NEUST HOSTS 3RD QUARTERLY MEETING OF CLIEERDEC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

By: NEUST

On October 18, 2024, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) hosted the 3rd Quarterly Meeting of the Central Luzon Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (CLIEERDEC) at the Mini-Convention Center, Sumacab Campus.

Attended by the representatives from the members of academic institutions across Central Luzon, including Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT), Tarlac State University (TSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), and Bulacan State University (BulSU), the discussions centered on reviewing research proposals submitted by the consortium members, which addressed significant challenges in their respective fields, aiming to foster innovation and practical solutions in the region.

The agenda also includes the revival of the regional research competition, designed to promote research excellence across Central Luzon. Participants refined the competition's rules, focusing on criteria for recognizing the best Research and Development paper, presenter, and poster. Their involvement highlights the strong commitment of these institutions to strengthening research and development through collaboration.

NEUST, as the host and chair institution of the consortium, plays a vital role in directing CLIEERDEC’s initiatives to foster research collaboration. Through this consortium, NEUST and its partners are focused on enhancing the research capabilities of the region, with the goal of establishing Central Luzon as a center for scientific and technological advancement.

The 3rd Quarterly Meeting underscored CLIEERDEC’s significance as a key driver of scientific, technological, and research progress in Central Luzon, supporting efforts that contribute to the region’s growth and development.