On August 13, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Sogang University (South Korea), and Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) officially launched their international chemistry workshop under the LUPIC (Leading University Project for International Cooperation) program. With the theme "IoT Integration for Innovative Chemistry Teaching," the event aimed to modernize science education through digital tools, sustainability, and small-scale experimentation.
The morning began with an opening ceremony at ULM. Academic leaders from four institutions---UNNES, ULM, UIN Antasari, and UNISKA---gave their remarks, emphasizing how LUPIC fosters meaningful cross-border collaboration in education. The event was formalized with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and Implementation Agreements (IA), followed by the exchange of souvenirs as symbols of academic partnership.
Materi 1: Redesigning Chemical Synthesis Pathways for Environmental Sustainability
Presented by Prof. Edy Cahyono, M.Si, this session explored how chemical synthesis can be reimagined to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact.
Materi 2: IoT in Chemistry Learning
Delivered by Harjito, S.Pd., M.Sc, this session demonstrated how IoT devices and sensors can create interactive, real-time chemistry learning experiences. The talk emphasized affordable digital tools that schools can adopt under LUPIC's vision for inclusive innovation.
Materi 3: Ethno-STEM Training
Prof. Woro Sumarni, M.Si discussed how cultural traditions and local wisdom can be integrated into science teaching through the Ethno-STEM approach, promoting education that is globally relevant yet locally rooted.
