USM’S CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOOL HOSTS MISSION STEMPOSSIBLE 2025 WITH 131 YEAR 6 STUDENTS FROM SK JAWI

NIBONG TEBAL, 25 November 2025 - The School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), recently collaborated with Sekolah Kebangsaan Jawi (SK Jawi) to successfully organise the Mission STEMpossible 2025 programme.

The initiative aimed to introduce primary school students to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.

A total of 133 Year 6 students from SK Jawi participated in the programme, which featured activities such as bridge-building exercises, an introduction to Canva, and educational visits to USM’s Civil Engineering laboratories and facilities.

The programme was officiated by PPK Awam Senior Lecturer, Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Ashraf Mohamad Ismail, and was supported by 22 USM student facilitators.

Programme Director Mardhia Mustakim said the initiative provided students with the opportunity to observe how STEM concepts are applied in real-world settings.

“Through activities such as bridge-building, students not only learn basic engineering principles, but also teamwork and problem-solving skills, while the Canva sessions allow them to explore digital creativity, a skill increasingly important in today’s education,” Mardhia explained.

Meanwhile, SK Jawi teacher Subathra Devi A/P Ramakrishnan noted that the programme had a positive impact on the students.

“Mission STEMpossible was a resounding success, and the students thoroughly enjoyed all the activities,” she said, adding that participants returned with new experiences, higher motivation, and a deeper interest in STEM.

Engineering Campus Student Representative, Muhammad Nuraiman Mohd Yusrino, also expressed his full support for the collaborative programme, hoping it would continue in the future.

According to him, Mission STEMpossible 2025 not only strengthened the relationship between USM and the school community but also contributed to expanding STEM education at the grassroots level.

“It aligns with the nation’s aspiration to nurture a knowledgeable, creative generation ready to face future challenges,” Aiman added.

Mission STEMpossible 2025 was conducted over three main sessions, beginning on 10 November, followed by a second session on 17 November, and culminating with the official closing ceremony on 20 November 2025.

Text: Courtesy of Aqmar Nurhafiz Muhamad Hairudin (Deputy Project Director, STEMpossible)/Photo: Courtesy of STEMpossible Committee Members