Josette Biyo

Josette Biyo

Dr. Josette T. Biyo (nee Talamera) is a Filipino educator who received the Intel Excellence Award. Presently, she is the Executive Director of the Philippine Science High School System. She was the first Asian to win the award in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at Louisville, Kentucky. An asteroid, 13241 Biyo (1998 KM41), was named after her by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory, USA. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the De La Salle University in Manila with a dissertation research on seagrass community dynamics on Guimaras island, which was later on published in the The Philippine Scientist Journal.[1]

josette Biyo Science Research Teaching Method== Dr. Biyo's innovations for teaching science research made her a winner in the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award[citation needed]. These innovations include a) building a scientific library, b) conducting field studies, c) establishing linkages with research institutions in the country, d) holding science forums in school, and e) teaching students laboratory and field techniques which would help them in the conduct of their research work. These teaching methods were able to produce noteworthy researches among the students in various fields such as oceanography, marine life, physics and robotics.

Awards and honors

  • Intel Excellence in Teaching Award, 2002 – Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Louisville, Kentucky
  • Fil-Up Award, 2004 - Global Doors Foundation, Inc., Glendale, California
  • Philippine American Foundation Friendship Award, 2004 - National Press Club, Washington, DC
  • Honorary Fellow, 2009 - Philippine College of Physicians
  • one of the 50 Great Men and Women in Science, 2008, The Department of Science and Technology
  • National Award for Community Service, 2008 - Rotary Club of Makati
  • Presidential Award, 2007 - Philippine College of Physicians
  • Lingkod Bayan Award, 2007 - Civil Service Commission
  • Special Award, 2007 - Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS)
  • Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa, 2004 – Manila Christian University
  • Award for Continuing Excellence and Service (ACES), 2004 – Metrobank Foundation
  • Distinguished Lasallian Award, 2004 – De La Salle University
  • “Women of Distinction Award”, 2004 - Soroptimist International
  • The Outstanding Young Men(TOYM), 1998
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines, 1997 – Metrobank Foundation

Family life

Dr. Josette Biyo was born on January 19, 1958 in Januiay, Iloilo to Mr and Mrs Antonio Talamera. She is married to Nonito L. Biyo. They have two children Jono Angelo and Julian Paolo.

References

  • Biyo, Josette (2005). A Trip to Planet Biyo. Enthos Publishing House.