𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | L-NU Research and Innovation Week

Celebrating research, innovation, and academic excellence, Lyceum-Northwestern University in Dagupan, Pangasinan hosted it’s Research and Innovation Week featuring several activities including poster exhibits, insightful conferences, and seminars. The competitive poster presentation category were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Dr. Ronald P. Cabral, Dr. Kristine E. Tamayo, and Dr. Cynthia P. Lopez, who recognized outstanding students and faculty research across two main divisions.

In the Health and Natural Sciences Cluster, the College of Medical Laboratory Science swept the top two spots. The 1st place award was given to the study “The Synergistic Potential of Holy Basil Leaves (Ocimum sanctum) and Garlic (Allium sativum) Extracts as Blood Anticoagulant” presented by Marifer M. Balagot, RMT, DTA, Leah Mae D. Bustamante, Jessica Ailene G. Chua, Grace Joy B. Estrada, Vlencii Joy A. Pasaoa, Kyle Andrew F. Poyaoan, and Clarrise Juliane T. Sy. Taking 2nd place was “Sustainable Microbial Staining: Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Peel Extract as a Natural Alternative for Gram Staining of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus” presented by Cris Monroe M. San Juan, Princess Lyka G. Lunca, Kalilah Jane R. Banting, Jose Miguel V. Suquila, Danna Gee C. Pecson, Jane Gail O. Mendoza, and Stephanie L. Costales. Completing the category in the 3rd place was the study of the College of Nursing entitled “Resilient, or Just Hiding It? Attachment Styles and their Influence on Resilience, Empathy, and Emotional Regulation among Nursing Students” presented by Charlemagne I. Acosta, Jasmine C. Buada, Bobby Joshua A. Guleng, and Michael Rhey R. Orines, RN, MSSD, MAN, PHDc.

In the Non-Health Sciences Cluster, 1st place was awarded to Danilo Earl John F. Sison from the Research, Innovation, and Extension Management Office (RIEMO) for the study “Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes Using Green-synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Artocarpus heterophyllus Aqueous Leaf Extract.” Securing 2nd place was the project “Garbage Ranger: A Game Application Enhancing Environmental Responsibility Among Youth” by Lea O. Gabriel, Blessie V. Lagare, K. Austria, N.D. Seguin, and Engr. Febrey C. Lamsen from the College of Engineering – Electronics and Computer Engineering. Finally, 3rd place award was given to “CyberQuest: The Adventure of a Cybersecurity Agent” presented by Bryan O. Mislang, MIT, Fidelito Doria Jr., Prenciss Nicole Ferrer, and Mark Kevin Sandoval from the College of Information and Computing Studies.

Congratulations to all the researchers and presenters in leading the way to innovation.