By Dr. Thien Yee Von (TARUMT)

Organized by Universiti Malaya (UM) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia, the “STEM Awareness Program: Electrical Energy Efficiency and Sustainability” was held on July 23–24, 2026, at SK Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya. Sponsored by IEEE PES, IEEE WIE, and IEEE DEIS Malaysia Chapters, the event engaged 440 participants (20 IEEE members, 420 non-members).

Key Activities:

  • Day 1 (WIE & Safety Upgrades): Dr. Nurulafiqah Nadzirah Mansor led WIE mentoring sessions for Year 6 female students to encourage STEM careers. Simultaneously, UM and ITS volunteers performed electrical wiring and physical safety upgrades across school facilities.

  • Day 2 (Renewable Energy): Year 5 pupils participated in hands-on solar PV and wind energy demonstrations. Guided by Dr. Wong Jee Keen Raymond, students built solar PV racing car models in a hands-on competition to foster problem-solving and sustainability awareness.

Supported by SK Taman Medan leadership, student participation earned school co-curricular merit points. The program successfully advanced grassroots STEM education, diversity, and electrical safety.