The Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (FMIPA UNY), hosted a visiting professor from Mahidol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekasith Samsook, on May 6, 2026. The academic session was held at Meeting Room 3 FMIPA UNY and attended by lecturers and students from the Department of Mathematics Education.

The activity was part of the department’s commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration and expanding global perspectives in mathematics and science education. The event also reflected the growing cooperation between FMIPA UNY and international partner universities in supporting innovation in education and research.

During the session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekasith Samsook delivered a lecture entitled Enhancing Science Learning through Artificial Intelligence Technologies. In his presentation, he discussed the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in science learning, particularly in supporting data analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision-making processes in educational contexts.

One of the examples presented during the lecture was the use of AI in analyzing Thailand’s general election data through an AI-based website platform. Through this case study, participants were introduced to how AI technologies can support the processing and interpretation of large-scale datasets, identify patterns, and generate interactive visualizations more efficiently. The example also demonstrated how AI can assist users in making data-driven interpretations in a faster and more accessible way.

The lecture attracted enthusiastic participation from both lecturers and students. Participants actively engaged in discussions regarding the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into teaching, learning, and academic research. The session also encouraged participants to reflect on the future role of AI in transforming educational practices and promoting more adaptive learning environments.

In addition to academic enrichment, the activity also strengthened the international partnership between the Department of Mathematics Education FMIPA UNY and Mahidol University. Through this collaboration, both institutions are expected to continue developing academic exchanges, collaborative research, guest lectures, and other international programs that contribute to the advancement of education and scientific innovation.

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