STEM FAIR UNS 2025 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing Champions from Elementary to International Stage
Surakarta, September 16th, 2025 – The prestigious STEM FAIR Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) 2025 officially came to a close with resounding success. The highlight of the event was the announcement of winners from three major competitions: Tangible Rangers, Lesson Plan, and 3-Minute Research Presentation, all of which underwent rigorous evaluation by experts in their respective fields.
This year’s event served as a vibrant platform for healthy and constructive competition, bringing together outstanding talents from diverse levels—ranging from elementary school students at the national stage to researchers competing on an international scale. The quality of works and innovative ideas presented reflected a bright future for science and technology.
STEM FAIR UNS 2025 Winners
1. 3-Minute Research Presentation (International Level)
A competition that challenged researchers to deliver their studies effectively within a short time frame before a global audience.
- 1st Place: Jhon Lloyd A. Balboa – Aklan State University, Philippines
- 2nd Place: Queenie Dawn G. Alibuyog – Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines
- 3rd Place: Endyas Miftakhuljannah – Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
2. Lesson Plan Competition (National Level)
A creative arena for educators to design innovative and applicable STEM-based lesson plans.
- 1st Place: Hesty Ummi Wulandari (Universitas Sebelas Maret) & Henrisa Rizqie Romandoni (SMPN 1 Plumbon)
- 2nd Place: Mohammad Alex Firdaus (SMAN 1 Giri, Banyuwangi) & Herdan Wahyu M. P. (Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya)
- 3rd Place: Russasmita Sri Padmi (Johannes Kepler University Linz) & Nurma Zuni Setyowati (SMP Negeri 3 Surakarta)
3. Tangible Rangers Competition
A platform for young learners to demonstrate problem-solving skills and technological innovation from an early age.
- Elementary School Level:
- 1st Place: SD Negeri 2 Purwosari Wonogiri
- 2nd Place: UPTD SDN Arosbaya 1
- 3rd Place: MIM PK Bendo Boyolali
- Junior High School Level:
- 1st Place: SMP Negeri 4 Surakarta
- 2nd Place: SMP IT Nurhidayah Surakarta
- 3rd Place: SMP Negeri 3 Surakarta
- Senior High School Level:
- 1st Place: SMK Negeri 1 Cianjur
- 2nd Place: Suria Harapan School
- 3rd Place: SMA Negeri Kebakkramat
List of Participants
The event was enlivened by the participation of institutions from both Indonesia and abroad, showcasing the collaborative spirit of STEM education.
I. Domestic Institutions
- Universities:
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), Universitas Pakuan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (UDINUS), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS). - Senior High Schools:
SMK Negeri 1 Cianjur, SMAN 9 Mandau, SMA Dwiwarna Boarding School, SMA IT Nur Hidayah Surakarta, SMA Unggulan Rushd Sragen, SMAN 1 Karanganyar, SMA Negeri Kebakkramat, SMAN 1 Ciawi Kabupaten Bogor, MA Negeri 2 Grobogan, SMAN 1 Giri Banyuwangi, MAN Temanggung, MAN Wonogiri, SMAN 2 Karanganyar, SMAN 2 Kudus. - Junior High Schools:
SMP Negeri 3 Surakarta, SMP IT Nur Hidayah Surakarta, SMP Negeri 4 Surakarta, SMP Islam Tanwirul Afkar, SMP Negeri 2 Matesih, SMP Kristen YSKI Semarang, SMPN 1 Kartoharjo, SMPN 1 Plumbon, SMP Islam Diponegoro. - Elementary Schools:
MIM PK Bendo Boyolali, SDN Arosbaya 1, SDN 1 Wonogiri, SD Negeri 1 Sembungan, SD Negeri 2 Purwosari Wonogiri, SD Negeri 3 Tukulrejo, SDN Pakintelan 02, SD N 3 Giriwono, SDN 01 Gedongan, SD Negeri 2 Wonokerso, SD IT Permata Mulia, SD Negeri 6 Punung Pacitan.
II. International Institutions
- Universities:
University of Mindanao Digos College (Philippines), School of Education – Walailak University (Thailand), Bataan Peninsula State University-Bagac Campus (Philippines), Aklan State University (Philippines), Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (Philippines), Mariano Marcos State University (Philippines), Jose Rizal Memorial State University (Philippines), Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria). - Senior High Schools:
Pedro C. Sese Sr. Memorial High School (Philippines).
Partners
The success of STEM FAIR UNS 2025 was also supported by collaborations with strategic partners:
- Leva Foundation
- PT. Sebangku
- MersifLab
With the announcement of these winners and the strong participation of both domestic and international institutions, the committee expressed hopes that their achievements will inspire other young generations to continue creating, innovating, and nurturing a passion for science, technology, and education. See you at next year’s STEM FAIR!
