Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers (PACT), Inc. Golden (50th) Anniversary Annual Convention

The Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers (PACT), Inc. will hold its Golden (50th) Anniversary Annual Convention with the theme "Strengthening Bonds, Catalizing Change: From the Chemistry Classroom to the Community” on October 27-29, 2011 at the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex, University of Sto. Tomas (UST) España, Sampaloc, Manila. The convention’s subtheme is "PACT to the Future!” The activity will focus on the following activities:

1. plenary lectures and discussions on future concerns amidst the changes in the educational system;
2. identifying research opportunities and collaborations for the secondary school chemistry teacher;
3. oral and poster paper presentations on chemistry education including results of investigative researches, innovations for classroom/ laboratory instruction and on environmental chemistry;
4. talks and exhibits on advocacies and/or activities of various government and nongovernment agencies which would provide useful links that would make chemistry teaching more relevant to current issues;
5. hands-on activities relevant to chemistry; and
6. tour in the UST heritage sites and viewing of the exhibits in celebration of the University’s 400th year.
   

The participants to this convention are chemistry teachers from both secondary and tertiary levels.
The registration fees which include convention materials, certificate of attendance, snacks and lunch are as follows:

Registrant	Member	Non-Member	Student*
Early Registrants (on or before October 15, 2011)	PhP2,500.00	PhP2,500.00	PhP1,000.00
Registrants (after October 15, 2011)	PhP3,000.00	PhP3,300.00

*Applicable only to undergraduate students; and does not include convention kit. Students must present ID and current registration form to avail of the privilege.

For reservation and inquiries, contact the following:

Ms. Liza R. Villagarcia Chemistry Department Adamson University San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila E-Mail Address: azilville@ yahoo .com; pactsec@gmail.com Mobile Phone No.: 09 17-545-5124

Ms. Grace Azares College of Education UST, España, Sampaloc, Manila E-Mail Address: gfazares@yahoo.com Mobile Phone No.: 0917-441-6252

Mr. Jonathan P. Perez Manila Science High School Taft Avenue, Padre Faura St. Ermita, Manila E-Mail Address: derez_athan@yahoo.com Mobile Phone No.: 0915-184-2875

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