Photos: Conferment Rites for the title 'Professor Emeritus'

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Philippine Grid Computing Forum and Workshop 2009

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PHILIPPINE GRID COMPUTING FORUM AND WORKSHOP 2009
November 17 - 18, 2009
Advanced Science and Technology Institute
Diliman, Quezon City

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Congratulations! Dr. Marasigan, Dr. Reyes and Dr. Ruiz

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Note: Dr. Jose Marasigan and Dr. Mari-Jo Ruiz are my fellow faculty members in the Mathematics Department of Ateneo de Manila University. Congratulations, Dr. Marasigan and Dr. Ruiz!

From the Ateneo de Manila University Website:

Source: http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=7621

Marasigan, Reyes, Ruiz named emeritus professors

Three Loyola Schools faculty members will be conferred the rank of Professor Emeritus for their exceptional service and “distinguished academic record.” The announcement was made by Ateneo President Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ on November 9, 2009, after the recommendation of the Committee on Faculty Rank and Permanent Appointment and the approval of the Board of Trustees.

The new emeritus professors are Dr. Jose A. Marasigan and Dr. Mari-Jo P. Ruiz both from the Department of Mathematics, and Dr. Soledad S. Reyes of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Dr. Jose A. Marasigan
Dr. Marasigan finished BS Mathematics (Honors Course) at the Ateneo de Manila University in 1962. He pursued further studies at the Technische Hochschule Darmstadt in the former West Germany as a fellow of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) until he earned his Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Mathematics) in 1971. He completed his DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship from March -June 1979.

As exchange scientist for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Dr. Marasigan worked with fellow scientists at the following academic institutions: Sophia University (1982), Tokyo Institute of Technology (1982), Osaka University (1990), Osaka Kyoiku University (1991), Hirosaki University (1993), and Osaka University (1995).

In 1984, he was the Australian Universities' International Development Program Fellow at the Australian National University and, in 2007, an IMAMIS Visiting Fellow at the University of Nice, France.

He is a multi-awarded professor both here and abroad. His awards include the Young Mathematician Grant of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to the International Congress of Mathematicians (Helsinki, Finland) in 1978 and the Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Mathematics) from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in 1982.

Throughout his teaching career, he has taught Math at all levels at the Ateneo de Manila, initiated the Program of Excellence in Mathematics (PEM) for mathematically gifted high school students, and acted as coach and leader of Philippine team to the International Mathematical Olympiad. He also spearheaded the establishment of the five-year BS-MS in Applied Mathematics Major in Mathematical Finance at the Ateneo de Manila University, and served as president of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines for two terms (1983-1989).

Dr. Soledad S. Reyes
Dr. Reyes graduated with an AB English Literature degree from Maryknoll College in 1966 and received her MA in Literature from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1971. She obtained her PhD in Philippine Studies from the University of the Philippines in 1979, and her MA in Sociology of Literature from Essex University, England in 1981. Reyes joined the Interdisciplinary Studies faculty of Ateneo as instructor in 1971 and never left since. In 1986, she earned full professor status at the university.

Students in the Philippines and abroad who are interested in learning more about Philippine culture and literature have benefited from Dr. Reyes’ expertise. In 1997, she was an exchange professor handling modules on Philippine literature and popular culture at Peking University. In 1992, she was among the delegates of the Ateneo to the Peking University-Ateneo de Manila University Exchange Program. In 1987, she engaged students of Xiamen University in China on a two-month series of lectures on Philippine literature, culture and history as part of the exchange program between the two universities.

Dr. Reyes has served the Ateneo in various capacities including editor of the "Loyola Schools Review" (Humanities) from 2001 up to the present. She is currently an active member of PEN International as well as the Writers’ Union of the Philippines (Unyon ng mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas – UMPIL). From 1987-1995, she served as board member of UMPIL.

Dr. Reyes is also a multi-awarded writer and author of books, the most recent of which are “From Darna to Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Desire and Fantasy and Other Way” (2009) “A Dark Tinge to the World: Selected Essays 1987-2005.”

Dr. Mari-Jo P. Ruiz
Dr. Ruiz received her doctorate in Mathematics in 1981 at the Ateneo de Manila. At the Courant Institute of the Mathematical Sciences of New York University, she earned a degree in MS Mathematics in 1965. Two years before, in 1963, she received her BA in Mathematics from Marymount Manhattan College. Graph Theory and Operations Research is her field of specialization.

