Planet Biyo is nine kilometers in diameter and is located at the belt between Mars and Jupiter.


Dr. Biyo won in 2002 the grand prize in the Intel International and Engineering Fair in Louiseville, Kentucky.
 

She presented before the panel of judges and about 150 teachers from all over the world her method of teaching Science Research to high school students in Iloilo.


Biyo noted that Filipino teachers can compete globally by introducing innovations and strategies for teaching despite problems such as the rapidly declining environment and the lack of equipment and facilities for scientific endeavors.


These innovations included:


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Building a scientific library
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Conducting field studies
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Establishing linkages with research institutions in the country
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Holding science forums in school
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Teaching students laboratory and field techniques which would help them in the conduct of their research work
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Judges and teachers from different parts of the world were amazed that even in the absence of sophisticated equipment, Dr. Biyo's students were able to produce "quality research outputs beyond their expectations." 


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Source:
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Philippine News Agency archives
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Photo: Science and Technology Information Institute
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February 10, 2003: Dr. Josette Biyo was honored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology