Sustainable Transportation for India’s Future Based on Electric VehiclesDr. Amarjeet Singh
Sustainable Transport is also known as Green
Transport and it is any form of transport that does not use or
rely on deteriorating natural resources. Instead it relies on
renewable or regenerated energy rather than fossil fuels that
have a finite life expectancy. This paper deals with the need of
an alternate transportation, India's mission of sustainable
transportation, its hurdles and some recommendations that
can foster electric vehicle implementation.
This document is a project report submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Engineering degree. It outlines the design, development, and programming of an electric powered self-balancing scooter or Segway. The mechanical design section describes the support frame and motor foundation created using metal rods and plates. The electrical design section details the circuit diagram using an Arduino board, motor driver, batteries, sensors, and motors. The report provides background on the motivation and advantages of electric vehicles for urban transportation to reduce pollution and fuel consumption.
The AIT campus is pursuing ambitious sustainability goals over the next five years by transforming into a "sustainable laboratory". A new student sustainability club has formed with over 100 members pledging to eliminate plastic bags and green living. Small projects have begun to study energy, water, and waste baselines. Officials plan to engineer an environmentally friendly learning experience unprecedented in Thailand.
The document summarizes the Horizon 2015 Year-End Report from the University of Toronto Blue Sky Solar Racing team. It discusses the team's 12th place finish in the 2015 World Solar Challenge race across Australia with their solar-powered vehicle Horizon. The report provides details on the vehicle's design and development, outreach efforts, and thanking sponsors for supporting the project.
A Training Workshop on SELLING SOLAR LIGHTS: TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE was held on the 15th February 2014 at Center for Management Development, UPES, Village- Bidholi, Dehradun.
Here is what happened at the SELCO Workshop.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on e-rickshaws. It discusses the introduction and working of e-rickshaws, including their components and charging stations. It presents the objectives and conclusions of the seminar, as well as the merits, demerits and future scope of e-rickshaws. Case studies and literature reviews on e-rickshaws are also summarized. The presentation evaluates e-rickshaws as an energy efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solution with potential to address issues of pollution and last mile connectivity.
The Asian Institute of Technology plans to transform its 130-hectare campus into a model of sustainability over the next five years. A new sustainability club launched by the AIT Student Union has attracted over 100 members. The club has initiated a campaign to eliminate plastic bags from campus and students have pledged to green living. Additionally, AIT faculty have started eight small projects to collect data on energy usage, water usage, and waste generation to establish a baseline for the sustainability transformation.
Eip 1 report format-2019 for research project (1)YADAV VIKAS
This document is a project report submitted by four students at Indrashil University on a "Solar panel cleaning system". It includes a title page, certificate signed by their guide and department head certifying the work, acknowledgements thanking those who helped, and an abstract summarizing the project. The project intends to increase the efficiency of solar panels by removing dust particles through development of a fully automated permanent cleaning system that can be retrofitted directly onto solar panel arrays. It aims to provide a uniform clean without risks to worker health from manual cleaning currently used.
Sustainable Transportation for India’s Future Based on Electric VehiclesDr. Amarjeet Singh
Sustainable Transport is also known as Green
Transport and it is any form of transport that does not use or
rely on deteriorating natural resources. Instead it relies on
renewable or regenerated energy rather than fossil fuels that
have a finite life expectancy. This paper deals with the need of
an alternate transportation, India's mission of sustainable
transportation, its hurdles and some recommendations that
can foster electric vehicle implementation.
This document is a project report submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Engineering degree. It outlines the design, development, and programming of an electric powered self-balancing scooter or Segway. The mechanical design section describes the support frame and motor foundation created using metal rods and plates. The electrical design section details the circuit diagram using an Arduino board, motor driver, batteries, sensors, and motors. The report provides background on the motivation and advantages of electric vehicles for urban transportation to reduce pollution and fuel consumption.
The AIT campus is pursuing ambitious sustainability goals over the next five years by transforming into a "sustainable laboratory". A new student sustainability club has formed with over 100 members pledging to eliminate plastic bags and green living. Small projects have begun to study energy, water, and waste baselines. Officials plan to engineer an environmentally friendly learning experience unprecedented in Thailand.
The document summarizes the Horizon 2015 Year-End Report from the University of Toronto Blue Sky Solar Racing team. It discusses the team's 12th place finish in the 2015 World Solar Challenge race across Australia with their solar-powered vehicle Horizon. The report provides details on the vehicle's design and development, outreach efforts, and thanking sponsors for supporting the project.
A Training Workshop on SELLING SOLAR LIGHTS: TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE was held on the 15th February 2014 at Center for Management Development, UPES, Village- Bidholi, Dehradun.
Here is what happened at the SELCO Workshop.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on e-rickshaws. It discusses the introduction and working of e-rickshaws, including their components and charging stations. It presents the objectives and conclusions of the seminar, as well as the merits, demerits and future scope of e-rickshaws. Case studies and literature reviews on e-rickshaws are also summarized. The presentation evaluates e-rickshaws as an energy efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solution with potential to address issues of pollution and last mile connectivity.
The Asian Institute of Technology plans to transform its 130-hectare campus into a model of sustainability over the next five years. A new sustainability club launched by the AIT Student Union has attracted over 100 members. The club has initiated a campaign to eliminate plastic bags from campus and students have pledged to green living. Additionally, AIT faculty have started eight small projects to collect data on energy usage, water usage, and waste generation to establish a baseline for the sustainability transformation.
Eip 1 report format-2019 for research project (1)YADAV VIKAS
This document is a project report submitted by four students at Indrashil University on a "Solar panel cleaning system". It includes a title page, certificate signed by their guide and department head certifying the work, acknowledgements thanking those who helped, and an abstract summarizing the project. The project intends to increase the efficiency of solar panels by removing dust particles through development of a fully automated permanent cleaning system that can be retrofitted directly onto solar panel arrays. It aims to provide a uniform clean without risks to worker health from manual cleaning currently used.
This document summarizes research on electric bikes. It reviews literature on traditional bikes, hybrid bikes, and electric bikes. For traditional bikes, it examines safety and efficiency comparisons between traditional and electric bikes. For hybrid bikes, it discusses designs that combine internal combustion engines with electric motors. For electric bikes, it outlines studies on improved battery life, use of solar charging, and reduced environmental pollution compared to gas-powered vehicles. The document concludes that using an electric hub motor at the front wheel improves mileage over existing electric bike systems.
The governance conundrum of powered micromobility devices: An in-depth case s...Araz Taeihagh
With the widespread adoption of powered micromobility devices like e-scooters for transportation in recent times, there have been many associated and potentially unknown risks. While these devices have been beneficial for commuters, managing these technological risks has been a key challenge for governments. This article presents an in-depth case study of Singapore, where these devices were adopted but were eventually banned from footpaths and public paths. We focus on identifying the technological risks and the governing strategies adopted and find that the Singaporean government followed a combination of governing strategies to address the risks of safety, liability, and switching to another transportation mode. The strategy of banning the devices was undertaken after active regulation and prudent monitoring. Based on the Singapore case, we offer policy recommendations for robust infrastructure and policy capacity, government stewardship and inclusive participatory policymaking for safe deployment, and simultaneous adoption of governing strategies to adopt these devices. The regulatory lessons from the case of Singapore can be insightful for policy discussions in other countries that have already adopted or are considering the introduction of powered micromobility devices.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Asia’s first core sector University, today conferred degrees to 1854 students from 53 different courses during its 14th annual convocation.
This document summarizes the key solutions from a workshop between NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute on transforming India's passenger mobility system. The workshop developed a vision for a shared, electric, and connected mobility future for India that could cut energy demand 64% and carbon emissions 37% by 2030. This would be achieved through three elements: 1) system integration like mobility as a service and shared data, 2) shared infrastructure like mobility-oriented development and vehicle-grid integration, and 3) scaled manufacturing of electric vehicles and components. This transformation could save India significant costs while improving air quality, reducing congestion, and supporting renewable energy goals.
