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03Dec/24

Inauguration of the Takmir of Baitul Ilmi Mosque, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

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The Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., officially appointed the new management of Takmir Masjid Baitul Ilmu FMIPA on December 3rd. The ceremony took place in the Physics Auditorium, where the new committee also received guidance from the Dean, who is also an advisor to the mosque. “Today, I am officially appointing the management because the mosque committee is very special. It’s a task given with sincerity, for the sake of Allah,” said the Dean. He emphasized that the mosque is the house of Allah, and the newly appointed committee’s job is to care for and keep the mosque active.

Masjid Baitul Ilmi has been organizing religious activities such as the Prophet’s birthday, sacrificial animal slaughter, Ramadan studies, and the halal bihalal. “Friday prayers are now a regular schedule, and I appreciate the committee for providing lunch donations in the form of Jumat Berkah,” he added. He called for the new management to continue improving the mosque’s activities, with support from the UKM IONS student organization. “Let’s make Masjid Baitul Ilmi even more lively with educational activities, religious talks, social programs, and hadroh practice, while still maintaining the primary function of the mosque,” he concluded. Before the appointment ceremony, Dr. Esti Utarti, S.P., M.Si., the Vice Dean II of FMIPA, read the list of new mosque committee members. Continue reading →

02Dec/24

Data Science Research Group FMIPA UNEJ holds Book Review of Variable Selection

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The Data Science Research Group (KeRis DSc) held a book discussion on Variable Selection in Predictive Modeling for Statistics and Machine Learning on December 2nd. The event featured Dr. Bagus Sartono, S.Si., M.Si., Chairman of FORSTAT and Head of the Statistics Department at IPB University, and Prof. Dr. Vita Ratnasari, S.Si., M.Si., a Professor of Statistics at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. The event was held at the UNEJ Entrepreneurship Building and was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at UNEJ and President of IndoMS, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. In his speech, the Dean praised KeRis DSc for initiating the book discussion to promote a culture of mathematical literacy. “This is a very interesting book, discussing machine learning which will eventually lead to ‘black box’ models,” he said.

The Dean explained that the black box approach could speed up coding when developing application programs. “I hope this book discussion will be useful for the advancement of mathematics, especially statistics, and inspire other research groups in FMIPA,” he added. The book *Variable Selection* is written by Bagus Sartono, Alfian Futuhul Hadi, Evi Ramadhani, and Akbar Rizki. Prior to the discussion, Dr. Mohamat Fatekurohman, S.Si., M.Si., Chair of KeRis DSc, expressed his appreciation to the team for organizing the event in such a short time. He mentioned that after a period of inactivity, DSc is starting up book discussions again, with plans for guest lectures and seminar series in the future. Continue reading →

01Dec/24

Umi Lailatul Jamilah, Physics Lecturer FMIPA Develops Real-time Guidance Commission Academic Services

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As part of the 2024 CPNS Basic Training, Umi Lailatul Jamilah, M.Si., a Physics lecturer at FMIPA University of Jember, developed a digital-based academic service system called Kombi in the Department of Physics. “This development is a way to apply the Smart ASN values in institutions, by creating an interactive website for the final project registration process,” said Umi. Previously done manually, now students can register for their final project, seminars, and exams directly through the Department of Physics website. This will make the bureaucracy more effective, efficient, and faster.

According to Dr. Ratna Dewi Syarifah S.Pd., M.Si., Head of Kombi at the Department of Physics, the system is also designed to be more flexible and transparent. “Real-time information will automatically sync with students’ final project data,” she explained. This data includes student bios, research titles, names of advisors and examiners, and seminar/exam schedules. Dr. Ratna, who is also a mentor for the program, added that students can now access up-to-date information about the progress of their final projects.

The system has also been enhanced with an automatic diagram that shows the distribution of final project advisors. Umi explained that this will allow the department leadership to regularly monitor students’ final projects. Dr. Agus Supriyanto, S.Si., M.T., Head of the Department of Physics, emphasized that transparent and accessible information is crucial for any service system, including Kombi. “Information that is easy to access and provides valuable knowledge is the essence of an effective information system,” he said.

