FMIPA UI Students Become World Champions in Exploration Geophysics

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI) continues to make brilliant achievements at the international level, bringing Indonesia's name to shine in the world of geosciences. This time, at the SEG Challenge Bowl 2023 event, a student team from the Department of Geosciences, FMIPA UI, namely Cecilia Patra Dewanty (Geophysics UI 2019), and Kevinsyah Aulia Lubis (Geology UI 2019) managed to achieve extraordinary achievements, by becoming the first winner at the Asia Pacific level, as well as the second winner at the International level.

The SEG Challenge Bowl competition, organized by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), a non-profit organization that facilitates exploration geophysicists, is a test of students' knowledge and skills in the field of geoscience. The competition, which is similar to a quiz game, encourages participants to provide correct, fast, and accurate answers.

Throughout the competition, both Kevin and Cecilia have demonstrated incredible dedication, knowledge and teamwork.

The path to this achievement began at the regional level, where both of them managed to win the 1st place title at the SEG Challenge Bowl Asia Pacific Region 2023 which was held virtually on June 18, 2023. At this regional level, the FMIPA UI team defeated strong competitors from 14 universities in Indonesia, India, and Malaysia, thus advancing them to the international level competition.

At the international level, the FMIPA UI team managed to maintain their superiority by winning 2nd place at the SEG Challenge Bowl World Finals 2023. They successfully performed at the event held on August 29, 2023 in Houston, Texas, United States.

The competition involved geophysics and geology study programs from 16 leading universities around the world, such as the Colorado School of Mines (United States), University of Calgary (Canada), Universidad Nacional de San Juan (Latin America), and many others. This extraordinary achievement is a real proof of UI students' commitment to achieving excellence in the field of geoscience.

Dean of FMIPA UI Dede Djuhana, Ph.D. expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the achievements of his two students. To the FMIPA UI public relations team, he said, "Alhamdulillah, and congratulations to the FMIPA UI team for this extraordinary achievement, hopefully international achievements like this can be continued by other students at FMIPA UI."

The Dean continued, “To improve student competence, we are also committed to continuing to provide students with knowledge that is in line with current developments, as well as developing logic and sharpness of thought so that they can balance soft skills and hard skills.”

Appreciation was also given by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Abdul Haris, M.Sc. Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UI. He said "University of Indonesia is very proud to have students who not only excel at the national level, but are also able to compete successfully on the international stage. These achievements reflect the hard work and support of various parties ranging from departments, faculties, to universities in developing students' interests and self-actualization."

News source : https://sci.ui.ac.id/