Bandung, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia – UPI Expo Kimia UPI 2024 comes with a renewed spirit, offering a variety of inspiring, educational, and collaborative activities in the field of chemistry. With the theme “EMISSION: Educated Mindset Students for Sustainable Environmental Solutions”, this event spans two weeks in a hybrid format via Zoom Meeting and on-site at the JICA FPMIPA Building, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. It successfully captured the attention of thousands of participants from across Indonesia.
The event kicks off with an International Seminar, featuring keynote speakers such as Dr. Chew Kit Wayne, listed in the Top 2% of World’s Top Scientists in the Stanford List 2022/2023, and Dr. rer. nat. Robby Zidny, M.Sc., a recipient of the International Consortium Research Grant (Indonesia-Europe) 2023–2025. UPI Chemistry Expo 2024 presents a series of activities designed to ignite innovation and creativity, not only among academics and students but also professionals and the general public.
Activities That Spark Enthusiasm Among Participants
UPI Chemistry Expo 2024 offers a range of flagship programs blending education, competition, and entertainment:
Asah Terampil Kimia (ASTRA)
Picture 1. Participants of Asah Terampil Kimia
This prestigious chemistry competition provides a platform for high school students across Indonesia (SMA/SMK/MA or equivalent) to showcase their skills in chemistry experiments. Participants are challenged to demonstrate their creativity and precision through engaging and thought-provoking questions.
Lomba Karya Tulis Ilmiah Nasional (LKTIN)
This event stimulates the critical thinking of students across Indonesia, encouraging them to develop innovative, chemistry-based solutions for global issues. This year, the spotlight is on fresh ideas in the fields of environmental conservation and renewable energy.
Picture 2. Participants of Lomba Karya Tulis Ilmiah Nasional
Chemistry Teaching Contest (CTC)
This special contest for teachers and students, showcases creative teaching skills in delivering chemistry material. Participants are challenged to present interactive and easy-to-understand learning.
Picture 3. Participants of Chemistry Teaching Contest
Experiment and Exhibition Chemistry (X-CHEM)
This zone is a magnet for the specialization of SMA/SMK/MA students equivalent to stunning direct experiments. Interesting practicum in all three laboratories and attractive chemistry, is the main attraction.
Picture 4. Participants of Experiment and Exhibition Chemistry
International Seminar
This seminar features renowned speakers from various countries, discussing the latest advancements in the world of chemistry under the theme, “Chemistry Innovation in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Through Education.”
Picture 5. Participants and Speaker of International Seminar
Infografis Competition
This event invites participants to present scientific chemistry information in a visually appealing and easily understandable format. The participants’ works are displayed for visitors to enjoy and appreciate.
A Spirit of Collaboration and Inspiration
UPI Chemistry Expo 2024 is not just a competition but also a collaborative hub for academics, students, and educators. One participant, [Participant Name], shared, “I’m very excited to be part of UPI Chemistry Expo 2024.”
The event concludes with the announcement of winners from each competition, celebrating their outstanding innovations.
Expo Kimia UPI 2024 has proven that chemistry is a vital key to a brighter future. See you at Expo Kimia UPI 2025!
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