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Integration Bee 5.0

2014-03-05T08:53:36Z

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[[File:Integration_Bee_2014.jpeg|right|thumb|alt=The official logo of the Integration Bee 2014.|The official logo of the Integration Bee 2014.]]

The '''Integration Bee''' (commonly shortened as ''Integ Bee'') is a well-known competition abroad, with versions of the contest regularly held in different well-known universities. <ref>[http://math.mit.edu/~sswatson/integrationbee.html 2014 MIT Integration Bee]</ref> <ref>[http://www2.newpaltz.edu/~cartwrin/Integration_Bees.html Integration Bees Past and Present]</ref><ref>[http://uw.physics.wisc.edu/~reardon/IntegrationBee.html 4th Annual University of Wisconsin Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://universitymathsociety.weebly.com/university-of-florida-integration-bee.html 2013 University of Florida Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/math/bee2014.shtml University of Scranton Seventh Annual Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://www.fresnostate.edu/csm/math/news-and-events/integration-bee/ Twelfth Annual Fresno State Integration Bee]</ref> The [[UP Physics Association]] (UPPA) has held the competition for four times already inside the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]], and now on its fifth installment, the competition was scaled up to allow undergraduates of other universities to join the Bee.

This year's theme is '''"Into the Galaxy"''', which symbolizes the major leap in the contest's scale, which is now expected to gather the best calculus students and enthusiasts in the Metro.

==Background==

Newton has invented calculus as a way to explain his laws of physics in the most efficient and elegant way, and up to now, calculus is still at the core of the development of pure and applied physics. As UPPA continues to rise up the bar and innovate, the UPPA has put calculus into an enjoyable contest that is exciting to watch even for people who hate mathematics. The competition is a first in the Philippines.

==Event Details==

On '''March 8, 2014''' at the '''[[National Institute of Physics]], UP Diliman''', contestants’ accuracy and speed, capability in mental solving, and mastery in solving integrals will be tested in this one of the nerdiest yet fun contest for college students.

Winners will receive cash prizes: the '''Grand Integrator''' will receive '''P5,000''' while 2 runner-ups will receive '''P1,000''' each. Preregistration is available at the contest's official website. <ref>[http://integbee.weebly.com Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]</ref>

==Differentiation Bee==

A promotional game, the '''Differentiation Bee''' has been developed by the UPPA. The Differentiation Bee introduces the concept of derivatives and differential calculus in a very simple and enjoyable way through a shooting game. Higher order terms are reduced to zero by hitting them with a laser which transforms them to their derivatives. The game has been a hit since its release on March 3, 2014. <ref>[http://www.kongregate.com/games/pi0n/the-differentiation-bee The Differentiation Bee]</ref>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://integbee.weebly.com/ Official Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy website]
* [http://fb.com/IntegBee Official like page of the Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]
* [http://fb.com/upphysics Main online portal of the UP Physics Association]
* [http://twitter.com/upphysics Official Twitter account of the UP Physics Association]

[[Category:2014 Campus Events]]

[[Category:Campus Events]]

[[Category:UPPA Events]]

UP Physics Association

2014-03-05T08:49:42Z

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The '''UP Physics Association''' ('''UPPA''') is the official physics organization in UP Diliman. It is based at the [[National Institute of Physics]] (NIP), [[College of Science]] (CS), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

<div class="infobox" style="float:right;">

{| style="width: 17em; border-collapse: collapse;background-color: #f0f6fa; font-size: 95%; text-align: left;"
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger;" | '''UP PHYSICS ASSOCIATION'''<br><small>''The Official Physics Organization in UP DILIMAN''</small>
|-
| colspan="2" style="padding: 1em 0; text-align: center;"| [[Image:PA logo.jpg|‎200px|thumb|center|Official logo of UPPA]] <br />
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Established
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | December 17, 1980
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Type
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Scientific and Academic Student Organization
|- valign="top"
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-size: larger"|'''EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013-2014'''
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | President
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Esmerando Escoto
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Internal Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Roseanne Novesteras
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for External Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Mario Onglao
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Secretary
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Hannah Shamina Cosinero
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Treasurer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Apolinario Miguel tan
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Academic Affairs Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Sean Fortuna
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Membership Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Camille Cantor
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Public Relations Officer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Dylan Salcedo
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Projects Committee Chairpeson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Nestor Fernandez
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Location
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | National Institute of Physics, College of Science, UP Diliman
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Senior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Junior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Paul Leonard Atchong Hilario, MS
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Website
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | [https://www.facebook.com/upphysics UP Physics Association]
|}
</div>

