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Graduate School<font style="font-weight: bold;" size="5">PNRI, INSC conduct nuclear awareness seminar</font>
TO INCREASE knowledge and understanding of the public on the various aspects of radiation and nuclear science and technology, a seminar was conducted Oct. 16-17 by the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) in cooperation with the Ilocos Norte Science Community (INSC).
Held at the University Training Center, the seminar was attended by science and physics teachers and their students who came from Regions I, II, and CAR.
Reynaldo S. Jimenez, senior science research specialist of PNRI’s Nuclear Services and Training Division spoke on the fundamental concepts of radiation and radioactivity as well as on radiation safety. On the other hand, Rhodora R., Leonin, information officer of the same division, discussed the beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines and PNRI’s nuclear and regulatory services.
A film showing and some practical exercises and group activities on background radiation measurement was conducted on the second day of the seminar.
An exhibit by the participants was also open for viewing. Among those displayed were: serving the jewelry industry through radioisotope-excited x-ray florescence analysis, enhancing dairy cattle production by nuclear technique and feed supplementation, using radiation technique to produce carrageenan plant growth promoter, using radiation technology as a post-harvest treatment for tropical fruits, PVP-carrageenan hydrogel as a cheap dressing for burns and wounds,
Increasing mango exports through fruit fly control program based on sterile insect technique, learning nuclear science the easy way, using radioisotope Cesium-137 to estimate soil erosion and sedimentation rate, using isotope technique for fertilizer-N use efficiency in rice-based cropping system, developing new varieties of foliage ornamental, and improving crops through radiations technology
Sample products such as ornamental plants and mutant crop varieties developed by PNRI through radiation technology were also displayed during the activity.
The PNRI, formerly the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, is the sole agency of the government mandated to advance and regulate the safe and peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. It conducts research and development on the applications of radiation and nuclear techniques, materials, and processes; undertakes the transfer of research results to end-users including technical extension and training services; operates and maintains nuclear research reactors and other radiation facilities; and licenses and regulates activities relative to production, transfer, and utilization of nuclear and radioactive substances.
On the other hand, INSC – the lead agency of which is MMSU – is composed of 15 academic, research and development, and local government institutions in the province aimed at promoting science and technology in the community.
Held at the University Training Center, the seminar was attended by science and physics teachers and their students who came from Regions I, II, and CAR.
Reynaldo S. Jimenez, senior science research specialist of PNRI’s Nuclear Services and Training Division spoke on the fundamental concepts of radiation and radioactivity as well as on radiation safety. On the other hand, Rhodora R., Leonin, information officer of the same division, discussed the beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines and PNRI’s nuclear and regulatory services.
A film showing and some practical exercises and group activities on background radiation measurement was conducted on the second day of the seminar.
An exhibit by the participants was also open for viewing. Among those displayed were: serving the jewelry industry through radioisotope-excited x-ray florescence analysis, enhancing dairy cattle production by nuclear technique and feed supplementation, using radiation technique to produce carrageenan plant growth promoter, using radiation technology as a post-harvest treatment for tropical fruits, PVP-carrageenan hydrogel as a cheap dressing for burns and wounds,
Increasing mango exports through fruit fly control program based on sterile insect technique, learning nuclear science the easy way, using radioisotope Cesium-137 to estimate soil erosion and sedimentation rate, using isotope technique for fertilizer-N use efficiency in rice-based cropping system, developing new varieties of foliage ornamental, and improving crops through radiations technology
Sample products such as ornamental plants and mutant crop varieties developed by PNRI through radiation technology were also displayed during the activity.
The PNRI, formerly the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, is the sole agency of the government mandated to advance and regulate the safe and peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in the Philippines. It conducts research and development on the applications of radiation and nuclear techniques, materials, and processes; undertakes the transfer of research results to end-users including technical extension and training services; operates and maintains nuclear research reactors and other radiation facilities; and licenses and regulates activities relative to production, transfer, and utilization of nuclear and radioactive substances.
On the other hand, INSC – the lead agency of which is MMSU – is composed of 15 academic, research and development, and local government institutions in the province aimed at promoting science and technology in the community.
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