The team, led by Gerson Lewis (Aquaculture 2023), presented their project, “EcoPrime Feed: An Innovation Utilizing Invasive Species as High-Quality, Economical, and Environmentally Friendly Fish Feed. “They earned bronze medals in both the poster and presentation categories.

Their product, EcoPrime Feed, is a sustainable, cost-effective, high-quality fish feed made from three primary ingredients: water hyacinth, red devil fish, and black soldier fly (BSF) maggots. 

Lewis explained that EcoPrime Feed addresses issues in Indonesia’s fishery ecosystems, where invasive species threaten ecological balance if their populations become excessive. 

“Additionally, EcoPrime Feed aims to address the rise in food waste that leads to scarcity of food resources,” said Lewis at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture on Friday (Oct. 25).

Besides Gerson Lewis, the team includes Aimmatul Husna, Sevina Surya Wibianti (Aquaculture 2023), Muhammad Jibril Syahid (Aquatic Resource Management 2023), and Jihan Tsabitha (Regional Economic Development 2022).

Lewis added that he and his team were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 37th Pimnas competition. 

Alongside gaining valuable experience, Pimnas expanded their knowledge and allowed them to meet students from universities across Indonesia, especially in entrepreneurship, which is not extensively covered in their regular coursework.

“We feel very proud and thankful to God, as our hard work has produced outstanding results and brought pride to the Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture. Hopefully, this will boost our motivation to continue innovating,” he stated.

Dr. Senny Helmiati from the UGM Department of Fisheries, who served as the team’s advisor, expressed her gratitude for the experience. This was her first time guiding a PKM team to Pimnas, culminating in winning two bronze medals. 

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to guide these exceptional young people in achieving their goals. While this may not be the best outcome, I believe it’s a promising start to inspire other students,” said Dr. Helmiati.

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During the event, which took place from Oct. 15-18, 2024, UGM’s Pimnas team secured 36 medals, far surpassing Universitas Hasanuddin (19 medals) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya (17 medals).

At the 37th Pimnas closing ceremony, held at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC), Campus C, on Friday (Oct. 18), the UGM team narrowly missed out on winning the Adhikarta Kertawidya rotating trophy. 

Despite winning more medals, UGM trailed Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas) in the gold medal tally for the presentation category, resulting in Unhas’s overall victory. UGM finished second, followed by ITS Surabaya in third place.

UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia praised and considered the UGM Pimnas team’s achievements extraordinary. 

She emphasized that Pimnas is not merely a competition but a valuable platform for students to enhance their confidence in innovation and creativity for the future. 

“These students are incredible. I am sure UGM’s competitive spirit has shaped them. It’s not just about competing but also about building friendships,” she explained.

UGM Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Sindung Tjahyadi, expressed his gratitude to the supervising lecturers, mentors, and the UGM PKM/Pimnas Task Force Team, who, despite their busy academic schedules, continued to guide and support the UGM Pimnas team. 

“Thank you to the task force team for their tireless efforts in supporting and meeting the needs of the UGM Pimnas team. Despite limited time and resources, they still provided the best service,” he said.

Secretary General of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Research and Technology, Dr. Suharti, applauded the 525 teams from 118 universities participating in this year’s Pimnas. These teams were the top performers selected from an initial pool of 43,000 teams. 

“Only 1.2 percent made it through. I appreciate all participants and mentors for contributing to Pimnas,” she said.

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The rector conveyed this during a gathering with the UGM Alumni Family (Kagama) in East Java and 54 Student Creativity Program (PKM) teams participating in the 37th National Student Scientific Week (Pimnas), held on Thursday (Oct. 17) at Prima Rasa restaurant in Surabaya.

Rector Emilia highlighted that UGM is preparing a management system to ensure all student creations are grantedIntellectual Property (IP) protection. This will benefit students as their creations represent a collective pride. 

“We hope this will materialize soon, and currently, we are refining the management model for intellectual property at UGM,” she explained.

Due to changes in the current education system, UGM aims to file for IP protection on every student’s creation. While education used to focus mainly on classroom learning, it now extends beyond the classroom. 

