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11 September 2023, Anjuran Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral dengan kerjasama Jabatan Alam Sekitar Negeri Pulau Pinang.

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Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral mengalu-alukan kehadiran Politeknik Akamigas Palembang, Indonesia ke Program International Summer School Universiti Sains Malaysia. Program Mineral Resources International Summer School (MIRESS) yang dianjurkan semula pada tahun 2023 ini setelah tertangguh selama tiga tahun dari 2020 hingga 2022 yang lalu akibat pandemik COVID-19. Program ini melibatkan penyertaan daripada 85 orang pelajar dari Politeknik Akamigas Palembang (PAP), Indonesia berlangsung dari 13 Ogos sehingga 26 Ogos 2023.

Program pengantarabangsaan sebegini adalah sangat sesuai dengan hasrat dan matlamat yang digagaskan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT). Program seumpama ini juga dapat menepati hasrat dan matlamat Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) iaitu SDG4 untuk Pendidikan yang berkualiti serta SDG17 untuk Perkongsian untuk Mencapai Matlamat.

Perasmian program pada hari pertama telah dirasmikan oleh dekan Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral yang mewakili pengarah kampus dan turut dihadiri direktur Politeknik Akamigas Palembang (PAP), Ir. Hajah Amiliza Miarti.

Program yang berlangsung selama dua minggu ini menawarkan beberapa aktiviti khususnya yang berkaitan dengan kejuruteraan perlombongan, mekanik batuan, petrologi dan alam sekitar di mana ianya melibatkan kelas pengajaran dan lawatan yang disesuaikan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan para peserta.

MIRESS 2023 adalah suatu program unik peringkat antarabangsa dalam memenuhi keperluan peserta untuk meneroka peluang kerjaya dalam bidang sumber mineral dan perlombongan di mana ianya merangkumi beberapa aktiviti lawatan makmal dan latihan amali bagi memberikan pemahaman praktikal yang lebih baik tentang kejuruteraan sumber mineral serta analisis ujian.

Semoga Memorandum Perjanjian (MoA) antara PPKBSM dan PAP yang bermula pada tahun 2019 akan berterusan dan memberikan impak yang baik kepada pelajar dan warga staf kedua belah pihak.

8.8.2023- PPKBSM dengan penuh takzimnya mengalu-alukan kehadiran YBhg. Prof. Datin Dr. Azlina Harun@Kamaruddin, Pengarah Kampus Kejuruteraan ke PTJ kami.

Dalam lawatan ini, sesi memperkenalkan staf dan pusat pengajian telah diadakan di samping membincangkan perancangan-perancangan pusat pengajian serta kerjasama yang bakal dijalinkan antara PPKBSM dengan Pejabat Pengarah Kampus mahu pun dengan PTJ lain di kampus ini.

Selain daripada itu, Pengarah Kampus juga sempat meluangkan masa untuk melawat makmal-makmal di PPKBSM.

Diharapkan semoga lawatan dan sesi seperti ini dapat diteruskan lagi pada masa akan datang.

Sharing by an expert from industry, Mr. Mohd Nazri Consultant from Everthrough Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd., with Polymer Engineering students was held on June 14, 2023 (Wednesday) at The School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering with the topic Challenges and Criteria for Engineers.

A two-hour sharing session on careers and challenges by a highly experienced speaker in the Polymer Industry, Mr. Mohd Nazri, was attended by 70 students from year one up to year four of the Polymer Engineering Programme. Mr. Mohd Nazri is a Consultant with almost 35 years of experience with large companies related to Polymers, including Continental Tyre Sdn. Bhd, Alor Setar as Senior Executive and Auditor, Sumirubber Ind. Sdn Bhd, Sungai Petani (Rubber Glove), Farreli Tyre and Tubes Products Sdn. Bhd, Ipoh and currently working at Everthrough Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd. Taiping.

