podsmart | JUARA 1 Nasional - FIKSI 2021

Summary

This podcast episode features a discussion with Annisa and Intan, students from SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Semarang, and their teacher, Bu Ayu. The students share their experience of winning a gold medal in the Indonesian Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival (FIKSI) for their herbal drink product, Bubuk Daun Bangun-bangun. They talk about the challenges of creating the product, including working with new materials and scientific writing. The episode also highlights the importance of innovation, teamwork, and participation in extracurricular competitions to enhance personal growth and opportunities for the future.

Takeaways

• 🎤 The podcast features young and talented guests, including a teacher named Bu Ayu, who introduces herself as a productive accounting teacher at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Semarang.
• 🎓 Two students, Annisa and Intan, from grade 12 accounting, share their experiences of winning a gold medal in the Indonesian Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival (FIKSI).
• 🌿 The winning product they developed is a herbal supplement made from 'daun terbangun' (flying leaves), a lesser-known herbal plant that has significant health benefits.
• 💡 The innovation stemmed from a desire to create a healthy beverage, particularly a bubble drink, which has become popular, incorporating the herbal extract from 'daun terbangun'.
• 📚 Both Annisa and Intan faced challenges in learning how to write scientific papers as part of the competition process, with significant support from Bu Ayu in guiding them.
• 🧪 The students spent a considerable amount of time and effort refining the product, including experimenting with different formulations and dealing with setbacks in the production process.
• 😄 A humorous incident occurred when they mistakenly bought heavy-duty rubber gloves from a hardware store instead of medical gloves for handling the product, leading to a funny story during their work.
• 🥇 Their hard work paid off as they competed against 400 other SMKs from across Indonesia and won the top prize in the health category, which was their first time participating in such a large-scale event.
• 🎓 Both students are motivated by this achievement as they aim to further their education and apply for SNMPTN (a national college entrance exam), where their national-level certificate will help.
• 🌟 Bu Ayu encourages her students to develop outside of their coursework and participate in various competitions to gain experiences that will be beneficial for their future education and careers.

Q & A

Who were the main participants in the podcast?

The main participants were Bu Ayu, a teacher of productive accounting at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Semarang, and two students, Annisa Rusdiana and Intan, both from class 12 accounting.

What competition did the students recently win?

The students won the 'Festival Inovasi dan Kewirausahaan Siswa Indonesia' (Indonesian Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival), where they received a gold medal.

What was the product they created for the competition?

The product they created was called 'Bubat Terbangun,' which is made from herbal leaves known as daun bangun, with the innovation of turning it into a bubble tea drink.

Why did they choose daun bangun as the main ingredient for their product?

They chose daun bangun because it is a herbal plant with numerous health benefits, but it is not widely known or appreciated, especially due to its bitter taste. By making it into a bubble tea, they hoped to make it more appealing.

What challenges did the students face during the product creation?

The challenges included their lack of experience in creating scientific papers, as well as the time-consuming process of creating the bubble tea balls, which was tedious and required a lot of effort.

How did the students handle the difficulties they encountered?

They received help from their teacher, Bu Ayu, and despite the difficulties, including using incorrect gloves for food preparation, they persevered and completed the project.

What were the different flavors of the bubble tea they developed?

The flavors they developed included matcha, choco banana, Oreo, tiramisu, red velvet, and mango.

What health benefits does daun bangun offer?

Daun bangun helps improve menstrual cycle regulation, alleviate menstrual pain, boost the immune system, and enhance lactation for breastfeeding mothers.

What was Bu Ayu’s motivation for guiding the students in this competition?

Bu Ayu’s motivation was to pass on her knowledge to her students and encourage them to participate in competitions that could help them grow outside of regular academic lessons.

What did the students hope to achieve by participating in this competition?

Both Annisa and Intan wanted to gain experience and acquire certificates that would support their future academic endeavors, such as applying for university through SNMPTN (Indonesian National Selection for State Universities).