National Science Clubs Summit slated Sept.7-8 in Dipolog By Mary May A. Abellon DIPOLOG CITY, Aug.

19 (PIA) - - The Philippine Society of Young Science Clubs (PSYSC) in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-IX will hold a National Science Clubs Summit here on September 7-8, 2013 at the Dipolog Medical Center Science High School. All science club members are invited to join in this activity in celebration of the National Science Club Month (NSCM) with the theme, NATUREADY: Unravel the causes. Build the Solution. Empower science clubbers to action. The activity is geared towards the promotion of public understanding of science, technology and the environment. It also seeks to raise awareness among the youth about natural disasters, their causes and ways to mitigate them. The PSYSC Science Olympiad (PSO), which is a national interschool quiz competition for elementary and high school students, will also be held and the national elimination for Region IX will be held on Sept. 7. On the same date and venue, I-Tech Science Seminar (ITSS) will be held for science teachers to enrich their knowledge and skills in making science interesting, interactive and enjoyable among students. The deadline for the registration of participants is set on Aug. 23, 2013. Walk-in participants can be accommodated depending on the available slots. (FPG/MAA/PIA-Zamboanga del Norte)