Yogyakarta – The Master’s Program in Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM), proudly recorded an outstanding achievement in the first quarter of 2025 by successfully conducting 27 thesis examinations. These comprised 14 Thesis I defenses and 13 Thesis II defenses, held gradually from January to March 2025 as a vital part of the students’ academic journey. ...
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Musyawarah Besar (MUBES) HIMPASTIKA 2025: Realizing Progressive and Collaborative Leadership
Yogyakarta – The Postgraduate Student Association of Mathematics (HIMPASTIKA) FMIPA UGM successfully held its Musyawarah Besar (MUBES) 2025 on Saturday–Sunday, February 22–23, 2025, at Meeting Room 1, 3rd Floor of the Department of Mathematics. This event was attended by the management team of the Department of Mathematics, the management of the Master’s Program in Mathematics, the HIMPASTIKA board for the 2024–2025 period, postgraduate students from the 2022–2024 cohort, and representatives from the Postgraduate Student Association of Computer Science (HIMPASIKOM) and the Postgraduate Student Association of Physics (HMPF). ...
FMIPA UGM Issues SKPI to Support the Competitiveness of Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Graduates
Yogyakarta – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held an academic workshop on processing SKPI (Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah) for undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) programs, as well as a data cleansing session. The event took place at Porta Hotel Yogyakarta from 08:00 to 21:00 WIB and was attended by academic administrators from FMIPA UGM responsible for managing the Student Information System (SIA SIMASTER). ...
A Fresh Start! Master’s Program in Mathematics Begins in the Second Semester of the Academic Year 2024/2025
The Master’s Program in Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FMIPA UGM), officially commenced the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year on Monday, February 10, 2025. This moment marks a fresh opportunity for students to return to their academic routines with renewed enthusiasm after the semester break. ...
Al-Khwarizmi: The 9th-Century Scholar Behind Modern Technological Advancements
In today’s digital era, nearly every aspect of life depends on technology—from smartphones to artificial intelligence (AI). Yet few realize that the foundation of modern technological development can be traced back to the ideas of a 9th-century Muslim scholar: Al-Khwarizmi. Known as the “Father of Algebra and Algorithms,” his contributions have served as a cornerstone of mathematics and computing for more than 1,200 years. ...
METRIK is Back! Enhance UGM Mathematics Students’ Academic Understanding
METRIK (Media Konsultasi Perkuliahan Matematika), a flagship program for UGM Mathematics students to tackle challenging course materials, is back for the Even Semester 2024/2025! This program offers a flexible and interactive consultation space, designed to help students delve deeper into their coursework and overcome various learning difficulties. ...
Florence Nightingale: Pioneer of Modern Health Statistics
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) is renowned as a nurse who made significant contributions during the Crimean War, but her legacy extends far beyond the nursing profession. Nightingale was a pioneer in the use of statistics to improve healthcare services. Through a data-driven approach, she revolutionized public health systems, making her one of the most important figures in the history of statistics. ...
Karl Pearson: Pioneer of Modern Statistics
Karl Pearson is one of the most important figures in the history of statistics, often referred to as the father of modern statistics. Born on March 27, 1857, in London, England, Pearson is known for his significant contributions to the development of various statistical techniques that are still widely used today. One of his greatest contributions was the development of the Pearson correlation coefficient and the chi-square distribution, both of which are foundational in many statistical applications and hypothesis testing. ...
Ronald A. Fisher: Father of Modern Statistics
Ronald Aylmer Fisher was one of the most influential mathematicians and statisticians in history, often referred to as the “Father of Modern Statistics.” Born on February 17, 1890, in London, England, he made extraordinary contributions to the development of statistical theory, which laid the foundation for many data analysis techniques still in use today. Throughout his remarkable career, he introduced several key concepts in statistics, such as Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Maximum Likelihood Estimation, and Experimental Design, all of which play an important role in modern statistics and scientific methodology. ...
Information Entropy Theory: Measuring Uncertainty in a Connected World
In today’s digital era, we live in a world filled with data. Every second, new information is transmitted, received, and analyzed by devices across the globe. But how do we measure this information? Does all information hold the same value, or is there a way to quantify its worth? This is where the theory of information entropy plays a crucial role. ...