Curious on the demographic of this sub.

Habang tumatagal parang mababaliw ako sa thesis ko

Supposed to be yung scope namin as CS students is parang pang Master's o PhD na (personal observation no citation), pero we're just undergrads walang man lang consideration yung instructors namin yung doctoral thesis nila same scope na ni require sa degree namin

Palibhasa solo ito... solobongin na ako ni lord haha

dedma sa final defense baka magbreakdown ako sa opening prayer palang hahahaha

hello po! i wanted to ask lang po if there are any independent laboratories in or near manila that offer plant extraction services? thank you po!

Wala naman imik mga scientists dito eh. Kailan ba tayo last nakakita na nagpost ng kanilang ongoing projects, conference presentations, and/or recent publications? Mag-share naman kayo diyan.

Puro boards, jobs, at thesis queries ang mga active posters.

Gawin na lang sana tong r/studentsPH.

Hello! I am a fresh graduate with a BS in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering major in AB Process Engineering. Due to a documentary delay, I wasn't able to apply for this year's licensure exam (ABELE), so I am using this time to enter the job market and focus on upskilling.

My target career path is in R&D or chemical laboratory research, specifically centered on agricultural waste valorization, bioproduct extraction, or post-harvest processing. I also have research experience in nanotechnology from my undergraduate thesis and OJT.

For those working in these fields: what technical skills, industry certifications, or software tools should I prioritize to build a competitive edge for entry-level roles?

Only a few university Ive seen has offered this course. I am hoping there might be a lot more than what google says.

hello! we are graduating students and this is for our research paper studying Ulva lactuca.

if you know any suppliers within any part of metro manila of pure Ulva lactuca or any algae, please reply with their contact number or email!
we are willing to cover all delivery fees :)

‼️we need it by November 1-6 preferably, thank you!!
*p.s. we're desperate :')

May nakapag-try na po ba gumamit ng pressure cooker na walang pressure gauge as an alternative sa autoclave for sterilizing media and glassware?

Meron po kaming:
- Pressure cooker na may pressure valve pero walang gauge (Tefal ClipsoMinut’ brand)
- Induction cooker na may maximum temp na 240°C (Imarflex IDX-1000 brand)

Ask lang po sana:

- Anong temperature setting and gaano katagal ang macoconsider na ok?
- Ano ang important precautions based on your experience?
- Balak din po naming mag-sterility check using uninoculated agar plates and broth. May other pa po ba kayong marerecommend for sterility checking?

Thank you po

Hi! I'm a BS Biology graduate with an MS degree and 5 years of work experience, currently working as a researcher in a private institution earning around SG 13.

The work environment isn't toxic, but I find my job unfulfilling. There's no clear direction for the institution, and progress is slow because documents often get held up by higher-ups. I also feel like research isn't being prioritized.

I'm considering quitting because I no longer see myself growing here, but I'm scared given how difficult the job market is for Biology graduates in the Philippines.

Every Monday, I feel anxious about whether I should stay or leave. I worry I'll regret staying too long, but I'm also afraid of leaving without finding a better opportunity.

For those who've been in a similar situation, are these valid reasons to leave? Would you stay while applying elsewhere or resign first?

So, the National Science and Engineering Fair posted the list of submitted and approved research entries on FB: NSEF 2027 IS... - National Science and Engineering Fair Philippines | Facebook

Hindi ko na pinost lahat kasi there's 59 pages, pero just showing you the titles of the first 3 images from the post. Yung first na napansin ko talaga is, napakaridiculous yung mga topic na naapprove.

Shoutout kay Calayan Educational Foundation Inc. na may projects with microplastic detection using laser scattering, piezoelectric energy harvesters using ocean waves, tapos gagawa sila ng software to interpret what infant cries are meaning.

And it's sad because ang nakikita ko dito is

1. A lot of these topics are conceptually BS, parang AI generated lang. And for those that seem conceptually fine, most of them cannot be done by high school students in 1-2 years, kasi you'd need undergrad (and even graduate) level subjects to even comprehend what is going on.
2. There are projects na talagang resource-intense, meaning need ng fancy labs and expensive chemicals. Are these teachers really pushing their students na maglabas ng pera for this event, knowing na si teacher ang makikinabang and hindi si student?
3. Given the first 2 points, mukhang most of these projects are not really doable time-wise and resource-wise. The HS students may be getting the impression na they can just bullshit their way sa project proposal stage and half-ass the execution. If you think about it, ganito rin ang galawan ng mga engineering projects sa Pilipinas like with the flood control mess and substandard low-cost housing, and always going over budget and past the expected project deadline.