== Organization Profile ==

The UP Physics Association (UPPA), founded in 1980, is the official academic organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman primarily dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Physics in and out of the University. Recognizing itself as an agent of the University in the pursuit of higher standards of academic performance and service to the Filipino science community, the UPPA has been a venue for Physics enthusiasts to come together for the fulfilment of sacred thrust of leadership, rendition of service to the people and integration of Physics students into the university culture.

For more than 30 years, the UPPA has been actively holding various activities mainly intended for the manifestation of its goals. Since 2004, when the first PISIKAalaman, an annual Physics Quiz Bee for high school students in the National Capital Region, was held, the UPPA has been earnestly striving for the development and expansion of the event, for the association believes that through this, it is able to provide a channel for the students to excel and appreciate the beauty of Physics outside their classroom. And with utmost pride, the UPPA imparts the success of Philippine Young Physicists’ Tournament, a nationally accredited version of the International Young Physicists’ Tournament also known as the Physics World Cup. These are just few of the many undertakings the organization holds in the firm belief that an understanding of the nature of the physical universe shall benefit all humanity.

This is the UP Physics Association, bringing fun to Physics life!

==General Objectives==
The UPPA is guided by the following objectives:
* To promote the common interest and individual development of physics majors and other students in this field
* To advance the study and awareness of [[physics]] in all its aspects among students and the general public
* To cooperate with the UP Physics faculty for the improvement of the [[National Institute of Physics]]

==Internal Structure==
The UPPA is led by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the three officers and the six committee heads. The officers are the President, the Vice President for External Affairs, and the Vice President for Internal Affairs. The committee heads lead the six committees, namely the Secretariat, the Finance Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee, the Membership Committee, the Projects Committee, and the Public Affairs Committee.

The elections are done annually, and all members are allowed to vote. The UPPA also has a junior faculty adviser and a senior faculty adviser, who helps guide the Association and align the activities of the Association with the National Institute of Physics. The faculty advisers are selected by the Executive Committee from the teaching faculty of the institute.

==Membership==
The UPPA is open for membership only for [[undergraduate students]] of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]. The applicants undergo a semester-long application process, in order to learn about the workings of the Association and to get acquainted with all the resident members.

As an academic and scientific organization, the application process includes a seminar, wherein the applicants would present research papers, and a comprehensive examination and interview, aside from other activities.

==Activities==
All the activities of the Association are aligned with its objectives. Several internal activities are done throughout the academic year based on the interests of the members, such as the Committee Cup, Sem Starter and Sem Ender Parties, Tribute for Graduating Members, [[Christmas]] Party, and Research Meetings. There are regular internal events such as the monthly General Assembly meeting and the Annual Meeting which takes place at the end of the second semester.

There are two main external activities of the Association, the '''PISIKAalaman''' and the '''Physics Month'''. The PISIKAalaman is an annual physics competition for high school students, which has already reached its tenth year <ref>[http://pisikaalaman20x3.weebly.com/ PISIKAalaman 20X3]</ref>. It has been endorsed by the [[Department of Education (Philippines)]] since 2006. [[File:PKLogo.png|left|thumb|The Official Logo of the PISIKAalaman 20X3.]] [[File:PKpic.jpg|thumb|A picture of PISIKAalaman event]]

The '''Physics Month''' is an annual celebration of physics in the [[National Institute of Physics]], which is usually done in the month of February. It includes several events, which may vary from year to year, such as:
* PISIKAwise-an: A general knowledge quiz bee
* NIP Open House and Lab Tour
* PISIKAlakasan: A race involving obstacles
* UPPAg-Ibig<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/uppagibig UPPAg-Ibig Page]</ref>: A mock-wedding
* PISIKAtakawan: An eating contest
* Mutya ng NIP: A cross-dressing beauty pageant [[File:Uppag.jpg|thumb|A poster from the UPPAg-Ibig 2013.]]

