The research team from the CLSU Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science composed of Lariza Mae A. Pajarillaga, Shiena Marie C. Fermin, Mike Andre C. Malonzo, Dr. Sofronio P. Kalaw, Dr. Angeles M. De Leon, Joel Ellamar, Dr. Renato G. Reyes, and Dr. Jerwin R. Undan won the Best Poster Award during the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting and International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovation for Environment (ICoNSIE 2021) held virtually on November 27, 2021.

This award was in recognition for the poster they presented on Molecular Identification and Germplasm Conservation of Wild Mushrooms from Mayantoc, Tarlac, Philippines.

The Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN) in collaboration with CLSU, organized the program through Zoom. The activities for the said event took place from November 26-27, 2021, with the theme “Nature Exploration, Education, and Innovation during a Disruption.”