The Physics Education Study Program conducted a Community Service Program (PKM) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at SMATQ Abi-Ummi Boyolali. The activity featured Iva Nandya Atika, S.Pd., M.Ed. as the main lecturer and facilitator, collaborating with a Physics Education student, Titi Kusuma. The training carried the theme “Physics Learning for All through a Simple Bridge Project.”

The activity was attended by female students of class XC, many of whom initially showed limited interest in physics. For many students, physics is often perceived as a difficult subject because it is associated primarily with formulas and calculations, making it appear distant from daily life and less relevant to their future aspirations. In reality, however, physics concepts are deeply embedded in many everyday activities.

Through the integration of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) and STEM Education, the learning process was designed to be engaging, practical, and closely connected to real-world experiences. During the core activity, students were asked to design and construct a simple bridge using easily accessible materials such as plastic straws, adhesive tape, and scissors. This project introduced fundamental physics concepts including force, structural stability, and bridge mechanics, while simultaneously encouraging students to collaborate, think creatively, and observe how physics operates in real-life contexts.

The session unfolded with great enthusiasm. Students who initially felt uncertain about their abilities gradually became more confident in experimenting and exploring scientific ideas. They began to recognize that physics is not merely a collection of equations, but rather a discipline that is closely related to practical life and technological innovation. Importantly, the activity also emphasized that physics is accessible to everyone, including female students who may sometimes feel less encouraged to pursue science-related fields.

In addition to conceptual understanding, the project-based activity also fostered the development of 21st-century skills (4C): critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Students worked in teams, discussed design strategies, evaluated structural strength, and presented their bridge models.

Through this community engagement program, it is hoped that students will become more motivated to explore science, while gaining the confidence that physics can be learned in ways that are enjoyable, inclusive, and relevant to everyday life.