UNAIR NEWS – A proud achievement was earned by a student of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). Sanda Insania Dewanty, a Statistics major from the Faculty of Science and Technology, won 2nd Place in the infographic competition at the “Statistics Fair 2025.” The event was organized by the University of Bengkulu in celebration of National Statistics Day.
The competition was held online, with winners announced on September 27, 2025. Dewanty shared that she never expected her passion for data and visual design would lead to such a meaningful experience.
“I didn’t enter the competition just to win. I wanted to challenge myself and see how effectively I could convey messages through data,” she said.
Exploring marine energy theme
In the competition, Dewanty presented an infographic titled “OTEC: Diving into tropical seas toward net zero emissions.” The piece highlights Indonesia’s vast potential for clean energy production through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). This technology harnesses the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep-sea water to generate sustainable, environmentally friendly electricity.
Through her work, Dewanty sought to illustrate how Indonesia can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels while supporting national Net Zero Emission goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and Goal 13 (Climate Action).
The infographic also includes data on national carbon emissions, renewable energy targets, and the potential of marine energy across Indonesian waters. Her work encourages the public to view the ocean not only as a natural resource, but also as a critical pathway toward Indonesia’s clean energy future.
Learn from process and challenges
Behind the polished final product, Dewanty acknowledged she encountered multiple challenges, from determining the layout and narrative flow, selecting color schemes, and navigating limited data availability, to managing her time amid academic responsibilities.
“The process wasn’t always easy. But those challenges taught me patience, attention to detail, and better time management,” she said.
For her, the achievement represents more than a competition win, it marks a valuable learning experience.
“I hope this inspires others to try new things and develop their creative ideas,” she concluded.
Author: Saffana Raisa Rahmania
Editor: Ragil Kukuh Imanto