Kayo, what are your thoughts on this research fair?

Hello! I’m currently a BS Biology major in Microbiology Student and i’m planning to take the rmicro exam after I graduate, but I am also interested in taking the M(ASCPi) kasi I wanna work abroad 😭. Meron po bang nag take ng ganitong path? What are the steps and did you have to take extra units/experiences to fill the requirements? Any tips poo?

Lately, I am seeing some “professionals” flaunting their certificates from prestigious institutions like Harvard or Stanford as if they formally studied there. They think themselves as alumni of these institutions and even highlight certificates as credential in their Facebook CV. 🤭

Can you reco stores in bambang that sells laboratory reagents po?

Sodium Hydroxide (pellets)

Sodium Citrate

Phosphate Buffer

Ziehl-Neelsen Stain Kit

Hi, I'm currently planning to outline my thesis for next year. Could you recommend some undergrad thesis topics that does not require much time and money to conduct? I already have an experience in computational studies, but I want to explore other fields/topics, preferably related to Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry

Hello po! Magtatanong lang po ako kung may mga katulad ko pong chem tech na nagwork sa ibang bansa na di na po dumaan ng agency. Ano po naging experience nyo? Biochem grad, almost 6 years working in chem research lab dito sa Pinas. Thank you po!

hi, i am chemical engineering graduate now working as a corporate slave, it pays but it doesn’t spark joy

i have been thinking on the job i took when i was a student in 2020 where i did literary studies for a research for pharm

i tried for years to apply to companies like unilab, abbot etc, since graduation in 2022 but i couldn’t even get an interview with the hiring manager

now, 3 years into corp i really want to fulfill this part of mine in being a part of something that could help ppl :((

am i too late to start master’s at this age?

Thinking about entering MS and applying for a DOST scholarship but medyo mahirap i-let go yung job na meron na ko due to finances. I want to gauge kasi if an academic career would be a more fulfilling career for me than a corporate one. And I have always known I want to take grad studies pero di ko na siya natupad since nasa ibang arena na ako.

I just want to ask if anyone here has similar experience in letting go of their relatively higher paying jobs for an MS scholarship. Worth it ba? Has your MS degree helped you in building a more rewarding career?

Hello, I am a college student and i am interested in the Lept-On-Site kit of CLSU. I already emailed their website and even contacted them on other platforms but there is still no reply, It's been weeks. Now I want to know if there is anyone here that knows how i can acquire this kit.

For context: i am a 4th year college student and i want to integrate this kit in my prototype. I know this product is in the pilot testing phase but on their website, they said that anyone who is interested can email them. I dont really know which Subreddit i should go to, so i tried posting here.

Hey there, scientists of ph! I am a graduate of UPLB's Agricultural Biotechnology program since July, pero hanggang ngayon wala pa ring relevant work. I plan to do graduate studies in UP Diliman or UPLB, but recently I am starting to wonder how the majority of MBB graduates are doing?

Like yes, I've heard success stories. Academia careers, abroad opportunities, med school. But how do the majority fare? Did the others became career shifters kasi the job market is basically non-existent?

Please let me know your current career if you're an MBB grad! I just badly need some stories so that I can decide if I should pursue this field or not :>

hi I'm from the Philippines an incoming freshman applying for bsbio for my program, i badly need advice for this if this is good if there's a job opportunity in this field, and what i need to do.

as what i heard madami dawng tambay na freshgrad dito kaya natatakot ako kung meron ba tong patutungan, kasi i really love this field

hello po, saan po pwede makahanap ng lichens, specifically crustose lichens na pwede i-extract as samples for our research project in determining lichens as a bioindicator of its environment? nag-email na kasi ako sa mga universities yung research departments nila, wala raw available huhu. san po kaya magandang location para maka extract ng ganito?

where to buy EMJH agar huhahahahhhhu

hello po! we are undergrad students preparing for our thesis looking for the following materials in small quantities (50g-200g): eosin methylene blue agar, nutrient agar, macconkey agar, and buffered peptone water. san po kaya pwede makabili ng legit na materials in small quantities? preferably po around cavite or manila area with a physical store! thank you po!