“Street knowledge, as it’s often called, is the knowledge acquired through experience. It is learned through interactions, where students can form networks with various people. With accomplished alumni present here, students can learn from them how to succeed,” she added.

On this occasion, Rector Emilia appreciated the Kagama East Java administrators for warmly welcoming UGM’s Pimnas contingent. She emphasized the essential need for collaboration between alumni and their alma mater. 

“We realize that the university’s success is largely supported by its alumni,” she said.

Satriyo Gentur Pinandito, the head of Kagama East Java, stated that his organization is ready to support the advancement of UGM, including backing the UGM student contingent competing in the 37th Pimnas at Airlangga University, Surabaya. 

He also hoped that the UGM Pimnas team would again emerge as the overall champion. 

“This time, Kagama East Java is helping to ensure the success of UGM’s student team at Pimnas 37,” he said.

Following Pimnas, Pinandito noted that Kagama East Java is also preparing to welcome 43 UGM teams participating in the Indonesian Ship Design Competition. 

“Although we can’t provide 100% support, we’re at least playing a role in facilitating UGM teams,” he explained.

Pinandito also wished for UGM’s written exam centers to reopen in East Java province. 

“There is a lot of interest and potential in East Java. Additionally, Kagama East Java’s branches, from Ngawi to Banyuwangi, are ready to welcome students who will be doing community service here,” he added.

Brian Arianto, the leader of UGM’s Pimnas delegation, mentioned that UGM successfully sent the largest number of PKM teams to this year’s Pimnas competition. Fifty-four teams participated in both presentation and poster categories, which had been held since Monday (Oct. 14). 

“We are hopeful of achieving the best results. We hope that through this event, we can become a quality generation and contribute to our respective fields of study to create the Golden Generation of 2045,” he concluded.

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UGM’s contingent carries the same mission of chasing victory, sending 54 teams to compete in nine competition fields at PIMNAS.

The opening ceremony, held on Tuesday morning (Oct. 15) at the Airlangga Convention Center (ACC), UNAIR, was quite lively. Each contingent took turns singing their respective chants, with participants occasionally joining in the singing and clapping to the music provided by the host university.

The much-awaited moment came during the parade when two UGM students, Brian Arianto Tanuwidjaja from the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK UGM) and Alda Zahra Zhafira from the UGM Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UGM), represented UGM in the parade. 

Both wore traditional Central Javanese red attire while carrying the UGM flag.

Cheers erupted from the UGM contingent when Brian and Alda took the stage. 

The entire contingent enlivened the opening ceremony by shouting the slogan, “UGM bangkit, UGM bisa, UGM juara!” (UGM rises, UGM can, UGM wins!), a wish and hope that UGM would retain the Adikarta Kertawidya Trophy after winning it last year.

Alda, who participated in the parade, expressed excitement about participating in PIMNAS. 

She felt the competitive atmosphere between the university contingents, mainly when each university showcased its unique chants. 

“The sense of competition became even more apparent,” she explained.

Alda is a member of the PKM-Entrepreneurship team. Her product is Dalang Board, an educational waste management game for children. 

She hopes to win a gold medal in both the poster and presentation categories and for UGM to bring home the Adikarta Kertawidya Trophy again. 

“I hope this year we can still keep the Adikarta Kertawidya Trophy in the hands of Gadjah Mada!” she concluded.

Dr. Maria Veronica Irene Herdjiono, Head of the National Achievement Center (Puspresnas), stated that 525 top teams from nine fields have come to UNAIR to compete at PIMNAS.

Professor Mohammad Nasih, Rector of UNAIR, warmly welcomed the thousands of students and faculty advisors present. In his speech, he stated that UNAIR is fully prepared to host PIMNAS and welcome high-achieving students across Indonesia. 

“We will do our best to be the most excellent and fair host,” he said.

At the same time, he emphasized that PIMNAS is a platform for students to showcase their ideas and thoughts, and such an academic culture must continue to be nurtured in Indonesia’s education system.

Professor H. Muhammad Adlin Sila, Expert Staff for Institutional and Community Relations of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, echoed similar sentiments. He reminded students to take pride in reaching PIMNAS. 

