The Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, successfully held Webinar Series #5 2025. This webinar took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, carrying the theme “Integration of STEM and Deep Learning: Strategies for Strengthening a Contextual and Meaningful Mathematics Curriculum.”

The event was opened by Dr. Kuswari Hernawati, S.Si., M.Kom., who conveyed that the purpose of Webinar Series #5 was to realize mathematics learning that is more contextual, meaningful, and oriented toward strengthening character and 21st-century competencies.

The first speaker, Ms. Uki Rahmawati, S.Pd., M.Pd., presented a topic entitled “Integrating STEM & Deep Learning in Mathematics Learning: From Theory to Contextual Practice.” In her presentation, she explained that STEM learning emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration to build a more comprehensive understanding among students. Scientific practices and engineering design, which are integral parts of the STEM stages, play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of learning—from frameworks and learning principles to student learning experiences and the strengthening of graduate profile dimensions.

The first session lasted 45 minutes. Afterwards, the committee invited participants to take part in an interactive ice-breaking quiz to refresh their minds. The participants enthusiastically joined the activity, which was guided by the Webinar Series #5 Technical Team. Attractive prizes were awarded to three selected participants who answered correctly.

Following the ice-breaking session, the second speaker, Prof. Dr. Sugiman, M.Si., delivered a presentation entitled “From Context to Computation: Strategies for Integrating STEM in the Context of Modern Culture in Mathematics Learning.” He emphasized the importance of linking STEM learning with modern cultural contexts. One example he shared was a project on modern city development, such as creating a miniature flyover model that integrates quadratic functions as a mathematical element. Through such activities, students not only understand mathematical concepts theoretically but also learn to apply them in real-life situations.

The webinar, moderated by Ms. Nila Mareta Murdiyani, M.Sc., ran interactively, with participants—including lecturers, students, and education practitioners—actively engaging and asking questions during the discussion session.

Webinar Series #5 successfully presented an inspiring and constructive discussion on the integration of STEM and deep learning approaches in strengthening a mathematics curriculum that is contextual, adaptive, and relevant to real-world challenges. The Department of Mathematics Education, FMIPA UNY, remains committed to providing an innovative, up-to-date, and relevant academic forum in line with the developments of 21st-century education.