This document summarizes a paper presented at the 2012 International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment discussing piezoelectric energy harvesting from flooring systems. The paper reviews literature on various methods tested to harvest energy from human motion, finding that piezoelectric effects show the most potential. It outlines the objectives and methodology of further research to investigate piezoelectric materials, measure energy outputs, and develop prototypes for piezoelectric energy harvesting modules integrated into flooring.
The document discusses various technological solutions for water and sanitation issues in India:
1. People's Pump - A patented technology from IIT Kanpur that purifies water from hand pumps using UV light and activated carbon for rural areas. Initial implementation would cost 65 crores for 1 lakh pumps.
2. Aqua billboards - Equipment from an American university that produces 10-20 liters of water per hour from air, using solar power. Initial implementation with 100 billboards would cost 25 crores.
3. Low temperature thermal desalination plants (LTTD) - Plants developed by NIOT that convert seawater to drinking water. Initial implementation with 5 plants across coastal states would cost
What Are 21st Century Skills Parent PresentationKaren Brooks
The document discusses 21st century skills and the changing nature of work and education. It notes that students now live in a digital world and outlines key 21st century skills like digital literacy, creativity, communication, and productivity. It also discusses how certain careers and fields are emerging like alternative energy development, biometric identification, and robotics engineering due to technological changes. The document advocates for changing education to integrate more technology and develop skills needed in a changing world.
The document discusses strategies used by Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to maintain clean and green environments. It notes that these countries emphasize proper discipline, eco-friendly policies like renewable energy use, limiting urban expansion, and carbon taxes. Specific initiatives discussed include the UK's waste recycling and energy conservation programs, Switzerland's preservation of natural resources through environmental protection laws, and Denmark's promotion of biking, wind power (providing over 40% of its energy), and efficient waste-to-energy incineration plants. The document argues that the Philippines could benefit from emulating these countries' examples of environmental stewardship through discipline, orientation programs, strict implementation, and developing green leaders.
The document summarizes Team Philippines' participation in the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon Asia competition in July 2010. It introduces the three Philippine university teams - Don Bosco Technical College, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of Santo Tomas - and describes their vehicle designs, which utilize lightweight materials and aerodynamic shapes to maximize fuel efficiency. The teams hope to showcase Filipino innovation and bring pride to the Philippines in this international competition promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Rah-Miel Mitchell is the Program Manager for Ecopalooza. As the program manger he is responsible for managing the project development and communicating time lines to team members for both pre-production planning as well as the production of Ecopalooza.
The document provides a strategic and implementation plan for the University of Cincinnati to achieve net zero emissions through increasing clean energy generation and decreasing resource usage. Key initiatives proposed include installing solar panels, retrofitting exercise machines to generate electricity, implementing an anaerobic digester using food waste, and producing biodiesel. Initiatives to reduce usage involve creating sustainability education videos and games, implementing smart energy monitoring devices in dorms, and setting defaults to double-sided printing. The team's implementation this semester focused on awareness campaigns through social media, testing monitoring devices to measure savings, and surveying students about initiatives at other universities to demonstrate potential impacts. The results showed initiatives can significantly increase student perceptions of their school's sustainability efforts and involvement of students
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team works on a 2-year cycle to design, fabricate, and test their vehicles for solar challenges. Their current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge. Working on the solar car projects provides students with practical experience applying their classroom knowledge to build functioning prototypes. It also helps them develop skills relevant to industries like automotive, as well as fundraising, communication, and teamwork abilities. The projects aim to further solar technology research and promote sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit from hands-on experience applying their knowledge, developing skills relevant to industries like automotive, and learning to coordinate, fundraise, and work as a team. The current project aims to participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the research and practical application of solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit by gaining practical experience applying their theoretical knowledge and skills like project coordination, fundraising, and teamwork. The current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the aims of more practical solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy promotion.
Renewable Energy Education and Awareness at the University Level in PakistanUmair Shahzad
The rapid increase in the enrolment of students at higher education level in Pakistan in recent years is
expected to grow further. It is very essential for universities to update the educational curriculum according to latest
technological needs .Energy is a significant issue of Pakistan. The country has been facing severe crisis of energy since last
two decades. Availability of educated and trained personnel is important for successfully implementing any plans for
alternative energy sources. Owing to rising concerns about fossil fuel depletion and global climate change, there is an
imperative need for renewable energy experts and specialists, who are able to design, install and maintain these systems.
Most of the engineers are not even aware of the working technology of renewable energy systems, therefore, it is essential to
devise and introduce new courses and curriculum which prepare engineers of the future to work with renewables to utilize
alternative energy systems and contribute their part in putting an end to energy crisis. Gone are the days when miniscule
knowledge of renewable energy was sufficient for students. In today’s era, it is crucial to include courses which cover the
domains of technology, resources, design, implementation, economics, policies and applications of renewable energy
systems. At present, there is no strong foundation at various universities to provide education and awareness regarding
renewable energy and its long term benefits. The role of internet is very vital regarding renewable energy education and
awareness. This paper presents the importance of imparting renewable energy education to students at university level in
Pakistan.
A list-of-notable-innovations-at-makerere-university BY KALYOWA MUSITAFAKalyowa Musitafa
The document lists and describes several notable innovations from Makerere University's College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). These include the Kayoola Solar Bus, which is Africa's first electric bus powered by solar energy; MakaPads, which are low-cost sanitary pads made from renewable resources to help girls in rural areas attend school during menstruation; an improved solar-powered water pump developed with Purdue University as a reliable irrigation solution for small-scale farmers; and a hybrid fruit dryer that uses both biomass and solar energy to dry fruits more quickly and respond to users' needs in remote areas. The document also briefly mentions innovations in robotics and solar water heating as other projects
The document proposes establishing a summer school on renewable energy sources on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands. It would bring together students and teachers from multiple universities to study various renewable technologies like solar, wind, hydroelectric and more through hands-on projects. This would expand students' knowledge beyond what is available in their home universities and laboratories. The island is well-suited for this due to its existing renewable energy infrastructure and projects. The summer school would help train the next generation of renewable energy experts and promote the growth of new technologies.
The document is the March 2013 issue of The Singapore Engineer magazine published by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). The cover story focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering, highlighting how the National University of Singapore won an award for its commitment to campus infrastructure sustainability. Other features include articles on engineering education, acoustics engineering, innovative solutions for power generation, and using machine-to-machine technology to reduce illegal logging. There is also an interview with the director of strategy from Schneider Electric Singapore about developments in power generation and distribution.
This document summarizes research on electric bikes. It reviews literature on traditional bikes, hybrid bikes, and electric bikes. For traditional bikes, it examines safety and efficiency comparisons between traditional and electric bikes. For hybrid bikes, it discusses designs that combine internal combustion engines with electric motors. For electric bikes, it outlines studies on improved battery life, use of solar charging, and reduced environmental pollution compared to gas-powered vehicles. The document concludes that using an electric hub motor at the front wheel improves mileage over existing electric bike systems.
The governance conundrum of powered micromobility devices: An in-depth case s...Araz Taeihagh
With the widespread adoption of powered micromobility devices like e-scooters for transportation in recent times, there have been many associated and potentially unknown risks. While these devices have been beneficial for commuters, managing these technological risks has been a key challenge for governments. This article presents an in-depth case study of Singapore, where these devices were adopted but were eventually banned from footpaths and public paths. We focus on identifying the technological risks and the governing strategies adopted and find that the Singaporean government followed a combination of governing strategies to address the risks of safety, liability, and switching to another transportation mode. The strategy of banning the devices was undertaken after active regulation and prudent monitoring. Based on the Singapore case, we offer policy recommendations for robust infrastructure and policy capacity, government stewardship and inclusive participatory policymaking for safe deployment, and simultaneous adoption of governing strategies to adopt these devices. The regulatory lessons from the case of Singapore can be insightful for policy discussions in other countries that have already adopted or are considering the introduction of powered micromobility devices.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Asia’s first core sector University, today conferred degrees to 1854 students from 53 different courses during its 14th annual convocation.
