By AIT Language Center
25 June 2025 – The AIT Language Center’s (LC) Research Support Program (RSP) concluded its 2025 Brown Bag Student Research Presentation Prize Competition with an awards ceremony held on June 25, recognizing the efforts and dedication of participating students.
AIT Vice President for Academic and Research, Prof. Manukid Parnichkun, delivered an inspiring address to the students, emphasizing the importance of identifying meaningful research problems and developing well-defined topics. He reiterated AIT’s commitment to supporting students in their research endeavors and expressed his hope that they will apply the knowledge and skills gained at AIT in their future professional pursuits.
The competition featured nine students: seven pursuing doctoral degrees and two master’s students, who presented their research from May 14 to June 18. Each participant was allotted 15 minutes to showcase their work, which encompassed various sections such as the introduction, literature review, methodology, and parts of the results. They also highlighted the relevance of their studies in relation to global issues. A panel of judges evaluated the presentations based on several criteria, including the clarity of purpose, relevance of the methodology, quality of analysis and interpretation, effectiveness in presenting the research, organization of the presentation, ability to handle questions, value of the research, overall delivery, and use of visual aids.
Top prize was awarded to the following students:
- First Prize – Hoang Minh Nguyen
- Second Prize – Vida Fe K. Lagumbay
- Third Prize – Julius I. Jimenez
- Students’ Choice Award – Hoang Minh Nguyen
The Brown Bag concept was introduced last year LC’s Senior Lecturer and RSP Coordinator, Dr. Mary Rose Sarausad, to provide students a platform to present their research progress, obtain feedback from experts and their peers, and to enhance their public speaking and presentation skills. According to Dr. Mary Rose, attending a Brown Bag session can also mean bringing our own brown bag of knowledge, and through the presentations and discussions, we are able to fill it with more (new) ideas.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Arlene Nietes Satapornvanit, AIT alumna and Executive Committee member of the Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section of the Asian Fisheries Society, expressed her gratitude to AIT and LC for organizing the event. She thanked the judges and Prof. Manukid for their support, and commended the students for their dedication. Dr. Arlene emphasized the value of such events in strengthening students’ research capabilities and encouraging them as they complete their academic journey. She wished all students continued success as they contribute to a sustainable and secure future.
The Language Center extends its sincere thanks to all AIT colleagues, alumni, judges, and students who contributed to the success of this year’s competition. We look forward to more enriching activities that inspire, support research, and foster collaboration. Congratulations to all the winners!
