Tag: Behind the Spectacles

This land is her land (and she’s not leaving)

Beneath the “green transition,” women face disproportionate challenges and risks—yet they remain at the forefront of resistance and reclamation.

Sowing the seeds of tomorrow: National Scientist Dolores Ramirez

In the male-dominated garden of STEM, National Scientist Dolores Ramirez is the central flower, blooming vibrantly and inspiring many.

James Dyson Award 2024: Digging deeper with Joseph Aristotle De Leon

Joseph Aristotle De Leon shares his digging quest to uncover the Earth’s depths with RAMUN, a real-time underground monitoring system that won the James Dyson Award 2024.

Pandemic lessons from the frontlines, four years on

For medical workers, the post-pandemic era presents a unique landscape marked by the rise in telehealth services, collaborative programs, and new disease surveillance methods.

From food waste to biogas: How Lasallians won climate tilt ‘Code Green’

By embracing innovative waste management technologies, Filipinos can reduce their food waste, meet energy demands, and transition toward a circular economy.

Pioneering social equity, environmental justice with Paolo Domondon 

Paolo Domondon started a life in activism at a young age. Decades later, he remains steadfast in tackling problems related to climate change and social unrest.

Through high tides and low tides with CrabTECH

At its core, CrabTECH Innovations strives to build a network of crab farmers and equip them with 21st century skills.

Traversing faith, religion, and research with Dr. Fides del Castillo

Dr. Fides del Castillo is the first Asian to receive the Lamin Sanneh Research Grant, which recognizes her mission to understand diverse expressions of faith.

Professor to meet: Charlle Sy on embracing serendipity in her career

From studying industrial engineering in DLSU to leading a department, Dr. Charlle Sy’s life has been filled with unexpected opportunities.

Spreading light across prisms: Spotlighting Filipino LGBTQ+ scientists

While working abroad is a common financial goal for Filipinos, for LGBTQ+ Filipinos it may also be a personal one.