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The National Institute of Geological Sciences Research Symposium (NIGSCON) serves as a cornerstone of professional discourse, held regularly to provide an esteemed platform to feature the latest research findings, dynamic developments, and nascent trends across a spectrum of geoscientific disciplines. The symposium's purview encompasses a comprehensive array of subjects, including but not limited to petrography, geochemistry, mineral and energy resources, tectonics, geophysics, stratigraphy, paleontology, surface processes, and geological hazards.
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This 14-15 November 2024, the National Institute of Geological Sciences brings you the 19th NIGS Research Symposium with the theme “REACT: Resilient Earth, Adapting to Changing Times.”
This year’s NIGSCON will highlight studies on disaster resilience in the midst of climate and environmental changes, and will feature the latest research findings, developments, and emerging trends in petrography, geochemistry, mineral and energy resources, tectonics, stratigraphy, paleontology, surface processes, and geological hazards.
The geoscientific community is eager to hear about your research! Submit your abstracts through the link: https://tinyurl.com/NIGSCONAbstractportal on or before 11 October 2024.
Registration is FREE! You may register at: https://tinyurl.com/NIGSCON2024Registerhere
Noelynna T. Ramos, D.Sc.
Director, NIGS
To be updated
Betchaida D. Payot, Ph.D.
Chair, NIGSCON 2024
To be updated
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PROGRAM
November
14th
THURSDAY
15th
FRIDAY
08:00 - 09:00
Registration
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09:00 - 09:10
Welcome Address
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09:10 - 09:45
Keynote Presentation
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09:45 - 10:00
Coffee Break
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10:00 - 11:45
NIGS Grant Presentations
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11:45 - 13:30
Lunch Break
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13:30 - 15:00
NIGS Grant Presentations
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15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Break
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15:15 - 17:30
Poster Presentations (OSPA and Non-OSPA)
08:50 - 09:05
Opening Remarks
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09:05 - 09:30
Plenary Presentation
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09:30 - 09:45
Coffee Break
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09:45 - 11:45
Oral Presentations (OSPA)
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11:45 - 13:15
Lunch Break
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13:15 - 14:15
Oral Presentations (OSPA)
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14:15 - 15:30
Oral Presentations (Non-OSPA)
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15:30 - 15:45
Coffee Break
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15:30 - 17:00
Poster Presentations (OSPA and Non-OSPA)
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17:00 - 17:30
Trivia Game
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17:30 - 18:00
Awarding of OSPAs and Closing Remarks
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18:00 onwards
Cocktails and socials
NIGSCON 2024
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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Dr. Betchaida Payot
CHAIR
Sandra Donna Catugas
Mariz Alcancia
Jed Ruzziel Santiago
Paula Mae Jatulan
Andrea Pamintuan
Alexander Keihl Magtoto
SECRETARIAT AND LOGISTICS
Lyndon Nawanao, Jr.
Nikko Balanial
Raven Dytuco
Toby Vergara
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Dr. Gabriel Theophilus Valera
STUDENT AWARDS
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Joeven Austine Calvelo
Armando Salvador Bambao
John Phillip Baguio
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Dr. John Dale Dianala
Erizza Rose Santos
John Kenneth Badillo
Bea Marie Medina
Jyll Radbert Botardo
WEBSITE AND PUBLICITY
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