Tag Archives: SEMMABA

11May/26

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

News, Student, , , ,

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 →

30Apr/26

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

News, Student, , ,

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 →

20Jun/25

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember Becomes the Location of the 2025 SEMMABA UTBK Exam

News, Student, , , , ,

Like several years before, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember is again the location of the Seleksi Mandiri Mahasiswa Baru (SEMMABA) UTBK exam. FMIPA provides two exam rooms, namely Mathematics Laboratory 1 and Mathematics Laboratory 2. “For the SEMMABA UTBK, we have prepared 20 exam computers and 4 backup computers per exam room,” said Dr. Esti Utarti, S.P., M.Si. Vice Dean II of FMIPA UNEJ and also the Penanggung Jawab Lokasi of the FMIPA Location. It was also said that for the transit room for exam participants, an international classroom for the FMIPA Mathematics Department was provided. Supporting facilities for the UTBK have also been prepared such as generators, directions to the location and a rest area for exam participants. According to the schedule, the 2025 SEMMABA UTBK was held on June 17-19, 2025 yesterday.

FMIPA UNEJ is one of the locations along with 16 other exam locations with 25 exam rooms and 855 computer devices spread across the Tegalboto Campus to serve UTBK SEMMABA participants. Before the implementation, the IT Room from the Mathematics Laboratory installed the UTBK application accompanied by a team from UPA TIK. Furthermore, a network connection assessment was carried out guided by the UTBK SEMMABA UNEJ server admin. “After the installation and assessment, our IT Room together with UPA TIK conducted a UTBK trial involving UNEJ students, working on each question and reporting any obstacles before the implementation day,” said Deputy Dean II of FMIPA UNEJ. Continue reading →