (Marjorie Solon/DOST NegOr)
