Medan, September 19, 2026 – Proud news comes once again from students of the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). A team of students from the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Statistics successfully won 3rd Place and Best Presentation at the Perhapi Creative Mining Competition (PCMC) 2026 organized by SC PERHAPI Universitas Sriwijaya. The competition was held on September 19, 2026.
The achievement was earned by the MineNova team, consisting of Salwa Tafabila Barus, Hafiza Sabrina Sirait, and Nazlah Nabila Mulki Rangkuti, under the guidance of Ema Sri Rezeki, S.Si., M.Si.
PCMC 2026 is a national-level essay competition carrying the theme “Smart Mining for a Better Future.” The competition serves as a platform for students to present ideas, innovations, and technology-based solutions to address various challenges in the mining sector.
Through this competition, participants were encouraged to present ideas that not only focus on efficiency and productivity but also consider sustainability as well as environmental, social, and economic responsibility in the development of the mining sector.
The success of the MineNova Team in receiving two awards demonstrates the ability of students of the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Statistics, Faculty of Vocational Education USU, to develop knowledge-based ideas and present them innovatively and communicatively in a national-level competition.
The Faculty of Vocational Education USU extends its congratulations and appreciation to Salwa Tafabila Barus, Hafiza Sabrina Sirait, and Nazlah Nabila Mulki Rangkuti for their achievement. Appreciation is also extended to their supervising lecturer, Ema Sri Rezeki, S.Si., M.Si., for her guidance and support.
This achievement is expected to motivate other students of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU to continue developing their potential, creativity, and innovation and to have the confidence to compete at the national and international levels.