She has served the Ateneo in various capacities. From 1965 up to the present, shehas been a Math professor at the School of Science and Engineering. She has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2005. Other positions she has held were: School of Arts and Sciences dean from 1994-2000, Math Department chair from 1992-1994, Management Engineering Department chair (1981 to 1983, 1984 to 1987, 1989 to 1990) and Management Engineering Department acting chair from 1975 to 1976.

Throughout her career, she has served on the editorial board of various local and international journals, has published papers, textbooks and books, and has participated in national and international conferences and workshops. A number of prestigious companies and government offices have sought her research expertise, including the Department of Health, Software Ventures International Corporation, Colgate-Palmolive Philippines, Computer Information Systems, Inc., and Philippine Airlines.

Emeritus professors are selected on the basis of their distinguished academic record and university service. This title may be conferred upon professors who have reached the formal retirement age. But because of their distinction, they are encouraged to continue to render active service in the university in different capacities. They are likewise entrusted to help pass on the school's culture to the next generations of faculty and students.

On November 20, 2009, Friday, 4:00 p.m., the Ateneo community will come together to show their gratitude and appreciation for the three LS professors' contributions to the university. The ceremony will be held at the Escaler Hall, Science Education Complex (SEC), Ateneo Loyola Heights campus.

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Meeting: Presidential Council on Research and Development (PCCRD) Meeting, DOST, Taguig City (Nov. 2009)

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Meeting of the Presidential Council on Research and Development (PCCRD)
National Academy of Science and Technology Bldg. (NAST)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Bicutan, Taguig City
Date: 17 November 2009 (Tuesday)

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A Day in my Math 20.3 Class (Applied Calculus) : Nov. 2009

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Photos: AMC 125 Class of Dr. Saldaña (Nov. 2009)

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A Post Birthday Celebration with Colleagues (Nov. 2009)

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6th East Asia SIAM Conference (Malaysia, 2010)

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Scientific Committee of the East Asia SIAM (Society for Applied and Industrial Mathematics), I would like to invite you to participate in the 6th East Asia SIAM Conference to be held on June 22 - 24, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Also, if you have qualified students, please encourage them to participate in the EASIAM Student Paper Prize 2009.

Please see below for details.

Thank you.

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Member
East Asia SIAM Committee

Applied Mathematics International Conference 2010

(AMIC 2010)

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The Sixth East Asia SIAM Conference

June 22 - 24, 2010

Institute of Mathematical Sciences,

Faculty of Science University of Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Conference Website: http://math.um.edu.my/easiam/

Introduction:

In 2010, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, University of Malaya will be hosting the 6th East Asia SIAM (EASIAM) Conference in conjunction with the Applied Mathematics International Conference (AMIC2010) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The EASIAM Conference is an annual meeting in the series of conferences. EASIAM provides a platform for exploration and application of mathematics to science, industry, engineering and technology in the East and South East Asia. Previous EASIAM meetings were held in Hong Kong, Sapporo, Xiamen, Daejeon, and Brunei. EASIAM is a section of SIAM, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), which promotes research that will lead to effective new mathematical and computational methods and techniques for science, engineering, industry and society. It also provides media for the exchange of information and ideas among mathematicians, engineers, and scientists.

Conference Objectives:

1) To provide a venue for the exchange of new ideas and interaction between local and international participants, updating with the latest research in mathematics, as well as interaction between the local and international participants.
2) To promote research and enhance collaboration among researchers and scientists
3) To stimulate publications in the areas of applied mathematics

Scope:

1. Applied Mathematics.

2. Engineering Mathematics

3. Operational Research and Optimization.

4. Numerical Analysis.

5. Linear Algebra and Applications.

Conference Venue:

Darby Park Executive Suites, Kuala Lumpur

Website:

www.pnbdarbypark.com
www.apartmentmalaysia.net

Scientific Committee:

EASIAM Scientific Committees:

