Internship Evaluation 2024/25
Raspberry Pi Programming 2025/2 – SMK Tuanku Abdullah Pekan
*UMPSA STEM Lab Raspberry Pi Programming Synopsis can be found here.
In the Raspberry Pi IoT session, 60 students and teachers from SMK Tuanku Abdullah were introduced to the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) using Raspberry Pi on the UMP STEM Cube, a pico-satellite learning kit specifically designed to facilitate engineering learning.
The content covered basic digital input/output operations on onboard LEDs, as well as topics such as dashboard design using gyro meter and BMU280 sensor data, including collecting and storing data in a cloud database. Participants learned to interface sensors with Raspberry Pi boards and develop IoT applications for real-world scenarios. The session provided students with valuable insights into IoT technology and its applications in various domains.
A special appreciation is extended to Cikgu Zulkarnain and Cikgu Zaiti from SMK TA for coordination in facilitating communication between the participants and the UMPSA STEM Lab :).
STEM – Co-curriculum – Entrepreneurship
Today, I had the honour of being invited to officiate the launch of the STEM-CO Curriculum-Entrepreneurship Program at SMK Tuanku Abdullah. The event was more than just a launch — it was a meaningful milestone in how we approach STEM education, entrepreneurship, and student empowerment.
The STEM-CO (STEM + Co-curriculum + Entrepreneurship) framework is a forward-thinking initiative designed to integrate STEM learning with real-world entrepreneurial experiences. At its core, this curriculum encourages students to go beyond textbooks, empowering them to identify opportunities (or simply said as “menghidu peluang keusahawanan”), solve community problems, and develop STEM-based innovations with commercial potential.
What makes this program exciting is its interconnectedness. STEM teaches students to think critically and solve problems. Entrepreneurship teaches them to act on those ideas and create value. Together, they form a powerful ecosystem that cultivates STEM leadership — nurturing a generation of thinkers, doers, and changemakers.
Throughout the event, I was inspired by the energy and vision of the students and teachers. Their enthusiasm reaffirmed my belief that when students are given the right platforms and guidance, they can thrive as future technopreneurs and leaders of innovation.
Kudos to SMK Tuanku Abdullah and all stakeholders for championing this initiative. May this be the spark that ignites many more innovations to come.
YIC 2025 TTT Workshop
Brain – Buddy – Boss – is an interesting technique adopted in today’s Young Innovate TTT session.
Today marked another milestone in our journey to nurture Malaysia’s next generation of tech innovators through the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) session for YIC 2025. This session is part of an ongoing initiative under the matching grant collaboration between UMPSA STEM Lab and Chumbaka, focused on developing future-ready skills in embedded systems, hardware programming, and AI.
What We Covered
The session focused on two core areas:
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Hardware Programming: using Arduino and ESP32 microcontrollers
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AI and Machine Learning: via PictoBlox, a block-based visual programming platform
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The goal was not only to build technical capacity among the trainers but also to model a pedagogical approach that encourages independent problem-solving, peer collaboration, and guided mentorship.
One of the most unique aspects of today’s TTT was our instructional delivery method: the Brain-Buddy-Boss model.
This scaffolding technique encourages participants to follow a structured support sequence:
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Brain – Try to understand and solve the problem independently.
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Buddy – Discuss and troubleshoot with a peer.
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Boss – Seek help from the facilitator (teacher) only if the issue still persists.
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This method promotes learner autonomy, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving—key attributes for any tech innovator.
Discussion Backplane Design
Sunday
Wednesday
Workshop on Immersive Learning Module Preparation – JPN Pahang
Bibiliometric Analysis and Structured Literature Review
Preliminary Design Review – MySA FPGA Backplane Design
This is a truly humbling and inspiring session =).
Thank you MySA for this initiative and opportunity. I look forward to bring this experience into classroom. Phuah Soon Eu is on board!