Category Archives: Student

04Jun/26

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Graduation Ceremony, Term X, Academic Year 2025/2026

FMIPA of Jember University held its 85th Postgraduate (S2) and 119th Undergraduate (B2) Graduation Ceremony for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Jember University for Term X, Academic Year 2025/2026 (June 4). The ceremony took place in the Physics Department Auditorium, FMIPA, Jember University. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., congratulated the graduates on their successful completion of their studies at FMIPA. He encouraged the graduates to prepare themselves to become independent graduates. “FMIPA is dedicated to providing useful knowledge so that alumni can be independent in facing the future,” he began. After graduation, alumni are expected to no longer be dependent on their parents.

Prof. Dafik stated that FMIPA alumni have the advantage of being able to enter all fields of work. “The broad scope of the science and technology field is a valuable asset for alumni, such as now, when they can enter public schools to teach and become nutritionists in national government programs,” he continued. Prof. Dafik advised the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning, learning through anything, anywhere, and any medium. The Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences led an open meeting of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences senate, accompanied by the Vice Deans II and III of the Faculty. All members of the FMIPA senate, as well as invited guests representing the teaching and administrative staff of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jember University, were also present. Continue reading

28May/26

Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals for 1447 H by the Baitul Ilmi Mosque Management Team, FMIPA UNEJ

The Baitul Ilmi Mosque Management Team, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, held a sacrificial animal slaughter for Eid al-Adha 1447 H (May 28). Together with the academic community of the FMIPA, the mosque management slaughtered one cow and four goats. The Dean of the FMIPA, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., separately expressed his gratitude for the year 1447 H. The mosque management and the FMIPA community jointly slaughtered the sacrificial animals at the Faculty. “This year, the FMIPA community, along with the Baitul Ilmi Mosque management, slaughtered the sacrificial animals in the mosque courtyard. I express my gratitude for the trust of the sacrificers and also the committee for preparing the event,” he said. After breakfast, the committee prepared for the slaughtering, sorting, and distribution of the meat.

The reading of the sacrificers by Dr. Bambang Piluharto, a representative of the Baitul Ilmi Mosque committee, was also present. Several sacrificers were also present to witness the slaughtering process. A location was set up in the mosque’s foyer for slaughtering, sorting, and distributing the sacrificial meat. Four goats were slaughtered first by professionals brought in by the mosque committee. Then, the cows, which required several people, were slaughtered. In one fell swoop, the professional slaughterers completed their task in accordance with Islamic law. The committee, having prepared the equipment, immediately got to work, coordinated by Miftahul Ulum, S.KM., from the general sub-section of the FMIPA, UNEJ. Continue reading

19May/26

FMIPA UNEJ Establishes Partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture to Strengthen the Tri Dharma and the Pearl Cultivation Industry

FMIPA UNEJ officially established a partnership with PT Autore Pearl Culture to strengthen the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Three Pillars of Higher Education) on May 19. The agreement is outlined in a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) signed by the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., and the Head of Operations of PT Autore Pearl Culture, Moch. Ichwan Dwi Cahya, S.Kel. This collaboration is a strategic step to strengthen the synergy between higher education and the industry, particularly in the marine pearl cultivation sector. This collaboration aims to improve the quality of the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education and strengthen human resource competencies through various activities relevant to the needs of dunia usaha dan dunia industri (DUDI).

Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., stated that this collaboration demonstrates the university’s commitment to providing FMIPA UNEJ students with an education that adapts to industry needs. “Collaboration with industry, such as PT Autore Pearl Culture, provides a significant opportunity for students and lecturers to be directly involved in developing applied research and innovations that have a real impact on society and the industrial sector,” he said. All Coordinating Study Programs within the FMIPA University of Jember were present at the signing ceremony. Continue reading

11May/26

Through Interactive Dialogue at RRI Jember, FMIPA, University of Jember Introduces Data Science Study Program

The development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, to industrial needs for data processing is now increasing rapidly. Responding to the challenge, the University of Jember officially opened the Bachelor of Studies Program in Data Science under the auspices of the Faculty of MIPA for the intake of new students in 2026. The presence of this new study program marks a strategic step in preparing superior, adaptive, and competitively ready human resources in the era of global digital transformation. In an interactive dialogue with RRI Jember, the Bachelor of Data Science Course was peeled along with UNEJ Vice-Chancellor I, Dean of FMIPA, Head of the Department of Mathematics and teaching Lecturer of the Data Science Bachelor of Studies Programme.

Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Jember, Prof. Slamin emphasized that the opening of the Data Science Faculty was not a sudden decision, but rather a result of the real needs of the industrial world and technological developments. “Data science is currently needed in almost all sectors of life.FMIPA becomes the most prepared faculty because it has resources in mathematics, statistics, and computer science,” he explained. According to him, UNEJ also has its own characteristics compared to other colleges, namely focusing on the development of agroindustry-based data analytics as per the vision of the university. Continue reading

07May/26

20 UNEJ Students Participate in the 2026 ONMIPA-PT Regional Selection at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

The regional selection for the 2026 National Olympiad of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for Higher Education (ONMIPA-PT) was held at the Mathematics Laboratory 1, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ) (May 5-6). “Twenty UNEJ students, consisting of 13 from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, 6 from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and 1 from the Faculty of Medicine, participated in the OMIPA-PT regional selection to secure a ticket to the national level at UNAIR Surabaya in June 2026,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. The Vice Dean III of FMIPA UNEJ, who was in attendance, provided direct support. The UNEJ delegation participated in the online selection according to the fields of competition: mathematics and chemistry in the morning session, and biology and physics in the afternoon session

Nindha Ayu Berlianti, S.Pd., S.Si., M.Si., one of the mentors for the ONMIPA-PT UNEJ delegation, stated that the participants participating in the regional selection were selected from the university-level selection process several weeks ago. “This year, we conducted the university-level selection process first, then provided coaching to the 20 students who passed to participate in the regional selection process,” she explained. The successful participants then received intensive coaching at the C-RiSSH UNEJ Building. “Before the regional selection process, system testing and tryouts were conducted. This year’s competition is different from previous years, as we use the SEB application, access keys for both mathematics and physics, and we have our own proctors,” she continued. Continue reading

30Apr/26

FMIPA UNEJ Opens Undergraduate Data Science Program, Preparing Superior Data Talent for the Future Agroindustry

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Jember officially opened the Undergraduate Data Science Program for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Based on Decree No. 453/B/O/2026 from the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, the introduction of this new study program is a strategic step by FMIPA UNEJ to address the needs of the era of rapid development of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, stated that the opening of the Undergraduate Data Science Program is not simply the addition of a new study program, but rather FMIPA UNEJ’s commitment to preparing a superior generation capable of addressing global challenges.

“Today’s world is moving very quickly, with data as the primary foundation for decision-making. Therefore, FMIPA UNEJ presents the Undergraduate Data Science Program to prepare young talents who not only master theory but also are able to process data into real solutions for society and industry,” he said. According to him, the Data Science Undergraduate Program is designed with a core strength in the foundations of mathematics, statistics, and modern computing, which are the hallmarks of the FMIPA. This combination is crucial in producing graduates capable of working adaptively in the digital age. Continue reading