Banda Aceh, September 23, 2025 – The Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Syiah Kuala University (USK), reaffirmed its leading role in statistical education with its annual Statistic Explore 2025 event. The event successfully drew the attention of hundreds of students, becoming a vital platform to inspire and enhance their understanding of the importance of statistics in the data-driven era.
The vibrant event, held at the FMIPA USK Auditorium, was officially opened by the Dean of FMIPA USK, Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S.Si., M. Tech. In his opening speech, Prof. Taufik emphasized that statistics is not just a collection of numbers, but a fundamental tool for understanding real-world phenomena and making evidence-based decisions.
“In this digital age, the ability to analyze and interpret data is an incredibly valuable skill,” said Prof. Taufik. “Statistic Explore 2025 is a testament to our commitment to producing a generation of young people who are not only data-literate but also creative and innovative.”
Collaboration and Innovation
Also in attendance was the Head of the Department of Statistics, Prof. Dr. Zurnila Marli Kesuma, S.Si., M.Si., who expressed her highest appreciation to all the organizing committee members for their hard work in making the event a success. She highlighted the essence of collaboration between academics, students, and industry as key to advancing the field of statistics in Indonesia.
“This event could not have happened without the extraordinary dedication of the committee. They are a reflection of the young generation’s spirit, eager to keep learning and contributing,” she added.
Statistic Explore 2025 featured a series of engaging and interactive activities, from seminars with experts and practical workshops to a challenging data analysis competition. The highlight of the event was the presence of Prof. Fabrizio Ruggeri, a distinguished statistics expert, as the main guest speaker. In his session, Prof. Ruggeri shared profound insights into current statistical trends and their applications in various fields, inspiring participants to view statistics as a dynamic and challenging career path.
The Future of Statistics in the Hands of the Youth
One of the main highlights was the experience-sharing session featuring successful alumni from the USK Department of Statistics. Their inspiring stories, now working in various sectors from technology to government, served as a concrete example that statistics graduates have vast and promising career prospects.
Statistic Explore 2025 is expected to continue as a regular annual event that bridges the gap between theory and practice, and motivates more young people to see statistics as a dynamic field of science relevant to today’s global challenges.
As the event concluded, the enthusiasm for exploring the potential of statistics among students was more ignited than ever. Statistic Explore 2025 is not just an event; it’s a movement to prepare future leaders who can think critically with data at their core.
As the event concluded, the enthusiasm for exploring the potential of statistics among students was more ignited than ever. Statistic Explore 2025 is not just an event; it’s a movement to prepare future leaders who can think critically with data at their core.
This initiative also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) by fostering analytical and data-driven learning, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by encouraging innovation and the use of data science in solving real-world problems.