Nguyen Van Huu, Hanoi University of Science
Pham Ky Anh, Vietnam National University
Victor D. Didenko, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Roger Hosking, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Zhong-ci Shi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Wai-Ki Ching, University of Hong Kong
Tao Tang, Hong Kong Baptist University
Hendra Gunawan, Bandung Institute of Technology
Leo H. Wiryanto, Bandung Institute of Technology
Hisashi Okamoto, Kyoto University
Shao-Liang Zhang, Nagoya University
Hyung-Chun Lee, Ajou University
Xiao-qing Jin, University of Macau
Haiwei Sun, University of Macau
Mohd Omar, University of Malaya
Abd Rahni Mt Piah, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Rafael P. Saldaña, Ateneo de Manila University
Weizhu Bao, National University of Singapore
Zuowei Shen, National University of Singapore
I-Liang Chern, National Taiwan University
Ming-Chih Lai , National Chiao Tung University
Yongwimon Lenbury, Mahidol Univeristy

AMIC 2010 Scientific Committees:

Siti Aishah Hashim Ali, University of Malaya
Wan Ainun Mior Othman, University of Malaya
Noor Hasnah Moin, University of Malaya
Md Abu Omar Awang, University of Malaya
Nordin Hj. Mohamad, University of Malaya
Amran Hussin, University of Malaya
Mohd Khanafiah Ismail, University of Malaya
Mohd Salmi Noorani, National University of Malaysia
Ahmad Izani, University of Science Malaysia
Norsarahaida Amin, University of Technology Malaysia

Organizers:

Ong Seng Huat
Mohd Omar
Wan Ainun Mior Othman
Siti Aishah Hashim Ali
Md Abu Omar Awang
Che Wan Mariam Saad
Nordin Haji Mohamad
Mohd Khanafiah Ismail
Amran Hussin
Noor Hasnah Moin

Registration, Accommodation and Visa:

All conference participants must register before 1st April 2010. The registration fee is RM900 (US$270). Full-time students may register for RM450 (US$135). The registration fee includes conference materials, lunches, tea breaks, a conference banquet and a sightseeing tour.

For all participants please prepare payment via cheque and made payable to the "Bendahari Universiti Malaya" before May 1st 2010.

To register and book the accommodation at the conference venue, please complete and e-mail us the attached registration form (doc) (pdf) to amic2010@um.edu.my before April 1st 2010. Accommodation for standard room is RM 230 per day.

Participants are also kindly requested to arrange their own accommodation. Suggested accommodations within the vicinity of the conference venue include.

1. Hotel Nikko

2 .Mandarin Court Hotel

3. Corus Hotel

4. Equatorial Hotel

5. Hotel Maya

To obtain an invitation letter for the visa application to Malaysia, please contact Dr Mohd Omar (mohd@um.edu.my).

Paper Submission:

Both full papers and extended abstracts of 2 to 3 pages are accepted for submission. Papers and extended abstracts will be refereed. To be eligible for publication in the Conference proceedings, an accepted paper must be presented at the Conference by one of the authors.

Papers should be submitted by e-mail to amic2010@um.edu.my before April 1st, 2010. For further enquiries please contact mohd@um.edu.my or fax to +60379674143.

Proceedings
The selected full manuscripts of the conference will be published within a proceeding under the responsibility of an Editorial Board AMIC2010 appointed by the Organizer.

The official language of the conference is English. A full manuscript must be submitted in English language.

Notification of Abstract Acceptance: March 1st, 2010
Final full paper submission: April 1st, 2010.

EASIAM Student Paper Prize:

Principal Guidelines
The EASIAM Student Paper Prizes are awarded every year to the student author(s) of the most outstanding paper(s) submitted to the EASIAM Student Paper Competition. This award is based solely on the merit and content of the student's contribution to the submitted paper.

The purpose of the Student Paper Prizes is to recognize an outstanding scholarship by students in applied mathematics or computing.

Requirements to enter the Competition
To enter the competition, each applicant
- must be a student of a country in the East or Southeast Asia;
- must not attend the oral defense longer than six months before the deadline of the competition submission;
- and must submit: a short vitae including his/her list of publications (at most two pages). The student's advisor must submit a letter that describes and evaluates the paper's contribution to the literature and the student's role in the publications.

Notification of Prize Winners
The EASIAM president will notify the recipient(s) around April 15. 2010.
Each recipient is required to present his or her paper at the EASIAM meeting where the prizes are awarded.

Description of the Award
Each recipient of the EASIAM Student Paper Prize shall receive a
certificate and reimbursement of up to US$250 toward travel expenses. Up to four awards will be awarded each year.

