Coordinator of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at FMIPA UNIB and the FMIPA UNIB Promotion Team Visit South Sumatra to Promote Study Programs

In an effort to enhance the popularity and appeal of its study programs, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the University of Bengkulu (UNIB) conducted a promotional visit to various high schools and vocational schools. These visits were not only carried out within Bengkulu Province but also extended to neighboring provinces, namely South Sumatra and Jambi. The FMIPA promotion team was led by Avidliyandi, S.Si., M.Si., a lecturer from the Undergraduate Chemistry Program. This initiative aimed to introduce FMIPA UNIB’s study programs to prospective students at secondary schools.

As part of this promotional effort, the Undergraduate Statistics Program joined a team assigned to visit South Sumatra, specifically Empat Lawang Regency, Lahat, and Pagar Alam City. The Coordinator of the Undergraduate Statistics Program, Dr. Pepi Novianti, along with the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Physics Program, the Head of the Chemistry Department, a lecturer from the Undergraduate Pharmacy Program, and two administrative staff members, visited 12 schools, including SMAN 1 Pendopo Barat, SMAN 2 Muara Pinang, SMAN 1 Muara Pinang, SMA Pajar Bulan, SMA Muara Payang, SMAN 01 Jarai, MAN Pagar Alam, SMAN 1 Pagar Alam, SMAN 4 Pagar Alam, SMA Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam, SMK Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam, and SMAN 3 Pagar Alam.

During the presentation, the promotion team provided information about the study programs available at FMIPA, the facilities offered, career prospects for graduates, available scholarships, and admission pathways. Dr. Pepi Novianti, S.Si., M.Si., emphasized the growing career prospects for statistics graduates in the digital era, where there is an increasing demand for experts in government statistics, data analysis, machine learning, and big data. Additionally, she highlighted the excellence of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at FMIPA UNIB, which has received an “Excellent” accreditation and offers a variety of academic and non-academic programs to support students’ skill development.

“The Undergraduate Statistics Program at UNIB provides significant opportunities for students to grow, not only academically but also in mastering technology and data analysis skills, which are highly sought after in today’s job market. We also have various collaborations with industries, government institutions, and research organizations to provide students with more practical learning experiences,” said Dr. Pepi Novianti.

The promotional activities received positive responses from school representatives and attending students. Many students expressed interest in joining FMIPA’s study programs, particularly the Undergraduate Statistics Program, after learning about the wide-ranging career prospects and the educational facilities available at UNIB. Through this initiative, FMIPA UNIB hopes to increase the number of applicants and raise awareness of the importance of science and statistics in various aspects of life and industry.

Dalam rangka meningkatkan popularitas dan daya tarik Program Studi (Prodi), Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu (UNIB) mengadakan kunjungan promosi ke berbagai SMA/SMK sederajat. Kunjungan ini tidak hanya dilakukan di Provinsi Bengkulu, namun juga di Provinsi tetangga, yaitu Sumatera Selatan dan Jambi. Kegiatan promosi FMIPA ini diketuai oleh Avidliyandi, S.Si., M.Si., dosen Prodi S1 Kimia. Kunjungan ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan lebih jauh Prodi yang ada di FMIPA UNIB kepada calon mahasiswa di sekolah menengah.

Dalam kegiatan promosi ini, Prodi S1 Statistika tergabung dalam tim dengan tujuan Sumatera Selatan, yaitu Kabupaten Empat Lawang, Lahat dan Kota Pagar Alam. Koordinator Prodi S1 Statististika, Dr. Pepi Novianti, bersama dengan Koordinator Prodi S1 Fisika, Ketua Jurusan Kimia, dosen Prosi S1 Farmasi beserta 2 orang tenaga kependidikan mengunjungi 12 sekolah yaitu, SMAN 1 Pendopo Barat, SMAN 2 Muara Pinang, SMAN 1 Muara Pinang,  SMA Pajar Bulan, SMA Muara Payang, SMAN 01 Jarai, MAN Pagar Alam, SMAN 1 Pagar Alam, SMA N 4 Pagar Alam, SMA Muhamadiyah Pagar Alam, SMK Muahamdiyah Pagar Alam dan SMAN 3 Pagar Alam

Tim Promosi dalam paparannya menjelaskan tentang prodi yang ada di FMIPA, Fasilitas yang tersedia, Prospek kerja lulusan FMIPA, Beasiswa yang tersedia, dan Jalur penerimaan mahasiswa baru. Dr. Pepi Novianti, S.Si., M.Si. menekankan prospek karier lulusan statistika yang semakin luas di era digital, di mana kebutuhan tenaga ahli dalam statistic pemerintahan, analisis data, machine learning, dan big data semakin meningkat. Selain itu, beliau juga memaparkan keunggulan Prodi S1 Statistika FMIPA UNIB yang telah terakreditasi unggul dan memiliki berbagai program akademik serta non-akademik yang mendukung pengembangan keterampilan mahasiswa.

“Prodi S1 Statistika UNIB memberikan peluang besar bagi mahasiswa untuk berkembang, tidak hanya dalam bidang akademik, tetapi juga dalam penguasaan teknologi dan keterampilan analisis data yang sangat dibutuhkan di dunia kerja saat ini. Kami juga memiliki berbagai kerja sama dengan industri, pemerintah, dan lembaga penelitian untuk memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih aplikatif bagi mahasiswa,” ujar Dr. Pepi Novianti.

Kegiatan promosi ini mendapatkan respon positif dari pihak sekolah dan para siswa yang hadir. Banyak siswa yang menunjukkan ketertarikan untuk bergabung dengan prodi yang ada di FMIPA dan juga Prodi S1 Statistika, terutama setelah mendengar informasi mengenai prospek karier yang luas serta fasilitas pendidikan yang tersedia di UNIB. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini, diharapkan jumlah pendaftar di Fakultas MIPA dan Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu dapat meningkat serta semakin banyak siswa yang memahami pentingnya sains dan ilmu statistika dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan dan industri.