Other external events aside from the PISIKAalaman and the Physics Month include the Philippine Young Physicists Tournament <ref>[http://pypt2013.blogspot.com/ PYPT 2013]</ref>, the SCIENCYE,the Decasecond Film Festival, and the Integration Bee <ref>[http://integbee.weebly.com Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]</ref>.

The UPPA also holds free tutorials for Physics 7x series. Partnerships with other organizations and companies are also done all year round. Several infographics about physics and the society, such as about the national elections, typhoons, and other current events, are regularly posted at its online portals <ref>[http://fb.com/upphysics UP Physics Association page]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/upphysics UP Physics Association twitter]</ref>. Aside from bringing scientific information to the public, the UPPA also holds events for the community such as outreach events and educational projects.

==Affiliations==
The UPPA is officially recognized by the Office of Student Activities, a sub-unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]<ref>[http://osa.upd.edu.ph/ Office of Student Activities, UP Diliman]</ref>, as a university-wide organization. The UPPA is also recognized by the Office of the Associate Dean for Student and Public Affairs as a college-based organization in the [[University of the Philippines College of Science]]<ref>[http://www.science.upd.edu.ph/ UP College of Science]</ref>.

The UPPA is a founding member of the Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pisika (SMPP), an alliance of different physics organizations from different universities in [[Metro Manila]]. It is also a founding member of the UP Alliance of Physics Organizations, which is composed of the different physics-oriented student organizations from the different campuses of the [[University of the Philippines]]. The UPPA's application in the [[International Association of Physics Students]] has already been approved, and is now awaiting the transfer of the membership payment fee to become official.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://fb.com/upphysics Main online portal of the UP Physics Association]
* [http://twitter.com/upphysics Official Twitter account of the UP Physics Association]

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Physics Association]]

UP Physics Association

2014-03-05T08:48:57Z

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The '''UP Physics Association''' ('''UPPA''') is the official physics organization in UP Diliman. It is based at the [[National Institute of Physics]] (NIP), [[College of Science]] (CS), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

<div class="infobox" style="float:right;">

{| style="width: 17em; border-collapse: collapse;background-color: #f0f6fa; font-size: 95%; text-align: left;"
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger;" | '''UP PHYSICS ASSOCIATION'''<br><small>''The Official Physics Organization in UP DILIMAN''</small>
|-
| colspan="2" style="padding: 1em 0; text-align: center;"| [[Image:PA logo.jpg|‎200px|thumb|center|Official logo of UPPA]] <br />
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Established
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | December 17, 1980
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Type
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Scientific and Academic Student Organization
|- valign="top"
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-size: larger"|'''EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013-2014'''
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | President
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Esmerando Escoto
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Internal Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Roseanne Novesteras
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for External Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Mario Onglao
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Secretary
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Hannah Shamina Cosinero
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Treasurer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Apolinario Miguel tan
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Academic Affairs Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Sean Fortuna
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Membership Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Camille Cantor
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Public Relations Officer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Dylan Salcedo
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Projects Committee Chairpeson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Nestor Fernandez
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Location
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | National Institute of Physics, College of Science, UP Diliman
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Senior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Junior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Paul Leonard Atchong Hilario, MS
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Website
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | [https://www.facebook.com/upphysics UP Physics Association]
|}
</div>

== Organization Profile ==

The UP Physics Association (UPPA), founded in 1980, is the official academic organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman primarily dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Physics in and out of the University. Recognizing itself as an agent of the University in the pursuit of higher standards of academic performance and service to the Filipino science community, the UPPA has been a venue for Physics enthusiasts to come together for the fulfilment of sacred thrust of leadership, rendition of service to the people and integration of Physics students into the university culture.

