IMD in Indonesia
Into the MICROVERSE: A MICROBIAL GALAXY AWAITS
When: 13 September
Time: 08:00 - 17:00
Where: Ganesha Campus, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), 10 Ganesa St., Bandung, West Java, Indonesia 40132st Bengal
Event Description:
International Microorganism Day (IMD) Indonesia 2025 is organized by the Microbiology Student Association “Archaea” of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). This event is a scientific exhibition and educational festival aimed at promoting the significance of microbiology in everyday life. With the theme “Into the Microverse: A Microbial Galaxy Awaits,” IMD 2025 invites high school students, university students, and the general public to explore the invisible world of microorganisms through immersive, interactive, and engaging experiences.
The main objectives of IMD Indonesia 2025 are to raise public awareness of microbiology’s relevance, expand scientific literacy among youth, and strengthen the visibility of the Microbiology Student Association “Archaea"
through collaboration with youth organizations and scientific communities.
The event begins with a series of pre-event programs, including an Infographic Competition on “The Role of Microbes in Supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, and a Petri Dish Art Workshop in collaboration with Lokus Foundation, combining science with artistic creativity.
The main event features three thematic zones:
1. The Origin Zone, which presents educational infographics, microbial-themed artworks, interactive games, and glow-in-the-dark murals introducing fundamental microbiology concepts.
2. The MicroLabs Zone, where visitors can engage in hands-on experiments such as microscopic observations, microbial isolation simulations, and take photos in a lab-themed booth.
3. The Deactivation Chamber, highlighting microbial-based innovations, fermented product showcases, community collaborations, and artwork from the Petri Dish Art Workshop. This zone also includes a Wall of Contribution filled with messages from alumni, partners, and visitors.
Additionally, IMD 2025 will feature an Apple Cider Workshop in collaboration with Rumah Fermentasi, offering a talk show and live demonstration on the microbial fermentation process. IMD Indonesia 2025 serves as a dynamic platform for science, creativity, and community engagement, inviting everyone to discover and celebrate the wonders of microbiology.
Contact Charlotte President of IMD Indonesia 2025 to attend this amazing event
Whatsapp : +62 812-3741-7946
Email : cdtmonique@gmail.com
Celebrating unsung pioneer Fanny Angelina Hesse - Live drawing of a graphic novel and reading of her biography
When: 17 September 2025
Time: 09:00
Where: Online event
Event Description
FANNY ANGELINA HESSE CHANGED THE WORLD WITH A DESSERT......SADLY, NOT MANY PEOPLE REMEMBER HER
This is the story of how a forgotten woman used a transparent substance to make visible the invisible...
This is the story of how Fanny Angelina Hesse (1850-1934) first used agar (a common dessert in Indonesia) to grow microbes in the lab... and why it matters.
We are creating A GRAPHIC NOVEL to make this story fun and accessible to a broad audience... and we invite you to join our creative journey!
WHY PATREON?
If you are new to Patreon, see this 90-sec explainer on YouTube. It's simple... You will become a patron for us to tell this story! You can join for free, too, and stop membership at any time. Paid membership, hovewer, gives you fantastic perks!
As a patron you will get exclusive insights into the art & story and access very special rewards! You can also benefit from immediate perks (depending on your tier), or make a one-time donation by purchasing something in our shop! Read more about our finances here.
ABOUT THIS STORY
Without agar (and without Fanny Angelina Hesse!) we would not have modern vaccines, antibiotics, and many other live-saving innovations! Sadly, not many people remember Fanny Angelina Hesse, or know why growing microbes is so important for science, medicine, and industry.
What makes our story truly special is that we have obtained exclusive historical material from Fanny Angelina Hesse's great-grandchildren!
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
🦠 Read more about Fanny Angelina Hesse in our first post!
🤔 Who was she? Read more here
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New members can join a paid membership with 70% discount in their first month using the code:
IMD-FANNY-HESSE. Discount promotion starts now and ends on 17 September 2025 at 23:59 PM
Register here for the event: https://www.patreon.com/corradonai/