This document summarizes the key solutions from a workshop between NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute on transforming India's passenger mobility system. The workshop developed a vision for a shared, electric, and connected mobility future for India that could cut energy demand 64% and carbon emissions 37% by 2030. This would be achieved through three elements: 1) system integration like mobility as a service and shared data, 2) shared infrastructure like mobility-oriented development and vehicle-grid integration, and 3) scaled manufacturing of electric vehicles and components. This transformation could save India significant costs while improving air quality, reducing congestion, and supporting renewable energy goals.
This document summarizes a paper presented at the 2012 International Conference on Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Built Environment discussing piezoelectric energy harvesting from flooring systems. The paper reviews literature on various methods tested to harvest energy from human motion, finding that piezoelectric effects show the most potential. It outlines the objectives and methodology of further research to investigate piezoelectric materials, measure energy outputs, and develop prototypes for piezoelectric energy harvesting modules integrated into flooring.
The document discusses various technological solutions for water and sanitation issues in India:
1. People's Pump - A patented technology from IIT Kanpur that purifies water from hand pumps using UV light and activated carbon for rural areas. Initial implementation would cost 65 crores for 1 lakh pumps.
2. Aqua billboards - Equipment from an American university that produces 10-20 liters of water per hour from air, using solar power. Initial implementation with 100 billboards would cost 25 crores.
3. Low temperature thermal desalination plants (LTTD) - Plants developed by NIOT that convert seawater to drinking water. Initial implementation with 5 plants across coastal states would cost
What Are 21st Century Skills Parent PresentationKaren Brooks
The document discusses 21st century skills and the changing nature of work and education. It notes that students now live in a digital world and outlines key 21st century skills like digital literacy, creativity, communication, and productivity. It also discusses how certain careers and fields are emerging like alternative energy development, biometric identification, and robotics engineering due to technological changes. The document advocates for changing education to integrate more technology and develop skills needed in a changing world.
The document discusses strategies used by Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to maintain clean and green environments. It notes that these countries emphasize proper discipline, eco-friendly policies like renewable energy use, limiting urban expansion, and carbon taxes. Specific initiatives discussed include the UK's waste recycling and energy conservation programs, Switzerland's preservation of natural resources through environmental protection laws, and Denmark's promotion of biking, wind power (providing over 40% of its energy), and efficient waste-to-energy incineration plants. The document argues that the Philippines could benefit from emulating these countries' examples of environmental stewardship through discipline, orientation programs, strict implementation, and developing green leaders.
The document summarizes Team Philippines' participation in the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon Asia competition in July 2010. It introduces the three Philippine university teams - Don Bosco Technical College, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of Santo Tomas - and describes their vehicle designs, which utilize lightweight materials and aerodynamic shapes to maximize fuel efficiency. The teams hope to showcase Filipino innovation and bring pride to the Philippines in this international competition promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Rah-Miel Mitchell is the Program Manager for Ecopalooza. As the program manger he is responsible for managing the project development and communicating time lines to team members for both pre-production planning as well as the production of Ecopalooza.
The document provides a strategic and implementation plan for the University of Cincinnati to achieve net zero emissions through increasing clean energy generation and decreasing resource usage. Key initiatives proposed include installing solar panels, retrofitting exercise machines to generate electricity, implementing an anaerobic digester using food waste, and producing biodiesel. Initiatives to reduce usage involve creating sustainability education videos and games, implementing smart energy monitoring devices in dorms, and setting defaults to double-sided printing. The team's implementation this semester focused on awareness campaigns through social media, testing monitoring devices to measure savings, and surveying students about initiatives at other universities to demonstrate potential impacts. The results showed initiatives can significantly increase student perceptions of their school's sustainability efforts and involvement of students
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team works on a 2-year cycle to design, fabricate, and test their vehicles for solar challenges. Their current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge. Working on the solar car projects provides students with practical experience applying their classroom knowledge to build functioning prototypes. It also helps them develop skills relevant to industries like automotive, as well as fundraising, communication, and teamwork abilities. The projects aim to further solar technology research and promote sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit from hands-on experience applying their knowledge, developing skills relevant to industries like automotive, and learning to coordinate, fundraise, and work as a team. The current project aims to participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the research and practical application of solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit by gaining practical experience applying their theoretical knowledge and skills like project coordination, fundraising, and teamwork. The current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the aims of more practical solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy promotion.
Renewable Energy Education and Awareness at the University Level in PakistanUmair Shahzad
The rapid increase in the enrolment of students at higher education level in Pakistan in recent years is
expected to grow further. It is very essential for universities to update the educational curriculum according to latest
technological needs .Energy is a significant issue of Pakistan. The country has been facing severe crisis of energy since last
two decades. Availability of educated and trained personnel is important for successfully implementing any plans for
alternative energy sources. Owing to rising concerns about fossil fuel depletion and global climate change, there is an
imperative need for renewable energy experts and specialists, who are able to design, install and maintain these systems.
Most of the engineers are not even aware of the working technology of renewable energy systems, therefore, it is essential to
devise and introduce new courses and curriculum which prepare engineers of the future to work with renewables to utilize
alternative energy systems and contribute their part in putting an end to energy crisis. Gone are the days when miniscule
knowledge of renewable energy was sufficient for students. In today’s era, it is crucial to include courses which cover the
domains of technology, resources, design, implementation, economics, policies and applications of renewable energy
systems. At present, there is no strong foundation at various universities to provide education and awareness regarding
renewable energy and its long term benefits. The role of internet is very vital regarding renewable energy education and
awareness. This paper presents the importance of imparting renewable energy education to students at university level in
Pakistan.
A list-of-notable-innovations-at-makerere-university BY KALYOWA MUSITAFAKalyowa Musitafa
The document lists and describes several notable innovations from Makerere University's College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT). These include the Kayoola Solar Bus, which is Africa's first electric bus powered by solar energy; MakaPads, which are low-cost sanitary pads made from renewable resources to help girls in rural areas attend school during menstruation; an improved solar-powered water pump developed with Purdue University as a reliable irrigation solution for small-scale farmers; and a hybrid fruit dryer that uses both biomass and solar energy to dry fruits more quickly and respond to users' needs in remote areas. The document also briefly mentions innovations in robotics and solar water heating as other projects
The document proposes establishing a summer school on renewable energy sources on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands. It would bring together students and teachers from multiple universities to study various renewable technologies like solar, wind, hydroelectric and more through hands-on projects. This would expand students' knowledge beyond what is available in their home universities and laboratories. The island is well-suited for this due to its existing renewable energy infrastructure and projects. The summer school would help train the next generation of renewable energy experts and promote the growth of new technologies.
The document is the March 2013 issue of The Singapore Engineer magazine published by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). The cover story focuses on mechanical and electrical engineering, highlighting how the National University of Singapore won an award for its commitment to campus infrastructure sustainability. Other features include articles on engineering education, acoustics engineering, innovative solutions for power generation, and using machine-to-machine technology to reduce illegal logging. There is also an interview with the director of strategy from Schneider Electric Singapore about developments in power generation and distribution.
Sustainable Energy Principles & Practice is an initiative using Auroville and its outstanding experience in human unity & sustainable living as a platform for the learning and personal growth of students from around the world. A learning-in-action program, it connects core human values with system thinking and hands-on work experience by introducing participants to local and global energy issues policies and exposing them to potential energy conservation and efficiency interventions.
This week, we distill insights around the Shell Eco-marathon - a collaborative social innovation challenge that inspires students and young engineers around the world to design the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles.
