A STUDENT from the Mariano Marcos State University was adjudged the third best oral presenter at the 8th National Research Conference in Science and Mathematics Education held in Zamboanga City earlier this month.

Master of Arts student Jessica Cudapas-Javier joined 18 researchers from across the country in the competition under the instructional materials development category.

Her study delved on the development of e-Komiks in teaching physics.

Javier thanked her adviser Dr. Vida Antonio for expanding her capability in research.

Other oral presenters from MMSU were Nathaniel De Guzman, Jerome Pio, Precious Balguna, and Tricia Sagucio. Technical poster presenters in the same activity were Cherie Vijuan and Star Jewel Bisenio.

Dr. Aris Reynold Cajigal, project director of the university’s Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education, accompanied the presenters in the research conference, MMSU said.

The conference aimed to boost graduate students’ skills on emerging trends and innovations in science and mathematics teaching.

Themed “Redefining the Future: Embracing the New Normal through Innovative STEM Education,” it was attended by over 200 CBPSME scholars sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute.