THE DEPARTMENT of Education will conduct a virtual National Science and Technology Fair from August 31 to September 3, which aims to showcase learners’ resiliency, innovation and creativity amid a global crisis.

“We cannot talk about quality education without also teaching or nurturing our learners in the intricacies of technology and communication, creativeness, and invention,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said.

The annual fair serves as a venue for knowledge sharing, community engagement, and industry collaboration among students, teachers, industry partners and science experts.

This year’s NSTF activities include Siyensikula, an original video production competition focusing on Science, Technology and Engineering, and Math concepts; SciTalks, a conference that features notable local and international STEM personalities; and AghambayaniJuan, a public community exhibition of partners in science, technology, research and innovation.

It will also banner other virtual activities such as exhibits, panel discussions and film showing.

“DepEd is more committed to nurturing our students through science education now that we are experiencing a pandemic. NSTF will be a platform for them to showcase their innovative ideas that may help others make informed decisions based on scientific evidence,” Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio said.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Curriculum Development noted that the NSTF will give a glimpse of what learners have been doing during this time and what they are actually learning.

This event was organized in partnership with the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development.

It will be livestreamed through DepEd Philippines Facebook page.