TheIndonesiaTimes, Tangerang - This year, the Applied Science Academy (ASA) of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Lippo Village proudly presents its sixth exhibition, highlighting the work of 28 students who have conducted research across various fields. These fields include product development, prototyping, mobile app creation, as well as earth sciences and new materials exploration. The exhibition serves as the culmination of each student’s year-long research efforts.
Throughout the exhibition, guests and visitors are encouraged to engage with the students as they showcase their projects and research findings in interactive zones. This year's new research topics underscore our students’ commitment to generating and testing innovative ideas aimed at empowering society through practical solutions for everyday life.
The exhibition showcases research findings across various fields. These include using robots and AI to create sports gear, exploring the fields of psychology and digital safety, developing a unique energy harvester utilizing raindrops, finding potential natural medicinal sources from Indonesian plants, and creating an air filtration system using recycled plastic waste materials . These initiatives address pressing societal challenges and exemplify the students' dedication to innovation and problem-solving.
Some notable highlights from this year's exhibition include research on the possibility of using sound-based AI to use keyboard clicks to obtain data. This study sheds light on the evolving landscape of AI-enabled technology, presenting both its benefits and risks. Preliminary findings demonstrate the feasibility of deciphering typed text based on keyboard sound, prompting discussions on enhancing keyboard security in future designs to mitigate acoustic hacking risks.
Another student embarked on the innovative endeavour of designing a wearable, low-cost robotic arm aimed at increasing accessibility and facilitating basic pick-and-place tasks. This initiative seeks to democratize robotics technology, making it more economically viable for a broader user base. One student delved into the psychology of procrastination, leveraging heuristic algorithms to develop a smart task management and scheduling system.
This system aims to assist users in combating procrastination tendencies, offering a practical solution to a common challenge. These projects represent just a glimpse of the diverse array of fresh ideas showcased at this year's exhibition.
The ASA program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of problem solvers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their academic and professional journeys. By fostering critical thinking, communication skills, collaboration, and adaptability, ASA prepares students to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Dr. Eden Steven, ASA’s Program Director, emphasizes,
“The ASA program strengthens and contextualizes class coursework through an afterschool research-based learning model, where students are allowed to explore and research their topics with their mentors. ASA is where students get to apply their fundamental coursework in class to real-world problems, tying them together into multidisciplinary concepts and coming up with novel and potentially effective solutions.”
Phoebe Bintoro, ASA’s alumni (Class of 2023) who is currently studying Natural Science in Cambridge University, UK, with a full-ride scholarship, also shared her life-changing experience with the academy. “The Applied Science Academy (ASA) at SPH was one of my main reasons to move to the school. The academy has given me the opportunity to explore my passions beyond what I learn in school. Through ASA, I was able to enrich my knowledge in the sciences and came to see science and research not as a burden or requirement to merely enhance my portfolio, but rather a creative and intellectual outlet to change the world.” Phoebe stated.
