Banda Aceh, October 19, 2024 — The 26th Scientific Week of FMIPA (PIL MIPA) Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) successfully concluded with a vibrant celebration under the theme “Empowering Socio-Technopreneurs for Green and Digital Transformation: Aceh’s Path to a Golden Indonesia 2045.” Held from October 16 to 19, 2024, at FMIPA USK’s Auditorium, this event marked the celebration of the Faculty’s 35th anniversary (Lustrum VII), further solidifying its role in producing young talents who contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Aceh and Indonesia.
PIL MIPA 2024 showcased a series of innovative activities aimed at fostering intellectual, creative, and socio-entrepreneurial abilities among the participants. Key activities included the Science Quiz Competition for High Schools across Aceh, International Essay, International Poster Design, and National Business Model Canvas Competition. Each competition was designed to challenge participants to think critically, innovatively, and to create real solutions supporting green and digital transformation.
One of the highlights was the Young Scientist Competition for High School Students across Aceh, in collaboration with the Center for Young Scientist. This competition aimed to inspire young Acehnese to engage in scientific research, encouraging the emergence of young scientists who can drive innovation based on scientific principles.
Over 300 students from various high schools in Aceh also participated in the Try-Out for the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT) and Basic Competency Test (SKD), making PIL MIPA 2024 not just a competitive event, but also a practical one that benefits participants in preparing for national exams and university entrance tests.
The MIPA UMKM Expo was another highlight, showcasing the creativity of student organizations within FMIPA USK and the finest products of local Aceh Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The expo served as an ideal platform for MSME entrepreneurs to promote their products, build business networks, and contribute to local economic growth.
This year’s PIL MIPA also featured the National Seminar, which brought together two inspirational speakers: Kak Farwiza Farhan, Head of HAkA (Forest, Nature, and Environment of Aceh), and Dr. Ir. Syaifullah Muhammad, S.T., M.Eng, Head of the Atsiri Research Center, USK. The seminar addressed the theme of challenges and opportunities in green and digital transformation in Aceh, aligning with the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045. Both speakers shared valuable insights on the importance of environmental sustainability and the integration of technology in Aceh’s sustainable development.
Here is the list of winners from the competitions held during PIL MIPA 2024:
National Business Model Canvas Competition
- 1st Place: Universitas Airlangga
- Salman Syaugi Sungkar, Fernanda Rizky Hardiansyah, Josua Ronaldo Davico Marpaung
- 2nd Place: Universitas Teuku Umar
- Putri Amanda, Siti Aminah Rahman, Nadya Eka Syahrani
- 3rd Place: Universitas Teuku Umar
- Salmansyah Ramadhan, Yuni Septatia
Science Quiz Competition for High Schools across Aceh
- 1st Place: SMAN Modal Bangsa B
- M. Fairuz Al Fawas, Tegar Pribadi Setia, Muhammad Fachrul Rozy
- 2nd Place: MAN 1 Banda Aceh A
- Ghazy Al Harits, Khanza Balqis Aryanda, Fatma Azzuhra Rizqina
- 3rd Place: SMAN Modal Bangsa C
- M. Thariq Kasim, Safril Ilmi Ramadhan, Saskia Zalfa Rahmah
International Poster Design
- 1st Place: Oki Triono Aski, Universitas Islam Nusantara
- 2nd Place: Agung Ramadhan Sadikin, IPB University
- 3rd Place: Kinar Ibanez Fathima, SMA Negeri 1 Purbolinggo
International Essay Competition
- 1st Place: Muhammad Redi, Universitas Mataram
- 2nd Place: Nurhalisha Ashar, SMAS IT Darul Istiqamah
- 3rd Place: Saltika Rahma, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Young Scientist Competition for Aceh
Life Sciences
- 1st Place: Athifa Farihan Naflah & Yasmin Aisha Faiha (Kombucha-based Jelly Candy as an Alternative Antioxidant Source)
- 2nd Place: Sitti Nayla Nazira & Cut Alisa Zahira (Turmeric as a Hair Growth Inhibitor)
- 3rd Place: Keila Risna Natasha Putri & Jihan Sakinah Alwi (Tea Leaf Extract as a Natural Reagent for Protein Testing)
Computer Science
- 1st Place: Gibran Muhammad Ghizlan & Athalla Ramadhan Putra Syr (Automatic Trash Can Based on Arduino Uno)
- 2nd Place: Muhammad Arief Kurniawan & Septia Ramadhani (Scan To Ite: Digital Student Attendance Application)
- 3rd Place: Raisha Anindra Raza & Indah Nuriman (Time, Pals!; A Time Management App)
Environmental Sciences
- 1st Place: Sulthan Arazaf & Nabilul Kamal (Activated Carbon Synthesis from PET Plastic Waste)
- 2nd Place: Muhammad Al-chalidi & Zakiatun Nufus (Modeling and Analysis of Urban Heat Island)
- 3rd Place: Cahaya & Fifi Alya Rahmawati (Coffee Waste as a Natural Body Scrub)
Best Poster at LPB Aceh 2024
- 1st Place: Saskiatul Masna & Aichya Chiwa, SMAN 1 Dewantara (“TIMNAS, a Face Moisturizer”)
- 2nd Place: Gibran Muhammad Ghizlan & Athalla Ramadhan, SMAN 7 Banda Aceh (“Automatic Trash Can based on Arduino Uno”)
- 3rd Place: Tari Murni & Putri Razinum, SMAN 1 Matangkuli Aceh Utara (“Centella Asiatica Candy as an Optional Ibuprofen Substitute”)
With various exciting and educational activities, the 26th PIL MIPA has become a significant event during the 35th anniversary of FMIPA USK. The event is expected to motivate Aceh’s youth to continue innovating and contributing to positive changes in the environment and the economy of Aceh and Indonesia. May this news inspire more students to follow their path in achieving great accomplishments.
