Dr. Geoffrey “Jeff” Ducanes is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Awards in the field of Economics.

The OYS Awards are given to young Filipino scientist who have made significant contributions to science and technology.

Twelve OYS Awards are available annually and are split among the following divisions: Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.

The OYS award will be conferred by the National Academy of Science and Technology on July 10, 2014.