STS

Data

Raw facts or information that is collected and stored for analysis.

Information

Processed and organized data that provides meaning and context.

Knowledge

Understanding and awareness gained through experience, study, or information.

Database

A structured collection of data that is organized and accessible for retrieval and manipulation.

Data Mining

The process of discovering patterns, relationships, and insights from large sets of data.

Big Data

Extremely large and complex data sets that require advanced tools and techniques for analysis.

Data Visualization

The representation of data in visual formats, such as charts, graphs, and maps, to facilitate understanding and analysis.

Data Analytics

The process of examining data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that can inform decision-making.

Machine Learning

A branch of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn and make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed.

Artificial Intelligence

The simulation of human intelligence in machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity to exchange data and interact with each other.

Cloud Computing

The delivery of computing services, such as storage, processing power, and software, over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, theft, and damage.

Privacy

The right to control access to personal information and protect it from unauthorized use or disclosure.

Ethical Considerations

The moral principles and values that guide the responsible and ethical use of technology and data.

Digital Divide

The gap between individuals and communities that have access to and use of digital technologies and those who do not.

Digital Literacy

The ability to use, understand, and evaluate digital technologies and information effectively and responsibly.

Information Overload

The state of being overwhelmed by the amount of information available, making it difficult to process and make decisions.

Digital Footprint

The trail of data and information that is left behind when using digital technologies, which can have implications for privacy and security.

Algorithm

A set of rules or instructions that a computer follows to solve a problem or perform a task.

A) Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Advance Science, and Technology Research and Development

The government organization responsible for advancing science and technology research and development in the Philippines.

A) Nanotechnology

The study of extremely tiny things.

B) Norio Taniguchi

The Japanese physicist who coined the term "nanotechnology."

A) Nanometer

Term used for 1/1,000,000,000th of a meter.

C) Heinrich Rohrer

Scientist who invented the atomic force microscope.

C) Nanoscience

It works based on the discovery that at the nano size scale, materials assume different chemical and physical quantum properties than those of the same materials in bulk.

A) Richard Feynman

Referred to as the "father" of nanotechnology, having spoken about research on individual atoms and molecules in 1959.

A) Richard Feynman

Nobel Prize awardee for Physics connected with nanotechnology.

C) DOST-PCASTRD

The organization in the Philippines that launched a ten-year program on nanotechnology in 2009.

A) Nano scientists

They study and manipulate the molecules and atoms of materials and transform them into new materials.

B) Potential malevolent uses of nanotechnology

Potential ethical concern when a company claims to have developed a nanotechnology-based product that promises cost savings and high precision manufacturing.

D) Lower recovery and recycling rates

Positive impact anticipated from the implementation of nanotechnology for more efficient solar cells to generate clean power.

A) The precautionary principle

Ethical guideline neglected when a nanotech company plans to release a new product without independent safety committee approval.

A) Size of particles impacting human health

Potential ethical concern when a researcher discovers that nanoparticles in cosmetics can penetrate the skin.

A) The precautionary principle

Ethical concern to be considered when the government is planning to introduce nanotechnology regulations.

B) Potential malevolent uses of nanotechnology

Ethical concern to be considered when nanotechnology is being used to create self-replicating nanobots.

A) Code of ethics for nanotech community

Ethical concern to be considered when a nanotechnology company proposes self-regulation and adherence to standards before releasing consumer products.

C) Application of the precautionary principle

Ethical guideline that could address concerns about the uncertain shape, size, and chemical compositions of nano-substances.

C) Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN)

Non-partisan, non-profit group aligned with working on ethical issues related to nanotechnology.

A) Risk assessment at all stages

Ethical concern to be considered when a nanotechnology company proposes a new product for space exploration without undergoing approval from an independent safety committee.

Code of ethics for nanotech community

A set of guidelines and principles that govern the ethical conduct of individuals and organizations in the field of nanotechnology.

Treating nanoparticles as new chemicals

Recognizing nanoparticles as distinct entities with unique properties and potential risks, and applying appropriate safety measures and regulations when handling and using them.