Dr. Ruel M. Mojica's research titled A Participatory Approach in the Development, Evaluation and Optimization of a Microcontroller-based Mechanical Coffee Roaster won the Best Paper (1st place) in the Development Category during the 22nd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH) on August 24, 2009 at the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Laguna. Dr. Mojica also placed third among 13 entries in the Poster Category during the event.
Each year, the Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC) conducts the RSRDH wherein member agencies vie against each other for best papers and posters. At present, STARRDEC has 25 member agencies, 19 of which are R&D implementing agencies.
Dr. Mojica's paper will be the official entry of STARRDEC to the National Symposium on Agriculture and Resources Research and Development (NSARRD) in November 2009.
