TRE Students present papers at TSSP Conference 2016

Students from the CE Department, majoring in transportation and planning, presented research papers at the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines(TSSP) national conference held at the National Center for Transportation Studies in UP, Diliman last August 8, 2016. The theme was “What Gets Measured, Gets Managed: Transportation, Data and Statistics.

The conference started with an opening remarks by Dr. Vea, the previous TSSP president. This is then followed by Hon. Lontoc (Undersecretary of Department of Transportation), who gave the keynote speech. A panel discussion regarding Road Safety was then followed by four speakers coming from DPWH, DOT, UP Diliman and PGRSP. 

In the afternoon, the conference was separated into 4 sessions: Transportation Mode and Safety, Transport Modelling and Simulation, Transport Planning and Behavior Modelling. A total of 22 presenters, coming from different schools such as Lyceum, UP Diliman and Los Banos, Mapua, and DLSU- Manila. There are a total of 10 Lasallian groups and individuals who presented.

Here are the list of student and faculty members who presented their papers.

•  Application of Artificial Neural Network to Trip Attraction of Condominiums in Metro Manila  (Dr. ROXAS, N.R. and Dr. FILLONE, A.M.)
•  Comparison of Logit and Neural Network Model in Inter-Island Discrete Choice Analysis  (Engr. ROQUEL, KIDZ and Dr. FILLONE, AM)
•  Investigating the Relationship Between Housing Affordability and Mobility in Metro Manila  (Engr. ABAD, RP, Dr. FILLONE, AM, BANISTER, D, HICKMAN, R, BIONA, JBMM)
•  Choice Analysis of Access and Egress Mode:  Use the Pedicab or Walk (BONGULTO, J.R.D., PONCE, J.V.J., DE LA PAZ, L.A.G., VEGA, M.A.C. and Dr. FILLONE, A.M.
• Design Consideration for a Major Terminal Facility of Metro Manila (BAYONA, M.E.A.C., CANO, S.M., DAGDAGAN, M.M.Y., VALEDA, C.C.M., and Dr. FILLONE, A.M.)
• Assessment of Localized Congestion on the Roads of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 3 (NAIA 3), Pasay City, Manila (CARANDANG, C.C.P., CRUZ, N.E.G., OLEA, A.J.N., PATIU, A., FILLONE, A.M.)
•  A study on the Effect Lane Changing Behavior on the Approach Ramp of a Road Overpass (AGUILAR, M., GERONIMO, C.R., BELDA, A.J., LAMBERTE, A., Dr. FILLONE, A.M.)
•  Micrsocopic Modelling of Traffic Management Schemes Along Taft Avenue, Manila (ALIPING, A.B., BARTOLOME, A.V.R., SANTE, R.A.P., SULIT, E.A.V., Dr. FILLONE, A.M.)
•  Analysis of the Effect of a Traffic Discipline Zone on Vehcicular Flow Along Estrada Street From Singalong Street ot Taft Avenue. (DE LEON, E.S.S., TAN, E.A.R., VERGEL DE DIOS, L.P.M., Dr. PARINGIT, M.C.R.)
•  Characterizing Student Travel Behavior During Heavy Rainfall and Flooding (IBASCO, L.S.S., Dr. FILLONE, A.M.)

            At the same time, TSSP has elected its new president, none other than our very own TRE Division Head, Dr. Alexis M. Fillone. Congratulations!

GCOE Faculty presents papers at RCEE2016 and I-PHEX2016 at UTM, KL, Malaysia

Paper presentors from DLSU at RCEE2016

GCOE faculty presented papers at the 6th Regional Conference on Engineering Education (RCEE2016) held on Aug. 9-10, 2016 and exhibited posters at the 3rd International Innovative Practices in Higher Education Expo (I-PHEX2016) held on Aug. 10, 2016 at the Universiti Technologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CE faculty, Dr. Andres Oreta, Dr. Mario De Leon and Dr. Maria Cecilia Paringit and ME part-time faculty, Dr. Manuel Belino presented the following papers on Engineering Education and Scholarship on Teaching and Learning:

• A methodology on assessing program educational objectives for undergraduate engineering programs - presentor: Dr. Andres Oreta, co-authors: Dr. Alvin Chua and Dr. Rosemary Seva
• Use cooperative group learning in improving problem solving performance in a surveying course of civil engineering students - presentor: Dr. Maria Cecilia Paringit
• Lessons in the implementation of CQI in the civil engineering program of De La Salle University - presentor: Dr. Mario De Leon, co-authors: Dr. Lessandro Garciano and Dr. Andres Oreta
• A response to the 21st century challenges to Philippine engineering education: innovative and revitalized graduate program in engineering education - presentor: Dr. Manuel Belino

Dr. Oreta and Ms. Ann Dulay of the ECE Department, participated in the I-PHEX2016. The posters exhibited are as follows:

• Interactive approach in teaching engineering ethics to a class size of  more than thirty - Ann Dulay
• Addressing student outcomes on engineering problem solving using modern tools in an applied programming course in civil engineering - Andres Oreta

Dr. Oreta and his poster at the I-PHEX2016

Ms. Ann Dulay of the ECE Department

Dr. Be;inao was also a plenary speaker from the Philippines during the Plenary Forum on the Current Stautus and Future Direction in Engineering Education: Overcoming the Challenges. The other plenary speakers come from Pakistan, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, UK and India.

