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SEARCA creates avenues that will support the scholar's graduate studies as well as encourage a university-life balance. The Education and Collective Learning Department (ECLD) annually organizes customized training programs, learning events, and activities to new and ongoing scholars as part of its mandate in building the capacity of future agriculture leaders and professionals.

Basic English Training

The Basic English Training is annually held in July, to enhance the scholars' language proficiency, prepare them for their graduate studies, and encourage them to be more comfortable with the English language.

Academic Year Basic English Training
2021-2022 SEARCA continues to support scholars virtually through the Basic English Training
2019-2020 Basic English Course commences for new SEARCA scholars
2017-2018 New SEARCA Scholars Brush Up their English Skills
2015-2016 IDRC-SEARCA scholars undergo English training with RELC
SEARCA-RELC concludes English training for new SEARCA scholars
2014-2015 SEARCA teams up with RELC for Scholars' English Training

Training on Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals

The Training on Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals discusses basic principles such as identifying the research problem, finding credible references, writing their content, and presenting their proposals. The training is offered for those nearing the enrollment of their thesis or dissertation proposal writing.

Academic Year Training on Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals
2019-2020 SEARCA Scholars attend training on Writing Thesis and Dissertation Proposals
2018-2019 SEARCA conducts regular training workshops for scholars
2017-2018 Training workshop to develop thesis proposals held for SEARCA Scholars
2016-2017 SEARCA scholars sharpen skills on research writing

Training on Data Analysis and Experimental Designs

The Training on Data Analysis and Experimental Designs aims to assist scholars in developing a framework for their research and introduce them to the conditions where they will do their research. It discusses the design techniques for experiments, the use of survey questionnaires, methods of probability sampling for surveys, statistical analysis, and the use of infographics in data presentations. The training is offered for those nearing the enrollment of their thesis or dissertation proposal writing.

Academic Year Training on Data Analysis and Experimental Designs
2018-2019 SEARCA conducts regular training workshops for scholars
2017-2018 SEARCA concludes Experimental Designs and Data Analysis Training Workshop

Scientific Writing for Publication and Presentation Skills Training

The Scientific Writing for Publication and Presentation Skills Training is offered for scholars nearing the completion of their degrees to develop their skills in disseminating their research through publications and oral presentations.

Academic Year Scientific Writing for Publication and Presentation Skills Training
2015-2016 SEARCA scholars sharpen skills on research writing

Special Graduate Seminar

The special graduate seminar is held once every semester and highlights outstanding research by a SEARCA scholar. Hosting the seminar is the Center's way to support the scholars' academic milestones and to recognize their capacity to produce quality research that has a great impact on agriculture and rural development.

Year Scholar Topic Field
2021 Dr. Muhammad Reza Cordova
PhD in Aquatic Bioscience
Tokyo University of Agriculture		 Macro and Microplastics Debris in Indonesian Water: Current Condition and Problem  
2021 Mr. Bayu Rizky Pratama
Double Master's degrees in Agricultural & Resources Economics, Kasetsart University; and
Agricultural Management, Montpellier SupAgro in France		 Analysis of the Factors Determining Farmers Adoption and Strategies for the Development of Single Origin Processing Scheme by Coffee Farmers
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
2021 Engr. Philip Donald C. Sanchez
Master of Science in Agricultural Process Engineering (MSAPE)
Universiti Putra Malaysia		 Application of laser-based imaging technique in the quality evaluation of Malaysia sweet potato varieties during postharvest storage
  • Agricultural Process Engineering
  • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
  • Food and Nutrition Security
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2019 Dr. Tran Manh Hai
PhD in Agricultural Economics
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)		 Farmers' preferences and willingness to pay for dairy cattle insurance in Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
2019 Mr. Saiphou Lormaisim
MS in Animal Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños		 Assessment of Small-Scale Native Pig Production in selected villages in Salavan District, Salavan Province, Lao PDR
  • Animal Science
  • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
2018 Dr. Glenn Y. Ilar
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar
PhD in Development Studies, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)		 Developing a Community-Based Development Framework for Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Community Development
  • Development Studies
  • Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)
2018 Mr. Sem Savuth
MS in Agronomy
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)		 The Energy Costs of Cambodian Lowland Rice Grown in Different Methods
  • Agronomy
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
2017 Mr. Arsenio Bulfa Jr.
MS Soil Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)		 Measurement of Carbon Dioxide in Corn Cob Biochar-Amended Acid Soil Added with Different Types of Fertilizers
  • Soil Science
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
2014 Dr. Myint Myint Soe
PhD Entomology
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)		 Superparasitism and Multiparasitism of three Mango Leafhopper species by Strepsipterans, Callipharixenos philippines Katharithamby and McMahon and Halictophagus fulmeki (Hofender)
  • Entomology
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management

