Mathematics students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember (UNEJ), participated in the 2026 Statistika Ria dan Festival Sains Data (Satria Data) National Statistics Competition (NSC) at the Mathematics Laboratory 1, Department of Mathematics, FMIPA, University of Jember (18/7). Nine students participated in the NSC, and they had to solve problems on probability theory, statistical theory/mathematical statistics, and categorical data analysis. This year’s competition implemented the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) and the Hybrid Proctoring system to ensure the integrity and security of the exam. Previously, there was a preparation period and a CBT trial period held from July 10-17, 2026. During the competition, they were accompanied by lecturers from the Mathematics Department, Firda Fadri, S.Si., M.Si., and Nadia Kholifia, S.Si. M.Si.
Vice Dean III of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. said that the annual Satria Data agenda will always be supported and there will be mentoring from competent lecturers. “We will support Satria Data from mentoring to supporting facilities, so that our students excel at the national level,” he said. Together with 62 students from the University of Jember delegation, mathematics students also participated in Satria Data 2026 in other fields, namely the Statistics Essay Competition (SEC), Statistics Infographic Competition (SIC), and Big Data Competition (BDC). This year Satria Data was organized by the Directorate of Belmawa, Kemdiktisaintek in collaboration with Diponegoro University Semarang. Continue reading


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.

