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MinSU hosts 12th STIRDC Conference, Sweeps Awards in Pitching Competition

Mindoro State University (MinSU) hosted the 12th Southern Tagalog Islands Research and Development Consortium (STIRDC) Annual Research, Development and Extension Conference and Pitching Competition held at MinSU Calapan City Campus, Masipit, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, October 9 – 10, 2024.

Mindoro State University (MinSU) hosted the 12th Southern Tagalog Islands Research and Development Consortium (STIRDC) Annual Research, Development and Extension Conference and Pitching Competition held at MinSU Calapan City Campus, Masipit, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, October 9 – 10, 2024.

 With this year’s theme “Building Resilient MIMAROPA: AI & Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future,” the conference emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence and renewable energy in driving sustainable development across the island provinces of the MIMAROPA region.

Highlight of the conference was a pitching competition where delegates from various SUCs and private Higher Education Institutions (HEI) presented innovative projects and solutions utilizing AI and renewable energy. They showcased ideas aimed at addressing challenges in these critical areas and promoting sustainable development in the region.

MinSU delegates won multiple awards, showcasing their research and innovation:

AI Category – Professional

• 2nd Place, Best Extension Paper
• Project: Implementation of E-Balangay: An AI-Powered Solution Barangay Management and Attendance Monitoring System in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
• Presenter: John Edgar S. Anthony
• 2nd Place, Best Research Paper
• Project: Ecitrus: A Cloud-Based AI Platform for Citrus Pest and Disease Management Using Convolutional Neural Network
• Presenter: John Edgar S. Anthony

Renewable Energy – Professional Research

·      3rd Place, Best Research Paper

Project: Potentials of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst

Presenter: Engr. Mark Keylord S. Onal

 

AI Category – Student Category

• 2nd Place, Pitching Competition - AI Category
• Project: DoroShop: An Online Pasalubong Shop in Oriental Mindoro
• Presenters: Daryl J. Bacongco, Rijan R. Palomera, Faye Chaleigh Anne M. Anonuevo
• Mentor: Jake C. Siscar
• 3rd Place, Pitching Competition - AI Category
• Project: NutriNet Asia: A Centralized Food and Agri-Business Sustainability Portal
• Presenters: Haries V. Ureta, Jordi A. Dimaano, Norely A. Galzote
• Mentor: John Edgar S. Anthony

 

Renewable Energy– Student Category

• 1st Place, Pitching Competition
• Project: Ex-Salt IoT-Enabled Salt Processing Machine with Sustainable Renewable Power Solution
• Presenters: Paulo Jay Rayos, Dianne Airish Cecilio, Faith F. Atienza
• Mentor: John Edgar S. Anthony
• 2nd Place, Best Research Paper
• Project: Soilcheck: An IoT-Based Soil Nutrient Analyzer with Integrated Sensors for Cantillo’s Field
• Presenter: Princess Manalo
• 2nd Place, Pitching Competition
• Project: Lokasyon: A Solar Powered Blinker Fishing Light with GPS Tracking
• Presenters: Emmanuel Camacho, Genelyn Balbuena, John Robin Gallardo, Rnes Kreizzer Waing
• Mentor: Cirile Dominic A. Horlador

These innovative projects highlight the university's commitment to advancing research and development initiatives that align with regional priorities.

STIRDC is a consortium composed of state universities and colleges, private HEIs in MIMAROPA, and various government agencies aimed to accelerate growth and resilience for MIMAROPA’s communities.