Guest Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Sharipah Ruzaina from Universitas Teknologi MIPA Malaysia

The Chemistry Education Study Program held another guest lecture on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The guest lecturer was Prof. Dr. Sharipah Ruzaina Binti Syed Aris from Universitas Teknologi MIPA Malaysia. This guest lecture was part of a series of lectures featuring international lecturers to share their knowledge and experiences. Prof. Sharipah delivered a lecture on the topic "Sustainability and Green Chemistry in Education," providing in-depth insights into the application of green chemistry and sustainability in educational contexts.

In this session, Prof. Sharipah discussed various important subtopics, including:

  1. Principles of Green Chemistry: Introducing the basic concepts of green chemistry and its principles.
  2. Renewable Raw Materials: Explaining the use of renewable raw materials as a sustainable alternative.
  3. The Role of Chemistry Education in Promoting Sustainable and Green Chemistry: Outlining how chemistry education can support and promote sustainability.
  4. Emphasizing Sustainability in Lessons, Laboratories, and Projects: Integrating sustainability concepts into various aspects of education.
  5. Innovative Teaching Approaches to Address Real Environmental Problems: Presents creative teaching methods to address environmental challenges.