USTP enriches NorMMEIC development with institutional visit at Vietnam
By Kindle Mae B. Arcaya, USTP Office of the University System President
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Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System President, and Engr. Adonis A. Closas, Manager of the Northern Mindanao Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (NorMMEIC) of the USTP System, participated in an institutional visit organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) in Vietnam from July 17 to 19, 2024. The objective of the activity was to draw upon the expertise and experiences of Vietnamese institutions to bolster innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth within the Philippine metals industry.
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The visit spanned multiple institutions that advance research, industrial development, innovation, and technology in Vietnam. These included the National Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Development Center-Vietnam Industry Agency, Innovation and Technology Service Center, Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and the University of Economics – Technology for Industries.
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Insights gleaned from these engagements are poised to significantly benefit NorMMEIC, especially in fostering excellence in engineering education and driving impactful innovation within the region.
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