Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau


About

Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau (SIM) or Minangkabau Scientist School, is an informal school located in West Sumatera, Indonesia. The aim of the school is to achieve education quality through upgrading the knowledge in science and capability in research. SIM has some trimester main tiered programs participated by selected students and teachers across West Sumatera to introduce the basic science in general and pursue research innovation by considering the values of local wisdom. In addition, SIM also conducts capacity building to address the current issues of education in the regions, through workshops and remote-mentoring programs. In partnership with Yayasan Baabussalam Hasdar, Gerakan Indonesia Emas, and Dinas Pendidikan Sumatera Barat, SIM believe that the good quality education is not only achieved by the common teaching and learning method; but also by improving critical thinking, scientific literature, and understanding good manners.

Vision

Support “Indonesia Emas 2045” in improving the competence of students 
especially in the field of scientific thinking.

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Our Program

Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau (SIM) has encouraged quality education through: (1) Enhancing scientific literacy of high school students and teachers (2) Creating a supportive learning environment that can trigger lifelong sustainable learning. This project is held annually and is divided into three stages, namely SIM-1, SIM-2, and SIM-3. 

SIM-1: Introduction to basic scientific skills

Introduction to scientific skills: critical thingking, problem solving, innovation, and method to get idea through brainstorming

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SIM-2: Introduction to research and mentoring

Take deep dive into research by teaching ethics of scientific writing, literature studies, and research methods

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SIM-3: Introduction to Scientific Presentation

Introduction in how to analysis, draw research conclusion and presenting research results through report, poster, and presentations

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Build up a future-ready generation by joining Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau

The three SIM projects are comprehensive projects that provide diverse knowledge and experiences to acquire 21st century skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking, good communication, and collaboration. These skills will not only be beneficial to achieve a prosperous career, but also prominent to foster sustainable development.

SIM-1 2020 Project Documentations

This SIM-1 project consist of severals workshops targeted to teachers and students in West Sumatera Province to learn about how to eleverate scientific skills: critical thingking, problem solving, innovation, and method to get idea through brainstorming.

SIM-2 dan SIM-3 2020 
Project Documentations

Because of COVID-19 Pandemic, Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau 2 and 3 was hold in full online using online learning platforms. This programs consist of several General Lecture and online mentoring class to introducing about research methodology (SIM-2) and scientific presentations (SIM-3).

Few words about SIM

You can read below a few testimonials from founder, head, head of authorities, and SIM's students

Kami ingin ikut merawat dan membangun bangsa ini sesuai bidang dan kemampuan kami. Kini saatnya menumbuhkan candu bagi anak muda untuk berkecimpung di dunia sains dan penelitian.

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Yan Restu Freski, M.Eng.
Founder Gerakan Indonesia Emas

Sumatera Barat punya potensi yang sangat besar namun belum tergali secara maksimal. Maka, membentuk peneliti muda yang handal adalah salah satu investasi terbesar.

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dr. M. Roihan Munajih, S.Ked.
Head of Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau

Sudah waktunya Sumatera Barat ikut berkembang di bidang Sains dan Penelitian. Kami berharap, Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau (SIM) bisa mewujudkan cita-cita besar itu.

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Mardison, M.Pd.
Kepala Dinas Wilayah I Sumatera Barat

Sekolah Ilmuwan Minangkabau menjadi media untuk menjaring peneliti dan ilmuwan muda jenjang SMA. Menurut saya, program SIM sangat bagus untuk diikuti.

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Zikri Anugrah Harahap
Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Sumatera Barat

Seneng banget ikut SIM ini untuk pertama kalinya. Temen-temen dan kakak-kakak agen seru. Agen bisa diajak ngobrol bukan hanya tentang belajar, tetapi juga tentang hal perkuliahan.

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Nurkholisah
Siswi SMA Adabiah 2 Padang

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