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Josette Biyo
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Josette Talamera
March 19, 1958 Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines
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Josette Talamera Biyo (born March 19, 1958) is a famous Filipino biologist and educator. She was the leader of the Philippine Science High School System from 2011 to 2014. She is known worldwide for her important work in science and teaching.
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Early Life and Learning
Josette Biyo was born in Janiuay, Iloilo, on March 19, 1958. She studied biological sciences at the University of the Philippines Visayas. She first planned to become a doctor.
However, she chose to become a teacher instead. Later, she earned her Ph.D. in biology from De La Salle University in Manila. Her special research was about how seagrass communities live and change on Guimaras Island. In 2004, she received an honorary doctorate from the Manila Central University. This is a special degree given to honor her achievements.
Josette Biyo's Career in Science and Education
After finishing her research, Josette Biyo taught for eight years in a small town in Iloilo. She used her knowledge of biology to teach people about basic health care. She showed them how to use local plants and ingredients for their health.
In 1995, Biyo started teaching science at the Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus. During her three years there, she created a special way of teaching. This method helped students develop a "culture of science." She also organized trips for other teachers on Panay island. She was even invited to Laos and Cambodia to share her teaching ideas. She developed a clear way to teach science and do research.
From 2011 to 2014, Biyo was the Executive Director of the Philippine Science High School System. After that, she became a director at the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute.
Josette Biyo's Science Teaching Method
Josette Biyo's teaching method helps students learn and grow in many ways. It helps them reach their full potential in their future careers. Here are some of her ideas:
- Build a personal library of science books.
- Do field studies that ask interesting and tough questions.
- Make connections with research places and labs.
- Hold science discussions in school and after school.
- Teach students how to do research in the field and in labs.
Biyo's guidance and teaching have helped many students become great scientists. These students have worked in different areas like oceanography, marine life, physics, and robotics.
Awards and Special Honors
Josette Biyo has received many awards for her amazing work. Some of these include:
- Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines, 1997
- Ten Outstanding Young Filipinos, 1998
- International Excellence in Teaching Award at the ISEF, 2002
- Award for Continuing Excellence and Service (ACES), 2004
- Distinguished Lasallian Award, 2004
- "Women of Distinction Award", 2004
- Fil-Up Award, 2004
- Doctor of Humanities (honoris causa), 2004
- Philippine American Foundation Friendship Award, 2004
- Presidential Award, 2007
- Lingkod Bayan Award, 2007
- Special Award, 2007 (Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service)
- 50 Great Men and Women in Science, 2008
- National Award for Community Service, 2008
- Honorary Fellow, 2009
A small asteroid in space was named after her! This asteroid is called 13241 Biyo. It was found in 1998 by the LINEAR project. The asteroid was named in her honor because of the International Excellence in Teaching Award she received in 2002. The official naming was announced on July 24, 2002.
