The 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼) continued its 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 through the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀) 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the 𝗖𝗔𝗘𝗰 𝗘𝗕𝗣 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, providing student participants with valuable opportunities to learn from experts and gain deeper insights into science, research, agriculture, and youth development.

The lecture session brought together distinguished mentors and resource persons who shared their expertise, experiences, and perspectives to guide the participants as they explore different fields within the 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥) 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 and prepare for future pathways in science, technology, and innovation.

The morning session featured 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗚. 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗴, mentor for 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, who delivered a research lecture highlighting the importance of research, data, and socio-economic perspectives in understanding communities and addressing development challenges.

The session was followed by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗖. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼, mentor for 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, who shared her expertise on agricultural science, crop development, and the role of research and innovation in strengthening sustainable agricultural practices.

The afternoon session continued with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮, mentor for 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸, who provided students with insights on livestock science, management practices, and the significance of sustainable approaches in advancing the agricultural sector.

The day concluded with 𝗠𝗿. 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗣. 𝗟𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗥𝗚𝗖, 𝗥𝗣𝗠, Resource Person for 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, through his session on Introduction to 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. The discussion emphasized the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and holistic development in supporting young individuals as they pursue their academic and professional aspirations.

Through the 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗟𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, the DOST-PCAARRD Youth Science Program in the Regions (Mindanao) continues to create meaningful learning spaces where students can engage with experts, expand their knowledge, and develop a stronger appreciation for science, research, and innovation.

The program remains committed to nurturing future scientists, researchers, innovators, and leaders who will contribute to sustainable development and meaningful transformation in Mindanao and beyond.