Sharing experiences and challenges that will be encountered in the work environment can help students prepare for the work environment and prepare themselves fully with the knowledge learned during the four years of study at USM.

Mr. Mohd. Nazri also asked the students to answer some of the general questions provided by him to see their level of focus as he shared the students’ experience and thoroughness in reading before answering a question. Hopefully, with tips and sharing this experience from industry experts, we can provide encouragement and inspiration, as well as adequate mental and physical preparation, to the USM Polymer Engineering students.

Congratulation to our Materials Engineering Team for Honeywell UM Sustainability Design Project Competition 2023.

Top 5 winner.

Team Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurulakmal Mohd Sharif

Team member: Fikri Khair 4th year Materials Engineering
Hidanah Sufie 4th year Materials Engineering
Yeoh Jia Zheng 4th year Materials Engineering
Yeoh Ghang 4th year Materials Engineering
Yee Khang 3rd year Materials Engineering

19 June 2023, The first-year students of Mineral Resources Engineering at USM recently had an incredible opportunity to visit the iconic Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5.

The visit to Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 was an eye-opening experience for our students. They had the chance to witness firsthand the engineering marvels and the fascinating history behind one of Malaysia’s most significant tin dredges.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the world through Mineral Resources Engineering, I invite you to join our program at USM. Together, we can unlock endless possibilities and contribute to the sustainable utilization of Earth’s resources.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’re interested in learning more about our program. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together

21 June 2023, Huge congratulations to all participants. To have the courage to take up the challenge of joining this competition is already winning. You are all winners in our hearts. Keep flying high and make us proud!

To our winner, Mimi Syahira, we wish you all the best for representing USM to the next levels. insya Allah semoga yg terbaik hendakNya.

SEMI SEA University Boot Camp is a new 3 1/2-day talent program that introduces future graduates to the semiconductor industry. The bootcamp was held at Olive Tree Hotel Penang from 22th to 24th May 2023 and SETIA Spice on the 25th May 2023.

There were a lot of activites and workshops that emphasized on the 4 masteries namely; Personal, Leadership, Functional and Business. Besides, they are also curated program from sponsored companies which invites students on a field trip to their sites.

From School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, a total of 6 students took part in the bootcamp which comprises of 4 Materials Engineering student and 2 Polymer Engineering student.

These students are:

1.Muhammad Fikri Bin Muhammad Khair
2.Suhaib Bin Nor Hisham
3.Asyraf Hafizuddin Bin Musa
4.Guneswaran A/L Subramani
5.Teng Ee Vern
6.Lum Kai Er
text by: Muhammad Fikri

Congratulation to all winners of the Best Oral and Best Poster presenters at the 12th Science and Technology Symposium (STS2023). The symposium was organized by the Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani Campus. 22 undergraduate and postgraduate students participated as oral and poster presenters at the symposium which was held on 16 May 2023.

20/5/2023: A team consisting of Tan Min Yuan, Lim Kuan Heng, Khoo Xhu Hearn, Tan Zi Wei, and Chong Yee Khang (Materials Engineering students) participated in the InvencMax 3.0 competition at Dewan Banquet, UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru. InvencMax is the flagship event of IEM-UTM SS, a national hybrid innovation invention competition that promotes STEAM awareness

Reflection from the team: Participating in the group innovation competition was a transformative experience, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Mentors guided us, enhancing the feasibility of our concept. Diverse participants sparked innovation through discussions. Expert judges provided valuable feedback, inspiring unconventional thinking. Networking opportunities fostered connections for potential collaborations.

The competition was filled with energy and enthusiasm as teams with different expertise and perspectives collaborated, opening up new possibilities and inspiring creativity. Reflecting on the journey, participating in the competition brought us a deep sense of fulfillment and pride. Overcoming challenges, embracing diversity, and collaborating seamlessly demonstrated the power of unity and shared purpose. The event not only fostered innovation but also nurtured lasting friendships and professional connections.

Text prepared by Chong Yee Khang.