For more than 30 years, the UPPA has been actively holding various activities mainly intended for the manifestation of its goals. Since 2004, when the first PISIKAalaman, an annual Physics Quiz Bee for high school students in the National Capital Region, was held, the UPPA has been earnestly striving for the development and expansion of the event, for the association believes that through this, it is able to provide a channel for the students to excel and appreciate the beauty of Physics outside their classroom. And with utmost pride, the UPPA imparts the success of Philippine Young Physicists’ Tournament, a nationally accredited version of the International Young Physicists’ Tournament also known as the Physics World Cup. These are just few of the many undertakings the organization holds in the firm belief that an understanding of the nature of the physical universe shall benefit all humanity.

This is the UP Physics Association, bringing fun to Physics life!

==General Objectives==
The UPPA is guided by the following objectives:
* To promote the common interest and individual development of physics majors and other students in this field
* To advance the study and awareness of [[physics]] in all its aspects among students and the general public
* To cooperate with the UP Physics faculty for the improvement of the [[National Institute of Physics]]

==Internal Structure==
The UPPA is led by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the three officers and the six committee heads. The officers are the President, the Vice President for External Affairs, and the Vice President for Internal Affairs. The committee heads lead the six committees, namely the Secretariat, the Finance Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee, the Membership Committee, the Projects Committee, and the Public Affairs Committee.

The elections are done annually, and all members are allowed to vote. The UPPA also has a junior faculty adviser and a senior faculty adviser, who helps guide the Association and align the activities of the Association with the National Institute of Physics. The faculty advisers are selected by the Executive Committee from the teaching faculty of the institute.

==Membership==
The UPPA is open for membership only for [[undergraduate students]] of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]. The applicants undergo a semester-long application process, in order to learn about the workings of the Association and to get acquainted with all the resident members.

As an academic and scientific organization, the application process includes a seminar, wherein the applicants would present research papers, and a comprehensive examination and interview, aside from other activities.

==Activities==
All the activities of the Association are aligned with its objectives. Several internal activities are done throughout the academic year based on the interests of the members, such as the Committee Cup, Sem Starter and Sem Ender Parties, Tribute for Graduating Members, [[Christmas]] Party, and Research Meetings. There are regular internal events such as the monthly General Assembly meeting and the Annual Meeting which takes place at the end of the second semester.

There are two main external activities of the Association, the '''PISIKAalaman''' and the '''Physics Month'''. The PISIKAalaman is an annual physics competition for high school students, which has already reached its tenth year <ref>[http://pisikaalaman20x3.weebly.com/ PISIKAalaman 20X3]</ref>. It has been endorsed by the [[Department of Education (Philippines)]] since 2006. [[File:PKLogo.png|left|thumb|The Official Logo of the PISIKAalaman 20X3.]] [[File:PKpic.jpg|thumb|A picture of PISIKAalaman event]]

The '''Physics Month''' is an annual celebration of physics in the [[National Institute of Physics]], which is usually done in the month of February. It includes several events, which may vary from year to year, such as:
* PISIKAwise-an: A general knowledge quiz bee
* NIP Open House and Lab Tour
* PISIKAlakasan: A race involving obstacles
* UPPAg-Ibig<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/uppagibig UPPAg-Ibig Page]</ref>: A mock-wedding
* PISIKAtakawan: An eating contest
* Mutya ng NIP: A cross-dressing beauty pageant [[File:Uppag.jpg|thumb|A poster from the UPPAg-Ibig 2013.]]

Other external events aside from the PISIKAalaman and the Physics Month include the Philippine Young Physicists Tournament <ref>[http://pypt2013.blogspot.com/ PYPT 2013]</ref>, the SCIENCYE,the Decasecond Film Festival, and the Integration Bee <ref>[http://integbee.weebly.com Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]</ref>.

The UPPA also holds free tutorials for Physics 7x series. Partnerships with other organizations and companies are also done all year round. Several infographics about physics and the society, such as about the national elections, typhoons, and other current events, are regularly posted at its online portals <ref>[http://fb.com/upphysics UP Physics Association page</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/upphysics UP Physics Association twitter</ref>. Aside from bringing scientific information to the public, the UPPA also holds events for the community such as outreach events and educational projects.

==Affiliations==
The UPPA is officially recognized by the Office of Student Activities, a sub-unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]<ref>[http://osa.upd.edu.ph/ Office of Student Activities, UP Diliman]</ref>, as a university-wide organization. The UPPA is also recognized by the Office of the Associate Dean for Student and Public Affairs as a college-based organization in the [[University of the Philippines College of Science]]<ref>[http://www.science.upd.edu.ph/ UP College of Science]</ref>.

