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2 S&T and Nation Building | Men and Women of Philippine S&T

GROUP NO.:
Name: Kiethlene Guinea Date: September 10,2023

Section:STS(C1) Instructor’s Signature:

Worksheet No. 2.2 SCORE

“My Favorite National Scientist”

Instruction:
Access the list of National Scientists in the Philippines https://members.nast.ph/index.php/list-of-
nast-members and research on their contributions in the field of science. Identify one National
Scientist among the list and research on the highlights of their science careers and their
contribution to the advancement of their discipline. How did their findings help alleviate science
in the Philippines and the world? Fill-in the space provided, along with the picture of the
scientist described.

One renowned Filipino National Scientist is Dr. Fe

del Mundo, who made significant contributions to the
field of pediatrics. She was the first woman to be
admitted to Harvard Medical School and became a
pioneer in child and maternal health care. Dr. Fe del
Mundo established the first pediatric hospital in the
Philippines, the Children's Medical Center, which has
since served as a model for pediatric care in the
country.

Her findings and work in pediatric medicine have

helped improve child healthcare in the Philippines by
providing specialized medical attention to children.
Furthermore, her dedication and advocacy for
pediatric medicine have had a lasting impact on the
field globally, influencing how children's healthcare
is approached and advancing the discipline
worldwide.