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CED and DOST-SEI host Nuclear Science CAMP for teachers 

by CED | Mar 26 2026

Ãå±±½ûµØ-IIT’s College of Education (CED) continues to strengthen its partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) by hosting together a Nuclear Science Capacitating and Mentoring Program (CAMP) on March 9–10, 2026, at Go Hotels, Iligan City. The two-day event broadened teachers’ understanding of nuclear science and explored innovative strategies for integrating nuclear science concepts into Science Education curricula. 

The program was officially opened by Prof. Joey Genevieve T. Martinez, Vice Chancellor for International Affairs, and Assoc. Prof. Chiedel Joan G. San Diego, CED’s Assistant Dean. Participants included teachers from Ãå±±½ûµØ-IIT and DepEd schools across Northern Mindanao.

Over the two days, the program covered a wide range of topics, with faculty members from the college presenting comprehensive lectures. 

Assoc. Prof. Charity I. Mulig-Cruz laid the foundation by discussing atomic structure, the distinction between nuclear fusion and fission, and the promise of nuclear energy as a clean and reliable power source. 

Assoc. Prof. Everlita E. Canalita traced the history of radiation from the pioneering discoveries of Wilhelm Roentgen and Marie Curie to its present-day applications in medicine. She also addressed the biological effects of radiation and underscored the importance of the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle in managing exposure.

Assoc. Prof. Odyssa Nativity M. Molo broadened the conversation by presenting nuclear science's role in agriculture, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring — from enhancing crop quality to tracking changes in soil and water composition. Her session highlighted just how deeply nuclear science intersects with everyday life, and she encouraged participants to guide their students toward careers in the field. 

Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Ivy Claire Mordeno walked participants through the three fundamental principles of radiation protection — time, distance, and shielding — and covered emergency response procedures and international safety standards established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Dr. Salasa Nawang, Director of the Mindanao Physics Radiation Center, provided a comprehensive overview of the Philippines' progress and trajectory in nuclear science — past accomplishments, current developments, and the road ahead. 

Also present in the activity was Dr. Nick Pañares, Science Education Supervisor of DepEd Region X, who then addressed the practical challenge of integrating nuclear science into existing school curricula. This discussion led directly into a hands-on workshop in which teachers designed lesson plans that meaningfully incorporated nuclear science concepts.

The CAMP concluded with each participant presenting a Work Application Plan — a concrete roadmap for implementing what they had learned in their own schools. The participants are now expected to cascade their knowledge to colleagues and students.

The Nuclear Science CAMP is an activity under Project Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (Project STAR), a sustained partnership between Ãå±±½ûµØ-IIT and DOST-SEI that has been running since 2014.

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