“You should be proud for having formed a solid team and worked hard to reach this point,” he said.

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The UGM PIMNAS delegation was symbolically released by the rector, accompanied by the Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Sindung Tjahyadi, along with deans, vice deans, faculty supervisors, and mentors at the Balairung, UGM Central Office, on Friday afternoon (Oct. 11).

The rector emphasized the importance of achieving the best possible results, especially as UGM had won the overall championship the previous year. In addition to achieving excellence, she noted that PIMNAS is an opportunity for students to hone their creativity. 

“Let PIMNAS be a moment of learning and an opportunity to achieve. We believe the students have gone through a long process and made many sacrifices, so it’s important to walk tall while remaining humble,” she advised.

The rector also reminded the PIMNAS participants not to feel burdened by the expectation of becoming overall champions but to focus on the journey and enjoy the competition process. 

“Keep fighting and give your best,” she encouraged.

Brian Arianto Tanuwidjaja, representing the students, stated that the event serves as a platform for students to train early on to become a quality generation that can contribute to society. 

“As students, we must not forget the importance of upholding our culture and honor wherever and whenever,” he said.

Dr. Sindung Tjahyadi reported that 54 UGM teams had qualified for PIMNAS this year. Initially, 181 UGM teams qualified for funding and carried out research stages.

“This time, 54 teams of 260 students are ready to compete in PIMNAS,” he explained.

He urged the students to maintain their physical condition during the event and continue consulting with their faculty supervisors. He also encouraged the team to stay optimistic and motivated throughout the competition. 

“We have prepared medical personnel and psychological support for the students during the competition. This assistance is provided to help students perform at their best,” he concluded.

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The product, named INNOCEM (Innovatively Efficient Instant Cement), was created by Vidhyazputri Belva Aqila, a 2023 undergraduate Accounting student, in collaboration with her three colleagues: Abla Salsabila (Civil Engineering 2022), Aurellia Zaitun Candraningrum (Civil Engineering 2022), and Maureen Arsa Sanda Cantika (Geographic Information Systems 2022).

Aqila explained that the development of INNOCEM stemmed from their concern that buildings account for around 37% of carbon emissions. This is largely due to the use of cement made from limestone, a process that is not environmentally friendly. 

“There is currently a strong movement toward net zero emissions, and we hope that through this product innovation, we can contribute to that movement,” she stated on Friday (Oct. 11) at FEB UGM.

The INNOCEM product aims to support the creation of sustainable green construction in Indonesia while addressing environmental issues by processing unused shell waste. 

Abla Salsabila added that shell waste was chosen as the raw material for the cement because it contains potassium oxide, which is similar to limestone. According to several studies, shells have a high potassium oxide content. 

“Currently, shell waste is abundant but largely unused, piling up as trash. Meanwhile, the potassium oxide content in shells is high enough to be a potential substitute for limestone in cement production,” she explained.

The INNOCEM product is now marketed online through various e-commerce platforms and the official Innocem website. This innovation represents a breakthrough in supporting eco-friendly green construction and offers a solution to reducing shell waste.

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Domestic dairy farmers need many female calves to serve as replacement breeders to meet the demand for milk in this program, which could eventually reduce the country’s dependency on importing breeding cattle. 

The availability of high-quality female calves would solve problems faced by dairy farmers. By increasing both the population and genetic quality, we would thereby boost national milk production.

In line with this goal, five interdisciplinary students, part of the Student Creativity Program in Intellectual Creation (PKM-KC), have successfully developed a tool that separates sperm carrying the gender traits of dairy cow offspring, allowing farmers to choose the desired sex of the calves. 

The PKM-KC team, consisting of Diva Aurellia Mahsanabila (Veterinary Medicine 2021), Nuhita Aunilah (Biomedical Engineering 2021), Lukas Ivander Mario Andrean (Veterinary Medicine 2022), Farhan Rahmat (Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology 2023), and Ahmad Aziz Adyatma Salman (Mechanical Engineering 2022), was guided by Dr. Agung Budiyanto, an expert in livestock reproduction.

