DSC - UPLB Department of Science Communication

17/06/2025

Here's Asst. Prof. Garry Montemayor in action at ! 🎤🧠

He breaks down the basics of science communication—sharing principles and techniques to help make science more relatable and accessible to non-expert audiences.

17/06/2025

DSC’s Asst. Prof. Garry Jay Montemayor is joining the ExciTok!—a two-day training-workshop on science communication and journalism! 🎥🧪 Happening today until 18 June at the Philippine Science Heritage Center in Taguig, this event brings together Scicom experts and content creators to explore how we can make science more engaging, creative, and accessible.

05/06/2025

🌍🌿 World Environment Day 2025: for the Next Generation

The Department of Science Communication (DSC) joins the global observance of World Environment Day by reaffirming our commitment to making science work for sustainability—not just for today, but for the generations to come.

This year’s theme, , highlights a critical challenge that threatens ecosystems, livelihoods, and even public health. Addressing this crisis requires not only policy and innovation but also effective, inclusive, and transformative communication.

As a field and practice, science communication plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding and mobilizing action. From translating research into relatable narratives, to creating spaces for dialogue and community engagement, science communication helps individuals and institutions to make informed, sustainable choices.

At DSC, we see as a daily commitment—bringing science into the lives of people, especially the youth. Nurturing environmental awareness and critical thinking in children and young people is essential to cultivating a culture of sustainability. By engaging them through accessible and values-driven communication, we plant the seeds for long-term ecological stewardship.

This World Environment Day, let’s move from awareness to action geared toward a future where children inherit a planet they can thrive in.

04/06/2025

28/05/2025

The DA-BFAR recently concluded a three-day workshop on Science Communication and Drone Operations from May 20–22, 2025, where our very own Dr. Daniel Renz Roc shared how science communication can make waves in fisheries and beyond.

The workshop focused on enhancing the agency’s communication efforts through engaging technical sessions, hands-on drone operation demonstrations, and a community immersion in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte. Renz provided valuable insights on the crucial role of information officers in effectively disseminating scientific knowledge.

📸 Check out the highlights from this event in the photo gallery. We’re excited for more collaborations with government agencies in the future and to see more champions in action!

07/05/2025

05/05/2025

From the rice fields of Vietnam to the newsroom, and all the way to Philippine cinema—our latest featured journal articles from our colleagues here at DSC explore how science communication takes shape across different spaces.

These studies show that how we communicate science matters—for policy, public trust, and the stories we choose to tell.

📌 Ways to access each article are included in their respective pubmats.

02/05/2025

Sustainable and resilient futures are co-produced through dialogue and collaboration. 💬⛰️

On 29 April 2025, local government officials, researchers, civil society organizations, and Indigenous Peoples from Infanta and General Nakar gathered at Fiesta Infanta for a collaborative workshop under the Southern Sierra Madre Futures (SSMF) Project. Together, they unpacked the key drivers of social-ecological change in the southern Sierra Madre and co-created pathways to move away from maladaptive development trajectories.

“Science communication isn’t just about making knowledge understandable. It’s about engaging diverse actors in dialogue to unlock the power of science—and other ways of knowing—to solve real-world problems and drive transformative change,” said Associate Professor Winifredo Dagli, SSMF Project Leader and Chair of the Department of Science Communication at UPLB.

Project team members from UPLB include Ms. Charlene Mae Arkaina (DSC-CDC), Assistant Professor Eduardo Roquiño (School of Environmental Science and Management), student assistant Caitlin Almoro, and Mr. Royeth Quilloy (DSC-CDC).

Through scenario-building and visioning exercises, participants imagined just and sustainable futures for the southern Sierra Madre—developing strategies grounded in ecological integrity, social justice, and community resilience.

A community forum is scheduled for June 2025 to explore how these insights can be integrated into local and national plans, policies, and programs.

Last year, the SSMF Project produced the documentary film Matigal: Infanta’s Journey of Transformation, which chronicles the town’s evolution 20 years after the devastating 2004 flash flood.

The SSMF Project is co-funded by Forest Foundation Philippines and Future Earth.

10/03/2025

🎧 Your is here! 🎧

Last November 25, we tuned into SCICOMversations 2024, where we explored the complexities of technological change—and it was a playlist of insights worth repeating! 🌍

Framed by the Scicom Week theme, "Tech Tensions | Sustainable Futures," the session highlighted both the challenges and opportunities in navigating technological change. Through a dynamic discussion between our speakers and guests, one key message stood out—bridging science communication, technology, and education is essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable future. 🌱⚖️

Missed the event? We got 'ya! There’s always something new to discover in and we have another exciting roster this year! 🔄

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this session? We'd love to chat in the comments! ⬇️

14/02/2025

[WATCH] Dr. Winifredo Dagli from DSC emphasizes the importance of explaining the science behind shear line weather phenomenon and why disaster management officials may consider including it in their warnings.

Stay informed and stay safe! Watch the full report by Paolo Barcelon. 📺👇

30/01/2025

Congratulations to our new Dean at the College of Development Communication, Dr. Edmund G. Centeno!

Dr. Centeno has been selected by the UP Board of Regents (BOR) as the new CDC dean today, 30 January 2025, during its 1396th meeting.

Congratulations to Dr. Edmund G. Centeno, the new Dean of the UPLB College of Development Communication!

May your leadership usher in a new era of inclusive, innovative, impactful, and heartful communication for positive social change.

Dr. Centeno has been selected by the UP Board of Regents (BOR) as the new CDC dean today, 30 January 2025, during its 1396th meeting.