Le Grande O. Dolino

Le Grande O. Dolino

STEM Research Educator

Biography

As STEM teacher, I work to improve outcomes for student education in science through the development of instructional materials, methods and curricula, mentoring of students/teachers, and implementation of research. My recent teaching and leadership work with the Department of Science and Technology (through the Philippine Science High School System) has focused on the improved delivery and implementation of educational opportunity for Filipinos in science.

My undergraduate work in chemistry and graduate work in applied mathematics allow me to fill the niche of experimental design and analysis. A large aspect of my educational work involves improving outcomes of high school students in STEM research. I founded Tanim Talino to bridge the gap in Filipino student preparedness for research, specifically as a response to the remote learning circumstances during the pandemic.

Despite these professional pursuits, my primary interests are in the studies and implementation of science education, with a focus on how science education was, and could be, crafted. A common theme in my research interests is the student, particularly on how she navigates ideas about herself, society, and actual STEM work, as a result of her STEM education.

Interests
  • pedagogy of STEM research
  • identity and power in STEM education
  • participation and success in STEM
Education
  • Certificate in Professional Education, 2020

    Ateneo de Davao University

  • MS Applied Mathematics, 2019

    University of Southeastern Philippines

  • BS Chemistry, 2016

    Ateneo de Davao University

Projects

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Active Chemistry
As part of a team with Dr. Myrna Estrada (University of Southern California) I developed chemistry modules for use by Department of Education teachers using active learning techniques.
Active Chemistry
Tanim Talino
Started an educational initiative to assist Filipino students with STEM research. Providing digital educational support through consultations and Tiktok content on research skills and methods.
Tanim Talino
Sci-Math Battle
Led, organized and implemented a competition for Grade 5 students across six provinces in region XI as part of national celebrations for 2021 National Science and Technology Week.
Sci-Math Battle
SMC-SMILE
Proposed, implemented and reported project on student mental health checking to guide co- and extra-curricular work during the pandemic. Framework adopted by other campuses.
SMC-SMILE
Science Club
Advised the PSHSSMC Science Club, organizing science engagement activities for students within the school and the community. Taught perfumery science to club members.
Science Club
Reimagining Pisay
Conducted interviews and focus groups with students, parents, and staff to generate insights on proposing a responsive context-based post-pandemic PSHS curriculum. Team members: Jihan Codizar, Krishna Zabate and Jearvy Lanohan.
Reimagining Pisay
PSHS Admissions
Supported the application and admission of over 480 students to the PSHS scholarship program over four years, and the promotion of such, as member of the Admissions Committee.
PSHS Admissions
Pisay Level Up
Developed three interactive organic chemistry videos (one as main designer) as part of a national project to prepare for the blended delivery of PSHS’s special science curriculum. Team members: Athenes Joy Aban and Fiona Paredes.
Pisay Level Up
Multimedia Learning Content
Developed various multimedia content for online classrooms, such as web applications, interactive modules, and video materials, as teacher for PSHSSMC.
Multimedia Learning Content
Learning Analytics
Developed several learning analytics workflows using Moodle data to aid in the instruction of chemistry classes in Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus.
Learning Analytics
Educational Games
Developed several educational games such as trading cards to aid in the instruction of chemistry classes at Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus.
Educational Games
Competition Advising
Coached students to succeed in chemistry, research and science communication competitions, such as the Philippine National Chemistry Olympiad and the UP Alchemes Research Fair.
Competition Advising
Atenews
Led a nationally awarded student publication as editor-in-chief, focusing on ground coverage of school and local issues, the latter particularly with indigenous peoples amidst rebel conflict.
Atenews
Student Research
Advised multiple high-level student STEM research, concentrating on research in the fields of natural products, computational chemistry, and mathematical modeling. Multiple student papers filed for intellectual property protection.
Student Research

Curriculum Vitae

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