Continuing with the impressive achievements of students from the Industrial Chemical Engineering Technology (TRKI) program at the UNDIP Vocational School, members of ICEDEEP Team won first place (https://www.undip.ac.id/post/36220/hebat-inovasi-digitalisasi-sistem-mina-padi-mahasiswa-sv-undip-juarai-ajang-bergengsi-pt-pertamina.html) for their innovation in the Digitalization of Mina Padi (https://www.undip.ac.id/post/35960/vokasi-undip-kembangkan-revitalisasi-pertanian-melalui-digitalisasi-sistem-mina-padi.html) at the Social and Technology Innovation Challenge (SoTech) competition organized by PT Pertamina Refinery Unit III Plaju Palembang, South Sumatra, on June 2, 2024.
The ICEDEEP team, led by Syaikha Butsaina Dhiya’ulhaq, commonly known as Syaikha, who is an accomplished student from the class of 2020 admitted through the Selective Potential Student Admission (PSSB) route, has made remarkable achievements. Syaikha has secured 5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including IPR numbers:
- EC00202318165 – Video on Natural Dye Fabric Production
- EC00202345464 – Digitalization of Soybean Oil Extraction
- EC00202347233 – Simulation of Sodium Methoxide Production as a Biodiesel Catalyst using Hysys
- EC00202347234 – Synthesis of Biogas from Organic Waste through Anaerobic Digestion
- EC00202345468 – FMEA Analysis in the CS2 and Cement Industry
Additionally, she has published one reputable international paper titled “Effect of Demineralization on Gelatin Production from Grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) as an Alternative of Halal Gelatin,” along with several mass media publications.
From the beginning of her university journey, Syaikha aimed to be an active student by trying various new experiences. She participated in multiple activities such as internal study program organizations (HM TRKI), inter-university organizations (Society of Petroleum Engineers UNDIP Student Chapter), committees, scientific writing competitions, community service, assisting in faculty projects, and becoming a practical assistant.
Inspired by the Latin proverb “Non schole sed vitae discimus,” which means “We learn not for school, but for life,” Syaikha is motivated to prioritize lifelong learning, not just during formal education. She believes in continuously learning new things throughout life. “Never let yourself become uneducated by stopping to learn. Keep learning and trying new experiences because the world is always evolving,” she said.
“If you stop learning, falling behind becomes a risk you must bear in the future. Moreover, you will never know which learning and experiences will lead to even greater opportunities. Therefore, stay motivated to pursue education!” urged Syaikha.
Syaikha and her team have participated in various competitions and events, achieving notable success, including:
- Gold Medal in the Paper Category at the National Paper Competition during the 23rd FTP UB Anniversary organized by the Faculty of Agricultural Technology UB (March 2021)
- Silver Medal in the Poster Category at the same competition (March 2021)
- 1st Runner Up in the Scientific Writing League, organized by BEM SV UNDIP (March 2022)
- Achieving funds for the Village Community Empowerment Program (P2MD) by the Ministry of Education and Culture (June 2022)
- Qualifying for the PKM-GFT (Written Futuristic Ideas) Incentive organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (August 2022)
- Presenter at the 8th International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Epidemiology (ICENISS 2023) organized by the Postgraduate School of Diponegoro University (August 2023)
- Qualifying again for the PKM-GFT Incentive (August 2023)
For Syaikha, UNDIP has always supported its students’ achievements by providing access to necessary facilities, including materials, accommodation, mentorship, and publication resources for competition preparation.
“Not only does UNDIP support students aiming for achievements, but it also provides adequate learning resources, such as a comfortable library with service hours until 7 PM for assignments or discussions, access to several paid international journals that are very helpful when needing the latest literature, and a competent and easily understandable curriculum and teaching staff,” said Syaikha. (DHW-Public Relations)
