Thursday, 19 December 2024 on 8:48am
Bogor, 17 December 2024 – SEAMEO BIOTROP successfully conducted the Student Showcase for the 2nd Batch of the Capstone Internship Program on 17 and 20 December 2024. The showcase, held at SEAMEO BIOTROP’s headquarters in Bogor, marked the culmination of the October-December capstone internship period. This event provided a platform for students to present the outcomes of their research and projects, reflecting their work during the internship.
The showcase was officially opened by Ms. Sri Widayanti, Officer in Charge for Director of SEAMEO BIOTROP, who expressed her pride and optimism for the participants. In her remarks, she highlighted the significance of collaboration and future success, encouraging the students to leverage their experiences to contribute to the field of tropical biology and beyond.
“I hoped that this capstone internship is not only beneficial for students individually, but also the students can bring values either to their respective institutions, as well as SEAMEO BIOTROP as the place where the students conducted their work of research and studies”, she concluded.
Highlighted presentations included DNA Barcoding Seaweed, DNA Fingerprinting Shorea sp., Development of Ruku-Ruku Essential Oil and Its Derivatives, Effectiveness of Coffee Grounds POC on Red Spinach Growth Using NFT Hydroponics, and BioAtlas: Biodiversity Distribution Map of Environment and Living Beings. These projects showcased the diversity of topics covered, including biotechnology, plant growth optimization, and biodiversity mapping.
The showcase brought together 27 participants from prominent universities across Indonesia. These include IPB University, Universitas Padjadjaran, Universitas Hasanuddin, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Mulawarman, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, and Universitas Pakuan.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Dewi Suryani, Manager of the Human Centre and Innovation Department, who commended the participants for their dedication and contributions. She encouraged them to use the experience as a stepping stone for future endeavors.
This internship showcase served as a testament to the students' learning and as a platform for innovative ideas and research breakthroughs in tropical biology, biotechnology, and environmental studies. SEAMEO BIOTROP continues to empower future leaders in tropical biology research and innovation.
The showcase was officially opened by Ms. Sri Widayanti, Officer in Charge for Director of SEAMEO BIOTROP, who expressed her pride and optimism for the participants. In her remarks, she highlighted the significance of collaboration and future success, encouraging the students to leverage their experiences to contribute to the field of tropical biology and beyond.
“I hoped that this capstone internship is not only beneficial for students individually, but also the students can bring values either to their respective institutions, as well as SEAMEO BIOTROP as the place where the students conducted their work of research and studies”, she concluded.
Highlighted presentations included DNA Barcoding Seaweed, DNA Fingerprinting Shorea sp., Development of Ruku-Ruku Essential Oil and Its Derivatives, Effectiveness of Coffee Grounds POC on Red Spinach Growth Using NFT Hydroponics, and BioAtlas: Biodiversity Distribution Map of Environment and Living Beings. These projects showcased the diversity of topics covered, including biotechnology, plant growth optimization, and biodiversity mapping.
The showcase brought together 27 participants from prominent universities across Indonesia. These include IPB University, Universitas Padjadjaran, Universitas Hasanuddin, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Mulawarman, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, and Universitas Pakuan.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Dewi Suryani, Manager of the Human Centre and Innovation Department, who commended the participants for their dedication and contributions. She encouraged them to use the experience as a stepping stone for future endeavors.
This internship showcase served as a testament to the students' learning and as a platform for innovative ideas and research breakthroughs in tropical biology, biotechnology, and environmental studies. SEAMEO BIOTROP continues to empower future leaders in tropical biology research and innovation.
