
A grandfather’s last request
Rohani Ambo Rappe (PhD in Marine Ecology, University of Newcastle) had not planned a course of study leading to marine ecology. “No matter the cost, you have to become a medical doctor,” Rohani quoted her grandfather. “I wanted to fulfil that request. He was the one who kept pushing me in my studies.”
Liquid smoke in the production of sei smoked meat
Max Arthur Julian Supit, lecturer at Kupang State Agricultural Polytechnic, has always been passionate in improving the potential of local products. With a Bachelor in Animal Production from Nusa Cendana University in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Max was keen to look further into the production of sei, the smoked meat delicacy of the region.

Burial sites paving way for strong national character
While many children fantasize about exploring ancient sites, not many actually pursue this dream into adulthood. Vida Pervaya Rusianti Kusmartono is among the few dedicated archaeologists at the Banjarmasin Institute of Archaeology (South Kalimantan) working to investigate and preserve cultural sites.
An architect, urban designer and a founder of school for children with autism
Febriane Paulina Makalew certainly enjoys her role as lecturer in the Civil Engineering Diploma Programs within the Civil Engineering Department at the Manado State Polytechnic.
“I’ve been teaching since 1998, and enjoy the interaction I have with my students. I’m also currently the supervisory lecturer for five students. Not only am I able to provide guidance in terms of their academic achievements, but also in personal issues should those affect their studies,” Febriane explained.

From radio broadcasting to land management
Yanti Magdalena Sihotang, Master in Urban Regional Planning, University of South Australia, 2007, has always been a bright scholar and continuously ranked top ten of her class. Yanti became one of two students who completed their program earlier than the rest of their undergraduate class with a Bachelor of Agriculture in Socio-Economic Agriculture from Universitas Tanjungpura in 2000.
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