Banda Aceh, 28 August 2026 – The Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC) of Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) held a meeting with the Aceh Provincial Education Office on Thursday, 27 August 2026, to discuss the implementation of Disaster Science Camp (DSC) 2026 as part of the TDMRC In-Saintek 2026 program.
The TDMRC delegation was led by TDMRC Director Prof. Muksin and included DSC Chair Dr. Ikramullah Zein, DSC Vice Chair Aulia Khalqillah, M.Si., and TDMRC team members Eka Oktavianus, M.Si., and Rizka Puspitasari, M.Si.
This year’s Disaster Science Camp will involve four schools from Banda Aceh, four schools from Aceh Besar, and several schools located in areas affected by the 2025 floods in Aceh. The program will focus on the theme “Science and Education for Hydrometeorological Disaster Risk Resilience.”
The initiative received full support from the Head of the Aceh Provincial Education Office, Murthalamuddin, S.Pd., MSP. The support includes facilitating permission letters for participating schools and providing certificates signed by the Head of the Education Office for the students involved.
The Aceh Provincial Education Office also expressed its readiness to support activity materials, souvenirs, and other needs related to student creativity activities, including competitions and recognition of active student participation. 
The program contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by strengthening students’ disaster literacy and practical preparedness. It also supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration among universities, government institutions, and schools.
Through Disaster Science Camp 2026, TDMRC USK and the Aceh Provincial Education Office aim to strengthen disaster education and promote a more prepared and resilient younger generation in Aceh.
