Congratulations to Dr. Shirley Agrupis, New CHED Chairperson!
The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly congratulates Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, a distinguished PAASE member, on her appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Dr. Agrupis brings to CHED a wealth of leadership experience and academic excellence. She previously served as President of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte, first from 2017 to 2021, and was re-elected for a second term. Her appointment as CHED Commissioner in 2024 paved the way for this latest milestone in her career.
Her commitment to higher education, research, and public service embodies the mission and values of PAASE. We are confident that she will lead CHED with vision, integrity, and dedication to advancing quality, inclusive, and innovative education in the Philippines.
Mabuhay ka, Dr. Agrupis! We are proud to celebrate this historic achievement with you.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Purugganan on His Appointment as Interim Dean of NYU Faculty of Arts and Science.
The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly congratulates Dr. Michael Purugganan on his appointment as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University (NYU). This prestigious announcement was made by the NYU President and Provost on May 28, 2025.
Dr. Purugganan, a longtime member of PAASE and a globally recognized Filipino-American scientist, now assumes leadership of NYU’s largest academic unit, which includes the College of Arts & Science, Liberal Studies, and the Graduate School of Arts & Science. With over 17,000 students and more than 1,100 full-time faculty across 57 departments, 33 research centers, and 7 international houses, the Faculty of Arts & Science stands as the founding and academic heart of NYU.
We are confident that Dr. Purugganan will bring wisdom, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to his deanship, as he has in every leadership role he has taken throughout his illustrious academic career.
Mabuhay ka, Dr. Michael! Your PAASE family celebrates this milestone with you.
Congratulations, Dr. Josefino Comiso!
The Philippine-American Academy of Science & Engineering (PAASE) proudly celebrates your outstanding achievement as the 2025 Union Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). As the world’s largest Earth and space science association, AGU serves a global community of over half a million researchers, policymakers, and science advocates.
Your remarkable contributions to Earth and space sciences have made a lasting impact on the global scientific community.
We honor your success and take pride in celebrating this milestone with you!
2025 Severino & Paz Koh
Lectureship Award
The Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly announces that Dr. Michael Promentilla, Professor at De La Salle University, and Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay, Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, have been unanimously selected as the distinguished recipients of the 2025 Severino and Paz Koh Lectureship Awards for Science and Engineering.
Dr. Promentilla will be receiving the award for Engineering, while Dr. Lagmay will be honored for Science. Their exemplary contributions to their respective fields embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and service that PAASE seeks to recognize and celebrate.
The awards will be formally presented during the 45th Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium (APAMS) hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia, USA, on July 19-20, 2025. As part of the celebration, both awardees will deliver lectures showcasing their groundbreaking work. Dr. Lagmay will speak on July 19, 2025, while Dr. Promentilla will address the assembly on July 20, 2025.
In recognition of their achievements, each awardee will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a plaque of recognition. Their attendance and participation will not only honor their own exceptional careers but will also inspire the next generation of Filipino scientists and engineers, contributing to the continued growth and impact of PAASE for decades to come.
Congratulations, Dr. Promentilla and Dr. Lagmay! Your accomplishments are a shining beacon of excellence for the Philippine and global scientific community.
PAASE Celebrates National Women’s Month
“Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”
This National Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable women of PAASE whose contributions have shaped and continue to shape the future of science and engineering. We recognize:
Our past and present PAASE Presidents, whose leadership has paved the way for progress.
Our current PAASE Officers & Board of Directors (BOD), driving innovation and collaboration today.
Our past BOD members, whose dedication has strengthened our mission.
Our esteemed Severino & Paz Koh Lectureship Awardees, who are trailblazers in the fields of Science and Engineering.
Their contributions inspire generations to rise, break barriers, and create a better future. Join us in celebrating their impact!
