SMA Labschool Kebayoran visited FMIPA UGM: Introducing Students to Opportunities in Science Bachelor’s Degree
SMA Labschool Kebayoran visited FMIPA UGM on Jan, 29th 2024. They were warmly received by Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Sc., the Dean of FMIPA UGM, and Dr. Juliasih Partini, S.Si., M.Sc., a lecturer in the Physics study program, in the FMIPA UGM Auditorium. Students and teachers received information regarding the list of study programs, alumni networks, university registration procedures, faculty facilities, student career support programs, and more. Additionally, a question-and-answer session provided insights and new perspectives for both FMIPA and the students and teachers. The activity then continued with a Material Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory tour.
“FMIPA graduates not only become employees but also create job opportunities such as start-ups,” said Prof. Kuwat during the opening presentation session. Various research and innovations were presented, such as the halal food detection device innovation (Elto) and the Covid-19 virus detection device (Genose). This presentation sparked various questions from students about the opportunities as science graduates. “What are the job fields after graduating as a science bachelor?” This question reflected students’ concerns about the future of science graduates. Prof. Kuwat then presented various FMIPA UGM alumni with outstanding careers such as graduates in Geophysics working in the field of oil exploration, Mathematics graduates working in cryptography, and Computer Science graduates involved in marketplace development.
After the presentation and discussion session, the event continued with a visit to the Material Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory. Students and teachers were able to observe and directly participate in laboratory practices guided by laboratory assistants and physics lecturers. “In school, children learn mathematics, chemistry, and physics, which are fundamental sciences. The hope is that from this visit, students can learn more about these sciences in university life,” said Taufik, a teacher at SMA Labschool Kebayoran. “It turns out that the technology we use daily results from FMIPA research. This will be our preparation for the next year to determine the university and major to take. If permitted, we will come again in the future, but not as visitors but as FMIPA students,” said Pasya, an 11th-grade student. “I am very interested in the innovations at FMIPA and the existing partnerships such as with BRIN. Hopefully, we will gain more insights from this visit to FMIPA UGM,” said Qotryn, an 11th-grade student.
Through the school visit, FMIPA UGM also supports SDG point 4 regarding quality education by increasing student motivation to pursue higher education and providing guidance according to their interests and talents. Furthermore, FMIPA UGM welcomes educational institutions in partnerships to achieve goals in the field of educational advancement in line with SDGs point 17.
Keyword: Students, researchers, students, Senior High School, Labsky, Labschool, SDGs
Author: Febriska Noor Fitriana
Photo: Datu Maulana Ahmad, Hero Prakosa Wibowo Priyanto, and Fabima Fadhlin Minallah Zidta
