The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) held its Search for Best in Master’s Thesis and Dissertation at the New CGS Building, DMMMSU South La Union Campus (SLUC), Agoo, La Union on April 30, 2025.
The event showcased research excellence across diverse fields, highlighting innovations with real-world impact. CGS Dean Dr. Tjaart Jan B. Estrada opened the program, emphasizing the power of research to drive policy, innovation, and development.
After rigorous evaluation by a panel of academic experts, the following were declared Best Thesis Awardees:
| Research Category | Title | Author |
| Education Research | Development and Validation of an Arduino-Based Robotics Work | Cynthia D. Parrocha |
| Economics and Social Science Research | Self-Concept and Career Choice of the Junior HS Students of Identified Private Schools in SFC, LU: Basis for a Proposed Career Guidance Program | Crizalene E. Palabay |
| Governance | Status of Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils in Ilocos Region towards Fisheries Policy Development | Derickson Chrisandrei S. Mandar |
| Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research | Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of the Ethanolic Extract derived from Turbinaria ornata against Aeromonas hydrophila and Staphylococcus aureus | Kiebriell Kiell P. Arcilla |
| Industrial Technology, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Research | Drying Rate of Photovoltaic Solar-Powered Fish Dryer | Marlen T. Bilog |
In the Doctoral Category, the Best Dissertation Award was conferred on Lloyd Kevin B. Delmas for his study titled Technology-Enhanced Activities in Teaching Mathematics in the Modern World under the field of Educational Research.
All participants received certificates of recognition for their contributions to DMMMSU’s growing body of scholarly research. The event was moderated by Dr. Jefferson D. Isidro, who ensured a dynamic exchange of ideas through well-facilitated presentations and discussions. (By Aniway P. Millares)