Deadline of the application
February 15, 2010. Please send your submission to Prof. Byeong- Chun Shin, Secretary, Chonnam National University, Korea, at bcshin@jnu.ac.krt

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Photos: Research Colloquium, School of Science and Engineering, ADMU

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Top Five (5) Philippine Schools in Competitive Computer Programming, 2007

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TOP FIVE (5) PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS
IN COMPETITIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Year 2007

Based on the performance of their top teams in the ACM Philippines Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition, 2007.

Compiled by:

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Contest Director
ACM ICPC Philippines 2007
Associate Professor
Mathematics Department
Ateneo de Manila University

RANK / SCHOOL

1. University of the Philippines-Diliman

2. Ateneo de Manila University

3. University of the Philippines-Los Banos

4. De La Salle University

5. FEU-East Asia College

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All Rights Reserved. Rafael P. Saldaña, 2009.
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Top Ten (10) Philippine Schools in Competititve Computer Programming, 2008

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TOP TEN (10) PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS
IN COMPETITIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Year 2008

Based on the performance of their top teams in the ACM Philippines Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition, 2008.

Compiled by:

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Contest DirectorA

CM ICPC Philippines 2008
Associate Professor
Mathematics Department
Ateneo de Manila University

RANK / SCHOOL

1. University of the Philippines-Diliman

2. Ateneo de Manila University

3. De La Salle University-Manila

4. Ateneo de Naga University

5. Ateneo de Davao University

6. Cebu Institute of Technology

7. University of Cebu-Main Campus

8. FEU-East Asia College

9. De La Salle Canlubang

10. University of San Jose-Recoletos (Cebu)

(Note: University of the Philippines-Los Banos did not participate in ICPC Philippines 2008.)

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All Rights Reserved. Rafael P. Saldaña, 2009.
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Top Ten (10) Philippine Schools in Competitive Computer Programming 2009

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TOP TEN (10) PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS
IN COMPETITIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Year 2009

Based on the performance of their top teams in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest Asia Manila Regional Site, 2009.

Compiled by:

Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Contest Director
ACM ICPC Asia Manila 2009
Associate Professor
Mathematics Department
Ateneo de Manila University

RANK / SCHOOL

1. University of the Philippines - Diliman

2. Ateneo de Manila University

3. De La Salle University - Manila

4. University of the Philippines - Los Banos

5. Ateneo de Naga University

6. University of Immaculate Conception - Davao

7. University of San Jose-Recoletos (Cebu)

9. FEU-East Asia College

10. Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Relevant Link: http://www.math.admu.edu.ph/acm/finalstanding.htm

All Rights Reserved. Rafael P. Saldaña, 2009.

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Congratulations! Winners, IUPC 2009 (Inter-University Programming Competition)

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First Place: Team Underscore ("_"), Ateneo de Manila University

Second Place: Team Cursor 2, University of the Philippines-Diliman

Third Place: Team Cursor 1, University of the Philippines-Diliman

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Photos: IUPC 2009 (Inter-University Programming Competition)

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IUPC 2009: Inter-University Programming Competition (ADMU, Philippines, Nov. 14, 2009)

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INTER-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING COMPETITION
November 14, 2009
Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines

Organized by: Computer Society of the Ateneo (CompSAt)

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Event Name: Inter-University Programming Competition (IUPC)
Date: November 14, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00NN – 5:00PM
Venue: Faura Building , Ateneo de Manila University

Participating Schools:

1. Ateneo de Manila University
2. University of Santo Thomas
3. University of the Philippines Diliman
4. Mapúa Institute of Technology
5. FEU-East Asia College

Judges:

1. Dr. Pablo Manalastas
2. Dr. Rafael Saldaña
3. Mr. David Diy
4. Mr. Russell Santos

NOTES:

Assembly Time: 12:00NN

Assembly Place: Judges’ Room (F-224)

Snack Room: DISCS Faculty Lounge

Program

12:00 - 12:30 Registration

12:30 - 1:00 Introductions and Reading of Rules

1:00 - 4:00 Contest Proper (Snacks in between)

4:00 - 4:05 End of Competition and Settling down

4:05 - 4:25 Announcements of Winners and Awarding

4:05 - 4:25 Closing Remarks

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