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• Harvard Professor Stefanie Stantcheva on the Role of Surveys and Experiments in Economy

  …o understand people's attitudes towards the results of scientific analysis of economic problems. Stefanie Stantcheva insists that disputes over immigration are often based on misconceptions about the number of immigrants and their role in the economy. In her study, the professor presents data from six countries (the USA, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Sweden) on…

  15.10.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 17-18, 2020

  …ytales come alive in the open air thanks to the miracles performed by artists frequently representing the city at international contests and events. Who knows, you might just discover your new favorite approach to directing. Now, so far the forecast claims the weekend will be relatively sunny but also relatively cold, so make sure to dress accordingly to enjoy your t…

  14.10.2020

• TECHNOHISTORY Project Showcases New Approaches to Historical Studies

  …ernational festival Rukami on November 14-15. The main goal of the project is to show how humanities and hard sciences intersect in the modern world and how scientific discoveries influence the historical process. The creators also strive to share the latest technological advances of ITMO University, including works by young scientists, and popularize science …

  13.10.2020

• Summing up ITMO Preaccelerator's First Workshop

  …er, what makes it unique, and how it will attract a prospective audience. Another way to participate in the search for relevant ideas is to analyze the existing market and discover a currently vacant niche. In this case, it is helpful to turn to your own experience and reflect: what is it that you lack, and what do you have problems or difficulties with in your da…

  12.10.2020

• In a Nutshell: Genome Editing and the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

  …or genome editing. What makes their research worthy of a Nobel Prize? People had started talking about the researchers getting a Nobel Prize almost as soon as the discovery was made. Immediately after the first articles had been published, it became apparent that the method opens up a whole new range of opportunities in biology and medicine, making genome…

  08.10.2020

• Staff Spotlight: Daniel Nsengumuremyi, Rwanda

  … mature, they know what they want, and are inspired by the lab. I’m also co-supervising two students' research, which I think is a great opportunity for collaboration and new discoveries. Luckily, this experience was not completely new for me – back in my country, I taught music theory. Now it has become an important hobby that I won’t forget. I sang in a choir at…

  08.10.2020

• In a Nutshell: Black Holes and the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics

  …Table of contents: Who got this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics? What makes these discoveries worth the most prestigious scientific award? I’ve seen people mention the theory of relativity. What does it have to do with anything? Genzel and Ghez have proved that there is a black hole at the center of the Milky Way. How could they do that from Earth? They s…

  07.10.2020

• ITMO.STARS 2020 Winners: Who Are They?

  …in the sixth grade, my older brother showed me Python and it was fun to do text quests in this language, but it did not support the graphic component that well. This is how I discovered the Unity game engine and not only is it free but also quite easy to learn. I spent the next few years mastering game design. I took courses on Coursera and read books – the most p…

  06.10.2020

• Our Favorite Places to Experience Fall in St. Petersburg

  …nt windows of the National Library of Russia. Peace, quiet, books, and busy-looking bookworms all around me at work on their theses. These days, I had to relocate outside and discovered the perfect fairytale route. Starting by the water in Lopukhinskyi Garden, I cross the river to Kamenny Island with its rather mysterious mansions, now covered in golden and copper-co…

  06.10.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 3-4, 2020

  … August 8 – October 15, 11 am to 9 pm The Manege Central Exhibition Hall 150 rubles (purchase them for a specific time slot here; use the promo code “150” for a student discount – and don’t forget to bring your student ID) Are you a contemporary art connoisseur always looking for new perspectives on modernity? First of all, a general tip – St. Petersburg’s…

  30.09.2020