Statistics Lecturers Participate in FORSTAT ICON 2026 in Lombok/ Dosen Prodi Statistika Berpartisipasi dalam Kegiatan FORSTAT ICON 2026 di Lombok
LOMBOK, April 9, 2026 – The Statistics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Bengkulu, participated in the 2nd FORSTAT ICON 2026, an international seminar in the field of statistics organized by FORSTAT in collaboration with Universitas Mataram on April 9, 2026, in Lombok.
This event brought together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students from various national and international institutions as a platform to share research findings, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborative networks in the development of statistics and data science.
The participation of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at Universitas Bengkulu involved lecturers attending in person, namely Dr. Pepi Novianti, M.Si., Dr. Idhia Sriliana, S.Si., M.Si., and Ramya Rachmawati, Ph.D., as well as those attending virtually, including Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si., Firdaus, S.Si., M.Stat., and Riwi Dyah Pangesti, S.Si., M.Si. This involvement reflects the program’s commitment to strengthening academic capacity and institutional internationalization.
During the event, lecturers from the Undergraduate Statistics Program at Universitas Bengkulu contributed through scientific presentations. Dr. Idhia Sriliana, S.Si., M.Si., and Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si., presented a study entitled “Geographically Weighted Nonparametric Regression with Truncated Spline and Fourier Series Estimators for Poverty Modeling in Sumatra.” In recognition of the quality of their presentation and scientific contribution, they were awarded Best Presenter at the international seminar.
This achievement represents a proud milestone and reflects the research quality of the lecturers of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at Universitas Bengkulu, particularly in the development of spatial-based nonparametric statistical methods for socio-economic analysis.
In addition to the presentation sessions, the delegation also participated in various other academic activities, including seminars, panel discussions, and collaboration forums. These activities provided strategic opportunities to expand international partnerships and enhance the quality of teaching and research within the study program.
Through participation in this event, the Undergraduate Statistics Program at Universitas Bengkulu is expected to further strengthen its presence at both national and international levels and continue contributing to the advancement of innovative and impactful statistical science.
LOMBOK, 9 April 2026 – Program Studi Statistika Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan 2nd FORSTAT ICON 2026, sebuah seminar internasional di bidang statistika yang diselenggarakan oleh FORSTAT dan Universitas Mataram pada 9 April 2026 di Lombok.
Kegiatan ini mempertemukan akademisi, peneliti, praktisi, serta mahasiswa dari berbagai institusi, baik nasional maupun internasional, sebagai wadah untuk berbagi hasil penelitian, bertukar gagasan, serta memperkuat jejaring kolaborasi dalam pengembangan ilmu statistika dan data science.
Partisipasi Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu melibatkan dosen yang hadir secara luring, yaitu Dr. Pepi Novianti, M.Si., Dr. Idhia Sriliana, S.Si., M.Si., dan Ramya Rachmawati, Ph.D., serta dosen yang mengikuti secara daring, yaitu Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si., Firdaus, S.Si., M.Stat., dan Riwi Dyah Pangesti, S.Si., M.Si. Keterlibatan ini menunjukkan komitmen prodi dalam mendukung penguatan kapasitas akademik dan internasionalisasi institusi.
Dalam kegiatan tersebut, dosen Prodi S1 Statistika UNIB turut berkontribusi melalui presentasi ilmiah. Dr. Idhia Sriliana, S.Si., M.Si. dan Dr. Etis Sunandi, S.Si., M.Si. mempresentasikan penelitian berjudul “Geographically Weighted Nonparametric Regression with Truncated Spline and Fourier Series Estimators for Poverty Modeling in Sumatra”. Atas kualitas presentasi dan kontribusi ilmiahnya, kedua dosen tersebut berhasil meraih penghargaan sebagai Best Presenter dalam seminar internasional tersebut.
Keberhasilan ini menjadi capaian yang membanggakan sekaligus mencerminkan kualitas riset dosen Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu, khususnya dalam pengembangan metode statistika nonparametrik berbasis spasial untuk analisis permasalahan sosial ekonomi.
Selain sesi presentasi, delegasi Prodi S1 Statistika UNIB juga mengikuti berbagai agenda ilmiah lainnya, seperti seminar, diskusi panel, dan forum kolaborasi. Kegiatan ini memberikan peluang strategis untuk memperluas jejaring kerja sama internasional serta meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran dan penelitian di lingkungan program studi. Melalui partisipasi dalam kegiatan ini, diharapkan Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu semakin memperkuat eksistensi di tingkat nasional dan internasional serta terus berkontribusi dalam pengembangan ilmu statistika yang inovatif dan berdampak bagi pembangunan.