100+ thinkers and planners within MSLGROUP share and discuss inspiring projects on social data, crowdsourcing, storytelling and citizenship on the MSLGROUP Insights Network.
Every week, we pick up one project and do a deep dive into conversations around it -- on the MSLGROUP Insights Network itself but also on the broader social web -- to distill insights and foresights. We share these insights and foresights with you on our People’s Insights blog and compile the best insights from the network and the blog in the iPad-friendly People’s Lab Quarterly Magazine, as a showcase of our capabilities.
For more, see: http://peopleslab.mslgroup.com
MWD Education Program Honored 012016 FINAL (3)Benita Horn
The Metropolitan Water District's wide-ranging education program received California's highest environmental honor, the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. The program provides curriculum for all grade levels on water and the environment, as well as hands-on programs like the Solar Cup competition for high school students. With over 10,000 student participants, the Solar Cup teaches renewable energy, engineering, and water conservation. The education program aims to develop critical thinking around protecting water resources for the future.
E Scooters in Scandinavia and SustainabilityAqib Syed
This article describes the result on how electrical scooters and their swappable batteries have an impact on the environment. One of the leading companies, called TIER, has been selected for the analysis and exploration of the sustainability proposition. There will be an in-depth analysis of both circular and linear economies in terms of the company's perspective. The research is based on both theories from different articles, but also by an anonymous survey sent out to people.
Through the survey, it’s been observed an insight into how important sustainability and the environment are for the individual. Furthermore, the various answers in the survey stated that many chose to use electric scooters both because of accessibility, but also because of the environment. All this related to linear and circular economy, shows that TIER has thought about reuse by using reusable swappable batteries.
The conclusion that was drawn in this text is that for many, climate, environment and sustainability are important facts when it comes to everyday choices. Using recycling, instead of throwing away products, is important. Furthermore, one can then see that the survey corresponds with much of the theoretical basis.
CBRD - Bridging faith and scholarship; influencing policy and practiceRaymund Habaradas
The Center for Business Research and Development is the research and advocacy arm of the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business of De La Salle University.
The document outlines the research agenda of the Management of Organizations Department (MOD) at the Research and Ventures Research Center of Business. The MOD seeks to bridge faith and management practice through values-based management education and research focused on promoting integral human development. Key areas of research include the integration of social and environmental issues into business strategy, organizational change and innovation related to socially responsible practices, and incentive systems that encourage balancing social responsibility and profits. The overall goal of the MOD's research is to support its mission of developing competent, humanistic, and socially responsible business leaders through education, research, advocacy, and engagement with business and government leaders.
This document discusses integral human development and how it can be applied in organizations. It presents an integral human development framework that identifies seven forms of well-being: bodily, cognitive, emotional, social, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual. For each form of well-being, it provides a brief description of how that form can be nurtured in the workplace. It then provides exercises for individuals and managers to assess the nurturing of well-being using the framework and discusses applying integral human development in schools and work organizations.
CBRD Connect (Center for Business Research and Development Report)Raymund Habaradas
Raymund B. Habaradas presented on the Center for Business Research and Development (CBRD) at De La Salle University. CBRD aims to encourage faculty research that advances knowledge and influences policy and practice. It connects research with teaching, advocacy, people, ideas, experts, institutions, and technology. CBRD provides funding and support for faculty research projects, conferences, and publications. Its goal is to create new knowledge and influence business policy and practices through rigorous research.
Measuring tourism competitiveness - an exercise in futilityRaymund Habaradas
The document questions the usefulness of measuring tourism competitiveness between countries and destinations. It argues that tourism is primarily a human, not economic, activity and that each destination has unique development goals better served by their own locally chosen metrics. Instead of competition, the document advocates an approach focused on collective happiness and sustainability, suggesting concepts like a "happiness index" capture what truly matters for people and places.
Nurturing research in a business school - The DLSU experienceRaymund Habaradas
The document summarizes the research activities of De La Salle University's Center for Business Research and Development (CBRD). The CBRD seeks to encourage faculty research that advances knowledge and influences policy and practice. It provides support for research through funding, conferences, and capability-building activities. Key research areas include sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. The ultimate goal is to generate knowledge that benefits society through publications, public forums, and partnerships with industry, government and non-profits.
The challenge of adjustment in the textile and garments industries of the Phi...Raymund Habaradas
The document discusses the challenges facing the textile and garment industries in the Philippines. It provides an overview of the state of the industries, outlining declining contributions to GDP, employment levels, and exports in recent decades. Challenges discussed include high costs, low productivity, and political instability. The document also examines adjustment efforts by firms based on a survey, prospects in the post-quota regime, and export performance data for 2004-2005, finding some niche market opportunities remain for Philippine firms.
This document discusses Florence Nightingale's contributions to modern nursing and statistics. It describes how Nightingale used graphical methods like polar area diagrams to visually illustrate statistics about causes of soldier deaths in the Crimea. This convinced authorities to implement her proposed hospital reforms, which reduced mortality rates. The document also discusses Nightingale's role in establishing modern nursing practices and her leadership in developing applied statistics as a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.
The document outlines principles of Lasallian social development. It states that Lasallian institutions should bring awareness of social realities, effect liberating action, and work in solidarity with communities. To develop awareness, institutions must expose people to social problems and help them understand the signs of the times. Actions taken should be context-sensitive, life-affirming, and empowering. Lasallian institutions must also work with other groups to denounce unjust practices and promote participation of underrepresented communities through partnership and interventions.
The document outlines the three core Lasallian values: spirit of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission. The spirit of faith involves discovering God's presence and acting in accordance with God's will. Zeal for service expresses faith through compassionate service to others, especially the poor. Communion in mission emphasizes collaboration and solidarity to accomplish the shared goal of reconciling all people with God and each other. These core values guide the Management and Organization Department at De La Salle University in bridging faith and business practice.
Research agenda - DLSU Management and Organization DepartmentRaymund Habaradas
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Questions
We begin with questions–
to survive changes.
to understand our differences.
to empower people.
to make big ideas come to life.
QUESTIONS is a publication of De La Salle University featuring research projects and creative endeavors by its faculty.
It highlights the Lasallian quest for information, action, and transformation
as DLSU pursues its vision-mission as a leading learner-centered research university in the Philippines.
March 2014
9. What’s Inside
SolarCarProject................................................................................. 10
Peri-urban areas on climate change..................................... 16
Solid waste management........................................................... 20
Aerial project for disaster response....................................... 26
Microalgae as power source...................................................... 30
New technologies and e-participation.............................. 36
Chemical industry roadmap...................................................... 40
Women in watersheds.................................................................. 46
Itawitdictionary................................................................................. 52
Role of storytelling........................................................................... 56
12. Questions
podium finish.
Sikat II placed third in the Adventure Class of the 2013 World Solar
Challenge after six days of racing across the Australian desert.
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Solar car Project
Research proponent Team sikat solar philippines
How far
can the
sun’s power
take us?
On Location
Darwin, NT to Adelaide, SA
Australia
14. It is in this context that De La Salle University embarked on
the Solar Car Project spearheaded by students and faculty of
the Gokongwei College of Engineering. The initiative aims to
further the cause of promoting the use of sustainable energy
and clean technologies in the field of transportation.
“The Solar Car Project is a venue to demonstrate that we,
as Filipinos and as Lasallians, can make a mark in this field,”
says Engr. Jack Catalan, Electronics and Communications
Engineering Department faculty and Electrical Systems adviser.
In 2007, DLSU designed, built, and raced Sinag, the country’s
first-ever solar car that joined the World Solar Challenge
(WSC), the world’s biggest and most prestigious solar car
race held in Australia every two years. In its maiden year in the
competition, the Philippine team landed in 12th place.
Six years later, a new batch of students and faculty entered the
University’s third solar car, the modified Sikat II, in the WSC.
