The graduating students of BS Applied Mathematics and BS Computer Science with the DMPCS faculty and judges of the thesis competitions

The candidates for graduation from the BS Applied Mathematics (BSAM) and the BS Computer Science (BSCS) programs applied their skills to a broad range of social and economic issues in the 2024 Search for the Best Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, held on July 15, 2024, at the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Building.
In the Best Thesis Competition, Algorithm Category, the BSAM theses showcased a diverse range of topics from the coffee value chain in Davao del Sur to the changes in the benthic cover in Sta. Cruz and the innovative use of deep learning for rabies forecasting in Davao City.

The BSCS theses in the same category explored practical issues, such as the Facility Location Problem of Davao City households, the performance of the Rabies Data Analytics Dashboard (RabDash) app, and the use of Deep Learning for understanding the behavior of the Long-Tailed Macaque.

In the Mathematical Modeling Category, the BSAM thesis focused on the dynamics of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In the Data Analysis and Statistics category, the theses focused on using remote sensing to analyze suspended solids and heavy metals in Pantukan and the household water and sanitation systems in Tagum City.

In the Systems Development Category, the BSCS theses presented a Location-Based Farm Management System and a mobile system for improving HIV patient engagement in Davao City.

In the Poster Competition, the BSAM thesis entry focused on the Sustainable Yield in Non-Marine Protected Areas in Davao Gulf. The BSCS entries dwelled on Dog Rabies Vaccination Reporting using a mobile app, the evaluation of Durian fruit quality using Deep Learning, and a Drone-Based Human Detection for Search and Rescue app.

The Best Venture Competition, a new event that showcased web-based apps with commercial viability, featured the "Trabahanap," an app that matches trade workers with homeowners who need home repairs, and "AutoCare" app which is an automated system for car shop management.

Finally, in the 3-Minute Competition, where the proponents promote their research using popular language to a diverse audience, the BSAM candidates reiterated their studies on the coffee value chain, the HIV dynamics, forecasting rabies, and the assessment of water and sanitation in households. The BSCS candidates pitched the Farm Management System, the "Trabahanap" app, and the KASSI, a semi-conversational Artificial Intelligence application.

The panel of judges comprised experts and partners of the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science including Dr. Kenneth Barroga (BSAM 2009), assistant regional director of DOST-XI. Winners for Best Thesis per category will be announced at the CSM Recognition and Send-off Ceremony for the Class of 2024 today, July 17, 2024, at the UP Mindanao Atrium.

The complete set of judges are as follows: 

BS Applied Mathematics Judges

• Mr. Richard E. Tabaranza
• Ms. Imari Joy C. Borda
• Dr. Kenneth D. Barroga

BS Computer Science Judges

• Mr. Aloysius L. Torres
• Mr. Antonio G. Bulao II
• Mr. Jeremy G. Pacabis
• Ms. Dyle S. Legaspi
• Ms. Krise Kyle C. Quinco
• Mx. Val Anthony B. Cimafranca

Below are some photos of the thesis proponents engaging with their respective judges.