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We were still constantly tested by the 2020 pandemic – Coronavirus disease (COVID – 19), which exacerbated everything and left all schools, colleges, and universities worldwide with no choice. More than one billion students who can develop various knowledge and lift their social skills and awareness end in the corner of their homes and venture on an excellent education using only their technology and limited internet connection.

To have continuous knowledge in the time of challenges, research has been one of the most essential parts of learning and give everyone a solid skill. Facing our current obstacles brought by the pandemic, conducting a study has been more difficult. However, knowing the struggles of the students and faculty, the Mathematics Society (MathSoc) strove harder to continue preparing activities for the whole community of the College of Science (CS).

The organization conducted a two-part webinar program entitled “In Fostering Mathematics In Research On Tertiary Level Education” with a theme of “Building Expertise Through Virtual Mentorship.” It is for the students and faculty members of BS Mathematics to provide them new insights for making valuable research about mathematics based on its models, applications and theories. This program is one of the most special webinars of the organization due to the participation of the resource speaker from Provo, Utah, United States. Dr. Michael Dorff, a professor of Mathematics at Brigham Young University, gave his precious time to teach and share his knowledge and experience about research.

Additionally, the event invited some other Math clubs from different schools in the Philippines, such as NEUST Math Club, MSU-CED Euclidea, PUP Statistics Students’ Clique, and CLSU Math and Physics Circle. They also served as the media partners of the MathSoc. Moreover, MathSoc’s international partner – the Mathematics Society of St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi, India, joined the event.

To formally begin both parts of the program, the BulSu Saring Himig prepared and sang the virtual doxology, the Philippine National Anthem and the BulSU Hymn, and officially ended by the BulSU March. Also, the organization made sure to add intermission numbers from BulSU Symphonic Band and ice breakers for the students.

The student mentorship program is the first part of the webinar and is intentionally for all BS Mathematics students. It was held last January 15, 2022, run from 8:00 to 11:00 in the morning. Ms. Ana Nisha Mae Dionisio, the Student Development Committee Associate, and Ms. Rayniel Villamor, the Membership Committee Associate, were the energetic masters of ceremonies. The Department Head of the Mathematics Department, Mr. Benedict M. Estrella, served his opening remarks and shared a short but inspiring message. And Mr. Chris Daniel B. Javier, the student adviser of the Mathematics Society, has introduced our most welcomed resource speaker. Ms. Norie Lyn M. Dela Cruz, the president of the Mathematics Society, presented the awarding of the certificate of our guest speaker. The closing remark for the first part was delivered by Ms. Valentine Blez Lampayan, the MathSoc’s faculty adviser.

Last January 22, 2022, from 8:00 to 11:00 in the morning, began the second part of the webinar - the faculty mentorship program, via Zoom Meeting. Donita Rose G. Cruz, the Secretary for Records, and Keith Eigns M. Sayo, the Multimedia Committee Head, were the skillful masters of ceremonies of the second part. The Program Chair of the Mathematics Department, Ms. Lyca D.C. Marcelino, served her opening remarks and shared a short but meaningful message for all the program participants. Lastly, Ms. Olivia T. Bernardo, the secretariat Committee Head of the organization, was given a task to welcome Dr. Michael Dorff again. Ms. Norie Lyn M. Dela Cruz was awarded the certificate of recognition for the guest speaker again, and Ms. Valentine Blez Lampayan gave her appreciation again for the closing remarks.

Dr. Micahel Dorff really showed his mastery in teaching, especially his knowledge of Mathematics research. Both students and faculty members were taught and presented ideas on how to formulate an interesting and well-planned research paper. Dr. Dorff’s experiences in mathematics work provided different perspectives in dealing with research. Despite the challenges we are facing, knowledge can still come for free. Continuing the eagerness of learning we have, whether a small or large piece of information, we can still be helpful and answer all the numerous problems we face. There is always more to learn, regardless of what you are in or how high you are.