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18Oct/24

106th Graduation Ceremony of Undergraduate Program (S1) FMIPA UNEJ Period VI Academic Year 2024/2025

FMIPA UNEJ held the 106th Undergraduate (S1) Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period VI, Academic Year 2024/2025 (18/10). Held in the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., invited the graduates to immediately equip themselves in preparation for entering society. “With the knowledge gained, coupled with persistence and consistency, soft skills are needed again, which are called adaptation skills to the environment, especially the world of work,” said Prof. Dafik.

Adaptation skills are needed because of the constant changes that occur in this life. “Along with the progress of the times, the knowledge gained must transform into skills so that adaptation skills become extraordinary,” he continued. The graduates were reminded that soft skills and hard skills are basic decisions of adaptation, while adaptation is the key to success. Make it a weapon to be able to fight in entering the world of work. The dean advised that graduation is the future of a brilliant generation by holding the keywords conveyed. “Hopefully you will all be successful, and don’t waste time; fill your time by continuing to study,” he concluded. Continue reading

15Oct/24

Chairman of ZI FH UNEJ, Yusuf Adiwibowo, S.H., LL.M., Provides Understanding of the Implementation of the Integrity Zone at FMIPA UNEJ

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, presented the Head of ZI, Faculty of Law, UNEJ, Yusuf Adiwibowo, S.H., LL.M., at the Socialization of Improving the Implementation of the Integrity Zone (15/10). Yusuf shared his views and experiences in building the integrity zone at the Faculty of Law, UNEJ. He said that there were several strategic steps that FMIPA had prepared in order to achieve the status of the Corruption-Free Area Integrity Zone (ZI-WBK) from the Ministry of PANRB. The initial foundation for building ZI is a change in organizational culture. “Changes in mindset and work culture are the initial foundations for building ZI,” he said.

He also mentioned the importance of strengthening accountability, supervision, and improving public services. “Strict supervision and measurable accountability will encourage the achievement of the integrity zone,” he continued. Transparency and openness must also be implemented in order to create a work environment free from corruption. Yusuf also presented several things that have been implemented in building ZI at the Faculty of Law, UNEJ. The socialization event was attended by the ZIWBK-WBMM team and the leadership of FMIPA, UNEJ. Continue reading

10Oct/24

Biology Department, FMIPA, University of Jember Presents Biotechnology Expert Dr. M. Kamaraj from India

Department of Biology FMIPA UNEJ presents Dr. M. Kamaraj, Associate Professor and HoD of Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities Ramapuram Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India (9-11/10). A series of events for 3 days were officially opened by Dr. Retno Wimbaningrum, M.Si., as the Head of the Biology Department, FMIPA UNEJ. The first day began with a guest lecture agenda with the theme “Current biotechnology for environmental assessment and monitoring.” Moderated by Purwatiningsih, Ph.D., the lecture was attended by lecturers and biology students. “Biotechnology is changing the way we monitor and assess the environment using innovative, precise, and efficient tools,” began Dr. M. Kamaraj.

It is said that biotechnology is changing the way we monitor and assess the environment by offering innovative, precise, and efficient tools. “The application of this technology will improve sustainability efforts, encourage better resource management, and support environmental mitigation,” he continued. The guest lecture also provided an opportunity for discussion with participants. The next agenda item was a visit to the sub-labs in the Department of Biology such as ecology, zoology, botany, microbiology, and biotechnology. At the end of the first day’s agenda, Dr. M. Kamaraj was invited to visit the CDAST & IsDB building and met Prof. Dr. Bambang Sugiharto, M.AgrSc. Continue reading

09Oct/24

FMIPA UNEJ Holds The Second International Basic Science Conference (IBSC) 2024

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, held the Second International Basic Science Conference, or IBSC 2024 (8/10). Held in the 3rd floor of the UNEJ Entrepreneurship Building, this year the theme was “AI at the Frontier of Natural Sciences: Trends and Future Directions.” Presenting keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Ismail Naci CANGÜL from Bursa Uludag University, Turkey; Dr. S. Stalin from SASTRA Deemed to be University, India; Prof. Dr. Ing. Hendro Wicaksono from Constructor University Bremen gGmbH, Germany; and Dr. M. Kamaraj from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India. The 2nd IBSC 2024 was held in a hybrid manner, attended by 53 participants, and Dr. M. Kamaraj from India was present at UNEJ to provide material.

The 2nd IBSC 2024 was officially opened by Prof. Drs. Bambang Kuswandi, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Rector of UNEJ for planning, cooperation, and information systems. In his speech, Prof. Bambang said that IBSC is a conference to disseminate knowledge, interact with experts, and strengthen professional networks. “IBSC is a forum for discussion and sharing to support the advancement of science and technology,” he said. It is hoped that the output of the conference discussing the theme of artificial intelligence will be able to make natural science the forefront of future trends and directions of research. Continue reading

07Oct/24

Vice Dean III of the Faculty of MIPA, University of Jember Officially Closes the PPMB FMIPA Activities for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si., Vice Dean of FMIPA UNEJ for Student Affairs and Alumni, officially closed the Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Mahasiswa Baru (PPMB) FMIPA 2024 activities (5/10). A series of events providing material on PKM, ONMIPA material, PPK ORMAWA achievement material, PKM guidance material, and UKM expo at FMIPA have been carried out. “For the past three weeks, every Saturday PPMB has been carried out to increase knowledge and organizational insight for new students,” said Vice Dean III of FMIPA. It was said that PPMB would be the beginning for students to achieve high achievements in academic and non-academic fields.

Many national-level competitions have been won by FMIPA students at the national level through PKM, ONMIPA, PPK ORMAWA, and UKM. “Your seniors have been able to show national achievements with the provision of PPMB material; in the future it is time for new students, and we are ready to accompany them,” he hoped. Deputy Dean III of FMIPA also mentioned the Dean’s message to be able to realize FMIPA student graduates achieving 3.5 to the power of 4. FMIPA students take their thesis exams in 3.5 years, get a GPA of 3.5, a waiting period of 3.5 months, and a first salary of 3.5 million. Continue reading

04Oct/24

Lecturers and Students of Biology Study Program, FMIPA UNEJ Win Second Winner in International Competition at NTU Taiwan

Arif Mohammad Siddiq, S.Si., M.Si., and Nayla Adila Taqiyya, lecturers and students of the Biology Study Program, FMIPA, who are members of the University of Jember team, managed to get the “Second Winner.” (3/10). The award was won at the 19th APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium international competition at National Taiwan University. “This event is a reputable international event attended by 52 finalists from 10 countries,” said Arif. The participating countries are the United States, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. “Biology students from FMIPA are members of the UNEJ team together with students from FKEP, FT, FISIP, and FEB, with 2 lecturers from FMIPA and FT as supervisors,” he continued.

The symposium was organized by the Center for Weather and Climate Disaster Research (WCDR) of National Taiwan University (NTU). The activity took place at the GIS NTU Convention Center Taipei on October 1–3, 2024. This year’s theme is “Forging Sustainable and Resilient Futures: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Disaster Risk Reduction.” Several disasters and environmental issues are the topics of the competition. “The issues raised and discussed on this year’s agenda include earthquakes, weather, geological conservation, and water-related disasters,” explained Arif. Continue reading