Student Activities
On Friday, March 1, 2024 at 13.00-14.30 WIB, Gentalk 1 was held. The event was held at the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, Faculty of Biology UGM. The activity targeted towards Formasigen students and public. This activity was attended by Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. as the Formasigen supervisor lecturer. Gentalk activities are a forum for active discussion and sharing between alumni or seniors related to the topic of the undergraduate thesis being worked on with Formasigen students and the public. In the first Gentalk activity this year, there were 2 speakers. The speakers were Bernadetha Erdha and Delvira Sari. Both are students of the Faculty of Biology UGM class of 2020 and under the guidance of Dra. Tuty Arisuryanti, M.Sc., Ph.D. as their undergraduate thesis supervisor.
The event commenced with an opening by the MC, Thoriq Abdul Halim, the Head of the Scientific Division of the GenomCity 2024 Cabinet. Furthermore, there were remarks by the Formasigen supervisor, namely Mrs. Ganies Riza Aristya, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. From these remarks, Mrs. Ganies hopes that this Gentalk activity can be carried out regularly and get better in the future so that it can become a forum for knowledge for students of the Faculty of Biology UGM. The presentations began with Bernadetha Erdha discussing her undergraduate thesis research topic, titled “Genetic Diversity of Glodok Fish (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris Linnaeus, 1758) from Mangkang Mangrove Forest, Semarang, Central Java Based on Mitochondrial COI Genes”. Delvira Sari followed with her presentation on “Genetic Diversity of Glodok Fish (Periophthalmodon schlosseri Pallas, 1770) from Wonorejo Mangrove Forest, Surabaya, East Java Based on 16S Mitochondrial Genes”. Both presentations provided insights into the research stages undertaken by the speakers, including sampling, DNA isolation, amplification, electrophoresis, purification, DNA sequencing, and data analysis using various software tools. The event concluded with a question-and-answer session with the audience, followed by documentation. The successful implementation of the first Gentalk activity of the year sets a promising precedent for future sessions, serving as an engaging and informative discussion platform to showcase student research conducted under the guidance of lecturers at the Genetics and Breeding Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, UGM. [Author: Formasigen]
On Saturday-Sunday, February 24-25, 2024, Biology Orchid Study Club (BiOSC) organized three consecutive events: the Work Meeting, Anniversary Celebration, and the BiOSC 2024 Fellowship Night. On Saturday (24/02), the activities commenced with opening remarks from the chairperson of BiOSC 2024, Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti, M.S., M.Sc., as the advisor of BiOSC, and Sukirno, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., as the Head of the Undergraduate Biology Program at UGM. During this momentous occasion, congratulations were extended to BiOSC, which has dedicated 18 years as a platform for students interested in developing and exploring knowledge related to orchidology. Additionally, best wishes were conveyed for the success of the new cabinet in 2024. The event continued with a joint rice (Tumpeng) cone cutting ceremony, symbolizing the 18th anniversary of BiOSC, which was established on February 1, 2006. This was followed by the screening of congratulatory videos and wishes for BiOSC from active members and demissioners.
The subsequent event was the official Work Meeting, introducing the new Gastrodia Bambu cabinet for BiOSC in 2024. The meeting included the introduction of the management structure, strategic plans, cabinet direction, and the presentation of the daily management work plan by Bella Marcha, the Chairperson of BiOSC in 2024. The cabinet chose the Gastrodia bambu flower, an orchid holomycrotropic found on Mount Merapi, DI Yogyakarta, as its symbol. This flower symbolizes BiOSC’s sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of orchidology development, with the youthful spirits supporting the cabinet’s direction and commitment to making a positive impact on the surrounding community. This aligns with the 2024 strategic plan, focusing on strengthening the scientific knowledge of its members.
The presentation during the Work Meeting continued with the elaboration of the work plan by the daily management, starting with the Chairperson, Salma Dwiyanti as the Secretary, Ainu Lifah Windia Sari as the Treasurer, Akmal Bunyamin as the Knowledge Coordinator, Farhan Kesawa Mukti as the Research Division Coordinator, Anida Safriyani as the Cultivation Coordinator, Nindya ‘Aisyah Cahyaningrum as the Conservation Division Coordinator, Ristya Nadaa Shabrina as the Entrepreneurship Coordinator. This was followed by a question and answer session. The second session continued with the presentation of the work plan by Haris Dwi Nugroho as the Organizational Coordinator, Nadisya Putri Prihandini as the Head of PSDM Division, Sasi Dian Mutia Rahmawati as the Head of Public Relations and Networking Division, Fadilla Nur Hidayat as the Head of Household Division, and Astrid Rayna Afandi as the Head of Media and Publication Division, followed by another question and answer session. The event concluded with the expression of hopes for the upcoming year from the participants, including active members of the Basic Training (Diksar) and guests, followed by a shared meal.
Following the Work Meeting and Anniversary Celebration, a Family Gathering in the form of Fellowship Night was held on Saturday (24/02) evening at Wisma Sejahtera 3 in Kaliurang. The Fellowship Night adopted the theme “BONITA: Exciting Bonding Trip with BiOSC (Bonding Seru Trip Bareng BiOSC)” The evening was filled with various interactive games serving as a warm introduction between active AD members and demissioners. This Family Gathering not only forged close relationships among the participants but also provided a platform to invigorate the spirit of togetherness in a positive and energetic environment. Through this activity, it is hoped that the bonds among BiOSC members will be strengthened, establishing a robust foundation for productive collaboration and unforgettable camaraderie in the future. BiOSC! Growing, Developing, Sustaining! [Author: BiOSC]