The tool developed by the PKM-KC team, called “BoXing,” is still in the prototype stage but is already functional. This innovation is expected to be a breakthrough in the dairy industry, helping produce more female calves. 

“The projected demand for milk in Indonesia requires innovations that can increase the efficiency of artificial insemination (AI) by using sperm from superior sires that have undergone separation so the gender of the offspring can be determined,” explained Diva Mahsanabila, the team leader.

The concept developed by the PKM-KC team involves sperm separation technology that utilizes the dielectric properties of sperm. 

Female sperm have a larger head and thicker membrane than male sperm, which affects the response generated when exposed to an electric field. 

In a non-uniform electric field, female (X) sperm and male (Y) sperm respond differently, with X sperm repelled from the electrode and Y sperm attracted to it.

“This difference in response is the primary principle behind sexing dairy cow sperm,” said Lukas Ivander, a team member.

Ivander further explained that the BoXing prototype applies a Dielectrophoresis-Microfluidic method integrated into a Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) system. 

The PKM-KC team hopes the BoXing prototype will be further developed to increase the efficiency of the AI program and contribute to advances in veterinary science and technology. 

This would assist stakeholders in separating sperm to produce the desired superior livestock offspring.

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High consumer consumption of chicken, coupled with stable population growth, positions this industry as a promising sector for livestock entrepreneurs.

However, the poultry industry in Indonesia faces challenges, one of which is the tropical climate with generally high ambient temperatures. Hot temperatures can lead to heat stress in chickens, negatively impacting livestock productivity.

“Chickens experiencing heat stress show decreased appetite, stunted growth, and even a risk of death. This affects production results and reduces farmers’ profits,” said Levia Arkananta Sarjono, a student in the Animal Science and Industry program at UGM’s Faculty of Animal Science (Animal Science UGM), on Wednesday (Sep. 18).

Innovations are necessary to maintain the health and productivity of chickens in high-temperature conditions. One potential innovation is the development of a tool for improved temperature and humidity regulation.

To this end, Sarjono and a team of UGM students developed CoolNest as an innovative solution. 

CoolNest is designed to prevent heat stress by creating a more optimal cage environment through better temperature and humidity management. 

“With this tool, chickens can grow more optimally according to their genetic potential while maintaining high productivity,” Sarjono explained.

The PKM-PI team from Universitas Gadjah Mada, supervised by Dr. Danang Lelono with team leader Widha Rizqika Prasetya (Electronics and Instrumentation), includes Levia Arkananta Sarjono, Arsyta Notari Lifty Azuhra (Animal Science and Industry), Heva Adlli Wijaya (Electronics and Instrumentation), and Ilyasa Ihsan Yasin (Mechanical Engineering). 

They successfully created an innovative tool, CoolNest: Smart Sprinkle, based on the Internet of Things, to Prevent Heat Stress in Chickens. 

“In designing this tool, we from the CoolNest team conducted visits to partners and literature studies on the components of the tool. Programming of the tool was also done after the design was completed so it could be integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT),” said Widha Prasetya, the team leader.

Prasetya explained that CoolNest has four main components: slave, master, sprinkle, and mobile application. The slave will detect humidity, temperature, and ammonia levels in the cage. 

The data collected will be sent to a database and can be accessed through the mobile application. 

“When the temperature inside the cage is high, the sprinkle will turn on to normalize the temperature inside the cage. The mobile application helps farmers monitor the environment in the cage, ensuring optimal maintenance management,” she said.

Arsyta Azuhra revealed that the CoolNest tool has been implemented in a partner’s cage at a farm in Sleman Regency. From the practice conducted, CoolNest improved productivity at the partner’s farm. 

“The data detected in the cage, such as temperature, humidity, and ammonia levels, has been quite accurate,” said Azuhra.

“With CoolNest, farmers can efficiently understand the cage conditions, allowing them to minimize obstacles during the maintenance period.”

This innovation, CoolNest, created by the student team, has several advantages: in addition to operating automatically, data from CoolNest can be presented in real time and can also adjust cage conditions according to the needs of the chickens.

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Additionally, the insufficient supply of electricity in the village means that not all roads are adequately illuminated.

