UNM Data Science Students Intern at BRIN, Develop AI-Based Research Intelligence
JAKARTA — Three seventh-semester students from Universitas Nusa Mandiri’s (UNM) Data Science Study Programme — Abira Wisnunggal, Inggit Plowrensita and Nisrina Khansa Permatasari — are undertaking internships at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). Through the Internship Experience Programme (IEP) 3+1, they are involved in developing Research Intelligence to support the management of scientific information.
As a Digital Business Campus, UNM continues to help students apply data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in real-world projects. At BRIN, the students are using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to connect large language models with bibliometric research data.
BRIN Director of Research, Technology and Innovation Policy Evaluation Dr Yan Riyanto said AI was important in processing national research information. “The use of data and artificial intelligence creates opportunities to turn research information into knowledge that is easier to trace and use,” he said.
The development of Research Intelligence is expected to support the exploration of scientific information based on relevant data and publications.
UNM Data Science Study Programme head Tati Mardiana welcomed the students’ involvement in addressing data-processing challenges at a government research institution. “An internship in a research environment gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in their studies to real-world problems,” she said in a statement received on Monday (2 November 2026).
She said that taking part in the development of AI-based technology would help students broaden their horizons and hone their technical skills.
“The students’ experience at BRIN underscores the importance of synergy between academic learning and professional practice in industry and research institutions. This commitment is part of UNM’s efforts to develop innovative data talent ready to respond to future technological developments,” she said.