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April 1-30, 2007
BAR searches for 2007 outstanding agricultural scientist
by Jude Ray P. Laguna
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| (L-R) Gawad Saka Evaluation Committee compose of Dr. Teodoro S. Solsoloy (DA-BAR), Mr. Jude Ray P. Laguna (DA-BAR), Mr. Rolando Edra (PCAMMRD), and Dr. Enrico Supangco (UPLB), evaluates the papers of the nominees for this year’s outstanding agriculture scientist. |
It has been an annual activity of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to recognize the accomplishments of the major players and stakeholders of the agriculture and fisheries sectors through the Gawad Saka Search for the Outstanding Achievers in Agriculture Fisheries.
Through Special Order 110 or the Creation of the Gawad Saka 2007 National Technical and Support Committees, Funding Requirement and Organization of Regional Search Committees, BAR was tasked with taking the lead in the search for the 2007 Outstanding Agricultural Scientist (OAS).
Based on the DA guidelines, qualified nominees must comply with the following criteria: 1) must have done outstanding research work in any field directly related to agriculture and fisheries, 2) must have at least a bachelor's degree in agriculture or any related field, and 3) must be a researcher of a project/s or research activities. Previous awardees are no longer eligible to qualify.
For those who passed the minimum qualifications and have been endorsed by their respective agency heads or local government officials, they will be judged based on: 1) quality of scientific work (30%), 2) productivity of the scientist (25%), 3) creativity of the scientist (20%), and 4) impact of research projects (25%).
Nominations are not just confined to government employed scientists and researchers but also include private research institutions, colleges and universities, professional organizations/ associations and societies. Meanwhile, non-government organizations (NGOs) are welcomed to nominate candidates.
The National Technical Committee (NTC) for the search for Outstanding Agricultural Scientist is composed of BAR Director Nicomedes P. Eleazar (chairman), BAR Assistant Director Teodoro S. Solsoloy (vice chairman), Dr. Virginia C. Cuevas (member), Dr. Rolando Edra (member), and Dr. Enrico E. Supangco (member).
BAR serves as the secretariat for the committee providing logistics and technical support to the group. Currently, NTC is evaluating the nominees. Results will be announced in May prior to the 2007 Gawad Saka Awarding Ceremonies which will be held at the Malacañang Palace and to be awarded by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. 
April 1-30 2007 Articles:
:: BAR is DA’s focal agency on biofuels
:: BAR, PCARRD, CHED, UPLB, MMSU convene for a synergy meeting on sweet sorghum initiatives
:: Commercialize technologies from R&D to hoist agri production–SACY
:: CPAR project consultation in 10 poorest provinces completed
:: BAR searches for 2007 outstanding agricultural scientist
:: DA National GMA Programs conduct its 1st quarter review
:: BAR sets consultation meetings for regional technology commercialization forum for 2007
:: First of five batches of technology management training conducted
:: OpAPA Advisory Council sets target for program operation
:: Keeping it sweet: What’s new with sweet sorghum?
:: New ABARE board members inducted
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