The Los Baños Science Community Foundation Inc. (LBSCFI), in line with the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week, will hold its three-day SyenSaya program at the Univesity of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Copeland Gymnasium on July 31 – Aug 2, 2013.

The three-day program will have the following events: recognition of outstanding scientific papers on research and development; showcase of agricultural and food products and other science and technology (S&T) projects; and conduct of techno-forum about food safety, packaging, marketing and financing for entrepreneurs, local government units and interested citizens.

Through programs like SyenSaya, LBSCFI and its member agencies work together to create a model community that addresses the need of Los Baños and similar communities through creative programs and innovation.

This year’s SyenSaya will be hosted by UPLB to be led by Chancellor Rex Victor Cruz with the help of Dr. Enrique Tolentino, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs.

SyenSaya is an annual program by LBSCFI in collaboration with its 23 member agencies and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that features latest scientific researches and technological innovations through forums and exhibits. It aims to disseminate information about the social importance of Science and Technology in community development by inviting schools and colleges to attend its activities. ( Kathleen Joyce D. Bondoc)