The faculty and staff of the Departrment of Physical Sciences and Mathematics (DPSM) congratulate their 2012 graduates for the B.S. Computer Science and B.S. Biochemistry programs for the Academic Year 2011-2012. The Department has of total 55 graduates (B.S. Computer Science 16, B.S. Biochemistry 39). The graduates were recognized during the College Recognition ceremony held last 18 April 2012 at the UP Film Center in UP Diliman. They were conferred their respective degrees during the 103rd Commencement Exercises held last 20 April 2012 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The investiture ceremony for the 8th Chancellor of UP Manila, Chan. Manuel B. Agulto, M.D. was also held during that day, where he is also the commencement speaker.

Dr. Edanjarlo J. Marquez, associate professor of geology, was honored by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), the scientific advisory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), during its 79th General Membership Assembly held at Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza last 7 March 2012.

The achievement award was given to Dr. Marquez in recognition of "his outstanding work in the area of micropaleontology (radiolaria and benthic foraminifera).  His researches, published in local and international peer-reviewed journals, have contributed to the understanding of the geologic history of the Philippines. His mentorship to his students upheld the need for environmental awareness in the Philippines." (source: http://www.dost.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1117:dost-council-honors-outstanding-filipino-researchers&catid=1:latest&Itemid=150)