The UPPA is a founding member of the Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pisika (SMPP), an alliance of different physics organizations from different universities in [[Metro Manila]]. It is also a founding member of the UP Alliance of Physics Organizations, which is composed of the different physics-oriented student organizations from the different campuses of the [[University of the Philippines]]. The UPPA's application in the [[International Association of Physics Students]] has already been approved, and is now awaiting the transfer of the membership payment fee to become official.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://fb.com/upphysics Main online portal of the UP Physics Association]
* [http://twitter.com/upphysics Official Twitter account of the UP Physics Association]

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Physics Association]]

UP Physics Association

2014-03-05T08:48:31Z

Erescoto:

The '''UP Physics Association''' ('''UPPA''') is the official physics organization in UP Diliman. It is based at the [[National Institute of Physics]] (NIP), [[College of Science]] (CS), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

<div class="infobox" style="float:right;">

{| style="width: 17em; border-collapse: collapse;background-color: #f0f6fa; font-size: 95%; text-align: left;"
|colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger;" | '''UP PHYSICS ASSOCIATION'''<br><small>''The Official Physics Organization in UP DILIMAN''</small>
|-
| colspan="2" style="padding: 1em 0; text-align: center;"| [[Image:PA logo.jpg|‎200px|thumb|center|Official logo of UPPA]] <br />
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Established
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | December 17, 1980
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Type
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Scientific and Academic Student Organization
|- valign="top"
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-size: larger"|'''EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013-2014'''
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | President
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Esmerando Escoto
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Internal Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Roseanne Novesteras
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for External Affairs
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Mario Onglao
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Secretary
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Hannah Shamina Cosinero
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Treasurer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Apolinario Miguel tan
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Academic Affairs Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Sean Fortuna
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Membership Committee Chairperson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Camille Cantor
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Public Relations Officer
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Dylan Salcedo
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Projects Committee Chairpeson
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Nestor Fernandez
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Location
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | National Institute of Physics, College of Science, UP Diliman
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Senior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Junior Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Paul Leonard Atchong Hilario, MS
|- valign="top"
! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Website
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | [https://www.facebook.com/upphysics UP Physics Association]
|}
</div>

== Organization Profile ==

The UP Physics Association (UPPA), founded in 1980, is the official academic organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman primarily dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Physics in and out of the University. Recognizing itself as an agent of the University in the pursuit of higher standards of academic performance and service to the Filipino science community, the UPPA has been a venue for Physics enthusiasts to come together for the fulfilment of sacred thrust of leadership, rendition of service to the people and integration of Physics students into the university culture.

For more than 30 years, the UPPA has been actively holding various activities mainly intended for the manifestation of its goals. Since 2004, when the first PISIKAalaman, an annual Physics Quiz Bee for high school students in the National Capital Region, was held, the UPPA has been earnestly striving for the development and expansion of the event, for the association believes that through this, it is able to provide a channel for the students to excel and appreciate the beauty of Physics outside their classroom. And with utmost pride, the UPPA imparts the success of Philippine Young Physicists’ Tournament, a nationally accredited version of the International Young Physicists’ Tournament also known as the Physics World Cup. These are just few of the many undertakings the organization holds in the firm belief that an understanding of the nature of the physical universe shall benefit all humanity.

This is the UP Physics Association, bringing fun to Physics life!

==General Objectives==
The UPPA is guided by the following objectives:
* To promote the common interest and individual development of physics majors and other students in this field
* To advance the study and awareness of [[physics]] in all its aspects among students and the general public
* To cooperate with the UP Physics faculty for the improvement of the [[National Institute of Physics]]

==Internal Structure==
The UPPA is led by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the three officers and the six committee heads. The officers are the President, the Vice President for External Affairs, and the Vice President for Internal Affairs. The committee heads lead the six committees, namely the Secretariat, the Finance Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee, the Membership Committee, the Projects Committee, and the Public Affairs Committee.

