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March 18, 2024

Experience Masterclass Workshop on Intellectual Property Protection

As the University produces various research and development outputs, it becomes necessary for researchers to protect their intellectual property assets. The next Kapihan series will provide […]
March 16, 2024

Dr. Cañolas Presents After Action Review on USM-FAO Partnership in BARMM

Dr. Cañolas of the University of Southern Mindanao, presented an After-Action Review (AAR) on the Capacity Building component of the USM-FAO partnership in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held on March 12, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang.
March 16, 2024

Dr. Garcia Leads Review of Bangsamoro Soil Information System

The After-Action Review served as a platform for collaborative dialogue and strategic planning. Stakeholders aimed to address challenges and seize opportunities for sustainable agricultural development in BARMM.

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About RDE

The university is inclined to the development of products, technologies, innovations and discoveries of new ideas and information. This is facilitated through research engagements of faculty, full-time researchers and undergraduate/graduate students. The activity is geared towards providing products and services to the end-consumers and other stakeholders of the university from various fields.

Research and development outputs must be disseminated through extension. This is materialized through seminars, trainings, community engagements and various approaches. In addition, as part of its information dissemination, the university also promotes publication and patenting of research outputs and provides subsequent incentives.

As a research univeristy, the University of Southern Mindanao is committed to produce quality research, development and extension (RDE) engagements and activities. Research directions are geared towards the university themes and priority areas.

These are:

1) Quality Learning, Skills Development, and Literacy,
2) Social Development and Strong Institutions,
3) Preservation of Culture,
4) Environmental Protection, Conservation, and Risk Reduction,
5) Food Security and Poverty Reduction,
6) Good Health and Well-being,
7) Innovations in Science, Engineering, and Technology, and
8) Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Management.

The USM Research, Development, and Extension Committee

Dr. Francisco Gil N. Garcia

USM President – URDEC Chair

Dr. Debbie Marie B. Verzosa

Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension – URDEC Co-Chair

Prof. Lydia C. Pascual

Director, Research and Development Office

Dr. Mary Joy S. Cañolas

Director, Extension Services Office

Dr. Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan

Director, Research Publication Services Office

Dr. Efren E. Magulama

Director, USM Agricultural Research and Development Center

Dr. Abubakar A. Murray

Director, Philippine Industrial Crops Research Institute