Facility

FMIPA Garden The FMIPA Garden is a green open space located in front of the Undergraduate Program in Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Sumatera Utara. Designed to be lush, shaded, and aesthetically pleasing, the garden serves as one of the favorite spots within the faculty area.Beyond its role in campus greening, the garden functions as a social and academic gathering space. It is often used by students, lecturers, and staff as a place to gather, engage in discussions, or simply relax between academic activities.With its calm and well-organized natural setting, the FMIPA Garden contributes to a comfortable, inclusive, and collaborative campus atmosphere that supports creativity and academic interaction.

FMIPA Corridor The FMIPA Corridor is a semi-open area located within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara. It is furnished with ceramic tables and benches designed to provide a comfortable space for academic and social activities.Students frequently use the corridor to study independently, work on assignments, engage in group discussions, or take a break while having food and drinks. With its open and functional layout, the corridor serves as an informal hub that supports both academic engagement and social interaction within the faculty environment.

Masjid Al-Muslimun Masjid Al-Muslimun is a worship facility located within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara. It serves as the main place of worship for the academic community, particularly for performing the five daily prayers and the Friday congregational prayer.In addition to its function as a place of worship, Masjid Al-Muslimun also hosts various religious and spiritual development activities such as Qur’an recitation sessions, Islamic studies, and other educational religious programs open to students, lecturers, and staff members.The mosque offers a comfortable prayer space and is equipped with supporting facilities such as ablution areas and separate sections for male and female worshippers. Its presence at FMIPA contributes to a spiritually enriching campus environment that balances academic development with moral and religious values.

PUI IPTEK Cellulose Laboratory The PUI IPTEK Cellulose Laboratory is one of the leading research facilities owned by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). The laboratory focuses on the study of cellulose and functional materials, including the exploration, processing, modification, and potential applications of biomass-based materials.This facility supports research and technology development activities, while also providing a space for academic learning and scientific discussion for both faculty and students. It serves as a collaborative platform that promotes interdisciplinary research and the advancement of science grounded in sustainable natural resource utilization.

Microbiology Laboratory The Microbiology Laboratory at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is an integrated facility with three primary functions: education, research, and testing. Operated under FMIPA USU, the laboratory plays a key role in advancing microbiological sciences in both academic and applied contexts.As an educational laboratory, it serves students from various academic programs for routine practical sessions, including both compulsory and elective courses related to fundamental and applied microbiology. In its research function, the laboratory provides space and facilities for undergraduate thesis, master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, as well as faculty and institutional research projects.The laboratory's testing services are open to the general public and external stakeholders who require microbiological analyses such as Total Plate Count, Total Coliform, and Antimicrobial testing. Demonstrating its commitment to quality and international standards, the laboratory achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from KAN (National Accreditation Committee) in March 2024.To support its educational, research, and testing activities, the Microbiology Laboratory is equipped with a wide range of instruments, including ovens, incubators for fungal and bacterial growth, autoclaves for sterilization, biosafety cabinets for safe microbial handling, shakers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and various other supporting tools. The laboratory is a vital component in fostering an excellent and competitive academic environment in the field of microbiology.

Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI) for Carbon and Benzoin The Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI) for Carbon and Benzoin, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is a strategic research unit focusing on the development of carbon-based technologies and the utilization of benzoin (frankincense) as a key local commodity. This PUI provides a range of laboratory facilities to support learning, research, and development activities for students, faculty members, and external partners from industry and other institutions.The PUI Carbon and Benzoin Laboratory is equipped with both basic and advanced instruments for material preparation and analysis. Heating equipment includes electric heaters, a muffle furnace, oven, hotplate magnetic stirrers, and electromantles. For separation and extraction processes, the lab offers tools such as centrifuges, Soxhlet extractors, as well as simple and essential oil distillation setups.The laboratory also supports various analytical tests, including acid value, saponification value, moisture content, ash content, conductivity, as well as measurements of power density and energy density. Additional supporting equipment includes multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, and analytical balances.There are three main functional rooms available: a Meeting Room for discussions and coordination, an Experiment Room for practical and research activities, and a Material Storage Room for keeping research samples and raw materials. These facilities foster a collaborative and productive research environment, both for academic purposes and for external collaboration.Visit the official website of PUI Carbon and Benzoin: https://puikarbondankemenyan.usu.ac.id