Authors : Auni Fasihah Mohamad; Nurfarhana Azli; Danisha Aisyah Mohd Yasir Afkam; Chong Li Wei; Teo Siti Raydiyanti; Nurin Athirah Mohd Mazlan; Nur Husna Aqilah Mazlisham; Nurhusnina Aisyah Mahzan; Noor Aliah Sailin; Nurul Balqis Mohammad Benjamin; Nurul Annisa Hairunishak; Anis Najihah Abd Razak; Syarifahmusliha Farooq Shah; Ainul Mardhiah Rosley; Nur Qhazairul Safudin; Ilyaz Zahin Sallij Muhammad Yazurin Sallij; Nurdina Safiah Mohd Zaik; Arif Safwan Azmi; Noor Affina Syiraa Mohamad Mustaffa; Revinesh Maheswaran; Mohd Faisal Taha; Khairulazhar Jumbri

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1212

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Abstract : The Chembusters group conducted the International Community Engagement Project, which involved 20 students and 2 supervisors from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia. This initiative offered UTP undergraduate students a unique chance to participate in an international community outreach project hosted at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) in Yogyakarta. The project aimed to address the waning interest in pure science and technology education by raising awareness about chemistry among young students. Activities included educational talks, a chemistry explore-race, workshops, community service, and an industrial visit. The primary event, the chemistry explore-race, engaged 72 local secondary students, fostering teamwork, problem-solving skills, and an increased interest in chemistry, as evidenced by positive feedback from participants and teachers. The university social responsibility project at Panti Asuhan Asy Syafi’iyyah featured simple science workshops, benefiting 96 children from the orphanage, emphasising practical skills, enjoyable experiences, and support for disadvantaged youth. Additionally, Chembusters participants visited Shafaluna to gain insights into essential oil production through lectures, distillation demonstrations, and exploration of eco-friendly practices. The event was covered by "Tribun Cakra News," recognising its focus on industry knowledge and sustainable practices.

Keywords : International Community Engagement Project; Undegraduate Students; Applied Chemistry; STEM; Education.

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