{"id":1617,"date":"2025-03-11T23:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T23:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2025-03-11T23:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T23:09:25","slug":"utm-faculty-of-science-recognized-for-outstanding-community-engagement-projects-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2025\/03\/11\/utm-faculty-of-science-recognized-for-outstanding-community-engagement-projects-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM Faculty of Science Recognized for Outstanding Community Engagement Projects in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"426\"><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"170\">JOHOR BAHRU, 12 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"236\">Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<\/strong>, continues to excel in community-based research and outreach, as several of its projects have been awarded top <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"364\">star ratings<\/strong> in the <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"425\">Penarafan Bintang Projek Libat Sama Komuniti 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"698\">This recognition highlights the faculty\u2019s commitment to <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"535\">bridging academic knowledge with societal needs<\/strong>, empowering communities through <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"697\">science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), agriculture, environmental conservation, and sustainable innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"743\"><strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"743\">Top-Rated Projects and Contributions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"872\">Several researchers from the Faculty of Science received <strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"832\">four- and five-star ratings<\/strong> for their impactful community projects:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<li data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"954\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"900\">Dr. Siti Salwa Alias<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Bengkel Penataran Sains Bahan Zon Johor 2023&#8221; (5\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1036\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"990\">Dr. Siti Pauliena Mohd Bohari<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Agro Usahawan Roselle Organik Skudai&#8221; (5\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1064\">Dr. Nor Zalina Othman<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Program Amalan Pertanian Baik bagi Melestarikan Industri Pertanian Johor (TANGKAK)&#8221; (5\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1245\"><strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1185\">Dr. Farah Hanis Juhari<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Program Kesedaran Kanser Kulit dan Cahaya Matahari&#8221; (5\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1354\"><strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1279\">Prof. Madya Dr. Norma Alias<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving for Meaningful Learning&#8221; (5\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1376\">Dr. Mira Panadi<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Program Pemindahan Pengetahuan Sains Forensik dan Kerjaya dalam Bidang Sains&#8221; (4\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1574\"><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1498\">Prof. Madya Dr. Lee Siew Ling<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Program Pemindahan Ilmu Berkaitan STEM di Peringkat Sekolah Rendah&#8221; (4\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1613\">Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Bakri Bakar<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Pembangunan dan Aplikasi Buku Bertema Sains Alam Semulajadi bagi Pembelajaran STEM untuk Pra-Sekolah&#8221; (4\u2605)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1861\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1769\">Ts. Chm. Dr. Mohamad Shazwan Shah Jamil<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;Pemindahan Ilmu Sains Kimia dan Kerjaya melalui Karnival Kimia Malaysia Johor 2024&#8221; (4\u2605)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2083\">These projects have made significant contributions in <strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2010\">STEM education, sustainable agriculture, environmental awareness, and scientific literacy<\/strong>, demonstrating the faculty\u2019s dedication to impactful knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2131\"><strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2131\">Empowering Communities Through Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2467\">The <strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2162\">UTM Faculty of Science<\/strong> has long been committed to translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for local communities. By engaging in <strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2395\">education programs, agricultural initiatives, environmental conservation, and knowledge-sharing workshops<\/strong>, UTM researchers are <strong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2466\">bridging the gap between academia and society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2631\">The Faculty extends its <strong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2522\">heartfelt congratulations<\/strong> to all award recipients for their dedication and excellence in <strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2630\">community engagement and societal impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2784\">For more information on the Faculty of Science\u2019s research initiatives, visit <strong data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2783\"><a data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2781\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/Areas-for-Improvement_-visual-selection-3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Areas for Improvement_ &#8211; visual selection (3)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/Areas-for-Improvement_-visual-selection-4.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Areas for Improvement_ &#8211; visual selection (4)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/STar-Rating-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;STar Rating 1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/STar-Rating-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;STar Rating 2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/STar-Rating-3.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;STar Rating 3&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOHOR BAHRU, 12 March 2025 \u2013 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. 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