The Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM, successfully held a graduate program outreach event with the theme “Embracing Your Future with Graduate Mathematics at UGM” online via Zoom on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM WIB. The event was organized to introduce the Master’s and Doctoral programs in Mathematics to prospective students, particularly final-year undergraduates and bachelor’s degree holders interested in pursuing higher education.
The event began with opening remarks from the Head of the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM, Dr. Nanang Susyanto, S.Si., M.Sc., M.Act.Sc., who also presented an overview of the department’s vision, mission, available programs, research topics, as well as the facilities and laboratories supporting the UGM Mathematics graduate programs.
In the next session, Prof. Dr. Ch. Rini Indrati, M.Si., Chair of the Doctoral Program in Mathematics, introduced the UGM Mathematics Doctoral Program. During this session, Dr. Mu’amar Musa Nurwigantara, an alumnus of the doctoral program and currently a lecturer at the Department of Mathematics UGM, also shared his experiences during his studies at UGM.
The Master’s Program in Mathematics was then introduced by Prof. Dr. Sri Wahyuni, S.U., Head of the Master’s Program in Mathematics. Two master’s alumni, Silvina Rosita Yulianti, S.Si., M.Sc., and Abdul Aziz, S.Si., M.Sc., also shared their inspiring journeys. Silvina reminded participants, “Good research is not about being perfect, but about truly starting and continuously improving.” Meanwhile, Abdul Aziz, now a lecturer at Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed), shared his academic experiences and career journey.
The question-and-answer session was highly interactive, with many questions from participants representing various universities, including Universitas Mataram and Universitas Diponegoro.
The event concluded with a group photo session. Through this outreach event, the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM, hopes to inspire more prospective students to pursue graduate studies and contribute to the advancement of mathematics.
Keywords: Outreach, Graduate School, Alumni
Author: Iin Nauli Rahmawati
Photographer: Fathan Rasyid Rahmadhan