Endhah Purwandari S.Si., M.Si., a former head of Kombi at the Department of Physics, noted that digital services like this are not only needed by students but also by department leaders. “The department needs this for improving the quality of academic services,” she said. This development will also be an important part of the Physics Department’s accreditation evaluation. The hope is that this program will be beneficial, sustainable, and have a positive impact on many parties.
30Nov/24

Retired Ir. Misto, M.Si: Physics Department FMIPA UNEJ holds Public Lecture and Farewell

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The Physics Department of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Jember held a public lecture and farewell event for Ir. Misto, M.Si., who is retiring on November 30th. In his speech, the Head of the Physics Department, Dr. Agus Suprianto, S.Si., M.T., expressed gratitude and appreciation for Mr. Misto’s service. “On behalf of the Physics Department, I would like to thank and honor Mr. Misto for his dedicated contribution in sharing valuable knowledge,” he said. As a colleague, Dr. Agus shared that Mr. Misto had made many contributions to research and community service. “He is a senior physics lecturer who always provided advice to us younger faculty members and was a great teacher who was always willing to engage in discussions with students,” he added.

The event was attended by all the lecturers and administrative staff from the Physics Department. The event began with a public lecture, during which Mr. Misto gave a talk to physics students from various year groups. He shared the story of his journey from becoming a lecturer to his years of service at FMIPA, leading up to his retirement. “At the end of my service, I want to share my knowledge, especially in physics, for the advancement of medicine, which has been part of my journey as a lecturer,” he said. Mr. Misto has worked on several collaborations to show how physics can greatly benefit human health, particularly through medicine.

He explained that not everything dangerous is harmful if used in the right way. “Gamma rays from radioactive materials, if used correctly, can be used to treat cancer,” he explained. The radiation can damage the DNA of cancer cells, which helps slow the growth and spread of cancer. “Although there are side effects, like loss of appetite, this can be managed by eating fruit,” he added. The event ended with the students presenting Mr. Misto with a gift.

The farewell event continued with a video presentation from colleagues and staff, who shared messages and memories of Mr. Misto. “He is a role model who is always enjoyable to discuss with, whether it’s about lectures, research, community service, or even life in general,” said a fellow lecturer. Many gifts were presented to Mr. Misto, from colleagues, alumni, and the department. The event concluded with a group photo, karaoke, and a lunch together.

Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. Misto, and thank you for your dedication and service to Physics, FMIPA, and the University of Jember.

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27Nov/24

Master of Mathematics Study Program FMIPA UNEJ Achieves UNGGUL Accreditation Predicate from LAMSAMA

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The academic community at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Universitas Jember received great news as 2024 comes to a close. The Master’s Program in Mathematics at FMIPA UNEJ has achieved UNGGUL accreditation. This is confirmed by the decision from the Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Sains Alam dan Ilmu Formal (LAMSAMA) with the number 117/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/M/XI/2024, dated November 21, 2024. This UNGGUL accreditation is a proud achievement for the Mathematics Master’s Program and for everyone at FMIPA UNEJ. “This is the result of the hard work of the taskforce team and program managers, as well as the collaboration of many parties, which led to the UNGGUL accreditation,” said FMIPA Dean, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D.

The Mathematics Master’s Program, through its accreditation team, prepared the necessary documents with the support of faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders working together to achieve the UNGGUL accreditation. The leadership of Universitas Jember also played a key role in supporting the LAMSAMA accreditation process, with contributions from all units within the university. During the site assessment, the Rector, Vice Rector IV, Head of UPA TIK, Director of Postgraduate Programs, and representatives from LPMPP were present. The Rector fully supported the UNGGUL accreditation to improve the university’s Key Performance Indicators (IKU). Vice Rector IV presented an overview of Universitas Jember. Continue reading →

26Nov/24

Welcoming the 60th Anniversary of UNEJ, FMIPA holds a MIPA Moves for Health Competition

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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the University of Jember (UNEJ) and the 25th anniversary of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), FMIPA held a competition with the theme “MIPA Moves for Health.” The event was opened by the Dean of FMIPA, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., on November 26 at the Mathematics Department building. He explained that the competition was organized to promote health and physical activity, as a way to celebrate these milestones. Prof. Dafik emphasized that staying healthy helps people stay active and motivated. This is especially important because FMIPA is supporting UNEJ’s preparation to become a Public Service Agency (PTN BH). “We need strong stamina to face the challenges ahead, so this activity is very useful,” he said.

The event, led by Dr. Esti Utarti, the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, featured a variety of competitions: table tennis, badminton, volleyball, chess, and a healthy walk. “Let’s participate and watch the competitions. I will also join the chess competition,” said Dr. Esti. In his closing remarks, Prof. Dafik encouraged participants to maintain sportsmanship, saying that winning or losing is normal, but the most important thing is to enjoy the prizes. “Competitions have winners and losers, but we must keep our unity. The event will end with a healthy walk, bazar and according to Vice Dean 2, there will be many prizes,” he added with a smile. Continue reading →