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Writer’s Recap: ‘IEdentity’ calls for LGBTQ+ celebration in STEM

The DLSU Industrial Management Engineering Society (IMES) celebrated gender identity and self-expression in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their first-ever online celebration of Pride Month, titled IEdentity: Pride Month, held last June 11. With the theme of “Proud and Professional”, National Institute of Physics Junior Faculty Instructor III Rene Principe…

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Venturing into the future of industrial engineering with IECON 2022

Showcasing various principles and areas in industrial engineering (IE), the Industrial Management Engineering Society (IMES) held its two-day webinar titled Pioneering What’s Next last June 3 and 4 via Facebook Live. Featuring local and international speakers, the webinar tapped into the importance of IE in industries such as financial technology, startups, and urban planning. The…

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Blending together biology and robotics with xenobots

Unlike their metal counterparts, xenobots are entirely biological—constructed from frog skin stem cells with the help of AI.

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The beauty and horror behind deepfakes

In a world saturated with disinformation, deepfakes—far from their use in entertainment—can be harnessed as tools of disruption and havoc.

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Conversing with bots: A deep dive into natural language processing

Near-ubiqitous in the information age, natural language processing serves as the backbone for many technologies we overlook on the daily.

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A vanishing act: Investigating the global spate of insect die-offs

Despite being maligned, insects are vital pollinators, crucial waste recyclers, and the base of food webs that we rely upon.

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The state of cybersecurity in the 2022 Philippine elections

With the 2022 National and Local Elections closing in, cybersecurity is of paramount importance.

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Strength in numbers: Building immunity with gut microbiome diversity

“Trusting your gut” gains new meaning with the knowledge that one’s gut microbiome affects every facet of a person’s health.

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For mother earth and vaginas: Menstrual cups and the switch to reusable period products

Beyond plastic-filled pads lies a world of options for women looking to purchase menstrual products.

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Scrutinizing the idea of Sarco pods and autonomy at the end of life

With the Sarco pod, ethics and medical practice collide, raising questions and conversations about the place of death in healthcare.