The University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) proudly congratulates its 20 Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) scholars from all year levels for their active participation in the KickSTART General Assembly – Mindanao Leg 2025. This pivotal event, held on July 6 at The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases in Davao City, brought together DOST-SEI scholars from across the region.
KickSTART Mindanao, an initiative under the national Scholars Transforming Advancement and Research for Technology (START) program, aims to bridge the technological gap in the Philippines by uniting scholars with diverse expertise. The assembly, themed “Scholars Bridging Vision and Innovation for Technological Transformation,” focused on fostering collaboration, inspiring action, and emphasizing the crucial role of science and technology in addressing societal needs. UIC’s scholars exemplified the university’s commitment to producing competent and compassionate professionals ready to contribute to national development.