Exciting way to learn Science
MANILA, Philippines - Nido Fortified formally unveiled recently the flagship center of its Science learning advocacy, the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center at SM Mall of Asia.
Nestlé execs Nandu Nandkishore, president and CEO of Nestlé Philippines, Inc. was joined by Hans Sy, president of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Annie Garcia, president of SM Shopping Center Management Corp.; and Herbert Sy, president of Super Value, Inc. in unveiling the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center.
The grand launch was attended by representatives from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) namely deputy director Raul Sabularse of Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research Development, director Ysabel Dario of Science and Technology Information Institute, asst. secretary Engr. Maria Lourdes Orijola from DOST-Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Merlita Opena of Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, as well as Food Nutrition Research Institute director, Dr. Mario Capanzana and the grand winner of 2002 Intel ISEF Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Josette Biyo.
The event also saw celebrity guests and their kids along with teachers and students touring the facility and participating in experiments made by scientists from MAD Science.
The Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center has nine walk-through galleries featuring different science concepts. Many of the galleries of this 3,000-sq.m. interactive Science discovery facility contain interactive stations that stimulate children’s interests in science.
Digistar Planetarium allows students to watch and understand the science behind stars, planets and other celestial objects.
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Center teaches students how to build and program robots, while Virtual Reef educates them about the country’s coral reefs.
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