Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs
The Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) is a Philippine youth science organization involved in the promotion of science education and student participation in science-related activities. It operates as a national federation of school-based science clubs.
History
PSYSC traces its origins to 1971 when science fair participants organized a national network of youth science clubs. It was later registered as a non-STOCK, non-profit organization with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1974.
The organization gained institutional recognition through Presidential Proclamation No. 264, which established National Science Club Month in the Philippines.
According to academic and institutional references, PSYSC continued its operations following the restructuring of government science-related agencies in the late 1980s and expanded its programs nationwide in subsequent decades.
Programs and activities
PSYSC conducts science-related student programs including camps, competitions, and teacher seminars.
National Science Club Month
National Science Club Month (NSCM) is observed annually every September pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 264. The Department Of Education issues yearly advisories supporting school participation in related activities.
A national newspaper feature described NSCM as a coordinated nationwide school-based science education celebration involving multiple student activities and competitions.
Science Olympiad
The PSYSC Science Olympiad is a student competition conducted as part of NSCM activities.
STEM Exposition
The STEM Exposition features student research presentations and science projects, supported by regional DepEd offices.
Teacher training programs
The organization conducts teacher-focused seminars intended to support science education delivery in schools.
Science camps and workshops
PSYSC organizes student science camps and workshops for elementary and secondary learners, including the National Youth Science, Technology and environment Summer Camp and the Children’s Science Interactive Workshop.
Reception and coverage
PSYSC has been referenced in academic research on youth organizations and science communication in the Philippines.
University-affiliated institutions have also cited PSYSC in relation to student science engagement activities and events.
Local government units and school divisions have reported participation in PSYSC-affiliated science club activities and competitions.
Media coverage and educational write-ups have described PSYSC activities as part of nationwide science education initiatives.