Two INSTAT faculty members win 2017 CAS Outstanding Faculty Awards
The recipients of the awards – Dr. Nancy A. Tandang and Mr. Rocky T. Marcelino
pose with INSTAT faculty members, CAS Dean Dr. Felino P. Lansigan,
INSTAT Director Dr. Consorcia E. Reano, and Former CAS Dean Dr. Zita VJ. Albacea.
Every year, the College of Arts and Sciences honors faculty members, student, and staff who have made valuable contributions for the advancement of the ideals and aspirations of the college. The 2017 CAS Araw ng Parangal that was held on November 24, 2017 at the CAS Auditorium also served as one of the highlights of the 45th Foundation Day anniversary celebration of the college. During the awarding ceremony, two faculty members from the Institute of Statistics were recognized as 2017 CAS Outstanding Faculty.
INSTAT holds 18th National Student-Faculty Conference on the Statistical Sciences
LONG WAY TO GO. Faculty and students from various universities offering degree programs in Statistics has come to join for SFCON 2017.
The SEARCA Umali Hall was as crowded as a beehive during the 18th National Student-Faculty Conference on Statistical Sciences (SFCON) held last October 16, 2017 in UP Los Baños. It was indeed an intellectually stimulating event participated by faculty and students from the UP School Statistics (UPSS), Dela Salle University (DLSU) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU). On top of this, the conference featured plenary talks from the pillars of Statistics: Dr. Isidoro P. David and Dr. Lisa Grace S. Bersales. Also, 24 papers were presented anchored to the theme of the conference “Statistics for Propelling Ambisyon Natin 2040”. Most of them focused on the role of Statistics towards the realization of Ambisyon 2040 – collective long-term vision and aspirations of the Filipino people for themselves and for the country in the next 25 years.
UPLB STATS recognized as Best Youth Advocate for Statistics
WITH GREAT PRIDE AND HONOR.
The president of the UPLB STATS, Kenneth Tolentino (second from left),
and the Socials Committee Head, Charisse Bolaton, receiving the plaque of recognition
from the members of the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The UPLB Statistical Society (UPLB STATS) was awarded as the Best Youth Group Advocate for Statistics for the 27th National Statistics Month (NSM) for its outstanding efforts and dedication to the successful conduct of various statistical advocacy activities for the youth in 2016. Different advocacies are promoted through the following activities:
SFCON2017 Advisory
The 18th National Student-Faculty Conference on the Statistical Sciences will still push through tomorrow (16 October 2017) despite the cancellation of classes and government work nationwide.
Registration starts at 8:00 AM. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM at Umali Auditorium, SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna. Please be guided and we hope to see you tomorrow!
