MSU-Maguindanao Wraps Up RED Week with Recognition of Distinguished RED and Publication Awards
Mindanao State University-Maguindanao under the leadership of Chancellor Bai Hejira Nefertiti M. Limbona successfully conducted the RED Week 2024 Culmination Program on December 18, 2024, at the DOS Gymnasium. It was organized through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, led by Dr. Raquel D. Santiago-Arenas, and highlighted research efforts, professional development, and the recognition of outstanding academic contributions. A total of ๐ฏ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ were awarded this year to researchers published in notable platforms, including ๐ญ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐-๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐, ๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐.
Chancellor Limbona recognized the efforts that led to the success of the university’s Research and Extension in 2024, VCRE Dr. Raquel, for leading these initiatives. โWe acknowledge the hard work of our researchers, and we hope to produce even more in the coming years. We also aim to craft or improve research policies that could further strengthen the output and work you have put in,โ she stated.
The RED week kicked off with the In-House Review held on November 26-27, 2024, where a total of 44 research papers were presented. The review was divided into two categories: 18 papers under Technical Sciences and 26 under Social Sciences. These presentations not only provided insights into the latest research at MSU-Maguindanao but also the interdisciplinary approach of the university’s academic community. In addition, 15 posters were presented, showcasing the various internally- and externally-funded projects of the university.
In alignment with its mission to develop human capital, the OVCRE hosted training workshops aimed at enhancing the capabilities of faculty and staff. On December 2, 2024, a Training-Workshop on Establishing a Research Journal was held, focusing on the process of establishing and managing a research journal. Thirty-four faculty researchers attended, gaining valuable insights into journal publication. The following day, December 3, 2024, MSU-Maguindanao organized a Training on Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to introduce faculty and staff to modern tools in data science and AI. Forty-four participants explored how these technologies can enhance research and extension projects, making them more relevant in today’s data-driven world.