Malang – Team Markisa from Universitas Gadjah Mada, comprising Elgita Kisti Cahyani and Marta Afifah, secured second place in the prestigious National Statistics Challenge (NSC) 2024 organized by Universitas Brawijaya. This national competition, which began on August 25, 2024, brought together top teams from across Indonesia to compete in data analysis and statistical challenges. ...
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Bootstrap Theory: A Revolutionary Approach in Modern Statistics
Bootstrap theory is one of the most popular statistical methods in modern data analysis. This approach provides a simple yet powerful way to estimate statistical uncertainty or variability using resampling techniques. Bootstrap has become a key tool in research due to its ability to work with small datasets without requiring specific distributional assumptions. ...
The Butterfly Effect in Mathematics: The Impact of Small Changes in Dynamic Systems
The butterfly effect in mathematics is a concept originating from chaos theory, illustrating how small changes in initial conditions can lead to significant and unexpected impacts in dynamic systems. This idea was first introduced by mathematician Edward Lorenz in 1963 in his seminal work on weather and non-linear systems. The term “butterfly effect” is a metaphorical expression that suggests the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil could potentially trigger a tornado in Texas. While this notion might sound exaggerated, it effectively represents a very real phenomenon in dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. ...
Probability Paradoxes: Strange Phenomena that Defy Intuition
Probability paradoxes are fascinating concepts in mathematics that often defy human intuition. While the rules of probability are clear and logical, some situations yield results that seem counterintuitive. This article explores several famous probability paradoxes and explains why the outcomes are what they are. ...
Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) in Examining Educational Quality Differences in Urban and Rural Areas
Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) is a statistical method designed to analyze relationships between variables that can vary spatially, or in other words, relationships that depend on geographical location. GWR addresses the limitations of classical regression models, which assume that relationships between variables are constant across the study area. In GWR, the relationship between independent and dependent variables is explored based on geographical location, allowing for the identification of more specific spatial variations in the data. The application of GWR in the field of education is highly relevant for examining differences in educational quality between urban and rural areas, where various social, economic, and infrastructure factors can affect educational outcomes differently in each location. ...
Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence: The Foundation of Future Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most revolutionary technological fields of the 21st century. Behind AI’s ability to understand data, learn from patterns, and make predictions, lies a solid mathematical foundation. Mathematics is the foundation that allows machines to mimic human thinking, involving various branches such as linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics. ...
The Strange Phenomenon of Parity Revealing the Wonders of Mathematics
Mathematics is not just about formulas and numbers but is also full of wonders often hidden in simple patterns. One concept that has captured the attention of the mathematical world is parity—the categorization of numbers into even and odd. Beneath this simple concept lies a strange phenomenon that opens up new insights into the world of numbers and patterns. ...
Santri, Numeracy, and STEM: Building Indonesia’s Golden Generation
Yogyakarta, December 12, 2024 – The Department of Mathematics, FMIPA Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Regional Management of the Nahdlatul Ulama Teachers Association (Pergunu DIY) and Rabithah Ma’ahid Islamiyah (RMI) NU, held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Strategies to Improve Santri Numeracy Skills in Islamic Boarding Schools at the High School Level.” The event took place in Meeting Room I of the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UGM. ...
UGM Mathematics Department Hosts Research Talk and Discussion: “A Glimpse of Scott Topology” and Ph.D. Study Opportunities at NTU/NIE Singapore
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Mathematics Department of Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully held a Research Talk and Discussion titled “A Glimpse of Scott Topology” in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room of the FMIPA Mathematics Department. The event attracted enthusiastic participation from faculty and students deeply interested in the latest developments in topology research. The keynote speaker, Assoc. Prof. Ho Weng Kin, Ph.D., a topology expert from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, delivered a comprehensive presentation moderated by Hadrian Andradi, M.Sc., Ph.D. ...
Inspirational Figure: Dr. Nanang Susyanto, Head of the Mathematics Department at UGM, Receives Award for Dedicated Department Management
Yogyakarta, December 6, 2024 – Dr. Nanang Susyanto, S.Si., M.Sc., Chair of the Mathematics Department at FMIPA Universitas Gadjah Mada, received the Best Department Management Award at the 2024 FMIPA Appreciation Night. This award was presented in recognition of his innovative leadership and dedication to advancing the Mathematics Department, which has shown significant improvement in various aspects, despite being led by someone considered relatively young. ...