This time, the Philippines placed third in the Adventure Class.
The solar car traveled 3,000 kilometers in six days from Darwin
to Adelaide, beating teams of professionals and enthusiasts
from Hong Kong, Turkey, USA, and Japan. Unlike other regular
races, where speed is the main component to win, the World
Solar Challenge highlights the efficient use of power. The aim
is to reach the destination at the fastest time while maximizing
the sun’s energy.
Team manager Dr. Alvin Culaba attributes the top finish to the
dedication of the people behind Sikat II. “The race is more
than getting to the finish line the fastest. The completion of
this cross-continent journey is a demonstration of the team’s
exemplary work ethic as well as their physical fitness and
mental strength.”
The Solar Car Project is a collaboration of industry partners
that share the University’s advocacy in promoting sustainable
sources of energy. Sikat II is a flagship program of the Sikat
Solar Challenge Foundation, Inc. composed of representatives
of First Phil Holdings, First Gen, Energy Development
Corporation, Sunpower, Ufreight, Shell, and Motolite.
With the country’s dependence on imported power and fuel
resources, Filipinos cannot but regularly bear the brunt of
unabated price increases.
15. The solar car project is a testament to DLSU’s commitment to
develop renewable energy technologies for national development.
Aside from participating in the biennial racing event,
the Foundation also sponsors activities that push solar
technology and make it more accessible to the masses.
In November 2013, DLSU hosted the Foundation’s first annual
Solar Week which aimed to encourage the youth to explore
renewable energy in the field of engineering and the sciences.
The highlight of the week was the mini solar car challenge
which invited high school students to build their own
sun-powered vehicle.
With the podium finish of Team Sikat in the 2013 WSC, DLSU is
inspired to further develop renewable energy technologies.
Catalan shares that the same technology can be used in the
electric vehicle technology. “This is a direct application of the
Solar Car Project. There are a lot electrical components that we
can adopt and translate into an application involving electric
vehicles. This is green technology that is expected to be part of
the future.”
Name of Car Sikat II
Year 2013
Speed Average = 80 kph Max = 110 kph
Weight 175 kg (without driver)
Solar Array Sunpower Silicon.
Efficiency = 22% Max. power output = 1300 W
Modifications to the 2011 Car
1. Aerodynamics: Lower coefficient of drag,
better aerodynamic design through
modifications in the fairings, lower ride height,
and smaller canopy
2. Electrical: New battery management system,
improved telemetry and wiring
3. Mechanical: New brake design,
new suspension system
4. Tires: New high performance Schwalbe
Sleek tires with low coefficient of rolling resistance
Sikat II
General and Technical
Specifications
lasallian excellence, filipino pride Teamwork, perseverance, and the drive to excel fuel the team throughout the race. photos: jingo badillo
16.
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Taken from
2401 Number 16, Volume 45
February 17, 2014
2401 is the official
newsletter of
De La Salle University
DLSU wins awards, tops PHL entries
in Shell eco car race
De La Salle University’s eco car entry,“Archer,”bagged 2nd place
in the Urban Concept Battery Electric Category of the 2014 Shell
Eco Marathon (SEM) . The team also received the Perseverance and
Spirit of the Event Award for helping out co-competitor Madras
Institute of Technology (MIT) Eco-Warriors from India.
The Archer, which had a record of 66.38 km/kWh, bested 14 cars
in the Urban Concept Battery Electric Category. Singapore’s team
ITERBO3 from the Institute of Technical Education grabbed the top
spot with a record speed of 126.3 km/kWh.
MIT Eco-Warriors from India was slated to compete in
the Battery-Electric Prototype Category of SEM, but their vehicle
was held in Singapore due to carrier complications.
The DLSU Eco Car Team offered one of their cars to keep the MIT
Eco-Warriors in the competition.
Attended by 107 teams from 15 countries, the SEM was held in
Manila for the first time. Participating countries included Brunei
Darussalam, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia,
Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab,
Emirates, and Vietnam.
De La Salle University 2401 Snippets
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Questions
weathering the extreme.
Communities in Southeast Asia will need to build their capacities
to survive extreme weather conditions.
photo: wikipedia.org | nasa, laads web, hdf file processed by supportstorm
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research proponents DLSU and Asian institute of technology
Are we prepared
for climate change?
Peri-urban areas on climate change
On Location
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
20. Categorized as a peri-urban area, the City of Sta. Rosa has
been identified as one of the subjects of a regional study
conducted by De La Salle University, in partnership with the
Asian Institute of Technology in Pathumthani, Thailand and
with funding from the International Development Research
Centre of Canada.
Dr. Antonio Contreras, full professor of the DLSU Political
Science Department and head of the DLSU research team,
shares that the study seeks to understand how people respond
and adapt to climate change in peri-urban areas in
Southeast Asia.
The researchers chose to focus on peri-urban areas where
dynamic transformation is happening. As these critical areas
transition from being mainly agricultural to being industrial,
residential, and commercial zones, these areas experience
changes in community relationships, with old residents and
new migrants interacting with each other and adjusting to
cultural changes.
In the City of Sta. Rosa, informal settlers and migrant
communities are most vulnerable to stresses brought about by
climate-induced traumas such as floods, droughts,
or deterioration of water quality.
Contreras points out that his team has recently finished
the initial phase of characterizing water stresses and
appraising the adaptation process of the people in the area.
A notable aspect of the project is the involvement of the local
government units; in this particular study, the planning officer
from the City of Sta. Rosa who is part of the project will earn a
master’s degree on scholarship under the work-based program
of DLSU and AIT. The presence of the LGU representative
seeks to build the capacity of the public sector.
Interestingly, initial results show that in distressed times,
women more than men were burdened to find help or
relief from aid-agencies. For the three-year project, the
researchers will look more into this manifestation and focus on
understanding the drivers and enabling factors that lead to the
people’s adaptation mechanism. They will also determine how
people adapt independently from government
or community assistance.
By building the capacities within local government or district
units, this peri-urban project will set into motion more holistic
ways of addressing issues related to climate change.
Questions
A new way of life.
Residents in peri-urban areas experience stresses brought about
by conditions like flooding, droughts, or deterioration of water quality.
photos: file from city of santa rosa
About 38 kilometers south of Manila is the City of Sta. Rosa in
Laguna, known for its expansive fields that used to be mainly
agricultural but which are now changing in character with the
continuing entry of industrial and business establishments as well
as high-end housing and residential complexes.
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People in
peri-urban areas
need to be
prepared for
the effects of
climate change.
Dr, Antonio Contreras, Political Science full professor
22. circle of life. Waste materials form a sludge that can be used to fertilize soil or create objects like pots or tiles.
A tree guards the eco-farm at the back of the TAP facility in Laguna.
Questions
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research proponent DLSU behavioral sciences department
Solid waste management
What will it take
to have zero waste?
From discarded paper files to the minutest staple wires that
bound them; from food leftovers to their packaging; from the
chemical and water wastes to metal scraps--everything in the
place finds a way to be recovered and reused. If there is any
trash that goes outside the facility, it is barely noticed at all.
For this corporate social responsibility that has found a way
to raise consciousness on solid waste management (SWM),
particularly among the children in the City of Sta. Rosa’s public
and private schools, the company has received recognition
from independent award-giving bodies as well as industry and
government partners.
De La Salle University’s faculty member Marlon Era of the
Behavioral Sciences Department, who has contributed to the
company’s development of SWM program for schools, points
out that an important component of sustaining the initiative is
the active partnership of various stakeholders.
On Location
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Visitors of car manufacturing giant Toyota to its auto parts facility
in Laguna, Philippines cannot help but be awed by the company’s
zero waste initiative.
24. Questions
With technical and funding support from Toyota Autoparts
Philippines, Era continues to seek ways on how to further
promote SWM and ensure that it would be sustained by the
concerned communities and schools. Later on, of course,
the ideal target is to spread this kind of initiative throughout
the country.
