On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, a collaboration discussion took place between the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UNNES and the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (a top 100 world university). This collaboration aims to support the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education between FMIPA UNNES and NIE NTU Singapore, focusing on joint research in STEM Education. The activities will be followed up by the study programs within FMIPA UNNES.
The collaborative visit to NIE NTU Singapore was led by Assoc Prof Tan Aik Ling (Deputy Head – Teaching & Curriculum Matters, Natural Sciences & Science Education), who is associated with meriSTEM Singapore. Representing FMIPA UNNES were Prof. Dr. Edy Cahyono, M.Si (Dean of FMIPA), Prof. Dr. Ani Rusilowati, M.Pd., Dr. Triastuti Sulistyaningsih, M.Si, and Arif Widiyatmoko, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Prof. Dr. Edy Cahyono, M.Si, Dean of FMIPA UNNES, mentioned that FMIPA has 21 study programs, and some of them have been involved in research and publications related to STEM Education. He expressed hope that the collaboration between FMIPA UNNES and NIE NTU Singapore would benefit both parties.
Assoc Prof Tan Aik Ling, Deputy Head of Teaching & Curriculum Matters, expressed her hope that the collaboration between FMIPA UNNES and NIE NTU Singapore would proceed smoothly. She explained that meriSTEM@NIE Singapore is a multi-centric education, research, and industry center at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. This center offers research, teaching, and outreach in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), supported by experienced researchers, academics, and industry experts in STEM and Education.
This activity also took place as part of the collaborative research between UNNES, NIE, and UNESA to delve into the implementation of STEM in science education programs, curriculum development, research, and learning.
The next step in this meeting was the signing of the Collaboration Agreement between FMIPA UNNES and NIE NTU Singapore. Both parties, FMIPA UNNES and NIE NTU Singapore, hope that this collaboration will run smoothly and successfully, benefiting all parties involved.
