{"id":2521,"date":"2025-09-11T05:52:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=2521"},"modified":"2025-10-09T05:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T05:56:01","slug":"python-copilot-workshop-empowers-participants-with-ai-powered-coding-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2025\/09\/11\/python-copilot-workshop-empowers-participants-with-ai-powered-coding-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Python Copilot Workshop Empowers Participants with AI-Powered Coding Skills"},"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=\"217\" data-end=\"597\"><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"246\">Skudai, 11 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The <em data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"291\">Fluid Mechanics Research Group (FMG)<\/em> in collaboration with the <em data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"374\">Industrial Scientific Computation Research Group (ISC)<\/em>, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organized a two-day <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"520\">Python Copilot Workshop: From Basics to Brilliance<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"548\">10\u201311 September 2025<\/strong> at Computer Lab 3, Block C22, UTM Johor Bahru.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"1057\">The workshop gathered <strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"640\">28 participants<\/strong> from various institutions including <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"814\">UTM, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)<\/strong>. The main objective was to provide participants with foundational skills in Python programming and introduce them to <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\">GitHub Copilot<\/strong>, an AI-powered coding assistant designed to accelerate software development and improve coding efficiency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1511\">Led by <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1104\">Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Tan Tian Swee<\/strong> from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UTM \u2014 a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, signal and image processing, and biomedical device development \u2014 the workshop offered a comprehensive learning experience combining theory with hands-on sessions. Dr. Tan was assisted by two facilitators, <strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1428\">Mr. Matthias Tiong<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1450\">Miss Joey Sie<\/strong>, who guided participants throughout the practical exercises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1971\">During the workshop, participants were introduced to Python basics such as syntax, data types, flow control, and problem-solving logic on the first day. The second day focused on advanced topics including functions, data structures, file handling, and debugging techniques, culminating in a <strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1846\">mini-project powered by GitHub Copilot<\/strong>. This final project allowed participants to apply their learning by building and refining Python scripts with AI assistance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2326\">The workshop received positive feedback, with participants expressing increased confidence in writing and developing code as well as a deeper understanding of AI integration in programming. The event also fostered networking among participants from different universities, strengthening academic collaboration in computer science and digital technology.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2793\">Despite minor challenges such as slow internet connectivity during software installation and Copilot activation, the organizers viewed the event as a major success and recommended improved digital infrastructure for future AI-driven workshops.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"3084\">This initiative aligns with <strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2862\">Malaysia\u2019s digital education agenda<\/strong> and UTM\u2019s commitment to equipping students, researchers, and professionals with <strong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3017\">future-ready skills in coding, automation, and artificial intelligence<\/strong>, ensuring competitiveness in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3089\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3281\"><strong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3108\">Organized by:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\" \/>Fluid Mechanics Research Group (FMG)<br data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3150\" \/>in collaboration with Industrial Scientific Computation Research Group (ISC),<br data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\" \/>Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3369\"><strong data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3369\">#UTMFacultyofScience #UTMFSResearch #DigitalEducation #PythonWorkshop #AIEducation<\/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\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-11-at-13.47.30.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2025-09-11 at 13.47.30&#8243; 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\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-11-at-15.15.46.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2025-09-11 at 15.15.46&#8243; 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\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-11-at-15.15.42.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2025-09-11 at 15.15.42&#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>Skudai, 11 September 2025 \u2013 The Fluid Mechanics Research Group (FMG) in collaboration with the Industrial Scientific Computation Research Group (ISC), Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organized a two-day Python Copilot Workshop: From Basics to Brilliance on 10\u201311 September 2025 at Computer Lab 3, Block C22, UTM Johor Bahru. 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