Balikpapan - Institut Teknologi Kalimantan once again demonstrates its commitment to fostering student academic achievement through the 2026 Internal Selection for the National Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences for Higher Education Students, or Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Perguruan Tinggi.

A total of 20 outstanding students from various study programs have officially been appointed as ITK delegates to participate in ONMIPA-PT 2026. These students were selected through the institute-level internal selection process and will represent ITK in four competition fields: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The appointment of the delegates was stipulated in an official letter issued on 16 April 2026. Through the letter, ITK expressed its appreciation to all participating students for their enthusiasm, willingness, and contribution in supporting the internal selection process.

The Head of Academic and General Affairs Bureau of ITK stated that student participation in ONMIPA-PT is not merely a competition, but also an opportunity to strengthen critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. “The selected students are the best representatives of ITK. They not only carry the name of their study programs and themselves, but also embody the spirit of Institut Teknologi Kalimantan to continue achieving excellence at the national level,” he said.

In the Mathematics category, ITK is sending five students: Awanda Adel Liyanto Putri, Tegar Dwi Nugraha, Muhammad Khaidir, Marles Paelongan, and Nisa Ayu Dilara. They come from the Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Chemical Engineering study programs.

Meanwhile, in the Physics category, the ITK delegation consists of Theofilus Ariel Sumual, Muhammad Dinnar Bintang Perdana, Dimas Carli Putra Afandi, Akhmad Fikri, and Angelika Putri Fadilla. These students come from the Physics, Civil Engineering, and Materials and Metallurgical Engineering study programs.

For the Chemistry category, ITK has entrusted five students: Abid Abiyu Syam Nugroho, Aidil Fitrah Guntur, Assya Anastika Putri, Betrand Yudistira, and Yusuf Abdurrahman. Most of them are from the Chemical Engineering and Materials and Metallurgical Engineering study programs. Meanwhile, in the Biology category, the ITK delegation includes Revi Mariska Kuhadi, Alghifari Syaffa Rizqidarma, Aisyah Mahbuba, Andini Putri, and Rio Eliezer Martua Sagala. They represent the Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering study programs.

The diversity of the delegates’ academic backgrounds shows that basic science competencies are not only possessed by students from pure science programs, but have also become an important foundation in the development of engineering and technology disciplines. The participation of ITK students in ONMIPA-PT 2026 also reflects the continuous growth of academic and research culture within the campus environment. Through sustained guidance and mentoring, ITK hopes that its delegates will perform optimally, bring honor to the institution, and inspire other students to confidently pursue academic competitions.

With a spirit of collaboration, perseverance, and determination, the ITK delegation is expected to achieve the best results in ONMIPA-PT 2026 and bring home another proud achievement for the Campus of Fighters.

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