Era, who is currently working on his dissertation, says that
his research looks into social-private partnerships to work
on sustaining waste management, with minimal role by the
government. One type of partnership he is exploring is the
network among industry players. Another is between the
industry and the 64 schools in Sta. Rosa City. The third type
is between non-government organizations and the local
churches.
“My research aims to strengthen these social-private
partnerships, with the government’s role limited to overseeing
the actors. This study raises the issue on accountability.
Who is accountable to whom? What are the parameters of
accountability? What are the factors that facilitate or hinder
accountability roles among non-state actors?The study hopes
to lead to answers to these questions,” he points out.
Since TAP’s introduction of environmental programs to Sta.
Rosa City schools in Academic Year 2007-2008, the involved
schools as well as the churches have given positive reports,
noting that aside from keeping their community clean, they
have also earned significant income through recovery and
recycling.
The University has assisted TAP in conceptualizing the
components and directions of the program, improving the
planning process, designing data gathering instruments and
program monitoring tools, and enhancing the training program
dubbed Envi-Challenge.
DLSU was also instrumental in assessing the program
experiences of the first batch of high schools and supported
the revision of the monitoring and evaluation tool used to
evaluate the second batch of schools.
“The project is not a bed of roses, though,” Era admits, adding
“There are still areas where you see piles of garbage everyday.
There is still resistance or lack of concern on solid waste
management.”
Era is also looking into the challenge of making individuals,
their families, and the whole community work actively on
this endeavor. He is studying whether it is giving penalties or
providing incentives that will work best to make the people
participate. One thing is certain though: Through sustained,
collective efforts, the people of Sta. Rosa, as well as the rest
of the Philippines, can look forward to a truly clean and green
future.
A multi-sectoral,
collaborative commitment
is key to an effective and
sustained waste
management for
the community.
SWM advocate. Behavioral Sciences faculty member Marlon Era gets
industry support for his continuing work on solid waste management.
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academe-industry partnership.
Clockwise, from top: Students develop environmental awareness through
the linkages; a pot made from recycled plastics; TAP personnel checking
on proper waste management.
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De La Salle University Facts and Figures
DLSU international network
in A.Y. 2012-2013
Source: External Relations and Internationalization Office
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research Proponent dlsu computer technology department
Howcan
weimprove
thecountry’s
disasterresponse?
Aerial project for disaster response
A DLSU team is perfecting an unmanned aerial vehicle
for assessing disaster conditions.
30. Questions
Many of our countrymen were left without homes, clothing,
and even food. Help wasn’t reaching those affected by the
typhoon on time; the pace of response initiatives was glacial.
De La Salle University’s Aerial Dynamic Assessment Robot for
National Advancement (ADARNA) project offers some help to
this problem.
Helmed by DLSU Computer Technology Department
Laboratory Coordinator Clement Ong, ADARNA was
conceptualized in January 2010 and had an initial budget
of about US $2,660. (Based on the National Statistical
Coordination Board, the average peso to US dollar exchange
rate in 2010 is 45.11:1) IBM saw great potential in the project.
From a pool of 80 international entries, the company decided
to award Ong a $10,000 grant for the completion of ADARNA.
The ADARNA project features radio-controlled helicopters
created for the improvement of the country’s disaster response
capabilities. With the aid of ADARNA, rescuers would no
longer be unnecessarily placed in harm’s way.
ADARNA utilizes a built-in high-resolution camera, enhanced
GPS, image tagging, and terrain navigation. It is designed
to take aerial images for natural disaster surveys, which will
prove to be valuable to rescue and relief operations.
By providing accurate real-time visual accounts of the
conditions in disaster-stricken locations, more effective
decision-making and planning could be made.
Ong states that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Remotely
Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) are top choices for assessing disaster
conditions from an aerial viewpoint. UAVs are easy to deploy
and more cost-effective as compared to generating satellite
imagery. Low-resolution video streams will be sent to the
ground through radio link. High-resolution images can be
retrieved at post flight.
Since its inception in 2010, the DLSU Computer Technology
Department has made improvements on the ADARNA project.
A semi-autonomous way of controlling the miniature helicopter
is currently being developed. In addition to this, Ong’s team is
working on ADARNA’s landing phase.
The team is considering new factors that will make ADARNA
more efficient once it is deployed for field surveillance. This
phase of the research project focuses on modifications that
will help ensure that the RPV lands safely after it has taken the
needed aerial shots. Once perfected, the ADARNA no doubt
will serve as a useful tool for disaster response.
Since the massive destruction of typhoon Ondoy in 2009 and all the
severe tropical storms that followed, the most recent of which is
super typhoon Yolanda that ravaged the Visayas region, Filipinos
have clamored for better and more efficient ways to execute
disaster response.
The Adarna team.
IBM grantee and Computer Technology faculty member Clement Ong (right),
with his team members.
32. Questions
WHAT’s the stuff?
Microalgae are microscopic algae, typically found in freshwater and marine
systems. They are unicellular species which exist individually, or in chains
or groups. Depending on the species, their sizes can range from a few
micrometers (µm) to a few hundreds of micrometers.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/microphyte
MICROALGAE AS POWER SOURCE
Can
microalgae...
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dlsu research proponent GOKONGWEI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
...power
us up?
On a barren land with a pond
filled with microalgae,
a potential solution to the
country’s search for
alternative source of energy
is emerging.
Biofuel, a sustainable, environment-friendly alternative to
fossil fuels, may actually be produced from these microalgae.
Today, local and international scientists are working together
and scouring all possible leads to discover if it would figure in
the country’s future through the project, Bio-energy Systems
Research. Conducted by a team of 23 researchers and
experts, the study involves the processing of microalgae
for the purpose of using it as a feedstock for biodiesel and
bioethanol, among many other forms of alternative sources of
energy.
34. Turning microalgae to biodiesel feedstock involves drying
technologies, optimization, molecular dynamics, and
bio-energy product research processes, all of which require
experts in engineering and the sciences.
Dr. Alvin Culaba, National Academy of Science and
Technology (NAST) Academician and University Fellow at
De La Salle University, shares that DLSU has partnered with
local and international institutions to address the different
processes involved in the project.
For the drying technology research, DLSU is in collaboration
with the University of Arizona and the University of the
Philippines, the latter joined by researchers from its campuses
in Diliman, Visayas, and Los Baños. For the optimization
process, DLSU is partnered with the Texas A&M University
and the University of Nottingham in Malaysia. The molecular
dynamics of the process, meanwhile, involves the assistance
of Osaka University. Lastly, for the bio-energy product
research, DLSU is partnered with the University of Arizona and
the US Department of Agriculture.
Culaba points out that while there are already commercially
available algae in other countries, the Philippines has yet to
explore the uses and benefits of this material. He says that
once the use of microalgae as a viable resource for alternative
energy in the local context has been established, the next
phase of the project will involve research on its environmental,
economic, and social implications.
“We need to conduct optimal analysis that will include the
economic and environmental impacts of the multi-functionality
of the material. We found out that aside from biodiesel
production, microalgae can also be used in nutraceutical
products, so we’re also looking into that,” Culaba says.
The project needs five years to complete, and now on its third
year of study, the researchers are expected to establish the
technical viability of the material for certain applications, as
well as identify certain species of microalgae that are most
viable for use. Once the project is completed, they hope to
eventually commercialize the products that will, in effect,
contribute to the production of alternative sources of energy
and open new areas for energy development.
“The issue of energy security in the Philippines is about
bringing down energy cost and at the same time, providing
energy options. It is important that we diversify our sources
of energy. By developing algae as an alternative feedstock
to produce energy, we can contribute in addressing both
challenges,” Culaba ends.
collaborative research.
