As part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, community service (PkM) plays a crucial role. One such PkM activity was conducted by Dr. Ardyan Pramudya Kurniawan, S.Si., M.Si., a faculty member in the Biology Department at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. He served as a speaker in a session titled “Optimizing Microsoft Excel Usage for Research Data Tabulation and Processing.” The event was attended by UIN Walisongo students in an online format. The primary objective was to equip students with Excel skills, enabling them to efficiently calculate, project, analyze, and present data in tables and graphs1.

Microsoft Excel is widely recognized as a versatile spreadsheet program for numerical data processing. With billions of cells available for use, it facilitates efficient data manipulation2. In the context of research, Excel is indispensable for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. Researchers, including students, benefit from its capabilities in handling statistical information.

Dr. Ardyan’s session likely covered essential Excel features, such as formulas, functions, and chart creation. By mastering these tools, students can enhance their research workflows and effectively communicate their findings. Whether calculating statistical measures, creating pivot tables, or generating graphs, Excel remains a valuable resource for researchers across disciplines.