May 28, 2024 – Prestasi Junior Indonesia is very pleased to have the opportunity to work with PT Kalbe Farma Tbk to promote STEM education within almost 100 schools across Indonesia as part of the Kalbe Junior Scientist Competition. The finals, involving ten of the best teams, took place on 28th May with students providing a presentation focusing on a STEM based idea and responding to the many questions from a great team of judges. The Kalbe Young Scientist Competition began in early 2024 and has provided students with the opportunity to think about, develop, and promote a great idea which addresses challenges that communities face. After an amazing sequence of ten presentations the winning teams were announced as below.

First Place Winner: Team GanCer (Ganesha Ceria) – SDN Ngadirgo 03 Semarang
Second Place Winner: Team Alpha Centauri – SD Muhammadiyah Manyar Gresik
Third Place Winner: Team BA TIM – SDIT Bina Amal Semarang
The Most Creative Idea Award: Team X-Dino – SDIT Attaqwa Surabaya
People Choice Award: Team DAB Super KJSA – SD Global Islamic School 2 Serpong

PJI is extremely pleased to have an opportunity to collaborate with Kalbe Farma to promote STEM education within multiple elementary schools across the nation. A great investment in the future of the country.