Local and international scientists are looking into the various aspects of the project to determine if microalgae can be a viable energy resource.
photo, right: www.febico.com
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Source: Office of the President and Chancellor
De La Salle University Facts and Figures
DLSU research targets
for A.Y. 2013-2014
38. New technologies and e-participation
research proponents
Center for ICT for development · center for language technologies
Who’s
afraid of
open data?
Questions
40. Questions
technology towards people empowerment.
College of Computer Studies faculty members, from left, Charibeth Ko Cheng, Dr. Sherwin Ona, and Dr. Editha Roxas are part
of the University’s research program on open governance and new technologies.
In his work as Interior and Local Government Secretary,
and even before as Mayor of Naga City, he saw that a key
to making people trust in public leadership and participate
in nation-building was to remain transparent, fair, firm, and
excellent.
His efforts towards greater transparency did not get lost when
he died from a plane crash in 2012. For one, his wife now
Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo did not waste
time in her first day in Congress, filing a bill that requires full
disclosure in government transactions.
The same movement for open governance is at the core
of a research program by De La Salle University’s College
of Computer Studies. Conducted by the College’s Center
for ICT for Development (CITe4D) and Center for Language
Technologies (CeLT), the Research Program on Open
Governance and New Technologies envisions the creation of
a governance environment that is transparent, efficient, and
accountable. The program aims to encourage collaboration
and participation for inclusive growth and sustainable
development.
“Ano ba ang matuwid na daan?” Dr. Sherwin Ona, associate
professor of the Information Technology Department, asks
in reference to government’s anti-corruption agenda. To help
create that path to a brighter future for the country, the two
research centers embarked on the program in collaboration
with the University’s Center for Social Concern and Action
and Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance.
A member of the team focusing on e-participation, Ona
explains that the program looks into the state of governance
at the community level. The researchers are exploring the
potentials of informatics and technology, particularly in the
areas of maternal health and childcare, small and medium-
scale enterprises, disaster risk reduction, and local legislation.
Dr. Rachel Editha Roxas, the head of the team tackling
e-participation research, points out, “This program extends to
many sectors that are often in the periphery. We hope to help
these sectors in line with the vision-mission of the University to
be a resource for God and Country.”
With the data they have gathered, the researchers will identify
possible intervention points for new technologies and develop
IT applications and education programs that will enhance
governance and participation practices.
Ona says: “Technology makes the government more
accessible and open to the people. At the same time, it allows
people to share information about what is happening to them,
what are their needs and sentiments. Through technological
innovation, the government and the people can work together
for the community.”
Jesse Robredo, the Lasallian alumnus and public servant who lived
out the true meaning of good governance, believed that everyone
has a stake in shaping the future of the country.
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Current projects on
Open Governance
and New Technologies
Uncovering the potentials of
e-participation in maternal health
and child care;
disaster risk reduction
in local communities
E-legislation and
the role of new
technologies
Exploring the potentials of
open data in maternal health
and SME practices in local
communities
Philippines-California
Advanced Research Institute
project on e-Participation in
DRRM
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Chemical industry roadmap
Can local chemicals
boost the economy?research proponent
Ramon V. del rosariO center for business research and development
44. Referred to as inclusive growth, this premise lies at the core of
the commissioned master plan for the Samahan sa Pilipinas
ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK), which was crafted by
the Ramon V. del Rosario Center for Business Research and
Development (RVR CBRD).
SPIK’s roadmap, which covers the period 2012-2030,
was developed with the ultimate goal of building global
competitiveness, in response to government’s direction to
local industries to map out long-term plans.
Led by former RVR CBRD Director Dr. Aida Velasco,
the De La Salle University team of researchers included
faculty members from the Decision Sciences and Innovation
Department. The roadmap they developed is a product
of several workshops and focus group discussions with
the 13 subsectors of the chemical industry, including
plastics, coatings and adhesives, agrochemicals, inorganic
chemicals, chemical traders and distributors, petrochemicals,
specialty chemicals, industrial gases, soaps and detergents,
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and petroleum.
According to Velasco, the DLSU research project emphasizes
the pursuit of major goals such as the creation of a wide
range of products for the domestic market and meeting
the local demand. It also seeks to promote a high level of
workforce productivity. She points out, “The industry seeks
the development of human capital in terms of people’s
technological advancement. Part of SPIK’s vision is to make
people more productive, more efficient.”
Velasco notes that in the country, the chemical industry is
heavily dependent on importation, which is one of the reasons
why the manufacturing industry finds it difficult to grow. “We
want the (chemical) industry to be domestically sufficient, and
that is why we underscore the need to develop innovative
products that use indigenous materials.” With a country that
is very rich in flora and fauna, the sector can be innovative in
both products and processes while ensuring the protection of
these natural assets, she adds.
Pursuing the Philippine chemical industry roadmap involves
the participation of the academe, industry, and government.
For the academe, the challenge is to advance science and
engineering, from basic to graduate education. For the
government, it is creating policies and legislations based
on sound technical and scientific studies. For the chemical
industry, the call is to establish a cluster that will enable cost
efficiency in the production of chemical products.
With a clear roadmap to the future, the country’s chemical
industry looks forward to a more active role in the global
market as it sets up the mechanisms that will enable it to
build itself and, in the process, promote the quality of life of
Filipinos.
Dr. Aida Velasco, associate professor
of the Decision Sciences and Innovation Department
envisioning the future.
Members of the country’s chemical industry attend a workshop to help define their long-term master plan.
photo: c/o dr. aida velasco
For the country’s chemical industry, the question on how to make
itself grow underscores a basic principle: everyone, especially the
poor, must benefit.
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The roadmap
aims to build
the global
competitiveness
of the country’s
chemical
industry.
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A research explores how gender and
marketing influence sustainable vegetable
production in Southeast Asian watersheds.
Women in watersheds
Can women
do better
in selling farm
produce?
On Location
Lantapan, Bukidnon
research proponent
social development research center
50. Questions
A landlocked plateau that still boasts of ancestral domains,
sacred places, and virgin forests, Lantapan is gradually
opening up to big companies for fruit and vegetable
production. While the place has seen the growth of
exportation by major industry players in recent years, it is
also experiencing the struggles of small-scale farmers, many
of them women, who continue to seek ways to sustain their
farming.
It is a particular group of women farmers in Lantapan that
has become one of the subjects of a recent multi-country,
collaborative research on Agroforestry and Sustainable
Vegetable Production in Southeast Asian Watersheds.
Dr. Ma. Elena Chiong-Javier, faculty member of the Behavioral
Sciences Department of De La Salle University, shares that
the research generally seeks to reduce poverty, food scarcity,
and environmental degradation in the region. Managed by
Virginia Technical State University, the sustainable agriculture
and natural resource management research brought together
international organizations and academic institutions from
Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
For DLSU’s Social Development Research Center, the team
led by Chiong-Javier carried out various activities that
addressed two important components of the study: marketing
and gender.
In her paper, Chiong-Javier notes that women in agricultural
communities, particularly in Lantapan, are not only extensively
engaged in farm work but are also actively involved in the
marketing, trading, or buy and sell of agricultural crops
particularly vegetables, fish catch, home industry crafts, and
a variety of foodstuffs and household commodities.
It is noted in the research that the rising commercialization
of agriculture in the country propels rural women to play
increasingly dominant roles as market entrepreneurs while
actively assisting their spouses in farming.
In Lantapan, the research team has noted that the most
marketable crops include cabbages, umbok, potatoes,
carrots, and tomatoes. The team studied the marketability of
commodities and noted observations on the law of supply
and demand operating in the market. Information came from
buyers, middlemen, traders , financiers, suppliers, and the
farmers themselves.
For the farm people with limited education and resources,
vegetable marketing presents an income generation option.
Chiong-Javier mentions that the study helped raise issues and
concerns on marketing vegetables, and on how women play
an important role in marketing.
