The Department of Mathematics Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from SMA Negeri 3 Purwokerto on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The event was held in the Auditorium on the 7th floor of the FMIPA UGM Building, with the aim of introducing the benefits of mathematics in everyday life and career opportunities offered by the study programs in the Department of Mathematics UGM, which include Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.
The event was officially opened by the MC, followed by a welcome speech from the Principal of SMA Negeri 3 Purwokerto, Mr. Joko Budi Santosa, S.Pd., M.Pd. In his speech, he shared an inspiring story about his experience studying at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Subsequently, the Head of the Department of Mathematics UGM, Dr. Nanang Susyanto, S.Si., M.Sc., delivered a speech discussing the benefits of understanding mathematics and providing an overview of the study programs offered by the Department of Mathematics.
The event continued with a group photo session. Participants then received detailed explanations about the study programs available at the Department of Mathematics UGM. The Head of the Actuarial Science Study Program, Drs. Danardono, MPH., Ph.D., the Head of the Mathematics Study Program, Dr. Sutopo, S.Si., M.Si., and a representative of the Statistics Study Program, Atina Husnaqilati, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., explained the characteristics of each study program and the career prospects for its graduates.
The excitement carried on during the student talk show session, featuring Revaldy Hazza Daniswara from Actuarial Science and Mahardi Nalendra Syafa from Statistics. They shared captivating experiences about university life at UGM and how the knowledge they gained can be applied in the professional world.
The Q&A session provided an interactive moment between the high school students and the speakers. Participants eagerly asked various questions, ranging from how to gain admission to UGM to the challenges of studying mathematics at the university level.
The event concluded with the MC’s closing remarks. It is hoped that this visit provided new insights for the students of SMA Negeri 3 Purwokerto about the importance of mathematics and the promising career opportunities for graduates of the Department of Mathematics UGM.
Keywords: Education, Mathematics, University
Author: Fathan Rasyid Rahmadhan
Photographer: Muhammad Fakhri Zain Pribadi