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Fabio Bagarello on Quantum Computing and Importance of Interdisciplinary Research
…, of course, but as soon as one does that, the mathematical model becomes less accurate. Its results will be be compromised and will deviate from reality. What kind of knowledge and skills do students need to be able to delve into the field of quantum computing? Needless to say, knowledge in the field of quantum mechanics is a mus…
17.11.2017
Alena Shchelokova, Presidential Scholarship Recipient: To Achieve Something, You Have to Get Over Yourself
… the questions - in essence, I mastered my fears and got a new skill essential for research work. What is more, when you work in a field you like, you always look for new knowledge, which already makes you leave your comfort zone. With time, it simply becomes a habit. Credit: physicsworld.com You’ve applied for and received the Presidential Scholarship which al…
16.11.2017
ITMO University Hosts GoTo Project School
…ices and the experienced ones. For the former, we have basic courses. Their task is to make use of our educational materials and the help of mentors to acquire particular knowledge and learn to apply it; later they will need to pass an exam. The latter are the project group, those who’ve already shown a good level of knowledge and …
15.11.2017
ITMO And Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) to Collaborate On AR/VR Projects
…Cooperation on cutting-edge technologies between ITMO and FEFU has become one of the first examples of creating major network research and entrepreneurial projects in Russia. "As of now, our university has identified a number of important areas for development, which includes Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). The agreement between our universities will enab…
15.11.2017
First Graduates of ITMO and University of Rostock Double Degree Program Receive Diplomas
…rse, we have different focuses. Russian students tend to have a better understanding of mathematical and theoretical approaches, while German students have more practical knowledge in computer science. But, overall, the level of expertise is approximately the same. Russian students today can find work at German companies involved in international development. I belie…
14.11.2017
Oleg Borisov: Development Means Leaving Your Comfort Zone
… person, especially a recent school graduate, even though it offers one a great profession full of interesting and important tasks. It provides you with the all the basic knowledge you need to begin a career in a wide range of fields, robotics included, - like in my case. Department of Computer Science and Control Systems. Credit: Oleg Borisov’s personal archive …
14.11.2017
"Assemble a University": Nationwide Hackathon Contributes to NTI Project
…ation can help get relevant skills that aren’t taught at universities or have become relevant after one graduated; yet, sometimes it happens that after getting particular knowledge, the student doesn’t know where to apply it. Then, the time and effort spent on getting it can be considered wasted. This situation can and must be solved, believe the members of the Ba…
13.11.2017
Physicist Maxim Gorlach on getting ahead in science: "The worst scenario is to just drift with the tide".
…most, pursuing science gives me the opportunity to develop and grow personally. The specific nature of scientific work is that a person can not master a certain amount of knowledge and just stop at this. To be a scientist, one must constantly study something new, ask questions and try to answer them. This work is creative, which is very important for me. Secondly, th…
10.11.2017
Programmer Daria Yakovleva: "You shouldn’t be afraid to try something new"
…sks or projects. In programming competitions, for each problem, it’s necessary to first think of an idea for the solution. So these competitions are not just to check the knowledge of the participants in maths or programming languages. The difference between a Master’s program and a Bachelor’s is that no one gives the students ready-made solutions. Here, you learn…
09.11.2017
Vasiliy Leonenko: "If You Are Sure About Your Current Choice, It Is Better to Develop In This Direction
…tical modeling is really interesting, especially as it stimulates one’s inclusive development. So as to successfully solve its tasks, one has to not just possess specific knowledge related to this field, but also know programming, and be well-versed in different subjects of mathematics, as well as have a keen understanding of the field he’s creating models for. For i…
08.11.2017