The elections are done annually, and all members are allowed to vote. The UPPA also has a junior faculty adviser and a senior faculty adviser, who helps guide the Association and align the activities of the Association with the National Institute of Physics. The faculty advisers are selected by the Executive Committee from the teaching faculty of the institute.

==Membership==
The UPPA is open for membership only for [[undergraduate students]] of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]. The applicants undergo a semester-long application process, in order to learn about the workings of the Association and to get acquainted with all the resident members.

As an academic and scientific organization, the application process includes a seminar, wherein the applicants would present research papers, and a comprehensive examination and interview, aside from other activities.

==Activities==
All the activities of the Association are aligned with its objectives. Several internal activities are done throughout the academic year based on the interests of the members, such as the Committee Cup, Sem Starter and Sem Ender Parties, Tribute for Graduating Members, [[Christmas]] Party, and Research Meetings. There are regular internal events such as the monthly General Assembly meeting and the Annual Meeting which takes place at the end of the second semester.

There are two main external activities of the Association, the '''PISIKAalaman''' and the '''Physics Month'''. The PISIKAalaman is an annual physics competition for high school students, which has already reached its tenth year <ref>[http://pisikaalaman20x3.weebly.com/ PISIKAalaman 20X3]</ref>. It has been endorsed by the [[Department of Education (Philippines)]] since 2006. [[File:PKLogo.png|left|thumb|The Official Logo of the PISIKAalaman 20X3.]] [[File:PKpic.jpg|thumb|A picture of PISIKAalaman event]]

The '''Physics Month''' is an annual celebration of physics in the [[National Institute of Physics]], which is usually done in the month of February. It includes several events, which may vary from year to year, such as:
* PISIKAwise-an: A general knowledge quiz bee
* NIP Open House and Lab Tour
* PISIKAlakasan: A race involving obstacles
* UPPAg-Ibig<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/uppagibig UPPAg-Ibig Page]</ref>: A mock-wedding
* PISIKAtakawan: An eating contest
* Mutya ng NIP: A cross-dressing beauty pageant [[File:Uppag.jpg|thumb|A poster from the UPPAg-Ibig 2013.]]

Other external events aside from the PISIKAalaman and the Physics Month include the Philippine Young Physicists Tournament <ref>[http://pypt2013.blogspot.com/ PYPT 2013]</ref>, the SCIENCYE,the Decasecond Film Festival, and the Integration Bee <ref>[http://integbee.weebly.com Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]</ref>.

The UPPA also holds free tutorials for Physics 7x series. Partnerships with other organizations and companies are also done all year round. Several infographics about physics and the society, such as about the national elections, typhoons, and other current events, are regularly posted at its online portals <ref>[http://fb.com/upphysics UP Physics Association page</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/upphysics UP Physics Association twitter</ref>. Aside from bringing scientific information to the public, the UPPA also holds events for the community such as outreach events and educational projects.

==Affiliations==
The UPPA is officially recognized by the Office of Student Activities, a sub-unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]<ref>[http://osa.upd.edu.ph/ Office of Student Activities, UP Diliman]</ref>, as a university-wide organization. The UPPA is also recognized by the Office of the Associate Dean for Student and Public Affairs as a college-based organization in the [[University of the Philippines College of Science]]<ref>[http://www.science.upd.edu.ph/ UP College of Science]</ref>.

The UPPA is a founding member of the Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pisika (SMPP), an alliance of different physics organizations from different universities in [[Metro Manila]]. It is also a founding member of the UP Alliance of Physics Organizations, which is composed of the different physics-oriented student organizations from the different campuses of the [[University of the Philippines]]. The UPPA's application in the [[[International Association of Physics Students]] has already been approved, and is now awaiting the transfer of the membership payment fee to become official.

==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://fb.com/upphysics Main online portal of the UP Physics Association]
* [http://twitter.com/upphysics Official Twitter account of the UP Physics Association]

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Physics Association]]

File:Uppag.jpg

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Erescoto: A poster from a past UPPAg-Ibig event (2013).

A poster from a past UPPAg-Ibig event (2013).

File:PKLogo.png

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Erescoto: The Official Logo of the PISIKAalaman 20X3.

