Wednesday, March 2, 2011

GE students participate in AutoMATHic 2011

Six sophomore General Engineering students, namely: Ralf Loren Angeles, Geejay Bartolome, Rodnel Rick Cervantes, Jumel Hernandez, Rodney Javier, and Kevin Lungcay, represented the Cavite State University (CvSU) in AutoMATHic 2011 on 15 Januray 2011 at the University of the Philippines – Los BaƱos (UPLB), College, Laguna.

AutoMATHic 2011 is an invitational intercollegiate mathematics quiz contest established in 2000 that aims primarily on contributing improvements in Mathematics in the Philippine education system. The University of the Philippines Civil Engineering Society (UPCES) in cooperation with the UPLB Mathematics Division sponsored the event and it was participated in by more than 20 public and private universities nationwide.

Teams from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) – Manila, and TIP – Quezon City emerged as the champion, first runner – up and second runner – up, respectively. They received plaques, certificates and a cash prize of PhP 30,000, PhP 20,000, and PhP 10,000, respectively.

Engrs. Edison E. Mojica, Liezl R. Montaron, Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez, and Mr. Gerry M. Castillo served as the coaches of the CvSU team. (GMCastillo)