Scientists should continue exploring subjects and media beyond the physical and natural sciences, as Dr. John Dale Dianala shares in Episode 29 of the Behind the Science Podcast. His love for literature and film began in childhood, sparked by the many books available through his mother, a literature professor, and his other relatives. Early exposure […]
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Behind the Science Podcast: Earthquake and tsunami hazard modeling
In the 39th episode of the Behind the Science Podcast, Dr. Raquel Felix shares the story behind her PhD dissertation on modeling tsunami scenarios for Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. In the episode, she dove into the captivating process and analysis involved in developing tsunami models, which provide a crucial scientific basis for disaster preparedness in […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Mainstreaming Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Episode 25 of Behind the Science Podcast explores the more social side of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) with Chief Science Research Specialist Joy Santiago from the UP Resilience Institute’s NOAH Planning Component. In the podcast, Ms. Santiago shared how her early fascination with the social sciences led her […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Learning from Successful Disaster Risk Management Interventions through Counterfactual Analysis
Successful and effective disaster management is invisible. That is the idea behind the PhD dissertation of Dr. Maricar Rabonza in Episode 21 of Behind the Science Podcast. Disaster news is often depicted in catastrophes such as the number of lives lost, the extent of infrastructure destruction, and the total damage cost. If disaster risk reduction […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Ground movement of the 2020 Masbate earthquake measured from satellites
The UP Resilience Institute co-presents with the Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub another exciting episode of Behind the Science Podcast (BTS). Through the BTS Podcast, we share captivating stories from years of research and how they eventually became published work. In Episode 16, we feature the master’s thesis of Mr. Khelly Sta. Rita, for […]
UPRI engages young aspiring social scientists at the CSSPirit Social Science Job Fair
The CSSPirit Month Social Science Job Fair served as a dynamic platform for students to exchange ideas and explore opportunities with esteemed institutions across the public service sector, academia, and NGOs. The event’s overarching theme was “kápwa,” highlighting the community-centric tradition of the social sciences. The UP Resilience Institute’s endeavors align seamlessly with this theme […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Anatomy of the 2018 Naga City Landslide
The Behind the Science Podcast offers unique insights into the stories behind published scientific works—from conceptualization and funding to the moment researchers deem their findings publishable. In the 12th episode of Behind the Science Podcast, Ms. Carmille Marie Escape shares the story behind NOAH’s (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) research response to the 2018 Naga […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Modeling the Giant Landslide in Iriga Volcano
In the second session of UPRI’s Behind the Science Podcast, Dr. Likha Minimo recounts her days as a young researcher, completing her Master’s Thesis on 3D modeling a massive landslide in Iriga Volcano, Albay Province. The Behind the Science Podcast is co-presented by the Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub and the UP College of […]
Behind the Science Podcast: Post-disaster Mapping using Drones
The UP Resilience Institute, in its dedication to innovation and research, continues to release relevant and applicable papers that contribute to building disaster and climate resilience in the country. These papers have become widely referenced and translated into readily usable technology for the public. Behind every published academic paper lies a story. Before it […]