Enthusiasm and eagerness amongst students were evident at People\u2019s\nSecondary School (Sekolah Rakyat Menengah Atas\/SRMA) 10 Margaguna in\nSouth Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 March, when Senior Vice President and\nExecutive Committee Member of Exxon Mobil Corporation Jack Williams and\nExxonMobil Indonesia President Wade Floyd attended the kick-off event\nfor a STEM-based education programme.<\/p>\n
The programme marks the beginning of a new phase for the school in\nexploring robotics and coding through STEM education. SRMA 10 Margaguna\nheadmaster Ratu Mulyanengsih expressed deep appreciation for ExxonMobil\nIndonesia\u2019s tangible support, stating: \u201cWe are very grateful for this\nsupport. We hope that through this assistance, SRMA 10 can build a\nstrong STEM-based curriculum and educational foundation to educate\nchildren to have the critical thinking and creativity needed in the\nfuture.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through a partnership with Prestasi Junior Indonesia, ExxonMobil\nIndonesia is delivering a STEM curriculum packaged through project-based\nactivities across three People\u2019s Schools. The objective is\nstraightforward: to ignite students\u2019 curiosity so they are encouraged to\ndream of pursuing further studies and careers in science and\ntechnology.<\/p>\n
STEM education is a crucial key to unlocking innovation and preparing\nfuture generations. Progress can only be achieved through a strong\neducational foundation. By involving educators and local communities,\nthis initiative encourages the creation of a learning environment where\nscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics are no longer viewed\nas difficult fields but as primary drivers of national development. This\neffort also represents support for young Indonesians to be ready to\ncompete and lead in global industry.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, this step aligns with the broader vision of the Asta Cita\npromoted by President Prabowo Subianto in advancing inclusive, quality\neducation. By expanding access to modern knowledge equitably, the\nprogramme helps ensure that every sector of society has equal\nopportunities to develop. The hope is that from classrooms in People\u2019s\nSchools will emerge an outstanding generation that leads Indonesia\ntowards a more resilient and innovative future.<\/p>\n
Vice Chairman of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) Lestari\nMoerdijat emphasised the importance of expanding women\u2019s participation\nin STEM as a strategy to increase innovation, competitiveness, and\nIndonesia\u2019s human resource development. Educational institutions have an\nimportant role in creating discrimination-free learning environments\nwhilst providing role models for students, particularly young women.<\/p>\n
President Prabowo Subianto has emphasised the government\u2019s commitment\nto the future of Indonesian children, exploring STEM and medical\ncooperation with 24 leading British universities to strengthen higher\neducation and medical personnel. These activities are grounded in the\nmandate of Article 31 of the 1945 Constitution regarding citizens\u2019 right\nto education and the spirit of Presidential Instruction No.\u00a0120 of 2025\nissued by President Prabowo.<\/p>\n
Government officials have stressed that the People\u2019s School\ninitiative serves as a golden bridge for education among vulnerable\nfamilies, with programmes such as free schooling already benefiting over\n60,000 students across 801 private schools in Banten province.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/exxonmobil-indonesia-strengthens-stem-education-at-peoples-schools-1773712435", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }