44th ASM Message, ASM Steering Committee

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My warmest greetings to all our resource persons, partners, colleagues, guests, and participants of the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting! NAST PHL has chosen “PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan; FORESIGHT 2050: Science for a Sustainable Future” as the theme of the 2022 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs) and its 44th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in order to promote awareness of the STI community towards futures thinking and a sustainable blue and circular economy. Prior to the ASM, NAST PHL, in cooperation with the DOST Regional Offices, held the RSMs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted for the DOST regional offices, SUCs and private HEIs, other government agencies, key private sectors, and NGOs to determine the status of STI talent development and retention and to discuss the STI priorities for the region. Regional Strategic Planning Sessions were also held to facilitate communication and coordination among the government agencies and representatives of the Regional Development Councils. The discussions also served as an initial groundwork for developing a regional strategic plan on STI talent development and retention. Proceedings from the discussions will be consolidated and presented at the 44th ASM. On behalf of NAST PHL, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the DOST, our partners, and stakeholders for their continuous support to the Academy.