UGM students, through the Student Creativity Program (PKM-PM), addressed these concerns and introduced a program that converts waste into electrical energy for street lighting along Bojong Hamlet. 

The initiative, Sustainable Streetlight, collaborates with Pelangi Senja, a youth organization for teenagers aged 16 to 25 in the area.

The Sustainable Streetlight research team comprises five students, each from a different academic background: Adinda Putri Romadhon, Lafendra Amalia, Idam Sholikhah, Jane Angguningtyas Deanani, and Qorina Nisrina Hafshah. 

They provided training and knowledge on converting household waste into electrical energy and processing the resulting ash for agricultural purposes. 

“The methods used in this program include several stages: coordination, introduction, technical training, and periodic evaluations to assess the program’s effectiveness,” said Dr. Eka Firmansyah, the supervising lecturer.

Internal coordination between the PKM-PM team and Pelangi Senja began on May 1, 2024, followed by an introduction to waste sorting and the Sustainable Streetlight program on May 19, 2024. 

Training and practical sessions for creating the Sustainable Streetlight device took place from Jun. 6 to July 2024. On Jul. 10, 2024, an organizational structure was formed, followed by training on processing ash into compost fertilizer on Jul. 18, 2024. 

“The training we provide not only equips the youth members with new skills but also offers sustainable agribusiness opportunities that are environmentally friendly and high in value,” explained Hafshah, one of the PKM-PM team members.

Romadhon, the PKM-PM team leader, stated that the Sustainable Streetlight program has significantly impacted the Bojong community. 

Before the program, many youth members were unaware of effective waste sorting techniques, but now they can independently sort waste and produce compost. 

“Additionally, the Sustainable Streetlight device helps residents utilize non-biodegradable waste that is difficult to decompose or incinerate, converting it into electrical energy to power street lights,” she noted.

Tiara, a Pelangi Senja member, praised the success of the Sustainable Streetlight program and described it as an inspiration for youth in Bojong Hamlet. 

“Students often ask how to create the device; they want to replicate it so that the benefits are shared across the entire village, not just in RT 05,” she said.

The PKM-PM team hopes the Sustainable Streetlight program will foster the independence of youth members and help achieve a waste-free Bojong Hamlet by 2025. 

The five PKM-PM students believe that the waste-based electrical energy produced from their created device is part of implementing a circular economy that supports various goals, such as environmental cleanliness, reducing fossil fuel consumption, and utilizing residual materials for energy provision.

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The high demand for orchids in the Special Region of Yogyakarta supports the highest production of potted floriculture commodities, amounting to 66,684 pots in 2022. 

Despite the significant interest in orchids, urban consumers in Indonesia often face challenges in maintaining orchids when growing them indoors.

A team of UGM students, consisting of Muhammad Ridwan Adyatama (Veterinary Medicine), Faradila Azzahra Destriyanti (Veterinary Medicine), Fayza Najma Athiya (Veterinary Medicine), Arundina Wijaya (Agricultural Technology), and Keffa Auna Rasyidina (Accounting), successfully developed a comprehensive indoor orchid maintenance kit with auto repair media and relief national heritage features. 

“Orchid lovers in urban areas often struggle with orchid care, so we pioneered and developed Fitovare as an innovation in smart urban gardening in Indonesia,” said Adyatama, the team leader, in a statement to the press on Thursday (Sep. 12).

Adyatama explained that the orchid maintenance kit they developed is equipped with IoT devices to help consumers monitor their orchids. 

The planting media can be easily placed indoors and automatically detects color changes and watering times. 

“Our kit is equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing users to directly monitor the temperature and humidity around the orchid through a smartphone,” he explained.

Adyatama and his team, mentored by Dr. Muhammad Arrofiq, a lecturer from the Vocational College (SV UGM), are further developing their product in preparation for the 37th National Student Scientific Week (Pimnas) at Airlangga University. 

Although the current kit already assists users in caring for orchids, the team continues to optimize the product in terms of design and the quality of the planting media. 

“We are testing the long-term success of this kit to ensure that it truly provides satisfaction for users,” said Athiya, a team member.

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