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Empowering Young Scientists: NASA-GLOBE Philippines Holds Science Camp and Training in Camarines Sur
On March 21–22, 2026, the NASA-GLOBE Program (Philippines) successfully conducted a two-day Science Camp and GLOBE Protocol Training for 167 senior high school students and teachers of San Rafael National High School in Tigaon, Camarines Norte. The initiative aimed to strengthen students’ scientific skills and deepen their understanding of environmental systems through hands-on learning and field-based investigation.
The training was led by a team of dedicated science educators and program coordinators headed by Philippines’ Country Coordinator, Rod Allan De Lara, together with Deputy Country Coordinator Joan Bilasano Callope and Bicol Region Coordinator Noemi Bilasano Callope. Their collective expertise provided students with valuable insights into the practical application of scientific concepts aligned with global environmental monitoring standards.
Throughout the two-day camp, students actively engaged in protocol training across four major Earth system spheres: Atmosphere, Pedosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere. Participants learned how to conduct systematic observations, gather accurate environmental data, and utilize scientific tools—skills essential for contributing to the global GLOBE database and for fostering evidence-based environmental stewardship.
The training emphasized experiential learning, allowing students to perform actual measurements and observations in their local environment. This hands-on approach not only enhanced their technical competencies but also cultivated a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of Earth’s systems and the importance of sustainability.
As part of its commitment to supporting science education, the NASA-GLOBE Program (Philippines) concluded the activity with the donation of essential scientific equipment to the school. These included 72 macrolenses, 7 pH meters, and other basic tools that will enable students and teachers to continue conducting environmental investigations beyond the training. The macrolenses were part of the donation by the US Embassy Manila to the GLOBE Program in the Philippines.
The Science Camp and Protocol Training marked a significant step in empowering young learners in the Bicol Region to become active contributors to environmental science. By equipping students with both knowledge and tools, the program continues to nurture a new generation of scientifically literate individuals who are ready to engage in local and global environmental challenges.
Through initiatives like this, the NASA-GLOBE Program (Philippines) reinforces its mission of bringing science closer to communities—one student, one school, and one discovery at a time.
News origin: Philippines