DSC - UPLB Department of Science Communication

05/09/2025

Whether you’re a freshman in CDC, a recent graduate on the lookout for opportunities, or a development communication practitioner seeking new directions, science communication opens up a wide range of possibilities. 🎓📚

🔬 Science communication is not confined to a single path. It can mean translating complex research into stories that inspire action, creating multimedia content that sparks curiosity, supporting policies that shape a better future, engaging communities in meaningful dialogue, or managing knowledge to make information more accessible and impactful.

No matter where you are in your journey, there is always a place for you in the growing field of Scicom. 💡✨

03/09/2025

Science has many stories to tell, but how we communicate them depends on the audience and our intent. That’s where the levels of science communication come in! 🗨️✨

Each level plays an important role in connecting science with society. Together, they help ideas move from laboratories, to policies, communities, and everyday life.

👉 How about you? Who do you share science with? Comment below or share your experience!

29/08/2025

🏖️ Summer may be over, but the wonders of nature are here to stay! Ever heard of pink sand beaches and wondered how they get their unique hue? The answer lies in science—and this poster helps explain it.

Beyond their beauty, pink beaches remind us of the delicate balance between marine life and ecosystems. Their color depends on thriving coral reefs and healthy marine environments, which are natural treasures that need our care and protection.

We’d love to see your own favorite beach snapshots! 📸☀️ Share them n the comments and let’s keep the wonder of science alive year-round.

27/08/2025

The Department of Science Communication held a two-day Graduate Program Writeshop for the proposed Master in Science Communication (MSC) program, bringing together its core and affiliate faculty to refine the course design and align logistics to establish the program.

Grounded in the results of an extensive demand survey with practitioners and shaped by the needs of partners and stakeholders, the writeshop featured collaborative sessions on designing core and specialization courses. We ensured that the program remains relevant to the evolving landscape of science and development communication.

This is one of many steps toward shaping the next generation of science communication scholars and practitioners, and we’re just getting started.

For more information on our upcoming graduate program and other collaboration opportunities, send us a DM or email [email protected]

28/07/2025

𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗧. 𝗭𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙨, 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩, 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧

We honor the life and work of Dr. Macrina Zafaralla — a scientist whose influence extended beyond the classroom and laboratory. A beloved member of the science communication community, she taught us that science is most powerful when it listens, connects, and serves.

Dr. Zafaralla pioneered environmental science education across institutions and co-organized a community in Alaminos, Laguna — a space she helped build through the Rotary Club, promoting river restoration and environmental stewardship in ways that connected science with people’s lives. Through the Aquatic Macrophyte Biosorption System(AMBS)—a low cost phytoremediation technology—she championed environmental action in the most grounded, participatory ways.

In 2016, DSC, awarded her a plaque of recognition for her outstanding contributions to science communication — a legacy that lives on in every student and community she inspired.

Dr. Zafaralla was not only a scientist. She was, and will remain one of our ideal science communicators.

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.