CAPSU stages 1st technofest

By: Alex Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A three-day celebration on the breakthroughs in research and technology of the Capiz State University (CapSU) dubbed “Pagtukib: CAPSU Technofest 2019″ was conducted by the university through its Research, Development and Extension (RDE) unit from Dec. 9 to 11, 2019 at the CAPSU Dayao satellite college here.

The opening day was graced by Capiz 2nd Congressional District Rep. Fredenil Castro, who commended the school for the initiative and the food-centered researches in his keynote speech on the celebration aimed at highlighting the developments and achievements of the university in research, product development, and utility model.

However, the lawmaker dared the country’s researchers “to come up with something better, special, more sophisticated and spectacular”.

CAPSU president Dr. Editha Alfon said the technofest was successful and will be carried out through the RDE in the succeeding years.

The RDE unit is spearheaded by the university’s vice-president for RDE Dr. Lucy A. Beluso.

Pagtukib also included an exhibit showcasing current innovative knowledge, technology and products developed by the university.

It was also a venue for the science community and science enthusiasts, particularly the technology developers and investors, including the S&T service providers and clients, to interact, exchange ideas and pursue potential opportunities in technology commercialization and linkages.

Partner agencies that have funded various research endeavors of the university and faculty researchers who have shown great accomplishments in basic and applied research, and technology transfer, and promotion were also recognized during the celebration. (PIA-Capiz)