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Congratulations to
Reinabelle C. Reyes
(IV BS Physics)
2nd Place, Young Scientist Competition
Joseph Patrick D. Echevarria
(IV BS Physics with CE)
3rd Place, Young Scientist Competition
They were among five science students awarded by the
National Academy of Science and Technology after their
research presentation on December 8, 2004 at the Traders
Hotel, Manila. First place went to Edward Carlo Samson
(V BS Physics, UP). The other finalists were Noelle
Andrea Fabie (IV BS MBB, UP) and Wilfrido Kabiling (V BS
IE, DLSU).
Reina's work on "Successive Lorentz
Boosts: Equivalent Boost and Rotation Using Geometric
Algebra" presents a more intuitive and graphical
approach to the standard equations for special
relativity. This could be a tool to facilitate a more
solid grasp of fundamental but abstract concepts in the
physics of relativistic systems.
Patrick's work on "Small-Scale Wind
Turbine: Design, Assembly and Performance Testing"
responds to the challenge of using our largely untapped
wind resource as an alternative source of energy.
Instead of large-scale windmill farms, however, its
focus is on the small-scale wind turbine for low-wind
and intermittent conditions.
Again, congratulations to Reina and
Patrick! We are truly proud of you! |
