2024 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
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2024 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), in collaboration with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), hosted the 2024 National Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring at the PNRI compound in Quezon City.
This annual workshop, organized by PNRI's Health Physics Research Section (HPRS), aims to equip participants with a foundational understanding of radiation and environmental radioactivity monitoring. Attendees included university instructors, government researchers, and radiation safety specialists from across the Philippines.
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Malaysia is next host of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad
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Malaysia as next INSO host receives the INSO Trophy from Philippine organizers. (L-R) Philippine Organizing Committee Chair Ana Elena Conjares, DOST-PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla, IAEA Expert Jane Abaya, with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Rorlinda Binti Yusof and Mohd Hakimie Bin Zainal Abidin.
Left: The INSO trophy which started its journey from the Philippines and will be passed on from one INSO host to the next.
Right: Dr. Mohd Hakimie Bin Zainal Abidin raises the INSO trophy as next INSO host representing Malaysia with Dr. Rorlinda Binti Yusof.
Malaysia is next host of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad
After its successful pioneer run at the New Clark City in the Philippines, the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) will hop on to its second leg in Malaysia next year. The Malaysian delegates eagerly received the INSO globe at the Turn-over Ceremony at the close of the first-ever INSO on August 6 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga.
Donated by the former Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency – Technical Cooperation for Asia and the Pacific Dr, Jane G. Abaya, the INSO globe started its journey this year and will be turned-over to next country-hosts from thence. It will serve as the symbol of the passing of responsibility from one INSO host to the next.
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8 golds, 13 silvers, 16 bronzes at the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad
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The gold medal winners for the 1st INSO, joined by DOST Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services Maridon Sahagun (5th from right), DOST-PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla (6th from left) and DOST-PNRI Deputy Director Dr. Vallerie Samson (5th from left)
8 golds, 13 silvers, 16 bronzes at the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad
Thirty-seven Olympians brought home the fruits of their months-long labor at the close of the first-ever International Nuclear Science Olympiad held August 1-6 at the New Clark City in the Philippines. Eight clinched gold, 13 bagged silver, and 16 won bronze among 55 contenders from 14 Asia-Pacific countries.
The medalists comprise a mix of junior and senior high school students aged 20 years and below.
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INSO kicks off with a blast
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DOST-PNRI Director Dr. Carlo Arcilla, serving as the Chairperson of the INSO Steering Committee, speaking at the opening ceremonies
INSO kicks off with a blast
The first International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) officially started on Aug 1 with a blast as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), along with partners and other guests, welcomed the olympiad participants in the opening ceremonies held at the SMX Convention Center in New Clark City, Pampanga.
The contenders will compete in a grueling two-day examination of skills and knowledge in nuclear science. Pioneering participants include 14 countries of 54 participants with 31 team leaders, and three countries as observers.