GSID Conversations

The GSID Conversations serve as an avenue for scholars to discuss with experts from different fields regarding complementary topics in agriculture and rural development. The activity will also share the experience and insights of experts on translating knowledge and skills into meaningful contributions to society.

Year Speaker Topic Field
2021 Ms. Sabrina Mustopo
Founder
Krakakoa Chocolate, Indonesia		 Sweet Stories: Empowering Local Cacao Farmers through Innovative Food Production Systems
  • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
  • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management

Teambuilding

The activity is an out-of-town day trip in the Philippines to welcome new and ongoing scholars, allowing them to socialize with the rest of their peers at the start of the semester.

SEARCA Scholarship Orientation for New and Ongoing Scholars

The Scholarship orientation acquaints the students with SEARCA and their responsibilities as scholars of the institution. The event is also an avenue for them to meet their fellow scholars. The orientation is conducted in the different study posts of SEARCA.

Academic Year Orientation
2019-2020 SEARCA conducts Orientation for New and Continuing Scholars for 2019-2020
SEARCA Organizes Back-to-Back Orientation for New and Continuing Scholars in Indonesia and Thailand
SEARCA conducts orientation at UPM
2018-2019 Orientation-Meeting for the new SEARCA scholars
New and continuing SEARCA scholars at UPLB oriented
UPM-SEARCA Joint Graduate Scholarship Award Ceremony 2018
SEARCA holds back-to-back activities at Universiti Putra Malaysia campuses
2014-2015 SEARCA welcomes 9 more new scholars for AY 2014-2015

SEARCA Online Hangouts

SEARCA recognizes the unprecedented circumstances of the new batch of scholars and is keen to provide support for their unique challenges. The online hangouts aim to check in with SEARCA scholars given the challenge of the new normal.

Academic Year Online Hangout
2020-2021 SEARCA stays connected with virtual hangout for scholars

Testimonial Program

SEARCA annually conducts a Testimonial Program to recognize the accomplishments of the scholars who finished their degrees. In AY 2020-2021, SEARCA launched the Outstanding SEARCA Scholar Award for MS and PhD graduates, and the special award for scholars who finished their degrees on time.

Academic Year Testimonial Program
2020-2021 Thirty-eight SEARCA Scholars join the ranks of SEARCA Graduate Alumni
2019-2020 SEARCA sends off graduating scholars from UPLB with a Testimonial Program
2018-2019 SEARCA holds testimonial program for graduating scholars
2017-2018 SEARCA holds Testimonial for graduating scholars
2016-2017 SEARCA commends its fifty graduating scholars
2015-2016 32 SEARCA Scholars Complete Study Program

GSID Newsletter

The GSID Newsletter aims to share scholars’ stories about their curricular and extracurricular activities in their respective study posts. The newsletter also serves as a platform to inspire current scholars with the activities of the SEARCA alumni. SEARCA scholars contribute their articles (news or feature) and/or creative works (drawing, poems, essay, photo essays, etc.) to the publication.

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