The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), welcomed visits from three schools across cities and provinces in a single session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The event, held at the Prof. Dr. Ir. Soemantri Brodjonegoro Auditorium, was attended by students and teachers from Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 14 Jakarta, SMK TKM Pertambangan Kebumen, and SMAS ALFA CENTAURI Bandung.

The number of participants in attendance filled the auditorium to its full capacity of 280 people. The enthusiasm shown by the students and accompanying teachers reflected the strong interest among the younger generation in gaining a deeper understanding of higher education, particularly in the fields of science and mathematics.

During the session, the FMIPA UI Public Relations Team, represented by Annisa Nuru Fitri, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the faculty’s profile. The material covered information on the study programs, including the newly established FMIPA UI International Class program, admission pathways, tuition fees, academic activities, and community service programs.

Participants also gained insight into the achievements and innovations of the academic community, the faculty’s strengths at both national and international levels, ranking accomplishments, national and international accreditations, as well as career opportunities for graduates across various industry and research sectors.

Annisa explained that the decision to receive the three schools simultaneously was made due to the high demand for educational visits from various schools across Indonesia, while the availability of the Public Relations Team was limited.

“Requests for visits from senior high schools and equivalent institutions have been quite high since the beginning of this year. Meanwhile, the schedule and resources of the public relations team are limited, so it is not always easy to find suitable time slots to receive visits one by one. Therefore, on several occasions, we combine visits into a single session,” she said.

Although the visits were held simultaneously, Annisa ensured that the materials and services provided to all three schools remained the same. She expressed her hope that all participants would still receive clear and comprehensive information tailored to their respective needs.

As part of the event series, FMIPA UI also invited the Head of the Geology Study Program at FMIPA UI, Dr. Reza Syahputra, S.T., M.Si., in response to a special request from SMK TKM Pertambangan Kebumen.

In his presentation, Reza explained that the Geology Study Program at FMIPA UI focuses on fundamental earth sciences that examine the dynamics of the Earth, including natural disaster phenomena. One of its distinctive features is its close collaboration with the Geophysics Study Program at FMIPA UI to address various issues related to Earth’s dynamics in a comprehensive manner.

“Geology is not merely the study of rocks; it is about understanding the Earth’s dynamic processes as a whole, from the formation of the Earth’s crust and the movement of tectonic plates to the various natural disaster phenomena that occur around us,” Reza explained.

He emphasized that career prospects for Geology graduates are very broad and not limited to a single sector. Career fields include subsurface exploration, energy and mineral resources, disaster mitigation, and earth science research related to space exploration. In addition, Geology graduates also have opportunities to pursue careers in the banking and financial sectors, although the mining and oil and gas industries remain the most popular choices.

“Career prospects for Geology graduates are very broad. In addition to the mining and oil and gas sectors, which remain popular, opportunities are also available in the energy sector, disaster mitigation, earth science research, and even the financial sector, which requires data- and risk-based analytical skills,” he added.

After the presentation and Q&A session, the delegation from SMK TKM Pertambangan Kebumen continued their agenda by visiting the Geology Study Program laboratories at FMIPA UI, Universitas Indonesia. During the visit, the students were introduced to various laboratory facilities and their functions in supporting both the learning process and earth science research.

In the paleontology laboratory, students studied fossils and traces of ancient life to reconstruct evolutionary history and past environments. Meanwhile, the Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy Laboratory is used to identify minerals and their crystal properties using a polarizing microscope, including the analysis of thin sections of rocks.

Meanwhile, the Petrology Laboratory is used to study the origin, composition, and formation processes of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. In the Sedimentology Laboratory, students explore depositional processes, sediment characteristics, and the interpretation of depositional environments that form rock layers.

The Engineering Geology Laboratory plays a role in analyzing the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock for construction purposes, disaster mitigation, and infrastructure planning.

They were also shown collections of rock samples from various regions across Indonesia, as well as geological mapping equipment used in field activities, such as geological compasses, rock hammers, and mapping tools for structural and stratigraphic analysis.

Through this activity, FMIPA UI reaffirmed its commitment to providing broad access to information for prospective students from various regions, while also encouraging the emergence of a young generation ready to contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Indonesia.