The Mathematics Education and Mathematics Study Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) is currently conducting intensive preparations for the National Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad (ONMIPA). An initial selection process is carried out to select the best students who will represent UPI in this prestigious competition. From the applicants, only the top 10 students are chosen to undergo an intensive training phase before the regional selection.
For two weeks, the selected students undergo training from Monday to Saturday, focusing on the five main subjects covered in ONMIPA: Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Algebraic Structures, Linear Algebra, and Combinatorics. The training is guided by expert lecturers in their respective fields, including Prof. Rizky Rosjanuardi, M.Si., Encum Sumiaty, M.Si., Dr. Kartika Yulianti, M.Si., Khusnul Novianingsih, M.Si., Dr. Al Azhari Masta, M.Si., Utari Wijayanti, M.Si., Imam Nugraha Albania, Ph.D., and Sofihara Al Hazmy, M.Si. In addition to deepening their understanding of the subjects, students are also provided with practice problems and competition strategies to enhance their academic and mental readiness.
Following the training, another selection process is conducted to choose the five best students who will represent UPI in the regional selection round. This selection is based on test results as well as the students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities demonstrated during the training. These five selected students will receive further mentoring from the supervising lecturers to ensure they are well-prepared for the regional competition and have the opportunity to advance to the national level.
With thorough preparation, the Mathematics Education and Mathematics Study Program at UPI aims to achieve outstanding results in this year’s ONMIPA. This competition is not only an opportunity for students to showcase their abilities but also a platform to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a competitive spirit in the field of mathematics. The full support of the lecturers and academic staff is expected to help students achieve their best performance and bring pride to UPI at the national level.