About Us Vision A world-renowned National Center of Excellence for research and technical services in the disciplines and multi-disciplines

of biology, chemistry, environmental, mathematical and atmospheric sciences.

Mission

To provide opportunities for the development of high-caliber scientific and technological human resources.

To attain world-class status for its research and scientific contributions. To attain world-class status for its various technical service laboratories. To take the initiative in the advocacy for the protection of the environment. To take the leadership in the advancement and application of science and technology for the improvement of the quality of life of the Filipino.

Brief History and Program Goals June 19, 1964 : Republic Act 3887, signed by President Diosdado Macapagal for the establishment of the Natural Sciences Research Center (NSRC) as amended by Republic Act 6069 (1969). February 1965 : U.P. President Carlos P. Romulo organized the Executive Advisory Council with the task of getting funds for the Center. July 1971 : NSRC was first opened to researchers. November 13, 1972 : Formal inauguration and dedication ceremonies of the UP-NSRC by U.P. President Salvador P. Lopez. March 23, 1983 : Executive Order No. 889, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, organized the Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) from the Natural Science Research Center (NSRC).

May 26, 1983 : Approval of the Implementing Guidelines for the creation of the NSRI out of NSRC by the UP Board of Regents. July 2, 1985 : Executive Order No. 7, signed by UP President Edgardo J. Angara provided for the organizational structure and staffing pattern of the NSRI. December 18, 1986 : Executive Order No. 6 signed by UP President Edgardo J. Angara amended EO No. 7 to include interdisciplinary programs. February 28, 2000 : The NSRI building was named Miranda Hall in honor of the late Prof. Bienvenido T. Miranda, the Institutes first Director. The NSRI serves as the national center of excellence for the advancement, dissemination, and application of knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences and Mathematics. It is mandated to:

a. undertake research in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, and organize interdisciplinary research programs.

b. support the graduate programs of the College of Science in these fields of study.

c. provide extension and other services on request and when feasible do research needs such as consultancies, research, training, technical support, analytical support, printing services to researchers, other units of the University, and other institutions and agencies, both government and private.

d. disseminate research findings through scientific publications, workshops, conferences and seminars