USTP CDO students present AI energy and infrastructure analysis at ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2026
By Albert Christopher P. Daniot II, Department of Data Science, College of Information Technology and Computing, USTP Cagayan de Oro
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Gabriel Mar Ramirez and Kathryn Leigh Martinito of the Department of Data Science of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Cagayan de Oro (USTP CDO) represented the University at the ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) 2026 Philippine National Finals, held virtually on October 21, 2026. Competing as Team DSruptors, they were among the 10 teams selected to participate in the national finals, alongside representatives from universities and institutions across the Philippines.
Organized through a partnership between the ASEAN Foundation and SAP, ASEAN DSE is a regional data analytics competition that challenges young people to develop data-driven insights and recommendations addressing socio-economic issues in the ASEAN region. The initiative promotes the application of data analytics in advancing sustainable development priorities. During the Philippine National Finals, each team delivered a six-minute presentation, followed by a four-minute question-and-answer session with the judging panel.
For the competition, Team DSruptors presented their storyboard, “The Cost Behind a Prompt,” which examined the growth of data centers, increasing electricity demand, and grid readiness across ASEAN. The presentation explored the infrastructure requirements behind artificial intelligence (AI) and examined how the region’s expanding adoption of AI raises concerns about energy capacity, digital infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.
Through data visualization and evidence-based analysis, the team highlighted the importance of considering the energy and infrastructure implications of technological advancement. Their presentation demonstrated how data science can be applied to examine emerging regional challenges and communicate insights relevant to sustainable development.
Team DSruptors’ participation in the national finals reflects the Department of Data Science’s efforts to provide students with opportunities to apply their academic knowledge to real-world issues through data analytics. It also highlights USTP’s commitment to developing students’ technical competencies, analytical capabilities, and capacity to contribute to technology-driven and evidence-based solutions.
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