Third- and fourth-year students of the Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (IABE) at MinSU Main Campus showcased their remarkable innovations during the IABE Innovations Expo 2025: The Next Generation of Innovation and Inspiration held at IABE Building, MinSU Main Campus, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro on December 10, 2025. The event featured Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi prototypes powered by IoT, Image Processing, and Automation, reflecting the students’ ability to turn ideas into practical solutions for society’s pressing problems.
According to Engr. Christian B. Hernandez, IABE instructor and supervisor of the Expo, this marks the first run of Innovation Expo 2025. “Gusto lang natin makita kung paano nila i-aaply ang natutunan nila sa ABE. Nakita naman natin ang excitement nila sa paggawa at sa totoo lang, nahigitan pa nila ang ineexpect natin sa kanila,” he said.
Engr. Hernandez highlighted that the students produced TRL 3 prototypes with an emphasis on automation to address challenges in various fields of agriculture and other sectors. “Nakita namin na marami silang ideas na naiisip, at yun ang pinakita nila sa atin ngayon. Sa palagay ko, with the success of this pilot test ng Innovation Expo 2025, gagawin na natin siyang practice para ngayon pa lamang ay handa na sila sa industry na kanilang papasukin. And that is also the essence of engineering - to solve the pressing problems of the community,” he added.
The Expo also served as a major requirement in the course Outcome-Based Education in Computer Application in ABE and Land and Water Resources Engineering Technologies, providing students with a platform to apply their learning in real-world contexts. The display drew numerous visitors, particularly students from various programs, who explored the exhibits, engaged with the student innovators, and witnessed firsthand the practical applications of engineering and technology.
Beyond being a showcase, the event is a space for creativity, curiosity, and discovery, where students’ innovative ideas evolve from concepts to functional prototypes. Participants presented projects spanning automation, precision agriculture, and other applied engineering solutions, demonstrating both technical competence and a problem-solving mindset.
The success of the first Innovation Expo 2025 signals the University’s commitment to preparing future engineers who are ready to meet industry demands and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and community advancement.
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