As part of the 2025 Data Doctor series of activities, the Statistics Student Association (Himasta) of Diponegoro University successfully held the 2025 Data Doctor Seminar at the Acintya Prasada Building, Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM) of Diponegoro University.
This year’s seminar featured the theme “The Data Awakens: Youth-Powered Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” highlighting the role of the younger generation in driving sustainable innovation through data utilization. This theme reflects the spirit of data awakening as a strategic resource capable of driving change toward an efficient and sustainable future.
The phrase “The Data Awakens” describes how data is no longer just numbers, but has become a major force in decision-making and innovation across sectors. Meanwhile, “Youth-Powered Innovation” emphasizes that the energy and creativity of the younger generation are key factors in transforming data into real solutions to address global challenges—from digital transformation and climate change to equitable access to education.
This seminar presented Mr. John Lorenzo A. Yambot, Assistant Professor from the Institute of Statistics, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) , as the keynote speaker, and was moderated by Rahmila Dapa, S.Si., M.Sc., a lecturer in the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Diponegoro University (Undip). This activity was attended by students, lecturers, and finalists from all branches of the 2025 Data Doctor competition.
Mr. John Lorenzo A. Yambot (right) with moderator Rahmila Dapa, S.Si., M.Sc. (left) in the 2025 Doctor Data Seminar session, Acintya Prasada Building, FSM UNDIP.
In his presentation, Mr. Yambot explained the importance of leveraging data for better decision-making, improving education quality, and sustainable technological innovation. He emphasized how data can be used to create personalized learning, support evidence -based policy , and strengthen the efficiency of education and government systems.
He also highlighted the opportunities and challenges of developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and research. He believes AI can be a catalyst for progress if developed with high ethics and integrity in data management.
This activity is a crucial part of Diponegoro University’s World Class University (WCU) program, which aims to strengthen international academic networks and encourage interaction between students and academics from various countries. The presence of international speakers is a clear demonstration of the Undip Department of Statistics’ FSM’s efforts to realize its vision of globalizing education and research.