800 IPB Graduates Inaugurated; Below are the Remarks of the Best Graduates
Wednesday (26/9), Bogor Agricultural University again released its graduates in the Open Session of the single event “Graduation and Certificate Submission Phase I for the academic year of 2012/2013, in the Graduation Building Graha Widya Wisuda, Darmaga Campus, Bogor. In this Phase, IPB handed certificates to 800 graduates, comprising 28 PhD graduates, 107 graduates of Master of Science, 48 graduate in Master of Management, 8 graduate in Master of Professional Programs, 48 Professional Veterinarian and 561 graduate of degree programs. This graduation is also part of commemorating IPB’s 49th Anniversary, which raises the theme “Innovations of IPB for National Food Security". "In order to stimulate innovation in Indonesia, the Ministry of Research and Technology and Business Innovation Center (BIC) published a list of 100 plus most prospective innovative work. Through the publication of the list of innovative work, since 2008 the researchers from universities, research and development institutions in various ministries and private sectors in Indonesia have been encouraged to produce best innovations”, said IPB Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Herry Suhardiyanto, M.Sc., in his speech. He says that quite a lot of innovations in the field of food security are recognized as having great prospects for development.
"Of the various universities and research and development institutions, IPB have contributed the most for four consecutive years, namely 21 of the 100 innovations (2008), 24 of 101 innovations (2009), 51 of 102 innovations (2010), and 35 of 103 innovations (2011), as well as 48 of 104 innovations in 2012, so from 2008 to 2012, IPB has contributed a total of 179 out of 510 innovations," said Rector. Several other innovations made by IPB include: 1) the release of improved superior varieties of IPB to support increased agricultural productivity such as varieties of potato, papaya, bananas, peppers, tomatoes, melons, beans and rice, 2) development of technology and means of production / processing of agriculture such as smart tractor, meat centrifuge "Surimi", shrimp harvesting tool, fish seed counter, cereal dryer, bio-insecticide and others, 3) food diversification such as analog rice, corn noodles, tekad rice, mocaf flour, omega-3 eggs, and feed formula, 4) development of biomedical products such asbird flu detectors, bird flu vaccine, barito extracts for anti-tumor, bean extract for diabetes, and so forth.
Rector also presented that the agenda of supporting research in the areas of food, energy, environment, poverty alleviation, and biomedicine is on the way and ready to be implemented by IPB, for example a multi-location study and release of new varieties of rice; scaling up soybean production systems in tidal lands; development of local seed and feed for fish farming; purification and development of Bali cattle strains; development of water management and irrigation systems; scaling-up production system of analogue rice; development of consumer education to reduce rice consumption per capita; studies of policies and politics which are conducive to national food production systems involving agrarian, logistics and supply chain, infrastructure, trading system, marketing, incentives / subsidies, transport, and development of livestock disease control systems and zoonotic research.
