Indonesia Scientific Society (ISS)

Founded on 9 July 2019 in Bandung by three visionary educators—Doni Nurdiansyah, S.Si., Gr., Iwan Budiman, S.Si., M.Pd., and Subagja Agustinus, S.Pd., Gr.—the Indonesia Scientific Society (ISS) is a non-profit organisation devoted to cultivating Indonesia’s next generation of scientists, innovators, and STEM educators. Born from a shared conviction that curiosity-driven research is the engine of national progress, ISS forges an inclusive ecosystem that connects students, teachers, academics, and industry partners in collaborative, impact-oriented programmes.

What We Do

ISS provides an integrated pathway from early talent discovery to advanced research mentorship:

Flagship Programme Purpose & Key Activities
Indonesia Science Olympiad National and international-level competitions that sharpen analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and more.
Student Research Competition Year-long mentorship for original research projects, culminating in publication in ISS’s open-access e-journal and presentation at the Annual Youth Research Symposium.
Science Camp & Bootcamps Immersive residential camps and short workshops where students conduct experiments with modern laboratory equipment, guided by university researchers.
Teacher Development Series Hands-on laboratories, pedagogical STEM certifications, and online webinars that empower educators with cutting-edge methods and inquiry-based teaching strategies.


Impact at a Glance (2019 – 2025)

  • 7 000+ students mentored through olympiads and science camps
  • 1 500 teachers up-skilled via certified STEM workshops
  • 40+ institutional partnerships with universities, research centres, and technology firms

Our Mission & Vision

ISS’s mission is to ignite scientific curiosity, nurture ethical research culture, and orchestrate innovation that delivers tangible benefits to society. We envisage a future in which Indonesian youth lead global discoveries in renewable energy, health science, sustainable agriculture, and frontier technologies.

Looking Forward

In the coming years, ISS will:

  • Expand its programmes to every Indonesian province through a hybrid digital-onsite model.
  • Launch cross-border research fellowships addressing pressing issues such as climate resilience and public health.
  • Build an open data repository and virtual lab platform to democratise access to quality scientific resources nationwide.

Join us—as a participant, mentor, partner, or donor—and become part of a collaborative movement shaping a scientifically enlightened, innovation-driven Indonesia ready to contribute solutions to global challenges.