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Six Student Creativity Program (PKM) teams of the Forestry Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) passed the 2025 university-level selection.
Congratulations!
Six Student Creativity Program (PKM) proposals from students of the Forestry Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) have officially passed the 2025 university-level selection!
From a layered garden powered by renewable energy, cassava peel bioplastic, natural shoe deodorizer, to art therapy for children with special needs—each innovation showcases a spirit of creativity and tangible contributions to the environment and community.
Congratulations to:
M. Thariq Syarwan Chaniago (231201048) – PKM-GFT
Advisor: Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
Title: Layered Garden: Transforming Unused Land into a Tiered Garden with a Renewable Energy System and Environmental Education.
Yesaya Pranata Simarmata (221201104) – PKM-K
Advisor: Prof. Ir. Rahmawaty, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., IPU
Title: Earthcassava: Cassava Peel Starch Bioplastic for Natural Straws as an Eco-Friendly Solution.
Adil Hakim Ritonga (221201133) – PKM-K
Advisor: Dr. Ridwanti Batubara, S.Hut., MP
Title: Charshoely: Development of Eco-Friendly Shoe Odor Absorption Technology Based on Palm Shell Activated Carbon (Elaeis guineensis) and Orange Peel (Citrus sp.).
Miduk Sitanggang (221201052) – PKM-PM
Advisor: Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc.
Title: Biodegradable Avicennia Pots Innovation from Cow Dung and Bamboo Shavings Waste as a Solution to Coastal Erosion and Plastic Waste in Tanjung Rejo Village.
Riska (231201074) – PKM-PM
Advisor: Dr. Ir. Bejo Slamet, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM
Title: EcoHealers: Enhancing Visual Focus and Stimulating Motor Skills Through Ecoprint Method as Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs at SLB Taman Pendidikan Islam.
Aldi Pratama Siahaan (221201183) – PKM-PM
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhdi, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU
Title: Innovative Use of Natural Waste as a Portable Water Filter Based on Silica Granules, Activated Carbon, and Coconut Lignocellulose for Post-Flood Water Solutions.
Huge thanks to the outstanding supervising lecturers who continue to support the brilliant ideas of our students.
Keep innovating and making the Faculty of Forestry USU proud!