Best Graduates
Of 561 graduates in the S1 degree programs, the best graduate at IPB level is Meidina Megan Andriani of the Agribusiness Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Management, with the highest GPA of 3.98 and the graduation predicate of Cum Laude. In the postgraduate programs, the best graduate of doctoral program is Chaterina Agusta Paulus of the Natural Resources and Environment Management Study Program with a GPA of 3.92 and a 33-month study period. In the Master of Science program, the best graduate is Aulia Nusantara of Fitopahtology Study Program a GPA of 4.00 and 18.5 months study period. In the Programs of Management and Business, the best graduate is Ari Try Purbayanto with a GPA of 3.97 and a 20-month study period. In the Professional Master program, the best graduate is Pindo Witoko of Small and Medium Industries Study Program with a GPA of 3.78 and a 19-month study period. In Veterinary Professional Education program, the best graduate is Ayu Berlianty with a GPA of 3.99. "On behalf of the academic community, I extend congratulations to the graduates on the successful completion of education. Congratulation also goes to the family and friends who continue to provide support for your success," said IPB Rector. Until now, IPB has graduated 109,070 alumni. (Mtd)
Remarks from Best Graduates
Aulia Nusantara
Best Graduate of Master Program
GPA: 4.00
Keep Your Reading Motivation
Aulia Nusantara, outstanding graduates in Master Program of Fitopathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH) IPB got a perfect GPA of 4.00. According to him, there was anything special done to achieve that grade. "It is something usual, nothing special tips of learning. The important thing is not to hesitate to ask if there are lectures that you cannot understand, either the lecturer, college friend or to look for other references," said the male student who wants to continue doctoral studies abroad, particularly in European countries. In addition, he suggests keeping the passion for reading, now that more source of information is readily available
Meidina Megan Andriani
Best Graduate od S1 Degree
GPA: 3.98
Wants to do more than Others
What is the good method of learning to apply to graduate with the achievements? Here’s the answer from Meidina Megan Andriani of the Faculty of Management and Economics (FEM). "Actually, it goes back to each of us. Each has different ways and habits in understanding a lesson. However, for me personally, I am not a typically intelligent person who can immediately understand the new knowledge I get, so I try to make a schedule of study and other activities. But, the key to success that will certainly apply to us all is courage and being industrious, as well as willing to do more than other people do. And with the support of our own schedule. Later this will help us to be disciplined, appreciate the time and can become a habit. And always pray," she said. As for the tips for younger fellow students, she advised: please diligently attend every lecture and record everything discussed in the lecture. It would be helpful to us because usually what is discussed in class is sometimes not in the book. Apart from that, do not just learn, but also hang out with friends so that we become more knowledgeable. In self development, identify your hobbies and interests. Because everything that starts from a hobby will make us more loyal and comfortable in doing things related to our development. And do not get tired to try everything new. "Because sometimes new things can give something that we really need," said the girl who wants to be beneficial for the family, religion, nation and state, for examples, by providing jobs for many people and setting up educational foundation for those who are less fortunate.
Chaterina Agusta Paulus
Best Graduate of Doctoral Program
GPA: 3.92
"Focus on Environment"
"Starting from the regional potential problems, I always focus on what I can give to the environment. I am sure that the province of East Nusa Tenggara is a miniature of Indonesia as an archipelago. Therefore, the potential, issues and problems of marine and fisheries in the province become my motivation. I will apply what I get from the education in IPB, and this will be a solution to NTT. It is my responsibility as a student from the region," said the best graduate of the Doctoral Program, Chaterina Paul Agusta.
Chaterina has some tips to study in IPB with good achievement, such as prayer, discipline in managing time for study and recreation. "Focus on the selected program and building networking are important," she said. "During the study of S1, S2 and S3 in IPB, I never felt overwhelmed. On the contrary, it is part of the hobby. I love snorkeling and diving, "said a woman born in 1984.
Chaterina wants to develop knowledge further through community services, especially for the University of Nusa Cendana (UNC), Kupang. "My hope for the future is to achieve the highest degree: Professor,” he said confidently. (Mtd)
Ayu Berlianty
Best Graduate of Veterinary Medicine Program
GPA: 3.99
"Explore More Knowledge"
"The veterinary profession education program (PPDH) that I have taken is the application of the theories obtained during the S1 degree program. So, I try to do every activity of PPDH as well as possible, in both lab activities within the campus and outside the campus (field)," said Best Graduate in the veterinary professional education program, Ayu Berlianty
What efforts has Berlianty made to reach her achievement in college? Here are some tips from her. First, write reports the best you can so that it can help you learn and during exams you will not overloaded. "I try to get more knowledge from paramedics, breeders, and veterinarians on the field. I think this is very much helpful for understanding the theory learned in campus and linking to the conditions on the field," she said.
She also advises to enjoy every learning process in campus both in academic and non-academic aspects. "With God’s willing, good results will come up. Always try to do your best in every effort. Do your best," she said. Ayu would like to be a successful professional veterinary practitioner and have her own veterinary clinic. (Mtd)
