College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS)

Three (3) MS Biology students from the university’s Department of Biology completed a six-month Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP), a research opportunity open to Master’s and PhD students interested in doing research in Taiwan. 

The Caraga State University (CSU) officially announces the opening of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (BSMB), which aims to produce highly skilled marine biologists equipped to address the challenges of marine biodiversity conservation, coastal sustainability, and climate resilience.

Strengthening the university’s commitment to environmental conservation, marine science research, and sustainable development, the BSMB will be offered this upcoming AY 2025-2026 under the College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) - Department of Biology. 

Seven (7) Golden Paddlers passed the 2025 Certification Examination for Registered Microbiologists (RMicro) administered by the Philippine Academy of Microbiology, Inc. (PAM) on January 18-19, 2025, in Taguig City.

The registered microbiologists include Jerico B. Aloba, Roland Care B. Burdeos, John Benedict B. Diaz, Kent D. Lampad, Ella Mae C. Lasco, Necel Keren S. Paglinawan, Al Austin M. Saclolo. Four of the seven passers mentioned have recently graduated with a BS in Biology in 2024.

Marco Laurence Budlayan, a Physics instructor at Caraga State University - College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS), along with researchers from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), developed a pioneering way to make aluminum transparent using tiny acid droplets.

To promote deep appreciation and excellence in microbiology, the Caraga State University’s Microbiology Majors and Enthusiasts Society (MicroBioMES) hosted the 2nd Mindanao Microbiology Olympiad Regional Elimination Round on February 7, 2025, gathering quizzers from five (5) schools within Caraga.