October 2, 2019. The three-day Science and Technology for Development Forum officially began in Caraga State University with an opening program led by CSU President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso. Its theme: University 4.0: Collaborate, Create, Communicate, Commercialize is indeed timely and relevant.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Penaso stressed the importance of research and that it is imperative that CSU must innovate, revolutionize, strategize, and commercialize to help the economic development of the country.
Mr. Firth McEachern, a global researcher, innovator, and strategist gave an impressive and very substantial keynote message with the audience all glued up listening. Mr. McEachern was introduced by the Vice President for Research, Extension and Innovation, Dr. Rowena P. Varela whose office spearheaded the SciTech4Dev Forum.
Opening and Viewing of the Exhibits followed after the keynote address. This was continued by simultaneous parallel sessions on Communicating Industry 4.0; Collaboration in S&T for the People; Commercializing Knowledge Products; Industry 4.0: Social and Technology Revolution, Education 4.0: Aligning Education to Industry Needs, Environmental Conservation 4.0: Connect and Collaborate; Technovation Gearing Towards EcoSmart City; Agriculture 4.0: Create and Commercialize; CEGS 4.0-Engage-Generate-Sustain, & Academe-Industry Flashtalks: Gearing CSUCC towards University 4.0 and more.
Caraga State University is a globally-engaged University excelling in science, engineering, and the arts. Its mission is to produce globally-competitive and socially responsible human capital towards the sustainable and inclusive development of Caraga Region and beyond. PICO
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