JOHOR BAHRU, 12 March 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), continues to excel in community-based research and outreach, as several of its projects have been awarded top star ratings in the Penarafan Bintang Projek Libat Sama Komuniti 2025.
This recognition highlights the faculty’s commitment to bridging academic knowledge with societal needs, empowering communities through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), agriculture, environmental conservation, and sustainable innovation.
Top-Rated Projects and Contributions
Several researchers from the Faculty of Science received four- and five-star ratings for their impactful community projects:
- Dr. Siti Salwa Alias – “Bengkel Penataran Sains Bahan Zon Johor 2023” (5★)
- Dr. Siti Pauliena Mohd Bohari – “Agro Usahawan Roselle Organik Skudai” (5★)
- Dr. Nor Zalina Othman – “Program Amalan Pertanian Baik bagi Melestarikan Industri Pertanian Johor (TANGKAK)” (5★)
- Dr. Farah Hanis Juhari – “Program Kesedaran Kanser Kulit dan Cahaya Matahari” (5★)
- Prof. Madya Dr. Norma Alias – “Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving for Meaningful Learning” (5★)
- Dr. Mira Panadi – “Program Pemindahan Pengetahuan Sains Forensik dan Kerjaya dalam Bidang Sains” (4★)
- Prof. Madya Dr. Lee Siew Ling – “Program Pemindahan Ilmu Berkaitan STEM di Peringkat Sekolah Rendah” (4★)
- Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Bakri Bakar – “Pembangunan dan Aplikasi Buku Bertema Sains Alam Semulajadi bagi Pembelajaran STEM untuk Pra-Sekolah” (4★)
- Ts. Chm. Dr. Mohamad Shazwan Shah Jamil – “Pemindahan Ilmu Sains Kimia dan Kerjaya melalui Karnival Kimia Malaysia Johor 2024” (4★)
These projects have made significant contributions in STEM education, sustainable agriculture, environmental awareness, and scientific literacy, demonstrating the faculty’s dedication to impactful knowledge transfer.
Empowering Communities Through Research
The UTM Faculty of Science has long been committed to translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for local communities. By engaging in education programs, agricultural initiatives, environmental conservation, and knowledge-sharing workshops, UTM researchers are bridging the gap between academia and society.
The Faculty extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients for their dedication and excellence in community engagement and societal impact.
For more information on the Faculty of Science’s research initiatives, visit science.utm.my/utmfsresearch.