PAASE WEBINAR
Meditron, Medical Domain Large Multimodal Model:
Potential Use in the Philippine Setting
January 10, 2025, 8:30 AM PHT
January 9, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
Speaker:
Anne Hartley, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Informatics and Data Science
Yale School of Medicine
Meeting ID: 895 6584 0026
Pass: PAASE2025
PAASE FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES:
Transformative Educational Approach in Enhancing Science Learning Through Videos and AI Tools
22 September 2023, 8:30-9:30 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 829 2765 4356
Passcode: PAASEPHInn
Speaker:
Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, PhD
Professor,
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences
Pace University
New York, NY
Upcoming Events
PAASE for Philippine Innovation
PAASE FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES:
PAASE for Philippine Innovation
Revolutionizing Animal Health in the Philippines: The biotech beginnings
29 September 2023, 8:30-9:30 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 829 2765 4356
Passcode: PAASEPHInn
Speaker:
Homer D. Pantua, DVM, PhD
Entrepreneur and Infectious Disease Drug Discovery Scientist
President, BioAssets Corporation
Balik Scientist, DOST-VIP
Former Sr. Principal Scientific Researcher, Genentech
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 - 3:00 PM PHT
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 - 3:00 AM EDT
Speaker:
Rigoberto C. Advincula, PhD
Governor's Chair Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
RSVP for Face-to-Face Attendance: https://forms.gle/GbeiFhrXkLcqS5t28
Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4esvjOa
Filipino-American History Month Celebration
Webinar Series #3
Polymer Materials: AI/ML and Advanced Manufacturing for Philippine Innovationeering
OATH TAKING CEREMONY OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
27 January 2024, 9:00 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 894 7965 7371
Passcode: OATH
Guest Speakers:
Seviella Detera-Wadleigh, PhD
PAASE President, 1999-2000
Alvin B. Culaba, PhD
PAASE President, 2007
Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University
PAASE FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES:
PAASE for Philippine Innovation
Food Security - From the Sea
12 January 2024, 8:30-9:30 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 858 1048 6084
Passcode: PAASE2024
Speaker:
Neil Grimes, CPA, MBA, Grad Dip Defence, psc(r)
Managing Director
Plentex Ltd.
PAASE FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES:
PAASE for Philippine Innovation
Innovation for OFW Enterprise
26 January 2024, 8:30-9:30 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 858 1048 6084
Passcode: PAASE2024
Speaker:
Alfredo E. Silvestre, B.S.M.E.
General Manager, A. Silvestre Electro-Mechanical Services
(with subsidized startup ASEM Corp.)
The Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) and Graduate Mentoring Assistance Program (GradMAP) recently made significant strides in its commitment to fostering academic excellence and research collaboration. On Saturday, September 30 at 8:00 AM Manila (Friday, Sept. 29 at 8:00 PM EDT), they will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership will provide eligible PAASE-GradMAP participants small funding to support expenses toward application for graduate programs.
PAASE and GradMAP will also hold a Fireside Chat entitled Success Stories from GradMAP Grad School Application Grant Awardees on the same date. This engaging virtual event will feature the following grantee-speakers:
PAASE-GradMAP signing of MOU and
Fireside Chat on GradMAP mentoring program
Nathaniel Sabater - MA Psychology, UP Diliman
Nicole Gapaz - MS Forensic Science (accepted but deferred to next school year)
Mark Edwin Cleofe - Master in Electrical Engineering, Kyoto University of Advanced Science.
Charlotte Marasigan - PhD Cognition and Neuroscience, UT Dallas
Two of our PAASE colleagues will serve as reactors:
Dr. Joyce Ibana, Professor at the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman
Dr. Ralph Turingan, Professor of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld--uqDMvE9VJEQ1SJQrZA0f-FUl9WzHM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Meeting ID: 818 0666 8591
Password: Fireside
Kindly save the date. Stay tuned for more updates!
PAASE FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES:
PAASE for Philippine Innovation
Building Better Batteries
24 November 2023, 8:30-9:30 AM (PHT)
Meeting ID: 831 8663 6266
Passcode: PAASEPHinn
Speaker:
Joey D. Ocon, PhD
Professor and UP Scientist III
Head, Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering (LEE)
Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer
Nascent Battery Solutions Technologies Corporation
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