03 October 2024, Johor Bahru – In line with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) commitment to “Innovating Solutions,” a team from the Faculty of Science has been awarded the Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 for their project, “Microalgae: Future Sustainability, A STEM Program for Standard Six Primary School Students.” This program exemplifies the faculty’s mission of “Where Great Minds are Nurtured,” by inspiring young students to engage with science and sustainability.
Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Azimah Mohd Zain, with team members Dr. Abdul Fatah A. Samad, Dr. Mohd Aizuddin Mohd Lazaldin, Dr. Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin, Dr. Mohd Helmi Sani, and Dr. Zarita Zakaria, the project introduces primary school students to the role of microalgae in environmental sustainability. Through hands-on STEM activities, students explore the potential of microalgae as a renewable resource, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability from an early age.
The NALI 2024 event, hosted by UTM under the theme “Empowering Teaching and Research Innovation through Innovation,” celebrates transformative educational practices that bridge science and society. This recognition reflects UTM’s Faculty of Science’s dedication to cultivating a generation of future thinkers equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Azimah’s team’s achievement highlights the innovative approaches being nurtured at UTM, furthering the university’s role in advancing STEM education and environmental awareness. Congratulations to the team for embodying the spirit of innovation and nurturing young minds in science.