Category Archives: Student

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

27Sep/24

75th Postgraduate Program Graduation Ceremony 104th and 105th Undergraduate Program FMIPA UNEJ Period 4 & 5 Academic Year 2024/2025

FMIPA UNEJ held the 75th Postgraduate (S2) and 104th and 105th Undergraduate (S1) Program Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period 4 & 5, Academic Year 2024/2025 (27/9). This FMIPA graduation combined 2 periods at once. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., invited the graduates to immediately prepare themselves after the graduation by holding two keywords in achieving success. “After the graduation and graduation, immediately prepare to achieve success with 2 keywords, namely persistence and consistency, because in navigating the world ahead, you will definitely encounter what is called failure,” said Prof. Dafik.

With persistence and consistency will show someone’s success. The Dean of FMIPA also mentioned the importance of smart work to support persistence and consistency. “Hard work is important but smart work is more important especially in solving a problem in community life,” he continued. If the combination works well then someone’s success will come, and all religions have taught it. “The last one, lose dependence on parents, stand on your own two feet to determine success in the future,” he concluded. Continue reading

26Sep/24

Chemistry FMIPA UNEJ Holds 6th International Conference on Chemistry and Material Science (IC2MS) 2024

The Chemistry Department of FMIPA UNEJ held the International Conference on Chemistry and Material Sciences (IC2MS) 2024 in collaboration with Brawijaya University, Malang State University, and Mara Technology University (25-26/9). The theme raised was “Sustainable Chemistry and Material Sciences for a Better Life.” Taking place at the Soetardjo Building, Jember University presented keynote speakers from abroad and within the country. Prof. Spas D Kolev from Australia, Prof. Ts Dr.-Ing. Oskar Hasdinor Hassan from Malaysia, Prof. Yun-Hi Kim from Korea, Dr. Verawat Champreda from Thailand, Prof. Brian Yuliarto from Taking place at and Prof. Bambang Kuswandi as the host of Jember University.

The 6th IC2MS 2024 also presents 10 invited speakers, namely Dr.Sc. Lukman Hakim from UB, Prof. Surjani Wonorahardjo from UM, Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Noraini Ahmad and Dr. Umi Marshida Abd. from Korea, Eko Setio Wibowo, Ph.D. from BRIN, Dr. Anton Prasetyo from UIN MMI Malang, and Prof. Anak Agung Istri Ratnadewi, representative of the Chemistry Department, FMIPA UNEJ. In addition to the seminar, the 6th IC2MS 2024 held a workshop with the theme “Exploring Chemical Space with DataWarrior: Unveiling the Universe of Molecular Possibilities.”.
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23Sep/24

Dean of FMIPA UNEJ Opens and Inaugurates New Students at PPMB FMIPA Jember University in 2024

Located in the parking lot of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., officially opened the implementation of the 2024 New Student Guidance and Development (PPMB) of FMIPA Universitas Jember (21/9). “With PPMB, FMIPA students will be equipped with academic and non-academic skills by the supervising lecturers and student organizations in FMIPA,” he began. The Dean of FMIPA UNEJ hopes that PPMB will make FMIPA students who can take part in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Indonesia. “I hope that the provision of PPMB 2024 will make students play a role in the SDGs initiated by the Indonesian government when they graduate from FMIPA UNEJ,” he said.

Prof. Dafik also reminded FMIPA of its desire to make its graduates achieve 3.5 to the power of 4. The first is that as much as possible 3.5 years of FMIPA students can take their thesis exams; the second is as much as possible to get a GPA of 3.5 to compete with competitors in the world of work. “The next 3.5 is the 3.5-month waiting period for FMIPA graduates to get a job, and the last 3.5 million is the first salary that FMIPA graduates get,” hoped the Dean. Present at the opening ceremony are Vice Deans II and III, the supervising lecturers who will accompany PPMB FMIPA 2024. Continue reading

20Sep/24

Guest Lecture Biology FMIPA UNEJ: Dr. Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Nadzir from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Dr. Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Nadzir from the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, returned to give a guest lecture on Animal Physiology (20/9). With the theme “Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology of Beef Cattle,” the guest lecture was attended by students of the Animal Physiology course, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember online. At the beginning of the material, Dr. Noor Hisham introduced endocrinology. “Endocrinology is the study of hormones, and hormones are very important for daily survival as chemical messengers that move from one cell to another,” he explained. This guest lecture was moderated by Purwatiningsih, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D.

It is said that scientifically, hormones communicate this effect through their unique chemical structure, which is recognized by specific receptors on their target cells. “Hormones will tell us or animals how to control various physiological activities, such as growth, development, puberty, alertness levels, sugar and appetite regulation, bone growth, and stress,” he explained. In short, hormones influence aspects of our daily lives to ensure that the body maintains the balance necessary for health and survival. Continue reading

13Sep/24

Natasya Emi Wijayati from Physics Achieves Highest GPA and Graduates Fastest at 103rd FMIPA UNEJ Graduation

FMIPA UNEJ held the 103rd Undergraduate Graduation (S1) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, for the 3rd period of the 2024/2025 academic year (13/9). Taking place on the 3rd floor of the Entrepreneurship Building, the University of Jember was attended by 16 prospective graduates. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., invited the graduates to immediately prepare themselves after graduation tomorrow. “After the euphoria of graduation tomorrow, immediately prepare to face the future with the knowledge gained during their studies at FMIPA, University of Jember,” he began. The Dean believes that with the knowledge from FMIPA lecturers, graduates will be able to solve problems in the real world. When in college it ends in a simulation, but when in society they must be able to provide problem solving in all fields.

“I have confidence that FMIPA graduates can optimize their college education if they encounter real problems in their future lives,” he continued. Prof. Dafik also said that there are many opportunities that FMIPA graduates can achieve when they enter society in various fields. Graduates are also expected to have competitiveness and fighting spirit so that FMIPA is increasingly heard inside and outside the UNEJ campus. In this graduation, Natasya Emi Wijayati from the Physics Department achieved the highest GPA of 3.85 and became the fastest graduate with a study period of 3 years, 8 months, and 28 days. Continue reading