Materials Challenge Primer

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THE BRIEF
You are invited to join the UP Materials Science
Society's Materials Challenge 2011.

Date: Monday, November 21, 2011
Time : 8 am to 5 pm
Venue: Melchor Hall, College of Engineering,

University of the Philippines--Diliman,

Quezon City, NCR

This year's MatCh will host the following
activities:

MatCh Quiz Show

Poster Making Contest

Materials Science and Engineering Exhibit

Materials Science and Engineering Seminar


Entry and Registration Procedure
This event is open to all Filipino high schools, both public and private
institutions. Students who wish to participate must be enrolled at their
respective school this academic year of 2011-2012. Schools and students
who wish to participate must complete a pre-registration form included in
this set. It may also be requested through email and sent to
matchlevelup2011@gmail.com. Forms must be sent not later than
November 9, 2011. Each participant must prepare a fee of P100.00 for
event materials and snacks. Walk-in contestant are also welcome in the
event.

For inquiries please feel free to contact:

Aris Lavapie (Logistics Co-Head) - 09164984624

Steve Gumboc (Logistics Co Head) - 09065678684

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THE MATCH 2011
The MATERIALS CHALLENGE. An annual quiz show event for
high school students spearheaded by the UP Materials Science Society
which aims to promote the field and industry of materials science and
technology to the younger generations. The event, the UP MSS believes, is
an effective way of introducing the less familiar field of materials to high
school students and convincing the students to consider materials science

The Theme.
"GREENERATION:
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Sustainable Nation"
The growing population faces problems due to the limited resources the
world has to offer. The imminent challenge needing urgent response is to
look for renewable and more sustainable alternatives. This poses a need
for more materials scientists and engineers to create and develop "GREEN"
materials. The Filipino youth, with its innate talent and creativity, is
therefore called to be the Greeneration geared towards a sustainable
nation.

MatCh 2011.
Now on its 7th year, MatCh levels up with its new and upgraded contests
and activities. Aside from the annual Materials Science Quiz Show, MatCh
2011 will also feature the Materials Science and Engineering Seminar and
Exhibit for High School Students and the poster making contest.

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THE MSE SEMINAR & EXHIBIT
In line with the theme, GREENERATION: Geared Towards a Sustainable
Nation, a seminar and exhibit will be hosted for the participants of MatCh
2011.
The SEMINAR. This activity aims to educated its audience about what
Materials Science and Engineering is all about. There will be 2-3 short
lectures.

MSE 101. A speaker, a faculty member from the
Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
will give a short lecture to introduce materials science and
engineering to the participants. He/she will also talk about its
role and importance to the world as well as its possible career
options.

Green Technology. This lecture will talk about recent
advancements in materials technology that give solutions to
pressing environmental problems and promote a more
sustainable living. Topics may include biodegradable or green
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The EXHIBIT. The seminar will be accompanied by an exhibit,
on materials science and engineering. This exhibit will
showcase recent advancements on green materials and
technologies, as well as UP DMMME's researches and theses.
The exhibit will also show the department's and the
organization's profile and achievements.
The PARTICIPANTS. Each participating school will given at
least seven (7) slots for the seminar. These slots exclude the
participants for both the quiz show and poster-making
contest, as well as their respective coaches. The participants
for the seminar are preferably 3rd year students.
The host interacting with the audience.
For the COACHES. A skills workshop or lecture will also be held. This will be
specifically designed for the coaches and teachers of the participating
teams.

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THE QUIZ SHOW
TEAM and CONTESTANTS. Each team shall comprise of three (3) bona fide
high school students (3rd and 4th year students only). A maximum of two (2)
teams is allowed per participating school.
COVERAGE. The quiz show will cover high school Mathematics, Sciences, General
Knowledge, Current events and Special Topics: Fundamentals
of Materials Science and Engineering and Philippine Natural
Materials.
Mathematics. High school level mathematic subjects and
problems
including
Algebra,
Analytical,
Geometry,
Trigonometry, Basic Differential and Integral Calculus and
Statistics.
Sciences. High school level science subjects including Earth
Science, Chemistry and Physics.
Special Topics

Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering -
Classification of Materials, Basic Atomic structures, Common
Material Properties and Degradation of Materials
MatCh Contestants during the contest proper.
Green, Smart and Advanced Materials - Biodegradable Plastics
and Composites, Green Electronics and Conducting Polymers, Nano-
materials, Biomaterials etc Abundant Materials in the Philippines -
Natural Fibers (abaca, pina, etc) and Mineral Resources (nickel,
copper, gold etc)

REFERENCES. Teams may use the following as reference:
Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering by William
Callister

Note: Copies of the references may be requested upon submission of pre-
registration form.
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THE ORGANIZERS
The UP Materials Science
Society (UP MSS)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AY 2011-2012

a duly recognized non-profit, academic student organization based in the College of
Phoebe Beatrix Arnaiz
Engineering, University of the Philippines-Diliman. UP MSS is committed to the
Executive Director

advancement of materials science and technology. It also aims to development excellence not
Julianus Eymard Quejano
Associate Director
only in academics but also in leadership, athleticism and social aspects. It is an

Riska Roxanne Lopez
interdisciplinary organization that fosters unity and camaraderie among its members and at the
Secretary
same time widens their interests to materials science. Since 1999, UP MSS strives and

Ireen Mae Arevalo
continues to nourish the refined individuals in pursuit of a dream- outstanding Materials
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Science and Engineering field and industry in the country. "TEMPERED and
COMMITTEE HEADS

Stelle Baccay
REFINED"
Education Research and Technical

Jandell Maro Patron

External Affairs

Arriane Gayle Basali

Internal Affairs

Churchill Germaine Villamora
Finance

Ms. Astrid Ayla Liberato
Adviser

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