Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs

Regina Cheng So, Ph.D.

She finished her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the University of Connecticut, USA. She received both her BS Chemistry and MS Chemistry from De La Salle University. Currently, she is teaching as Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Engineering of Ateneo de Manila University - Loyola School. Last May 2007, she served as a Visiting Assistant Research Professor at Biomedical Engineering Department of Chung Yuan Christian University. She is a member of the Phi Lamba Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society. She has made many publications which include her recent work entitled Approaches for the Preparation of Spenghanines.

Emmanuel Vicencio Garcia

He is currently finishing his doctorate degree at De La Salle University (DLSU), with the concentrations on Physical Chemistry: Surface Dymnamics. From the same university, he took his MS Chemistry, BS Chemistry, BS Secondary Education Major in Physics & Mathematics. Presently, he is teaching at the Department of Chemistry of DLSU as a full time Assistant Professor. He has served as the Vice Dean of the College of Science of DLSU. He has an on-going project aout the Thermal and Surface Analysis of Commercial Roof Sealants and Local Fabrics. He has conducted a number of seminar workshops to promote the different Trends in Teaching Chemistry. He is a member of the Kapisan ng mga Kimiko ng Pilipinas.

Rowena Grace Ontiveros Rumboa

At present, she is teaching as Assistant Professor at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. She finished both her Bachelor of Science in Food Technology and Masters in Science in Food Nutrition from UP Diliman. Before joinining UP Diliman as University Research Associate in the National Science Research Institute, she has worked in the indusry as Quality Assurance Officer in Nagueras Fruit Products. Last August, she has presented her work entitled Antioxidant Activity of Different Purple Yam Varieties at the 10th ASEAN Food Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides teaching in the University, she is also working as Lecturer for Nutrition Board Exam Review in the Consultants in Health and Nutrition, Inc.

Joseph De La Torre

He finished his Bachelor in Environment Science in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University. He is currently taking his Masters Degree in Environmental Science while working as a Graduate Assistant in the same university. His interests also includes paleontology and history.

Omar Mendoza Pecho

He is currently taking his Masters Degree in Chemistry in the Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. He finished his Bachelor Begree in Chemistry from the same institution. He is holding a teaching position from two university namely De La Salle University and UP Diliman. He was once a member of the National Executive Council Assistance Team of the organization. He has joined the organization as first time facilitator in 2004 Children's Science Interactive Workshop at Davao City.

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