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ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #36
What’s the latest on science at ITMO? Find out in our bi-weekly review of all the research, education, and tech updates from the university’s news team.
07.08.2023
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #35
In this bi-weekly guide, we share everything you need to know about the latest goings-on in the world of science, research, and education at ITMO.
24.07.2023
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #34
Every second Monday, we review the latest and most exciting science news at ITMO. Today, we’ll be looking at advances in space medicine, promising career prospects for robotics students, and a slew of curious projects and discoveries at the junction of the arts and exact sciences.
10.07.2023
Tools for Scientists: Use These to Bring Your Search for Papers to the Next Level
Unfortunately, it’s not enough to just complete your research if you want to publish it in a high-ranking journal. You need to find your collaborators and select the right journal – not to mention correctly compiling your application. This sounds like a lot of work, but luckily there are a lot of services that can help you on this quest. Ivan Sterligov, Russia’s leading expert on scientometrics and science communication and advisor to Vice Rector at HSE University, has shared his favorite tools at a recent webinar hosted by ITMO Library. Here is a summary of his talk.
28.06.2023
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #31
Is ITMO Russia’s ultimate IT destination? In today’s digest, we take a look at some of our university’s cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and opportunities for students. We’ll also learn about ways to make AI a safe medical tool. Read on to find out more.
29.05.2023
(Un)Popular Science: Making Research Accessible
A curious contradiction has been discovered in a recent survey by the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Zircon group: while 65-70% of surveyed Russians claim to be interested in science, only 16% actually stay up to date on research news. To understand this phenomenon, scientists looked at the factors that make readers less – or more – drawn to science. They shared their insights during a meetup hosted by ITMO’s Center for Science Communication – here are the highlights.
18.05.2023
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #30
In today’s digest of all things research and tech, we take a deep dive into the lives of ITMO University’s researchers, circle back on the continuing relevance of blockchain, and question our own humanity. Intrigued? Read on!
15.05.2023
Cancer Explained: How Scientists Can Tame the Disease
Started by a single mutation in a cell, cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide that killed nearly 10 million people in 2020. In the article, Evgeniya Platonova, a Master’s student at ITMO’s SCAMT Institute, explains what cancer is and how it starts, and shares what medical advances are already helping to combat the disease.
28.04.2023
Top Highlights From ITMO Open Science Rocks 2023
Fun and accessible science, no boring lectures, and a scientific rock concert – that’s what ITMO Open Science Rocks is all about. If you wonder why scientists should sometimes wear leather jackets and what happens when hard rock meets hard science, here’s our recap of ITMO’s major scientific conference that took place last Thursday, April 6, at Sevkabel Port.
10.04.2023
TV Host Alexander Pushnoy on Scientific Experiments, AI Dangers, and Science Popularization
Trading lecterns and suits for drums and leather jackets, ITMO Open Science Rocks is a major scientific event that combines a science festival and a rock concert into one. The headliner of the conference was Alexander Pushnoy – a showman, one-man band, physicist, and the original host of the legendary Russian TV science show Galileo. ITMO.NEWS talked to Alexander to learn more about what makes pop-sci timeless and why high-school physics classes should (or shouldn’t) be just as daring as ones you see on TV.
07.04.2023