What does it mean to be an advocate of science? Does one have to be a scientist in a lab, an academic or a whiz kid to be considered as one? And is our country, along with our educational system, equipped with the necessary resources to produce world-class men and women in STEM?Anna Tongco answers those questions in this week's featured essay, "A fine day for science," which was published last May 2, 2017. On this episode, she talks about her passion for her work as a food scientist, her life as a graduate student at Michigan State University, and her advice for young Filipinos who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM. // About the guest: Anna is primarily a food scientist, but she also likes to wear other hats. She's an amateur writer, a very amateur ballroom dancer and an even more amateur musician, theater enthusiast, bookworm and arnisadora.

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.