She notes that women in the community have shown a
comparative advantage in terms of marketing, with them
generally being regarded as having business acumen and
trading skills. She also points out that the study offers an
example of a women-friendly production technology that was
deliberately researched and developed for women.
With the study, she advocates that women must be provided
by government and society with avenues like post-harvest
infrastructure and training, organized market information, and
better transport facilities, aside from effective market policies
redesigned for them. “For women to be empowered, they
must be the intentional, deliberate, and almost the exclusive
target of innovation,” Chiong-Javier stresses.
Known as “the vegetable basket of Mindanao,” Lantapan
in Bukidnon is home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna.
51. sustainable farming and women empowerment.
Dr. Elena Chiong-Javier, associate professor of the Behavioral Sciences
Department (top left), seeks to contribute to the improvement of livelihood
of communities in watersheds.
on location photos: c/o dr. chiong-javier
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52.
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With a record of 1,090 Scopus-listed publications as of September 2013,
DLSU is the first private university to reach the 1000th mark in the
world’s largest abstract and citation database of
peer-reviewed literature.
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Dr. Raymond Tan
and University Research Coordination Office (URCO) Director
Dr. Madelene Sta. Maria attributed the achievement to the sterling
performance of DLSU’s seasoned faculty researchers over the past two
decades.
Tan said the figure symbolizes DLSU’s efforts in producing research and
peer-reviewed output for the country and the global
community.
He admits that there remains much to be done to catch up with the top
ASEAN universities, each typically having in excess of 10,000 Scopus-
listed publications.
The challenge, he said, is for Philippine universities, especially DLSU,
to pursue more vibrant and dynamic research efforts.
Taken from
2401 Number 10, Volume 45
October 29 2013
2401 is the official
newsletter of
De La Salle University
De La Salle University 2401 Snippets
First private PHL university to reach 1000th
mark in Scopus
54. CREDIT-A Juan De La Cruz CREDIT-B Juan De La Cruz
question in ITawit.
A DLSU research finds a way to preserve a Philippine northern language.
Questions
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Itawit dictionary
How do you rescue
an endangered
language?research proponent department of english and applied linguistics
On Location
Nothern Luzon
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This was the idea when Dr. Shirley Dita of DLSU’s Department
of English and Applied Linguistics embarked on her project.
Her purpose had been to document a Northern Philippine
language called “Itawit” so that it can be integrated into school
curricula and effectively passed on to future generations.
Approximately 120,000 Filipinos from parts of Northern Luzon,
including Southeast Cagayan and Tuguegarao, speak Itawit.
The language has never been documented nor taught formally,
even though it is widely spoken in the region. In fact, it is the
most used next to Ibanag, the lingua franca.
Dita’s study describes Itawit as endangered from intrusion of
other languages, such as Ilocano, Tagalog, and even English.
Itawit has become quite mixed that code-mixing it with either
Ibanag or English in a sentence sounds very natural.
The researcher encountered other difficulties during her three
years of study. She was not fluent in Ibanag, the primary
language of her sources. She had to work with a translator
who spoke one of her languages, Ilocano. Every interview
transcript, accomplished hundreds of kilometers from her base
in Manila, had to be converted to at least two other languages
before finding meaning in Filipino.
Dita’s study of the language culminated in an Itawit-Filipino
dictionary. The dictionary was intended as a reference material
for the next generation of Itawit speakers as well as others
not from the region who may want to learn the language.
With the Philippine educational system shifting to the Mother
Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) approach,
which utilizes first languages as medium of instruction, Itawit
suddenly has an important role to play.
Apart from revitalizing Itawit and ensuring its survival for future
generations, a dictionary of this endangered language may
be the foremost material to be required in a new educational
approach. Dita hopes to be able to expand her study by
coming up with a grammatical sketch of the language.
Dr. Shirley Dita, associate professor of English and Applied Linguistics
To preserve a language, it may need to be documented and
transmitted through formal education.
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With over 1,000 Itawit words
listed in the dictionary,
the northern language will find a
way to reach future generations.
Common Itawit Phrases
Hello, what is your name?
Thank you
Excuse me
Good day
May I ask you a favor?
Helo, Anna yo ngahan mu?
Mabbalat
Excuse me ko (persons name)
Napia nga algaw
Puede pe nga makifavor?
58. Questions
Role of storytelling
creative work clodualdo del mundo jr. · communication department
Why do we have to
keep on telling stories?
Successfully melding his life as an educator and screenwriter,
he continues to tell stories through popular media, making this
De La Salle University professor one of the cornerstones of the
Philippine film industry.
Receiving much acclaim for his screenwriting work in the 1970s
and 1980s, he has also dabbled into directing in the advent of
digital media. Pepot Artista, a full-length feature he wrote and
directed, nabbed the prestigious Best Film Award (Full Length
Film Category) at the First Cinemalaya Philippine Independent
Film Festival in 2005. These days, the professor busies himself
with Lester, a new screenplay. He is currently working with
DLSU’s University Research Coordination Office (URCO) for
this project.
Award-winning screenwriter and DLSU University Fellow Clodualdo
del Mundo Jr. has streamlined his creative process.
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Storytelling comes naturally to Professor del Mundo. Being
raised in a creative environment, he made sure to maximize
his exposure to the arts. He credits his father as one of his
main influences, having introduced him to the world of popular
media at a very young age. From the Harvard classics to
Filipino komiks, the young Doy del Mundo was immersed in
diverse literary forms. He was both educated and entertained
by what he encountered, resulting to a lifelong interest in
storytelling. In terms of his preferred subject matter,
del Mundo veers towards topics that have a connection to him
and draws heavily from personal experiences.
Lester, his latest work, is from something he experienced in
his childhood. “I had a classmate named Lester. His image is
still clear in my mind.” “I lent Lester one of the textbooks we
were using in class. After a few days, our teacher just came to
class and told us that Lester was killed. “Wala na si Lester.”
The story of Lester and his reaction to the boy’s death stuck in
his mind. Del Mundo’s initial brush with death and tragedy as
a young boy did not bear the same weight as it would later on
as an adult.
“In the late 90s, I had a screenwriting class and that prompted
me to write a screenplay. I made some changes, but the idea
is about learning what death means to an eight or nine year
old boy. To a child, it may not mean anything much. Yun yung
ideya nung Lester,” he says.
Teaching is also something innate to del Mundo, who says
that there is no demarcation between his creative and
professorial duties. He also states that there is no clear cut
way of teaching creativity and the best thing he could impart
with his students is himself. This gives us a glimpse of how
teaching and telling stories have something in common: it
starts with the impulse to connect with others.
Being a screenwriter and filmmaker enables del Mundo to
reach a broader audience, although he admits that since
writing is a very personal work, he questions the purpose
of what he does. “It’s easier for doctors, engineers, and
farmers to say that they’re doing something important for
nation-building, but for a screenwriter like me, I find it hard to
rationalize the importance of what I am doing.”
Professor del Mundo’s answer came about when he
remembered what a pioneering American filmmaker said
about the craft. “My role as a director is to make you see.
Filmmakers try to make viewers see what they don’t usually
see around them, things they don’t see normally or ordinarily.
Through film, I make people see what I think is important,”
says del Mundo. To make people see the world through a
fresh pair of eyes can only be done with the aid of a good
storyteller. Through a writer’s point of view, human connection
is made possible, and, for a time, the chasm between two
human skulls is bridged through the act of storytelling.
photo credit: c/o dr. doy del mundo
61. An artist makes
people see things
in a different light
through film and
storytelling.
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A STORIED CAREER.
Professor Dr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. has written some of the most notable
films in Philippine cinema. At left, from top: Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag
(1975), Batch‘81 (1982), and Bayaning 3rd World (2000). Paglipad ng Anghel
(2011), on Page 58, is his most recent full-length feature.
photo credit: c/o dr. doy del mundo
62. Questions
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