The Official Logo of the PISIKAalaman 20X3.

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Erescoto: A picture from a past PISIKAalaman event.

A picture from a past PISIKAalaman event.

Integration Bee 5.0

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== Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy==
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[[File:Integration_Bee_2014.jpeg|right|thumb|alt=The official logo of the Integration Bee 2014.|The official logo of the Integration Bee 2014.]]
==Overview==

The '''Integration Bee''' (commonly shortened as ''Integ Bee'') is a well-known competition abroad, with versions of the contest regularly held in different well-known universities. <ref>[http://math.mit.edu/~sswatson/integrationbee.html 2014 MIT Integration Bee]</ref> <ref>[http://www2.newpaltz.edu/~cartwrin/Integration_Bees.html Integration Bees Past and Present]</ref><ref>[http://uw.physics.wisc.edu/~reardon/IntegrationBee.html 4th Annual University of Wisconsin Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://universitymathsociety.weebly.com/university-of-florida-integration-bee.html 2013 University of Florida Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/math/bee2014.shtml University of Scranton Seventh Annual Integration Bee]</ref><ref>[http://www.fresnostate.edu/csm/math/news-and-events/integration-bee/ Twelfth Annual Fresno State Integration Bee]</ref> The [[UP Physics Association]] (UPPA) has held the competition for four times already inside the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]], and now on its fifth installment, the competition was scaled up to allow undergraduates of other universities to join the Bee.

This year's theme is '''"Into the Galaxy"''', which symbolizes the major leap in the contest's scale, which is now expected to gather the best calculus students and enthusiasts in the Metro.

==Background==

Newton has invented calculus as a way to explain his laws of physics in the most efficient and elegant way, and up to now, calculus is still at the core of the development of pure and applied physics. As UPPA continues to rise up the bar and innovate, the UPPA has put calculus into an enjoyable contest that is exciting to watch even for people who hate mathematics. The competition is a first in the Philippines.

==Event Details==

On '''March 8, 2014''' at the '''[[National Institute of Physics]], UP Diliman''', contestants’ accuracy and speed, capability in mental solving, and mastery in solving integrals will be tested in this one of the nerdiest yet fun contest for college students.

Winners will receive cash prizes: the '''Grand Integrator''' will receive '''P5,000''' while 2 runner-ups will receive '''P1,000''' each. Preregistration is available at the contest's official website. <ref>[http://integbee.weebly.com Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]</ref>

==Differentiation Bee==

A promotional game, the '''Differentiation Bee''' has been developed by the UPPA. The Differentiation Bee introduces the concept of derivatives and differential calculus in a very simple and enjoyable way through a shooting game. Higher order terms are reduced to zero by hitting them with a laser which transforms them to their derivatives. The game has been a hit since its release on March 3, 2014. <ref>[http://www.kongregate.com/games/pi0n/the-differentiation-bee The Differentiation Bee]</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://integbee.weebly.com/ Official Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy website]
* [http://fb.com/IntegBee Official like page of the Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy]
* [http://fb.com/upphysics Main online portal of the UP Physics Association]
* [http://twitter.com/upphysics Official Twitter account of the UP Physics Association]

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[[Category:Campus Events]]

[[Category:UPPA Events]]

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Integration Bee 5.0

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Erescoto: Integration Bee 5.0

'''Integration Bee 5.0'''

All undergraduate students in Metro Manila may get their chance to be the ‘Grand Integrator’ now that the '''UP Physics Association (UPPA)''' has launched “'''Integration Bee 2014: Into the Galaxy'''”, the first speed integration contest in the Metro.

Newton has invented calculus as a way to explain his laws of physics in the most efficient and elegant way, and up to now, calculus is still at the core of the development of pure and applied physics. As UPPA continues to rise up the bar and innovate, the UPPA has put calculus into an enjoyable contest that is exciting to watch even for people who hate mathematics.

On '''March 8, 2014''' at the '''National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman''', contestants’ accuracy and speed, capability in mental solving, and mastery in solving integrals will be tested in this one of the nerdiest yet fun contest for college students.

Winners will receive cash prizes: the Grand Integrator will receive P5,000 while 2 runner-ups will receive P1,000 each.