Acknowledgements:

• Office of the VCA and VCRI for the funding support
• Office of the GCOE Dean for the additional funding support

Community Outreach and CERBIS at Don Bosco Calauan, Laguna

The CE faculty, staff and students conducted a community outreach activity at Don Bosco Calauan, Laguna on 14 Aug 2016. The activity consists of two parts:
(1) Educational Program for the Kids on Emergency Awareness and Preparedness dubbed as "Bata, bata, Laging Handa sa Bawat Sakuna." This activity was hosted by Joenel Galupino and Erica Uy and were assisted by Em Sevilla and B3 Bernardo. The concept was devised by Dr. Andy Oreta. A disaster "lindol"  song, "May plano ba tayo?" was introduced to the kids. The kids also were given sheets of paper with disaster lessons to color. A disaster multiple choice game was also conducted.
(2) CERBIS site inspection was conducted on several houses by Jason Ongpeng, Maricel Paringit, Toni Kalaw, Jay Perez, Richard De Jesus and Mry Ann Adajar to detemine the needs of the community related to their dwellings. A proposal on the needs assessment will be prepared for the next phase of the outreach program.

Acknowledgements:

• Dr. Maricel Paringit - Over-all chair of the activity
• Joenel Galupino - In-charge of logistics
• Fr. Salvador Pablo and volunteers
• Faculty and staff for their donations and time 
• Office of DLSU VC for Lasallian Mission for the funding support

Watch the slide show below: 
 

Don Bosco Calauan 2016 - CERBIS from andyoreta

CE Dept hold Faith Formation Seminar with Br. Michael, FSC

CE Faculty & staff strengthening their Lasallian spirituality at St. Scholastica's Retreat House, Tagaytay City

Certificate of Appreciation is given to the retreat facilitator, Br. Michael Broughton, FSC by Dean Dungca, Engr. Ongpeng (Dept. chair) and Dr. Garciano (GCOE EAD)

The CE Department faculty and staff attended a Faith Formation Seminar on the "Life of the Founder and Lasallian Spirituality" on August 5, 2016 at the St. Scholastica's Retreat House, Tagaytay City. Br. Michael Broughton, FSC (DLSU VP for Lasallian Mission) was the spiritual resource speaker.

Br. Michael shared his experience as a Lasallian brother in Singapore and in the Philippines and explained the five Lasallian principles (a) Faith in the presence of God, (b) Concern for the poor and social justice, (c) Quality education, (d) Respect for all persons, and (e) Inclusive community. These principles are hinged on the Lasallian core values (FSC): Faith, Service and Community. He also stressed the importance of these values and principles in one's job as a teacher or staff. Some memorable quotes from the seminar are listed below:
1. Jesus is both the messenger and the message.
2. God is love. Love created created us. Hence, We are from Love, We are of Love and We are for Love.
3. We are capable of great evil, but we are capable of greater good.
4. You express your love by caring for your students through your teaching.
5. Your students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
6. Self care is not optional. The quality of your work drops when you are not well.
7. Every teacher works for the success of the students just like God works for your success.
8. Dream big. Start small. Start now.

- by AWCO. Photos by Joenel

Paper on Environmental Impact of Bridges presented at SBE2016

 

Engr. Kevin Atienza (Right most) with his co-authors: M. Martinez, J. Joaquino, C. Gonzalez and Prof. Oreta

Last July 13-15, students, professionals, consultants, and members from the academe convened for the Sustainable Built Environment 2016 Conference held at the Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The symposium showcased and discussed technical papers submitted by students and professionals in the field of engineering, architecture, landscape design, and urban and regional planning.

Engr. Kevin Lawrence M. Atienza, a civil engineering alumnus from De La Salle University, presented a paper entitled “A proposed methodology for quantifying the environmental impacts of the structural elements of standard bridge designs.” The study was an undergraduate thesis authored by the presenter together with Engr. Carla Maria B. Gonzalez, Engr. Jorge Jason K. Joaquino, and Engr. Mitchel Krisia R. Martinez under the advisory of Dr. Andres Winston C. Oreta.

The study discussed the integration of environmental impact assessment in engineering sustainable bridge designs. Using a Life Cycle Impact Assessment or LCIA, the authors were able to determine the potential environmental impacts produced by the extraction and manufacturing stages of a bridge. Ultimately, the study generated an Environmental Impact Score or EIS, a single-value index that indicates the environmental performance of a bridge.

The conference invited two keynote speakers, Dr. Yukio Tamura and Dr. Greg C. Foliente, for its master classes on wind engineering design and sustainable development. Hon. Mark A. Villar, secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, was also invited in the conference. Breakout sessions were also conducted, discussing topics on sustainable buildings, infrastructures, communities, and disaster risk management. 

- Reported by Kevin Atienza