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M.E. Centennial committee introduces future state of Mech Eng in One M.E. Symposium

Norman de los Reyes
Feb 9, 2017
3 min read

In line with the celebration of centennial anniversary of Mechanical Engineering education in the country, the Centennial committee conducted the One M.E. Symposium last November 29 at Casa Barbara, Intramuros.

The interuniversity event has the theme of "The State of Mechanical Engineering: Today and Beyond". Other than discussing the glorious past of ME, the seminar focuses on the future discoveries and opportunities in this field of learning. The General Symposium aimed to spindle a new revolution that will take the state of ME to greater pedestal. The glimpse of the next generation is explained to the students in a series of focused talks given by respected individuals in society.

The first plenary lecture is given by the committee advisor Dr. Manuel C. Belino. The former Dean of Mapúa Institute of Technology's (MIT) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) discussed the value of Outcomes Based Education (OBE) in teaching the students. After his talk, Engr. Dela Cruz followed with his speech on revision of BSME curiculum in AY 2018-19. The changes in the education pattern is enacted as first batch of Senior High School graduates is enrolling in college.

Dr. Belino explained that OBE points out to the attained goals or learnings of the students after every finished course and ME program as a whole

In regards to career opportunities in the new millennia, Engr. Emmanuel Punzalan explained that Mechanical Engineering is more expanding and not limited to traditional means only. He explained that ME is becoming more interdisciplinary thus, opening new doors of collaboration with other fields. In order to utilize such prospects, Engr. Federico Monsada emphasized on importance of being an ASEAN and APEC Engineer. According to him, such international license allows engineers to practice their profession in member countries of such organizations fairly.

After the series of plenary talks, the students are treated to a fine social dinner. After filling their minds with great inspirations and ideas, the dinner served to satisfy their bodies as well. In this time, attendees also interacted with each other to foster friendship in the Mechanical Engineering society.

Mapua’s delegation to the Symposium expressed their joy in front of the camera

Heartfelt dinner composed of several dishes were served to the attendees

At the end of the activity, Hon. Jesus Redelosa expressed his satisfaction on the unity of ME schools in collaborating for this centennial celebration. "I appreciated the coming of different schools here. It really proves that we are finally becoming one and united after all. What I wanted the students to learn from this Symposium is camaraderie. Work together and do not engage in dirty tactics in the future ." Furthermore, Hon. Redelosa sees the bright future of M.E. in the hands of currents students.

Hon. Jesus Redelosa, Chaiman of Mechanical Engineering Board in Professional Regulatory Commission, gives advices to the students on how to become successful and ethical individuals someday

In making this Symposium possible, centennial committee members from Mapúa spearheaded this event. Junior students Joseph Rene Omandac, Alyssa Yvonne Alipis, and John Marvil Chua primarily organized the culminating activity. Omandac is the incumbent President of American Society of Mechanical Engineers MIT Branch. On the other hand, Alipis and Chua are Internal and External Vice President, respectively, of Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers MIT Student Unit.