TAU - Research & Development

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨

The Department of Research and Development is pleased to announce the official results of the recently concluded Search for the Best Undergraduate Thesis for AY 2025 - 2026, which was held on May 14, 2026. This competition serves as a testament to the rigorous scholarly inquiry and innovative spirit fostered within our academic community.

Following an intensive evaluation by our panel of experts, we recognize the following researchers for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields.

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𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Maylene C. Fabros, Jackielyn L. Manggante, Mica Lorraine S. Sicangco
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: “Buhay sa Likod ng Lente: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Female Students Enaged in Online S*x Work in the Philippines”
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: College of Arts and Sciences

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Jema V. Enriquez, Mghey V. Pascua
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: “Design and Development of an Automated Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Sorting Machine Integrating Machine Vision Technology for Quality Classification”
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: College of Engineering and Technology
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In recognition of their scholarly achievements, the Department honors the awardees and their advisers for enriching our academic landscape. We also celebrate the dedication of every finalist; their work remains integral to driving the university’s mission toward innovation and social transformation.

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼
On this special day, our hearts swell with a profound sense of gratitude and admiration for the leader you are. You have been more than a captain; you have been a guiding light, a firm anchor, and a true inspiration for the entire Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) family. Your dedication to public service, compassionate leadership, and the personal care you extend to every member of our community have created a culture of trust and respect that defines the very spirit of TAU.
May your birthday be filled with the same warmth and joy you so selflessly give to others. As you celebrate, please know that you are surrounded by the silent, heartfelt prayers and well-wishes of thousands whose lives you have touched and transformed. Thank you for leading not just with your mind, but with your whole heart. The entire University celebrates you today.
𝓝𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓼𝓪𝓴 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪𝔂 𝓶𝓸, 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓼. 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓷𝓼𝓸𝓷!

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

On this special day, our hearts swell with a profound sense of gratitude and admiration for the leader you are. You have been more than a captain; you have been a guiding light, a firm anchor, and a true inspiration for the entire Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) family. Your dedication to public service, compassionate leadership, and the personal care you extend to every member of our community have created a culture of trust and respect that defines the very spirit of TAU.

May your birthday be filled with the same warmth and joy you so selflessly give to others. As you celebrate, please know that you are surrounded by the silent, heartfelt prayers and well-wishes of thousands whose lives you have touched and transformed. Thank you for leading not just with your mind, but with your whole heart. The entire University celebrates you today.

𝓝𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓼𝓪𝓴 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪𝔂 𝓶𝓸, 𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓼. 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓷𝓼𝓸𝓷!

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Did you know? 🤔

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through its Department of Research and Development (DRD), is growing something truly inspiring — the Vegescape Garden! 🌱

It’s more than just a garden. It’s a space where learning and sustainability come together. By growing high-value crops and upland vegetables, the Vegescape Garden helps local communities, promotes eco-friendly farming, and serves as a great spot for edu-tourism. 🌾

At TAU, every plant tells a story of care for people and the planet. 💚

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